The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY MAIL
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe was not among the 10 candidates the FA say they interviewed for the England job - because they could not afford him.
The FA are on a collision course with top-flight clubs over plans to play two lucrative England friendlies in the USA next summer.
Chelsea have trademarked a new emblem ahead of their 120th anniversary with its designers describing how it is intended to symbolise their status as 'London's true club'.
Ireland have asked UEFA to host additional 2028 European Championship matches after Northern Ireland's Casement Park ground was ruled out as a tournament venue due to staggering refurbishment costs.
Former Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin could be set for a surprise return to English football six years after leaving the Gunners.
THE ATHLETIC
Sources who know Pep Guardiola believe that if Manchester City were to be found guilty and severely punished by the Premier League over their 115 financial charges, it would make it more likely that he would sign a contract extension.
Senior Manchester United officials met members of The 1958 fan protest group for the first time at Old Trafford this week.
Manchester City are set to appoint Therese Sjogran as their new women's director of football.
DAILY MIRROR
Thomas Tuchel was reportedly eyeing up a return to the Premier League before accepting the England job.
Manchester United look set to be left frustrated in their pursuit of Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies.
Jurgen Klopp has set his sights on young Barcelona duo Aleix Garrido and Noah Darvich as he prepares to start his new role at Red Bull.
Liverpool have been given a huge boost with Mohamed Salah potentially not needed for Egypt during the next international break - as they continue talks over extending his contract at Anfield.
The proud mum of Thomas Tuchel believes it is 'written in the stars' for her son to win the World Cup for England.
Ex-Arsenal stars Bernd Leno and Alex Iwobi were crucial to Emile Smith Rowe's move to Fulham this summer.
THE GUARDIAN
Thomas Tuchel is not expected to attend Premier League matches to scout players before he begins his role as England's head coach on 1 January.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Jordan Pickford faces a fight to hold on to his place as England's undisputed No 1 for the 2026 World Cup under new manager Thomas Tuchel.
THE SUN
Ederson says Manchester City already know the man they want to replace Pep Guardiola.
Frazer Clarke has revealed that a leading surgeon was woken up in order to treat him after his brutal knockout by Fabio Wardley.
Howard Webb has revealed that the Premier League is trialling a radical new corner rule.
THE TIMES
Red Bull have been accused of cheating by altering the ride height of their car in between qualifying and the race.
Thomas Tuchel is planning to return to his former employers at Chelsea when he assembles his new England backroom staff, with performance analyst James Melbourne expected to join the FA and goalkeeping coach Henrique Hilário also under strong consideration.
Clubs in the top two divisions of women's football want to allow fans to drink beer at their seats while watching matches.
The Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has insisted that the club are well prepared for life after Pep Guardiola and have already lined up a successor if the manager decides to leave at the end of the season.
DAILY RECORD
Cameron Carter-Vickers is back in training ahead of Celtic's top-of-the-table clash with Aberdeen.
Lawrence Shankland has handed new Hearts boss Neil Critchley a major boost by returning from the hamstring injury that forced him out of the Scotland squad.
SCOTTISH SUN
Hampden chiefs are ready to step up their fight against pyro louts - with ten-year Football Banning Orders on the table at Holyrood.
Rangers are one of a number of top European sides on transfer alert tonight after former Ibrox hero Ryan Kent agreed a mutual termination of his contract with Turkish giants Fenerbahce.
Simo Valakari faces a race against time to make a St Johnstone dugout debut as he is still waiting for his work permit.
Aberdeen hero Bojan Miovski insists his two-year stint at Pittodrie changed his life and enjoyed his time there so much he has refused to rule out a potential, emotional return.
Duncan Ferguson admits his young Inverness Caledonian Thistle squad are in "shock" after PFA Scotland CEO Fraser Wishart visited to lay bare the dire implications of administration.
