Thursdays Football Headlines

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A round-up of all the major football news and gossip from the back pages as Real Madrid target Jurgen Klopp. (March 07, 2019)

THE INDEPENDENT

Real Madrid have made Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp their No 1 target in the wake of their Champions League exit.

Lionel Messi is set to end his international exile and return to the Argentina squad this week.

Thomas Muller says he is angered by the news Joachim Low has ended his hugely successful international career with Germany.

THE SUN

Jadon Sancho is set to snub Manchester United and stay in Germany.

Newcastle have been ordered to reveal their findings from the Peter Beardsley racism and bullying probe by the FA.

Gareth Bale will be forced to take a potential £70m pay cut should he wish to leave Real Madrid in the summer.

Tammy Abraham could follow Jadon Sancho to Germany as RB Leipzig line up a £20m transfer for the Chelsea striker.

Bayern Munich have accused the German national team of sabotaging their Liverpool tie with the timing of the Thomas Muller, Jerome Boateng and Mats Hummels axing announcement.

DAILY MAIL

Maurizio Sarri is still part of Chelsea's plans as the board consult him over pre-season preparations, despite uncertainty over his future.

The parents of seven Newcastle United academy players demanded a meeting with the club in 2002 to raise concerns about Peter Beardsley's treatment of their sons.

Maro Itoje has been caught up in a salary cap storm as the England star is in business with Saracens owner Nigel Wray.

DAILY EXPRESS

Antonio Conte could be on his way back to Juventus this summer but Chelsea will still have to pay him millions in compensation.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Jose Mourinho is expected to be offered the chance to become the new coach of Real Madrid.

The England Sevens team is facing the axe as part of 'brutal' cost-cutting measures being considered by the Rugby Football Union.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Hearts star Steven Naismith is set to be sidelined for two months as he requires knee surgery.

Ryan Jack is in contention for a start against Hibs - just days after fears he had broken his foot.

DAILY RECORD

Aberdeen supporters are furious they are receiving less than 1,000 tickets for the Scottish Cup replay at Rangers.

Alex McLeish expects every player selected to kick off Scotland's Euro 2020 campaign to turn up despite admitting it's a crucial period in the club season.