The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
DAILY MAIL
Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is set to miss close to two months with the fractured shoulder suffered in his first training session after joining.
Former Manchester United defender Alex Telles has seen his contract at Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr terminated after just 12 months at the club.
Angel Di Maria has taken a fresh swipe at former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal by naming him the worst manager he has ever played for.
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Erik ten Hag has a heated exchange with a reporter who questions his tactics as a coach after Manchester United’s defeat to Liverpool
THE SUN
Gareth Southgate is the odds-on favourite to replace Erik ten Hag in the Manchester United hot-seat.
Casemiro has won the immediate backing of Manchester United team-mates after his much-criticised display in Liverpool’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag explains why Casemiro was taken off at half-time and the individual errors that led to Liverpool’s goals
Raheem Sterling met his new Arsenal team-mates for the first time in the dressing room in the aftermath of their 1-1 draw with Brighton.
THE TIMES
Mark Bowen and Reading are locked in a legal dispute after the League One club terminated his contract as their head of football operations over his recent ban for betting on football.
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Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher discuss the future of Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and whether the club can improve under his leadership
SCOTTISH SUN
Stuart Armstrong has been offered a deal to join Vancouver Whitecaps.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is expected to be fit for Celtic’s return to action against Hearts on September 14.
