The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…

THE ATHLETIC

Joao Felix says he would be open to remaining with Milan beyond his half-season loan at the club.

Leeds United have suffered a setback in defence with backup option Max Wober set to be absent for around six weeks.

Alessandro Nesta has been rehired as Monza head coach, seven weeks after he was sacked by the Serie A side.

Brian Priske has been sacked as Feyenoord head coach two days before their Champions League play-off first leg against AC Milan.

Adana Demirspor’s club president has resigned after his team abandoned their Turkish Super Lig match against Galatasaray on Sunday.

THE SUN

Wayne Rooney has landed his first job since being axed by Plymouth Argyle.

Luke Littler laughed off the social media haters “sat at home charging their phones” after being KO’d from the Players Championship.

Legendary strongman Geoff Capes left a huge amount to his family in his will, documents reveal.

Tottenham’s injury crisis is statistically 25 per cent worse than any top-flight side competing in Europe this season.

Jorginho has reportedly agreed terms with Flamengo for a free transfer from Arsenal.

DAILY EXPRESS

William Saliba failed to quash reports of a move to Real Madrid when an Arsenal fan pleaded with the defender to remain at the Emirates Stadium

Luke Littler mocked his critics by claiming he still “made a few quid” despite a dismal exit from the Players Championship.

Manchester United have agreed to loan Casemiro to Flamengo until the end of the season while covering most of his salary, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL

Parents have been left astonished after a man kicked a young boy at a youth football match, sparking a large-scale brawl between adults captured in a viral video.

Newcastle are set to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of Malaga winger Antonio Cordero.

New Zealand Rugby has taken legal action against Manchester United co-owners Ineos – claiming Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s company has reneged on a multi-million-pound sponsorship deal.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are reportedly intent on continuing their partnership until at least this year’s Wimbledon Championships.

DAILY STAR

Jose Mourinho showed his true colours and gave a fan the moment of a lifetime by stopping the Fenerbahce team bus and inviting him on.

Five people including four women footballers have been killed after taking shelter under a tree during a storm and being struck by lightning.

DAILY MIRROR

Ruben Amorim stuck to his word by not raiding Sporting Lisbon in January – but the Manchester United boss is plotting moves to land some of his former players in the summer.

Arsenal are being linked with a surprise summer move for Moise Kean.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ange Postecoglou has given his shattered Tottenham Hotspur players two days off as he attempts to hit the reset button on the club’s season.

Kemi Badenoch has described football’s incoming regulator “a waste of money” as the Conservatives abandoned support for “bonkers” curbs on the English game.

THE TIMES

Ange Postecoglou hopes to have Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario back for the game against Manchester United on Sunday as he looks to prove he can revive his Tottenham Hotspur team once their injury crisis subsides.

England will break with tradition this year and play four autumn Tests after the British & Irish Lions tour.

DAILY RECORD

Tony Docherty has admitted Dundee are taking every precaution with Scott Fraser because they are desperate to get him fit and firing for the run-in.

Alexander Jensen reckons going direct has made Aberdeen more dangerous and has finally given them the elusive cutting edge.

Steve Clarke’s son has offered an apology after taking a swipe at Rangers which put the Scotland manager in an “awkward position”.

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic have shown a huge rise in profits of player sales and overall revenue after releasing their interim financial figures for the first half of the football season and the club’s financial year.

Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is the favourite to replace Philippe Clement in the Ibrox hot-seat.