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THE SUN

Liverpool are interested in launching transfer swoops for Joao Pedro and Jeremie Frimpong, according to reports.
Violent football ultras have been organising sick Fight-Club style brawls in forests across Europe to avoid detection by police.


DAILY MAIL
Liverpool's staff Christmas Party - at the city's Anglican cathedral - was shut down early after suspected drug paraphernalia was found in the toilets. :lol:
England will not now travel to America for two June friendlies after Friday's World Cup qualifying draw placed them in a five-team group.
Lionel Messi has revealed that Barcelona starlet Lamine Yamal reminds him of himself when he was a youngster.
Wayne Rooney gives no thought to a potential sacking by Plymouth and insists he is focusing on improving the squad in January.
Wayne Rooney responds to criticism following his Plymouth side's struggles.
Paul Pogba has provided an update on his future with a cryptic Instagram post on the back of his Juventus exit.

DAILY MIRROR
Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United have too many problems of their own to think about Manchester City's crisis ahead of Sunday's derby.
Regis Le Bris has insisted Sunderland's "foundations are still strong" after losing Tommy Watson for two months.

THE TIMES
Debbie Hewitt, the chairwoman of the FA and Britain's Fifa vice-president, is not expected to run for Uefa's executive committee when the former Manchester United chief executive David Gill steps down in April, having come to the end of this term limit.
FA chair Debbie Hewitt - who is also a FIFA vice-president - has defended the governing body's decision to back hosting the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
The exodus of senior executives from Aston Villa shows little sign of halting, with Paul Tyrrell, who had a number of senior roles at the club, the latest to depart to take over as chief operating officer at Nottingham Forest.
Tom Ilube and Bill Sweeney have been told "there is no trust left" as senior figures in the Championship called for a government review into the RFU's leadership of the game and pressed for clubs in England to support a no-confidence debate.

THE ATHLETIC
England manager Thomas Tuchel has said he needs to "prove himself" after the mixed reaction to his appointment.
England manager Thomas Tuchel speaks to Sky Sports after discovering his side's opponents for World Cup qualifying
Marc Skinner said comments made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe were 'hard' to hear but insists Manchester United Women's team are supported.

THE INDEPENDENT
New England manager Thomas Tuchel will speak to Ben White and offer the Arsenal defender a "clean start" when he takes charge in the new year.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Phil Vickery, the 2003 World Cup winner, has revealed his diagnosis of probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and spoken for the first time about the brain damage he has suffered from head injuries during his career.

THE GUARDIAN
Julen Lopetegui has revealed the West Ham squad will visit Michail Antonio over the weekend as the forward continues his recovery after a "miracle" escape from a car accident.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De'Vondre Campbell won't be part of the 49ers moving forward after he refused to enter a game after losing his starting job.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers are reportedly set to sign a deal that will see Umbro take over as their new kit suppliers from the start of next season.


Manchester City identify Florian Wirtz and Bruno Guimaraes as transfer targets,
Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in Milos Kerkez,
and is Dusan Vlahovic heading to Arsenal in January?


Bayer Leverkusen
and Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 21, and Newcastle's Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 27, have emerged as transfer targets for Manchester City. (Times - subscription required), external

Man City boss Pep Guardiola will also get the backing to sign 25-year-old Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi. (ESPN), external

Chelsea and Liverpool are set to target defender Milos Kerkez, 21, but Bournemouth will fight to keep the Serbia international. (Football Insider), external

Mikel Arteta wants to add Juventus and Serbia forward Dusan Vlahovic, 24, to his Arsenal squad in January. (Caught Offside), external

Real Madrid have withdrawn from the race to sign AC Milan defender Theo Hernandez, 27, clearing the way for Manchester United to sign the France international. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Gary O'Neil has Saturday's match against Ipswich Town to save his job as Wolves manager. (Football Insider), external

Bournemouth want to tie manager Andoni Iraola down to a new contract due to fears other Premier League clubs could target the Spaniard. (TBR Football), external

Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Cerro Porteno for 17-year-old Paraguay left-back Diego Leon. (Fabrizio Romano), external

