Highlights and transfer rumors from Friday’s newspapers…

EVERYDAY MIRROR

Premier League clubs are reportedly increasingly confident the division will win Friday’s vote on sponsorship rules following a landmark legal challenge from Manchester City.

Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande is reportedly leaning toward joining Manchester United rather than Manchester City as interest in him continues to grow.

THE SUN

Jose Mourinho is reportedly trying to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fenerbahce at the end of the season.

High-profile celebrities are exploring EFL club takeovers after seeing the success of Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney with Wrexham.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is reportedly being targeted by Juventus in a potential shock loan deal as he seeks game time away from Stamford Bridge.

The PDC World Darts Championship is set for a major shake-up from the 2025-26 edition and the tournament could move away from the iconic Alexandra Palace venue, according to Barry Hearn.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set to make his England debut against Japan this weekend as Steve Borthwick looks to blood the next generation of props.

THE TIMES

The RFU is set to lose almost £40million in its next annual accounts – the biggest figure in its history and at a level similar to that of some Premier League football clubs.

THE GUARDIAN

Japanese Formula One driver Yuki Tsunoda said he was questioned in his pajamas for several hours by U.S. border officials before being allowed into the country for this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Real Madrid striker Vinícius Junior has spoken about his fight against racism, describing it as an ongoing battle that he is happy to lead, but warning that he alone “cannot fight against everything that black people suffer”.

THE ATHLETIC

Serie A has become the first top-flight league to introduce an additional transfer window ahead of the inaugural Club World Cup next summer.

DAILY CHECK-IN

Manchester United misfit Christian Eriksen has been told he could be a massive addition to Celtic’s Champions League campaign amid escalating transfer rumors.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Britain’s elite clubs have been spying on Lennon Miller this week. Representatives from Celtic and Rangers were joined by scouts from Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa.