Football Mar 05, 2026

Xabi Alonso: Ex-Real Madrid boss turns down Marseille over concerns club is 'too chaotic' - Paper talk and football transfer gossip

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Xabi Alonso: Ex-Real Madrid boss turns down Marseille over concerns club is 'too chaotic' - Paper talk and football transfer gossip

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Crystal Palace fans turned on Oliver Glasner after they were held to a 1-1 draw by HSK Zrinjski Mostar in the first leg of their Conference League knockout play-off and called for his sacking - Telegraph.

Tottenham Hotspur have lost a key sponsor worth millions to the club as they face up to the damage of a Premier League relegation fight and missing out on big-name players - Telegraph.

Nottingham Forest's global head of football Edu Gaspar is under huge pressure to retain his job - Telegraph.

Matheus Cunha has credited Ruben Amorim for Manchester United's recent upturn in form under Michael Carrick - Mail.

Newcastle United are planning a significant departure from their traditional black and white stripes for their home kit next season - Times.

Former Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso has turned down the chance to take over from Roberto De Zerbi at Marseille over concerns the club is "too chaotic" - RMC Sport (French).

Jose Mourinho has banned all mention of Real Madrid among his Benfica squad following the Champions League tie that was overshadowed by allegations of racism - Mail.

Frustration is growing among clubs globally at the extended wait for ÂŁ185m of solidarity payments promised by FIFA on the back of last summer's Club World Cup - The Guardian.

LA Galaxy are closely monitoring Philippe Coutinho's situation with the 33-year-old now a free agent after Vasco da Gama agreed to terminate the former Brazil midfielder's contract - AS (Spanish).

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