RB Leipzig want to sign Paris St-Germain's Dutch forward Xavi Simons, 21, on a permanent deal, but face competition from Liverpool. (Caught Offside), external

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 32, could be sold by Manchester United in January if a suitable offer arrives. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Everton are plotting a move for Lyon and Ghana winger Ernest Nuamah, 21, in January. (Football Insider), external

A group led by Dan Friedkin is closing in on a deal to buy Everton, with a takeover set to be completed next week. (Times - subscription required), external

Everton manager Sean Dyche is not expected to be dismissed immediately following the Friedkin Group's takeover. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham are not planning to take up their option to sign on-loan Germany striker Timo Werner, 28, permanently from RB Leipzig at the end of the season.(GiveMeSport)
 

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SUN ON SUNDAY

Former England boss Gareth Southgate will get a knighthood in the New Year Honours List.
Rodri has his sights on a stunning Premier League comeback  - this season.
Burnley forward Nathan Redmond is a surprise target for ambitious League One side Birmingham City.


SUNDAY EXPRESS
Manchester City have shot down claims Paul Pogba could join the Premier League champions in the new year as they look to arrest their struggling form.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim may already be "fed up" with Marcus Rashford, according to Troy Deeney.
Wolves striker Matheus Cunha could face a Football Association investigation following an altercation with an Ipswich member of staff after their 2-1 defeat at Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Rayan Ait-Nouri had to be dragged away from a full-time scuffle following their 2-1 loss to Ipswich
Ian Holloway was embroiled in a furious face-off with a Swindon fan, before telling them to stay at home.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
Wolves manager Gary O'Neil admitted he is getting closer to the sack as his side conceded in injury time at a toxic Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Gary O'Neil reflects on his side's 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town and discusses their second full-time scuffle in less than a week.
Wrexham chairman Ryan Reynolds delighted punters by buying a round for everyone in a pub on Friday night.

DAILY RECORD
Philippe Clement says Celtic are even stronger than when winning the double last season.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement looks ahead to facing Celtic in the League Cup final at Hampden Park on Sunday.

SCOTTISH SUN
Raith Rovers hosted Dunfermline in the Fife derby but chaos erupted before a ball was even kicked as pyrotechnics were thrown onto the pitch ahead of kick-off.


Manchester City could make a move for ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba,
Newcastle United interested in West Ham's Mohammed Kudus,
and Bayern Munich rule out signing a Harry Kane replacement in January.

Manchester City
are considering bringing in France midfielder Paul Pogba, who can return to football in March following a doping ban, but the 31-year-old ex-Manchester United and Juventus player is understood to be reluctant about the move. (Independent), external

Newcastle United want to compete with Arsenal and Liverpool for the signing of West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus, 24, but the Magpies would have to sell players in January to raise funds to buy the Ghana international. (Mirror), external

Liverpool and England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, is out of contract in the summer and says he will not allow negotiations with the club over a new deal to "play out in public". (Sky Sports), external

Alexander-Arnold remains a key summer target for Real Madrid, who also want to sign a new centre-back and extend the contract of 32-year-old Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. (Fabrizio Romano via Teamtalk), external

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is targeting a new left-back, striker and central midfielder to add to his squad in January. (Football Insider), external

Bayern Munich will not try to bring in a replacement for injured England striker Harry Kane, 31, in January, according to the German club's sporting director Max Eberl. (Sky Sports Germany), external

England international Anthony Gordon has dismissed speculation he wanted to leave Newcastle in the summer, before a proposed switch to Liverpool fell through, with the 23-year-old saying he is "very happy" at St James' Park. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester City are interested in re-signing Netherlands wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, 24, from Bayer Leverkusen, five years after he left their academy to join Celtic. (Football Insider), external

Wolves and Nottingham Forest are leading the chase for Atalanta's English defender Ben Godfrey, 26, who has made just four appearances for the Serie A leaders since completing a £10m move from Everton in the summer. (Sun), external

AC Milan could be willing to sell France left-back Theo Hernandez, 27, in January if contract negotiations do not progress. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
 

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DAILY STAR

Manchester City have added Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich to their January shopping list.


