The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…

THE SUN

Erik ten Hag is set to be thrown a career lifeline by Dutch giants Feyenoord, according to reports.

Mo Salah is close to leaving Liverpool claims his best friend and former team-mate Dejan Lovren.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah reacts during the English League Cup semi-final second leg match between Liverpool and Tottenham

Manchester United are set to axe up to 200 more staff in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest brutal cost-cutting move.

Real Madrid star Raul Asencio is set to face trial in a child pornography case.

THE ATHLETIC

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz will be assessed after suffering a muscular injury during the team’s Dubai training camp.

Kai Havertz

The prospect of Europe’s top clubs playing competitive fixtures in the US has taken a step forward following news of a huge potential change in how UEFA sells the commercial and media rights to its club competitions.

DAILY EXPRESS

Ronnie O’Sullivan pulled out of the Welsh Open hours before his first-round tie with Jamie Clarke, leaving hoards of fans in Llandudno bitterly disappointed.

Warren Gatland has spoken out after leaving his job as Wales head coach midway through the Six Nations. The 61-year-old has overseen a dismal run of form, with Wales losing their last 14 matches.

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Welsh Rugby Chief Executive Abi Tierney explains why Warren Gatland had to leave his role as Welsh head coach and reveals that he phoned her after the Italy game, whilst interim head coach Matt Sherratt speaks about taking over temporarily

The WTA has confirmed that Stefano Vukov, the former coach of Elena Rybakina, will remain banned from the Tour after an investigation into his behaviour towards the world No 5.

DAILY MAIL

Michail Antonio is reportedly flying to Dubai today to begin the next stage of his car accident recovery.

DAILY MIRROR

Some Manchester United players are said to have discussed whether or not Ruben Amorim would be best served by tweaking his tactical approach.

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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that his transfer strategy was his own idea but admits he is taking risks but with the support of the board

Vitalii Mykolenko still wakes up every day and has to make a nervous phone call to his parents.

The FA and the match referee have detailed the extent of the tunnel bust-up involving Newcastle and Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

English rugby union bosses are considering a “rookie league” that could be introduced at under-20 level as soon as next season, with new data reinforcing the belief that the best youngsters in the country are still not playing enough.

THE TIMES

Manchester United staff have been left stunned by the “brutal” dismissal of the club’s long-serving head of team operations as part of the restructuring by Ineos at Old Trafford.

DAILY RECORD

Manuel Neuer says it’s an honour to share the Celtic Park stage with Kasper Schmeichel.