EFL Cup reaction and Premier League build-up

1. Today's agenda

   This is what we've got coming up for you today...

   • EFL Cup reaction: Man Utd will face Newcastle in the final at Wembley.
   • Premier League build-up: news conferences coming up.
   • More deadline day and transfer window fall out.

2. 'Fred 'n buried'

   

   The Daily Star

   Finally, the Star lead on Manchester United reaching the EFL Cup final.

   Goals from Anthony Martial and Fred sealed a 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, and a 5-0 aggregate win.

   They play Newcastle at Wembley on February 26.

   

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3. 'Chelsea at risk of FFP breach'

   

   The Times

   More Chelsea news on the back page of the Times, which reports the club could breach Financial Fair Play rules if they do not qualify for the Champions League.

   Along with Enzo Fernandez, Chelsea also signed Noni Madueke, Mykhailo Mudryk, David Datro Fofana, Andrey Santos, Benoit Badiashile and Malo Gusto on permanent deals in January.

   They have also brought in Joao Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid.

   

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4. 'Not worth £107m'

   

   Daily Mirror

   The Mirror also lead on Chelsea, with criticism of the British record signing of midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

   Former England midfielder Danny Murphy claims the 22-year-old is not worth the £107m fee the Blues paid Benfica.

   Fernandez, a 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, joined Chelsea on transfer deadline day.

   

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5. 'Deadline disaster'

   

   The Daily Express

   The Express leads on Paris Saint-Germain's anger after Hakim Ziyech's move from Chelsea fell through.

   A deal was agreed before the French deadline for the 29-year-old, however PSG say Chelsea did not submit the paperwork on time.

   BBC Sport understands the player contacted Chelsea owner Todd Boehly directly in an effort to resolve the matter, but his pleas were ultimately unsuccessful.

   

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6. Morning!

   Welcome to today's BBC Sport live football coverage, bringing you all the latest news from this Thursday.

   We'll have reaction after Manchester United reached the EFL Cup final, where they will face Newcastle, plus the build-up to the return of the Premier League this weekend.

   First, a look at the morning papers...