In space, nobody can hear today’s tell-all scream
With no standout speculation with which to lead today’s charge, the Rumour Mill finds itself at something of a loss to know which particular morsel of tell-all is worthy of top billing. Unsubstantiated news of interest from Manchester City and Manchester United in Wolves midfielder Rúben Neves will pique interest in one particular city, while prompting indignation in another. Wolves fans are unlikely to be impressed with multiple tabloid reports predicting a “£60m January race” for the 21-year-old playmaker, but can take heart from the Birmingham Mail’s assertion that Wolves are not believed to be in any big rush to part company with their star attraction. Neves, for his part, seems content with life in the Midlands.
Gareth Southgate also seems happy enough with his lot as England boss, but is reported to be unwilling to ink a new contract with the Football Association. Word has it the 48-year-old wants to get back into club management when his current deal expires at the end of Euro 2020. Zinedine Zidane is equally eager to get back into the daily cut and thrust of training-ground life and said as much on Spanish TV over the weekend. “Soon I will return to training because it is what I like and is what I have done all my life,” said the man who is being tipped as José Mourinho’s successor at Manchester United and is rumoured to have Toni Kroos, Thiago Alcântara, James RodrÃguez and Edinson Cavani in the United side he’s currently practising with on Football Manager 2018.
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