Football Apr 19, 2026

Man Utd identify Mateus Fernandes as successor to captain Bruno - Paper Talk and football transfer gossip

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Man Utd identify Mateus Fernandes as successor to captain Bruno - Paper Talk and football transfer gossip

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

Manchester United are set to explore options for a long-term successor to their skipper, Bruno Fernandes, and West Ham ace Mateus Fernandes is on the shortlist – Sun on Sunday.

Egyptian football legend Mohamed Aboutrika has claimed former team-mate Mo Salah's reason for leaving Liverpool is his poor relationship with Arne Slot - Sunday Mirror.

Chelsea are in talks to sign Valentin Barco from sister club Strasbourg - talkSPORT

Michael Owen has backed Xabi Alonso to take over at Liverpool if Arne Slot fails to secure Champions League football - Star on Sunday.

Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai was dragged away by a team-mate after appearing to have a nervous interaction with some travelling fans - Sun on Sunday.

Former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney, who is currently working as a TV pundit, is open to getting back into football management for the start of next season - Sun on Sunday.

Neymar's hopes of making Brazil's World Cup squad have been put at further risk amid reports he faces a 10-match ban over controversial comments he made about a referee - Mail on Sunday.

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar has retired from football months after being diagnosed with a fainting issue. The Athletic

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