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

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United fear that they will lose club captain Bruno Fernandes come the end of the season –The i Paper

Barcelona want to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal but want to negotiate a lower transfer fee with Manchester United than the £26m included as part of his loan – talkSPORT

Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, who is currently on loan at Roma – Gazzetta dello Sport

Real Madrid are considering a move for Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli – Defensa Central

Forgotten Man Utd man Tyrell Malacia is set for talks with Michael Carrick surrounding his future – The Sun

Tottenham’s Alejo Veliz is wanted by Manchester City’s Brazilian sister club, Bahia – Daily Mail

Eric Dier is reluctant to join West Ham despite their interest in the player – Daily Mail

Nottingham Forest are exploring the possibility of sending Oleksandr Zinchenko back to Arsenal – BBC

Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes has emerged as a potential replacement for Conor Gallagher at Atletico Madrid – Daily Mail

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Rangers’ new signing Tuur Rommens is not likely to be fit for another three or four weeks – The Scottish Sun

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

PSG star Fabian Ruiz is set to sign a new contract in the French capital amid interest from Turkey and both Madrid clubs – Marca

Xabi Alonso had doubters at Real Madrid from his very first day in charge – BBC

Former Man Utd manager Erik ten Hag has spoken out against ‘opportunistic figures in club hierarchies’ after being named the new technical director at FC Twente – Daily Mail