Sheffield United boss slams VAR, Burnley star is top target for Premier League rivals, and more

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has again criticised VAR, claiming that it is doing a ‘disservice’ to referees.

Wilder was unhappy with VAR’s involvement in Newcastle United scoring against his team on Thursday night, and VAR reversing a red card decision for Chris Basham at Norwich City did little to change the manager’s mind.

He said: "The percentage that we're looking at improving for me is not balanced by what's happening on the other bits - that's the way I'm looking at it.

"That's the disappointing thing because I am a traditionalist, I love the game, I love the atmosphere at games.

"The percentages that we're looking at I don't think are making the game a better game to be involved in at the moment and I think we're doing a disservice to the elite referees as well. I think that's putting doubt in their mind as well."

The rest of today’s headlines:

Manchester City reportedly have first refusal on Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, but are unlikely to move for winger, who was formerly on the books at City. (Sunday Mirror)

Former Bayern Munich Niko Kovac was at Goodison Park for Everton’s win over Chelsea, but has distanced himself from the vacant manager job on Merseyside. (Goal)

Crystal Palace have made Burnley winger Dwight McNeil their top target to replace Wilf Zaha. (Sun on Sunday)