Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Patrick Bamford, Marcus Rashford and Sergio Ramos

By Sporting Life

Football

Mon November 09, 2020 · 4y ago

Leeds striker Patrick Bamford could replace Marcus Rashford in the England squad, while Sergio Ramos may be heading for Inter Miami.

Patrick Bamford's exploits for Leeds have put him in contention for an England call-up, with Gareth Southgate considering the striker as he waits to see if a shoulder injury will force Marcus Rashford to withdraw.
Eddie Jones is ready to unleash nine England forwards on Georgia at Twickenham on Saturday, reprising a tactical plan he used to beat the same opposition when he was Japan coach.
England's Nations League game with Iceland could be played at a neutral venue amid further complications due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The FA has become embroiled in a row with AFC Wimbledon over who actually won the 1988 FA Cup final.

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Memphis Depay has hinted he is far from happy at Lyon following a cryptic dig at the club hierarchy.
Barcelona legend Samuel Eto'o is stable in hospital after he was involved in a horror car accident, according to reports.
The Premier League has told clubs not to release Denmark, Sweden and Iceland internationals for the three country's upcoming fixtures.
David Beckham wants to sign his former Real Madrid team-mate Sergio Ramos for Inter Miami, according to reports.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still has his players' backing despite Manchester United's inconsistency.
Gareth Southgate says Aaron Wan-Bissaka is not in his most recent England squad because he is not as versatile as his other options at right-back.
Pierre Emerick-Aubameyang failed to register a single shot in Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa, the first time in his Gunners career he has done so in a league game at the Emirates.

Liverpool's Champions League clash with FC Midtjylland is 'under threat' as Jurgen Klopp's side would be offered no exemption from quarantine rules should they travel to Denmark.
Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney confirmed they plan to make a documentary if their bid to purchase non-league football club Wrexham AFC is successful.
England and Chelsea players Callum Hudson-Odoi and Fikayo Tomori have explained to Chelsea they misunderstood London's Tier 2 lockdown rules last month when dined out together.
Leeds are planning to write to the Premier League and PGMOL requesting more clarity on VAR and the offside law after Patrick Bamford had a goal controversially ruled out at Crystal Palace.
Barcelona have confirmed winger Ansu Fati faces four months on the sidelines after rupturing the internal meniscus in his left knee and will undergo surgery on Monday.

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Wales are hopeful of Gareth Bale playing in their Nations League fixtures next week despite needing an ice-pack on his ankle after playing in the victory over West Bromwich Albion.
An alliance is building behind independent regulation and fundamental reform of English football before Tuesday's parliamentary grilling of the three most powerful administrators in the national game.

Mohamed Elyounoussi is adamant no one should question his commitment and insists the united front shown by Neil Lennon's players at Fir Park confirms everyone shares a deep desire to produce for the champions.

Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Inter's Aleksandar Kolarov made a dramatic dash home to Serbia on Sunday night - so they can face Scotland on Thursday.