Wednesday's top newspaper stories and transfer rumors include Manchester United's interest in Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi and Marcos Senesi. The club is expected to face stiff competition in their pursuit of Andoni Iraola as their next manager.

Crystal Palace is also vying for Iraola's attention after he left Bournemouth. Meanwhile, Bournemouth is considering several candidates, including Kieran McKenna, Inigo Perez, and Frank Lampar, to replace Iraola. German manager Marco Rose is the leading contender for the position. Other transfer news includes Jadon Sancho's potential return to Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich's interest in Sunderland's Brian Brobbey, and Aston Villa's pursuit of England goalkeeper James Trafford.

Newcastle has confirmed the signing of Ecuadorian teenager Johan Martinez, who will join the team after his 18th birthday.