The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…
Premier League
A Premier League footballer has allegedly been swindled out of more than £800,000 – as police launch a manhunt for his accused fraudster – Daily Mail
Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool with the French defender available to move on a free transfer next summer as things stand – Sunday Mirror
Adam Wharton has candidly addressed the speculation linking him with Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window – Sunday Express
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Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton talks about his style of play, career ambitions, playing for Oliver Glasner and more
Manchester United’s young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo did not be take to the pitch against Tottenham due to an injury – Sunday Express
European football
Jamie Carragher wanted to join Borussia Dortmund fans in the away end at their Champions League clash with Manchester City – but was stopped from doing so amid concerns the move could prove incendiary – Mail on Sunday
Crystal Palace have been dealt a fresh blow by UEFA in their quest to find a suitable date for next month’s Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Arsenal – Sunday Mirror
Scottish football
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Celtic interim boss Martin O’Neill is not worried about when his last game will be, insisting he does not care about his return tarnishing his Hoops legacy
Celtic’s next manager could be Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen or Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy – Scottish Sun
Former Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas insists UNAM Pumas are in good hands under Efrain Juarez after he was linked with a return to Celtic – Daily Record
Cricket
England seamer Ollie Robinson believes his personal life has cost him a place in the England side – The Sunday Telegraph.
Olympics
Taylor Swift and Olympics inclusion is fuelling growth of flag football in UK – The Sunday Telegraph
Boxing
Chris Eubank Jr has been told by his father to retire just over a week before he faces long-time rival Conor Benn for a second time – Sunday Mirror
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Conor Benn gave a passionate and hilarious interview as he previewed his rematch against Chris Eubank Jr
Anthony Joshua has spoken with Jake Paul over a shock short-notice showdown – The Sun on Sunday
Chris Eubank Sr believes Eddie Hearn is trying to damage his son – The Sunday Times
Formula 1
Oliver Bearman has edged dangerously close to a Formula 1 race ban after receiving a penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The British driver now sits just three penalty points away from an automatic suspension following his punishment for “potentially dangerous” driving in a clash with Liam Lawson during Saturday’s Sprint race – Sunday Mirror
WWE
WWE star Brian Mackney has died aged 77 as tributes pour in for the star who “won the hearts of the fans” – The Sun on Sunday
Tennis
New WTA Tour Finals champion Elena Rybakina declined a photo with WTA Tour chief executive Portia Archer during Saturday’s trophy ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the wake of the tour’s investigation into her coach, Stefano Vukov – The Athletic
