Manchester United Considering Zirkzee-Ederson Swap Deal with Atalanta

Thursday's newspapers feature several top stories and transfer rumors, including a potential summer deal involving Manchester United, Atalanta, and a swap of Joshua Zirkzee for midfielder Ederson, as reported by The Mirror. Other news includes Borussia Dortmund's possible third attempt to sign Jadon Sancho as his time at Manchester United comes to an end, according to The Telegraph. Manchester United are also preparing to sell Manuel Ugarte and buy two new midfielders, as per The Sun. The Back Pages, a review of sports headlines from national newspapers, airs on Sky Sports News from 10:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with a podcast available for those who miss the show. Other transfer rumors and sports news include Katie Price's husband bidding to buy a majority stake in Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund closing the door on a potential Newcastle escape route for Nick Woltemade, and Manchester City joining the race for German 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn. Additionally, Rangers striker Ryan Naderi awaits scan results on an injury that could end his season, while Celtic faces more injury issues after another player was sent for a scan. Former Liverpool player Luis Diaz believes he made the right decision joining Bayern Munich, and Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is planning to sign former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst. Luis Suarez is open to returning to the Uruguay national team at 39, despite retiring from international duty in 2024. The Marylebone Cricket Club is also facing criticism over an exhibition of Syrian paintings in the Lord's Pavilion.