February 23, 2026:

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
Arsenal were given late cause for concern against Tottenham after star winger Bukayo Saka limped off – The Mirror.
Edwin van der Sar has revealed he held two rounds of talks with Ed Woodward about joining Manchester United in an executive role – Daily Mail.
Pep Guardiola only had half an eye on the north London derby as the Manchester City boss jetted out to Italy to watch a Serie C clash – The Sun.
Tottenham hero Dele expressed his determination to return on the pitch soon amid a five-month spell in the sidelines as a free agent – The Sun.
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere had to be dragged away from angry fans after his Luton Town side were held to a 1-1 draw against Burton Albion – The Mirror.
The Tartan Army is facing a war over sporrans amid fears the kilt pouches will be banned from US World Cup stadiums – Scottish Sun.
AC Milan and England World Cup hopeful Ruben Loftus-Cheek was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury – The Sun.
Israel’s four-man bobsleigh team was disqualified by its own national association over accusations that one of the athletes faked an illness to allow a substitution – The Telegraph.