The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United will have to fork out an estimated £17.5m if they are to sack Erik ten Hag, according to reports.
The FA has launched its own investigation into homophobic chanting by Tottenham fans.
DAILY STAR
Simone Inzaghi has emerged as a serious contender to become the next Manchester United boss if Erik ten Hag is sacked.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United’s players expect Erik ten Hag to be sacked as their beleaguered manager once again battles to save his job.
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Gary Neville labelled Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to Spurs as ‘disgusting’ and admits something’s wrong in the dressing room.
Manchester City have been told the huge price they must pay Inter Milan for Nicolo Barella if they want to sign the midfielder in January.
Mario Balotelli is ‘in talks with Spanish side Intercity’ about a potential move after the Italian ended his contract with Turkish team Adana Demirspor over the summer.
Patrice Evra has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale had both agreed to join Manchester United in 2013.
THE SUN
Erik ten Hag will have two games to save his job at Manchester United.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag remained defiant when asked about his future at the club, saying he is on the same page as the owners and they know it will take time to improve
Andy Carroll wants to keep playing until he hits 40 – and dreams of partnering his eldest boy up front.
Barcelona icon Samuel Eto’o has been banned from attending Cameroon national team matches for six months.
Dele has been sounded out over a move to Serie A club Genoa, according to reports.
AFC Wimbledon are targeting a swift return to action against Carlisle United on October 12 – after a devastating storm created a sinkhole at Plough Lane.
THE TIMES
Erik ten Hag’s position as Manchester United manager is not under immediate threat despite the club’s poor start to the season
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Eni Aluko says men have begun “dominating” coaching and broadcasting within women’s football since she became Match of the Day’s first female pundit.
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Jamie Carragher says Manchester Utd’s Matthijs De Ligt is always out of position and questioned the defender’s aggression against Spurs
English players could be banned from the Indian Premier League for two years if they withdraw from the competition in a move to increase their committed playing time.
Martin Keown appears to have reopened his feud with Ruud van Nistelrooy by questioning whether the Dutchman is waiting to take over from struggling Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
THE ATHLETIC
Arsenal and Real Madrid are among a host of top European clubs who have shown an interest in signing Palmeiras centre-back Vitor Reis.
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Jamie Carragher believes Cole Palmer has been the best player in the Premier League and demands that he should start for England
THE INDEPENDENT
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Sky Sports’ Melissa Reddy discusses Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United and why the Old Trafford boardroom are sticking by the Dutchman despite their poor form
Ousmane Dembele will miss Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League trip to Arsenal after being left out of Luis Enrique’s squad for the fixture after reportedly falling out with the Spanish manager.
Diego Simeone called for Atletico Madrid fans who halted the Madrid derby against Real Madrid by throwing objects at rival goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois to be punished, while also warning that players who “provoke” supporters have to be “careful”.
Red Bull team advisor Helmut Marko has confirmed that the team are interested in offering Daniel Ricciardo an ambassadorial role after the Australian raced in his final grand prix in Singapore.
THE GUARDIAN
Erik ten Hag is set to remain Manchester United manager for Thursday’s trip to Porto and Sunday’s visit to Aston Villa, with the club’s executive “calm” regarding his position despite Sunday’s humiliating 3-0 loss to Tottenham.
Atletico Madrid are expected to be hit with a full or partial stadium closure after their fans caused the derby at home against Real Madrid on Sunday to be suspended for 15 minutes by throwing objects at Thibaut Courtois.
West Bromwich Albion have written to the English Football League asking that it investigate events surrounding the death of a supporter during the Championship fixture at Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.