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Bruno Fernandes says he was convinced to join Manchester United because of the confidence shown in him by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Thursday’s national newspapers…

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho accepts he was wrong to hold a personal training session with Tanguy Ndombele in a public park.

Chelsea have held initial talks with Antonio Rudiger about a new long-term contract.

Ross Brawn offered an extensive update on Formula 1’s hopes and plans for 2020 during his appearance on a fascinating Sky F1 Vodcast, stating he remains optimistic of holding a 19-race season – but admitting it could start without fans in attendance.

Leading Premier League footballers have launched a fund for NHS charities called #PlayersTogether to aid the fight against coronavirus.

The Gallagher Premiership season has been suspended indefinitely but the intention remains to try and complete the season.

Rangers have criticised the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL)’s plans to end the season early for leagues below the Premiership, saying the fact that clubs could be “unfairly” relegated is “abhorrent”.

Real Madrid have announced that players and coaches have agreed to take pay cuts between 10 and 20 per cent while the season remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

County cricketers will take “maximum reductions” in their salaries for April and May during the coronavirus crisis and have agreed to waive £1m in prize money this year.