Thursday's other top stories include how Barcelona wish to negotiate a lower fee for Marcus Rashford; Eric Dier is not keen on a move to West Ham; Real Madrid are eyeing a move for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli

Wednesday 14 January 2026 22:42, UK

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

Manchester United fear that they will lose club captain Bruno Fernandes come the end of the season -The i Paper

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Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal but want to negotiate a lower transfer fee with Manchester United than the £26m included as part of his loan - talkSPORT

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Brighton's Evan Ferguson, who is currently on loan at Roma - Gazzetta dello Sport

Real Madrid are considering a move for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli - Defensa Central

Forgotten Man Utd man Tyrell Malacia is set for talks with Michael Carrick surrounding his future - The Sun

Tottenham's Alejo Veliz is wanted by Manchester City's Brazilian sister club, Bahia - Daily Mail

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Eric Dier is reluctant to join West Ham despite their interest in the player - Daily Mail

Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of sending Oleksandr Zinchenko back to Arsenal - BBC

Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes has emerged as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher at Atletico Madrid - Daily Mail

Rangers' new signing Tuur Rommens is not likely to be fit for another three or four weeks - The Scottish Sun

PSG star Fabian Ruiz is set to sign a new contract in the French capital amid interest from Turkey and both Madrid clubs - Marca

Xabi Alonso had doubters at Real Madrid from his very first day in charge - BBC

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Former Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out against 'opportunistic figures in club hierarchies' after being named the new technical director at FC Twente - Daily Mail

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