Ashley Cole leaves Birmingham City for full-time role with the Football Association – Paper Talk | Football News

The most important stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s newspapers…

THE ATHLETIC

Ashley Cole is to leave Birmingham City and join the Football Association (FA) full-time.

THE SUN

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur could be sidelined for up to 12 games after leaving the FA.

David Beckham will join football legends and dignitaries to honour England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson at his famous funeral in Sweden on Friday.

Arsenal star Jorginho has announced his plans to move into coaching after retirement.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez will not be punished by the Football Association (FA) for alleged racist and homophobic chants, despite Rodrigo Bentancur being accused of hurling an insult at his Tottenham Hotspur team-mate Son Heung-min.

A proposal for an Anglo-Welsh competition is being considered by Premiership clubs as part of a consultation to explore ways to increase the value of future broadcasting deals.

THE GUARDIAN

Former Celta Vigo captain Hugo Mallo has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman who was acting as Espanyol’s mascot in the final moments before a La Liga match.

Sale Sharks second row player Jonny Hill is expected to find out what happened to him when he meets police on Monday, as an investigation has been launched into an incident involving a Bath supporter during last season’s semi-final at the Rec in June.

DAILY MAIL

Erling Haaland could take compassionate leave if the Manchester City striker needs time off following the death of his good friend Ivar Eggja.

Manuel Ugarte is expected to make his Manchester United debut at Southampton on Saturday after returning from an international spell with Uruguay.

PSG have refused to pay Kylian Mbappe almost £50million in unpaid wages despite being ordered to do so, with the explosive dispute now set to go to court.

DAILY RECORD

James Tavernier is likely to stay at Rangers after rejecting a move to Turkey.