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The top stories and transfer rumours from UK newspapers this Friday…

DAILY MIRROR

Mohamed Salah is a “dream” signing for Saudi Pro League clubs next summer and his transfer fee could eclipse Cristiano Ronaldo’s if he joins, according to reports.

Fans from both Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Everton will all put aside their rivalries and join forces this weekend to protest against rising ticket prices.

THE SUN

Barcelona legend Ronaldinho rolled back the years by scoring a stunning free-kick in an El Clasico exhibition match.

Ruben Amorim is already working on bolstering his Manchester United defence. The new United boss wants Benfica’s rising star Tomas Araujo, 22, and could push for a £50m deal for the central defender when the transfer window opens in January.

DAILY MAIL

An astonishing bid by Wladimir Klitschko to come out of retirement to challenge Daniel Dubois for his world heavyweight title has been rebuffed.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The senior leadership of the Rugby Football Union could face a vote of no confidence over the bonus payments controversy following a revolt by the governing body’s council members and widespread anger from employees and players.

England have banned players from appearing in the Pakistan Super League and other franchise leagues that clash with the domestic summer, even while an exception continues to be made for the Indian Premier League.

The Marylebone Cricket Club has placed recently-appointed director of cricket and operations Rob Lynch in temporary charge of the club after a hold-up in its search for a new chief executive.

THE GUARDIAN

Farhad Moshiri has agreed to convert his £451m loan to Everton into shares if the club has not been sold by the time new Premier League regulations on shareholder loans come into force.

Reece James is not expected to play before the end of December after a scan revealed the extent of the Chelsea right-back’s latest hamstring injury.

The recently sacked FIA race steward Tim Mayer has delivered a stinging rebuke to Formula 1’s governing body and the management of its president Mohammed ben Sulayem, with the FIA once again left reeling in the face of very public criticism.

THE TIMES

Newcastle Falcons have been put up for sale. Semore Kurdi, the chairman since 2011, is looking to sell “majority or outright interest” in the club and the 30-acre Kingston Park stadium site.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United have been branded “offensive” for hiking ticket prices while the season is underway and using financial regulations as an excuse.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Scottish football bosses are set to pay tribute to Davie Cooper on the day the national team face Greece.

DAILY RECORD

Former Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst faces the sack at Besiktas after his nightmare season continued with a shock 3-1 to defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Arteta hints on Partey contract talks

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hinted that the club could open talks with Thomas Partey over his contract situation.

The Ghanaian midfielder is out of contract at the end of the season but is a key player in Arsenal’s team this season. After the Gunners’ 5-1 win over Sporting Lisbon, Arteta said Partey put in “one of the best performances he’s seen” from the player.

“We will have the right time to talk about this situation,” said Arteta about Partey’s future.

“He’s showing consistency at the highest level because of this availability. That is allowing him to do it.”

Coventry boss Lampard bullish on critics

Newly-appointed Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard says he’s refreshed and ready to go after time out of the game. 

He shares his respect for his predecessor Mark Robins who was controversially sacked.

Dawson to take charge of Leicester at Brentford

Leicester City first team coach Ben Dawson will take charge of the Foxes against Brentford on Saturday.

Dawson has taken first team training this week after the sacking of Steve Cooper.

The club are still finalising details to make Ruud van Nistelrooy their next manager.

This means Van Nistelrooy’s first game in charge would be against West Ham at the King Power on Tuesday.

Could Salah’s Saudi signing eclipse Ronaldo?

Mohamed Salah is a “dream” signing for Saudi Pro League clubs next summer and his transfer fee could eclipse Cristiano Ronaldo if he joins, according to this morning’s Daily Mirror