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

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Cristian Romero is back on Atletico Madrid's radar in the wake of his outburst against the Tottenham hierarchy - The Sun

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Sky Sports reporter Michael Bridge discusses Spurs captain Cristian Romero's comments on Instagram where he vented his frustrations at the club's current predicament.

Lionel Messi is being eyed for a return to boyhood club Newell's Old Boys after confirming his dream to play for the club - Daily Mirror

Crystal Palace had agreed a £27m deal in principle to sell Eddie Nketiah to West Ham United, only for injury to pull the plug on the move - The Sun

Feyenoord are among the clubs to have made contact over free agent former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard - Daily Mail

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has suffered another blow after his return to football. The Frenchman has been left out of Monaco's squad for the knockout stages of the Champions League - Daily Mirror

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