Liverpool Eyes Nico Schlotterbeck as Potential Successor to Virgil Van Dijk – Rumor Mill Buzzing!

The latest transfer buzz and major stories making waves in the world of football this Wednesday… DAILY MAIL Liverpool have set their sights on Borussia Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck, with whispers suggesting they view him as a potential heir to Virgil van Dijk's throne. Meanwhile, Viktor Gyokeres, the sought-after striker from Sporting Lisbon, appears keen on a move to one of three Premier League clubs this summer. After Liverpool's recent Champions League exit at the hands of PSG, captain Virgil van Dijk was seen having a deep chat with two high-ranking officials from the French side. In further news, Jean-Philippe Mateta has resumed first-team training following a horror tackle that left him hospitalised and needing 26 stitches. Over at Manchester United, the future of Jadon Sancho remains uncertain; he could potentially find himself back at Old Trafford if Chelsea opt out of their buy obligation—although this would come with a hefty penalty, as per their loan terms with the Red Devils. Chelsea, in turn, are casting their nets wide for wingers, with Real Betis's thrilling talent, Jesus Rodriguez, reportedly in their sights. United are also evaluating their squad options, with a sell-off anticipated that could see Marcus Rashford leaving for as little as £20m. THE SUN In the Champions League penalty shootout against Paris Saint-Germain, Alexis Mac Allister faced a barrage of missiles from the away supporters while taking a corner. Additionally, there’s been fresh friction between boxers Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn ahead of their much-anticipated bout. THE TIMES The UK is receiving a significant boost in its bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035, with news that it stands as the sole European candidate. THE ATHLETIC City Football Group, the parent organisation behind Manchester City, has reported a pre-tax loss of £122.2 million for the 2023-24 season, bringing their grand total losses to £972.8 million since their inception in 2013. Nottingham Forest may kick off work on ambitious stadium redevelopment plans next season. William Saliba expressed his desire to remain at Arsenal to capture silverware, fearing that leaving prematurely would make fans forget him. DAILY MIRROR Manchester United are gearing up for a substantial squad transformation this summer, with eight first-team players on the chopping block. THE GUARDIAN FIFA faces backlash for allegedly failing to uphold worker safety commitments on World Cup projects, having denied access to inspectors at Mexico's historic Azteca Stadium. DAILY RECORD Alex Rae opened up about the devastating conversation he had with Rangers chief Patrick Stewart, revealing he was sacked from the club he cherished. In a brighter note, Brian Laudrup will be back at Ibrox this Thursday to publicly back Barry Ferguson’s bid for the managerial role at Rangers. Despite leaving Aberdeen last summer, Stefan Gartenmann continues to play a pivotal role in the transfer market, assisting manager Jimmy Thelin in securing key targets for the January window. SCOTTISH SUN Rangers have reportedly secured a loan against future transfer earnings, and ex kitman Jim McAlister has taken on an exciting new position with the national team under Steve Clarke.