DAILY MAIL
Manchester United have contacted the FA to raise concerns after Arsenal failed to provide them with the full allocation for their cup tie at the Emirates next month.
Chelsea are close to announcing a front-of-shirt sponsor, with 'four or five names' in the hunt.
Nottingham Forest are in talks with top scorer Chris Wood over a new contract to stop him leaving on a free transfer in the summer.
Premier League legend and Como boss Cesc Fabregas is considering offering a route for Dele to find his feet again in top-level football.
Paris Saint-Germain captain Achraf Hakimi was forced to appeal to his team's fanatical fans to stop anti-Lyon chants after the Ligue 1 clash between the two sides was briefly paused.

THE SUN
Manchester United are scouting Olympiakos wonderkid Charalampos Kostoulas ahead of the January transfer window.

DAILY MIRROR
Kai Havertz has called on Arsenal to "stick together" following another setback in their bid for Premier League glory.
Clashes between hundreds of Rangers and Celtic fans in Glasgow city centre forced terrified Christmas shoppers to take cover in local shops on Sunday.

DAILY EXPRESS
Newcastle United are reportedly keen to compete with Arsenal and Liverpool for the signature of West Ham's £90m-rated winger Mohammed Kudus.
Chelsea have made a decision regarding midfield starlet Carney Chukwuemeka, who has been dominating the headlines regarding a premature move away from the club.

DAILY RECORD
A former top-flight referee has claimed Rangers should have been awarded a penalty in extra-time of their cup final epic against Celtic


Manchester United keen on Paris St-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani,
Newcastle United looking at move for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen
and Leicester City plan Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall return.


Manchester United are interested in signing France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26, from PSG and a loan with an option to buy in January could be an option. (L'Equipe, via Get French Football News), external

Kolo Muani is not part of manager Luis Enrique's plans and RB Leipzig is also a possible destination for the player. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Newcastle United are targeting a move for Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen, 28, and selling the Denmark international could allow the La Liga club to register Spain forward Dani Olmo, 26. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Newcastle plan to sell England left-back Kieran Trippier, 34, and Paraguay attacking midfielder Miguel Almiron, 30, to help with their position when it comes to profit and sustainability rules. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea are prepared to allow English midfielders Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 26, and Carney Chukwuemeka, 21, to leave the club on loan in January. (Mirror), external

Leicester City are planning to bring Dewsbury-Hall back to the club, having sold him to Chelsea in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter rebuffed interest from Wolves last month as the Midlands club looked into options to replace Gary O'Neil, who has now been sacked. (Guardian), external

Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson almost joined Aston Villa and Bournemouth from Villarreal in January 2023 before going on to move to Chelsea. (90 Min), external

Italian club AC Milan are closing in on securing 26-year-old United States forward Christian Pulisic on a new contract. (Fabrizio Romano), external

AC Milan also look set to extend the deals of Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and France keeper Mike Maignan on new and improved terms. (Calciomercato - in Italian)
 

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THE SUN

Ruben Amorim has questioned two Manchester United players over the persistent leaks.
Chris Kamara will make his return to commentary on Boxing Day after a health battle.
Liverpool are £100,000-a-week short on persuading Trent Alexander-Arnold to sign a new five-year deal.
Marcus Rashford has been warned he must "suffer" if he wants to succeed under new boss Ruben Amorim, according to Diogo Dalot.
Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher looks back at Manchester United's derby win over Manchester City and suggests Marcus Rashford being left out of the squad could signify the end for him at Old Trafford
Lucas Paqueta dropped a cryptic transfer hint just minutes before West Ham's clash against Bournemouth.

DAILY MAIL
Mohamed Salah is reportedly close to ending speculation over his Liverpool future by signing a new deal.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani.
VAR will only be in operation in the FA Cup from the fifth round onwards this season in a major change in direction from the FA.
Liverpool are poised to raid Sunderland and try to sign their academy starlet Trey Ogunsuyi, 18.
Atalanta are set to allow Ben Godfrey to leave the club for a return to the Premier League in January.

