Rags Rumours & Gossip (Thursday)

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Latest Gossip in the 'Rags' (Thursday Nov 5th)

THE SUN

Paris Saint-Germain are confident they will beat Manchester United to the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, with a fee of £100m being hinted at.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly feeling vindicated that Chelsea's inability to add to their squad by signing Gareth Bale, Raheem Sterling and John Stones is being shown up by their struggles this season.
(Benny says, 'Now the real truth of the matter is coming out, it's the 'faces' in the boardroom who are to blame for Chelsea's disorganisation and disruption before the season started)

DAILY STAR

Roy Hodgson will risk the wrath of Premier League managers by sticking with his strongest possible line-up for the friendlies with Spain and France this month, most likely meaning a busy month for England players whose clubs are in European competition.
Liverpool have emerged as front-runners to sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, who has previously been linked with Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus has hinted at a future move to Barcelona in a blow to his former mentor Jurgen Klopp.

DAILY MIRROR

Andros Townsend's representatives are furious Tottenham went public about his row with fitness coach Nathan Gardiner, claiming the winger feels "humiliated" by his treatment.
(Benny ask's, 'But was there more to it than just a row ? . It looks like he's out the door in January')

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling was the subject of racist abuse after posting an innocent family photo on Instagram.

DAILY MAIL

Michu is set to be paid off by Swansea City and sign for Spanish fourth division side Union Langreo, who are managed by his brother Hernan Perez. The Spain striker is on £40,000-a-week wages but he is unlikely to be paid the £1m the Swans owe him for the rest of the final year on his contract.
Tottenham representatives watched Gent striker Laurent Depoitre and forward Moses Simon in their Champions League clash with Valencia on Wednesday.
The Edenbridge Bonfire Society will burn an effigy of suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter at its annual November 5 showpiece event. Previous 'honorees' from the sporting world include Mario Balotelli, Wayne Rooney and Lance Armstrong.

THE EXPRESS

Tottenham's Dele Alli looks set to return to the England U21 fold as Roy Hodgson and Gareth Southgate finalise talks on where the young midfielder is best suited to continue his international education.
Andros Townsend is likely to leave Spurs in January for a fraction of the £15m price tag placed on him during the summer transfer window.

THE TELEGRAPH

David Wagner will reject the chance to work with old boss Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool to become Huddersfield Town's next manager.