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The top stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s papers…

THE TIMES

The EFL says all options are being considered around introducing VAR in its competitions and it is monitoring developments around a challenge system being trialled by football’s regulators.

Liam Lawson has revealed his sisters gave up Irish dancing so he could be in F1.

DAILY MAIL

Middlesex have launched a bold bid to sign Kane Williamson for the 2025 season as counties continue to target New Zealanders as overseas players.

John Fury will not be in his son Tyson’s corner for Saturday’s world heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk, the Gypsy King’s trainer has confirmed.

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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have to be pulled apart after an incredible 11-minute face-off

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Sir Bill Beaumont could make a dramatic return to the Rugby Football Union as a potential interim replacement for Tom Ilube, with the beleaguered chairman expected to step down over his handling of the pay and bonus scandal.

Sheffield United’s takeover by the American consortium led by Steven Rosen is set to go through, with an announcement imminent on the deal worth more than £100m.

THE SUN

Dele could be set for a big return to Serie A football by Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas.

Leicester City champion Hamza Choudhury has switched his national allegiance to Bangladesh after spending his youth in the England national setup.

The quarter-finals of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship were delayed on Thursday afternoon.

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Tyson Fury broke the icy atmosphere after facing Oleksandr Usyk by taking part in a traditional Saudi dance

Chris Eubank Jr. warned that there is nothing Tyson Fury can do to beat fellow boxer Oleksandr Usyk.

DAILY MIRROR

Sean Dyche will be allowed to continue as Everton boss by new owner Dan Friedkin because he has kept the Blues in the Premier League while cutting costs.

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Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O’Connor outlines what The Friedkin Group’s takeover of Everton means for the club and the future of Sean Dyche due to his contract expiring in the summer of 2025

Emiliano Martinez claims he would retire if Argentina retained the 2026 World Cup.

Paul Pogba’s brother, Mathias, has been jailed for three years after being found guilty of trying to blackmail the former Manchester United star.

Sir Alex Ferguson dined with former Manchester United star Nani while on holiday in Portugal. The reunion took place less than a fortnight after the 38-year-old announced his retirement from football.

Trent Alexander-Arnold admits that is what motivates him to leave his own legacy as one of the great right-backs.

Manchester United fans at Tottenham have made their feelings clear about Marcus Rashford as they displayed a banner reading: “Apologies. Ta ra Marcus”.

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Gary Neville reacts to Marcus Rashford’s interview saying he wants to leave Manchester United as well as his omission from their squad against Tottenham

THE ATHLETE

Valencia club president Lay Hoon Chan says the club is not for sale, but owner Peter Lim would study any offers received.

Brighton & Hove Albion have added to their stockpile of young goalkeeping talent by signing Charlie Wilson-Papps from AFC Wimbledon.

An initial hearing in a defamation and harassment claim brought by TV pundit Eni Aluko against Joey Barton was heard at London’s High Court today.

Saudi Arabia will play in the 2025 and 2027 editions of the Gold Cup as one of 16 teams participating in the tournaments organized by CONCACAF.

EVENING STANDARD

Global sports consortium Sportsbank wants to invest in Eagle Football but will ask John Textor to keep his 45 per cent stake in Crystal Palace.

DAILY RECORD

Ally McCoist urged Rangers not to get paranoid about refereeing decisions like Celtic as he shut down talk of a conspiracy against his old club – and hit out at Parkhead boss Michael Nicholson.