In a development highlighted by The Times, there is a rising consensus among Premier League managers that this season will be Pep Guardiola’s last at Manchester City, despite his contract extending until 2027.
Saturday’s other top stories include Everton’s decision to continue paying Jack Grealish’s wages for the rest of his loan spell despite his season-ending injury requiring surgery. The Times reports that Everton will cover his wages throughout his recovery period.
Meanwhile, The Guardian reports that West Ham has banned a season-ticket holder who displayed a banner calling for the sale of the club’s owners.
In transfer news, the Daily Mirror suggests that Jose Mourinho is positioning himself for a potential return to Real Madrid, with the Spanish giants reportedly eyeing him as their next permanent manager.
Additionally, Tottenham are considering a move for Raheem Sterling after his Chelsea contract was mutually terminated, allowing him to explore other options in the transfer market, also according to the Daily Mirror.
In Scottish football, the Scottish Sun reports that Celtic and Frosinone remain far apart in their valuation of winger Fares Ghedjemis. Meanwhile, the Daily Record states that Shaun Maloney has ruled out the possibility of managing Celtic next season.
Other sports headlines include disciplinary action against Yorkshire’s former deputy chairman for discriminatory language, and legal battles over Sir Stirling Moss’s £20 million fortune, as reported by The Times and Daily Telegraph respectively. In rugby union, The Times highlights Freddie Steward’s call for a law change to make contestable kicks safer.