Papers: Liverpool make contact with Monaco midfielder Camara's camp
Premier League club Liverpool have reportedly contacted the camp of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, according to British newspapers. The roundup also covers Sancho, Tevez, Mbappe and Welsh rugby stories.
Liverpool, the English Premier League football club, have made contact with the camp of Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, according to the Daily Mirror. The move is linked to a proposed January transfer. The paper says this comes as Chelsea have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Alex Scott.
Other football stories
Spain's Marca reports that Jadon Sancho, the former England winger, has turned down an offer from Getafe in favour of a move to the Saudi Pro League.
The Daily Mail writes that ex-Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez has claimed Sir Alex Ferguson broke a promise to him before he left to join city rivals Manchester City.
The Daily Telegraph says Kylian Mbappe's diplomatic row with China has intensified. The country's state broadcaster has rejected several apologies for the footballer's "ill-judged" remarks about Mao Tse-tung.
Carabao Cup results
In the English League Cup (the Carabao Cup) quarter-final draw, Liverpool will host Bournemouth, while Bradford and Fleetwood get home ties against Premier League opposition. Sunderland beat Brentford 3-2, with Jocelin Ta Bi making all three goals. Manchester City drew 2-2 with Brighton and won 4-3 on penalties, with Rayan Cherki scoring the winning spot-kick.
Rugby union
The Daily Telegraph reports that the Welsh Rugby Union has held discussions with powerful figures in English rugby about the country's top regions joining the Gallagher Prem, England's top-flight league. The move could happen as soon as 2028.
