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

THE GUARDIAN

Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes his ­decision to cut about 200 more jobs at ­Manchester United is necessary to help the club avoid going bust.

THE TELEGRAPH

Chelsea has been hit with a significant blow after striker Nicolas Jackson was ruled out until after the international break at the end of March.

Everton's new owner has placed former player David Weir among their chief targets to take over as the club's new director of football.

Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City will receive written warnings they could face fines and staff could face prison sentences over front-of-shirt sponsors that have been deemed "unlawful" in Great Britain.

Imane Khelif has pledged to continue fighting in the women's category despite a decision by the International Boxing Association to file criminal complaints over the Algerian's participation in last summer's Paris Olympics.

THE SUN

Mega-rich Qatari investors are 'plotting a Tottenham takeover' - but could give Daniel Levy a controversial role, with a long-term contract to continue running Spurs as executive chairman.

Diego Costa and two Arsenal flops are among uninspiring free agents as Kai Havertz is ruled out for season.

DAILY MIRROR

Premier League clubs still have the option to vote through new financial rules on Thursday despite the threat of legal action from the PFA if they do so.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has risked angering fans by joking about a move to Saudi Arabia for financial reasons.

DAILY MAIL

Jesse Lingard has furiously hit back at critics after being accused of 'destroying the culture' at Man United alongside Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba.

DAILY STAR

Saudis say alcohol will be banned at a 'dry' World Cup 2034 even in restaurants and hotels.

THE ATHLETIC

A row is developing between UEFA, European football's governing body, the German Football Association, and the city of Munich, over where this summer's Nations League semi-finals and final will be staged and who will pay for it.

Frankfurt want Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen in a permanent transfer.

Everton warned over Stake sponsorship by the Gambling Commission.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers fan board reveal Patrick Stewart sit down as major update inbound over key issues after 'disastrous' Cup defeat.