What the papers say
Wayne Rooney is in the running to become Birmingham manager, the Times reports. The former England and Manchester United captain is looking for a now role after leaving MLS side DC United.
The Mirror says Rooney would bring former Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole and former Manchester United team-mate John O’Shea with him if he is to get the job.
Social media round-up
? Bayern’s Uli Hoeneß has revealed the exact transfer fee Bayern paid for Harry Kane: “We only spent 95 million euros to sign Kane”, told @BR24. pic.twitter.com/4cfpeEUMI4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 8, 2023
Peter Schmeichel fears for Andre Onana’s Man United future and criticises saving technique https://t.co/W29JO1IAQj
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) October 8, 2023
Players to watch
Jack Clarke: North-East publication the Chronicle says Sunderland face a fight to keep the winger amid interest from Brentford.