Man Utd Get Balde Boost, VAR Row in Everton 3-1 Coventry

Newspaper sport pages reported that Man Utd have received significant backing in their efforts to sign Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde. The Standard reported that Man Utd's position has strengthened for the 23-year-old player.

According to the Independent, the Man Utd hierarchy is not convinced that Eddie Howe is the right candidate to replace Michael Carrick. Marca, meanwhile, wrote that Real Madrid plan to make the move of 16-year-old JJ Gabriel into the first team easier than it would be at Man Utd.

Unai Emery said he believes Aston Villa can win the Champions League. Talksport reported that Newcastle are tracking Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear, noting that his start in the Championship has been very impressive. Sky Germany, meanwhile, reported that Werder Bremen want to sign Niclas Fullkrug, who came on loan from West Ham, on a permanent basis.

In the Premier League, Everton beat Coventry 3-1. Thierno Barry scored twice and also provided an assist. Coventry said three VAR decisions went against them, while Frank Lampard said VAR had not done its job. Jamie Redknapp called VAR rubbish and reminded viewers that Coventry's two penalty appeals had been rejected.