DAILY STAR
Former Premier League star Dele could be on the brink of signing for Serie A side Como, who are managed by ex-Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.

THE TIMES
Jamie George believes an English team can win the Investec Champions Cup this year, despite lacking the depth and money of the French and Irish super-clubs.
Harry Maguire said that he has held "positive" talks with Manchester United regarding a contract extension.

THE TELEGRAPH
Steven Kitshoff, the South Africa prop who won back-to-back Rugby World Cups, has revealed how his recent neck injury left him "two millimetres from death".

DAILY MIRROR
The agent of AC Milan star Theo Hernandez has flown in for talks amid interest from Manchester United.
Jakub Kiwior is searching for an exit from Arsenal having been dropped by Mikel Arteta.

DAILY EXPRESS
Emma Raducanu will fly Down Under on Friday to start her Australian Open preparations, pledging to say no and play more in 2025.
Eugenie Bouchard suffered a bizarre injury that led to her being hospitalised after a pickleball training session.
Liverpool could have a youthful flavour to their squad for Wednesday's Carabao Cup quarter-final away to Southampton.
Manchester United target Sverre Nypan was filmed posing with one of the club's calendars, further fuelling links with a dream switch to Old Trafford.

THE ATHLETIC
Lamine Yamal faces up to a month out after sustaining a right ankle injury in Barcelona's 1-0 loss against Leganes on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe has been included in the Real Madrid squad for the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday.
USA and Monaco striker Folarin Balogun is expected to be sidelined for four months as he prepares to undergo shoulder surgery.
Nick Kyrgios is planning to play doubles with Novak Djokovic at the Brisbane International in Australia later this month.

EVENING STANDARD
Tottenham and South Korea captain Heung-Min Son has urged supporters and the media to "avoid putting pressure" on his compatriot Min-Hyeok Yang, who will arrive at Spurs this week.

DAILY RECORD
Aberdeen winger Vicente Besuijen faces an anxious wait to see if his season is going to be over.

SCOTTISH SUN
New Rangers chief Patrick Stewart has demanded answers from the SFA over the controversial penalty blunder in the League Cup final.
Jimmy Thelin insists he will not sweat on the possibility of losing star players in the transfer window, with Duk, Jack MacKenzie and Jamie McGrath out of contract this summer.


Manchester United put England striker Marcus Rashford up for sale, Mohamed Salah is close to signing a new Liverpool deal, Southampton want Sheffield Wednesday manager Danny Rohl.

Manchester United
have put England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, up for sale and would approve a cut-price move in January. (Guardian), external

Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, is close to signing a new contract with the club. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Southampton are considering making an approach for Sheffield Wednesday's 35-year-old German manager Danny Rohl after sacking boss Russell Martin. (Times - subscription required), external

A summer move to Bayern Munich, Real Madrid or Manchester City is currently off the table for 21-year-old Germany and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, who is set to extend his contract until 2028. (Sky Germany), external

England winger Raheem Sterling, 30, has no plans to cut short his loan move at Arsenal despite struggling for regular minutes. (Standard), external

Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior, 24, has decided to leave the Gunners in January, with Napoli interested in the Poland international. (Il Mattino - in Italian), external

Manchester United are scouting Greek Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas, 17. (Sun), external

Brighton have had a £20.7m offer for Brazilian 18-year-old Vitor Reis rejected, with Palmeiras only willing to negotiate on the defender's future after the Club World Cup. (ESPN Brazil - in Portuguese), external

Arsenal are closely monitoring French Sevilla midfielder Lucien Agoume, 22, as a potential replacement for 31-year-old Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey. (FootballTransfers), external

French Al-Ittihad striker Karim Benzema, 36, is considering retiring as early as the end of the 2024-25 season. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

Former Spain midfielder Cesc Febregas, who is now Como manager, has offered English free agent Dele Alli, 28, the chance to train with his side from January as the midfielder bids to revive his career. (ESPN), external

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 38, is set to extend his Bayern Munich contract for another year. (Sky Germany)
 

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DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United have entered advanced negotiations with Amad's representatives over a new contract.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is determined to get to the bottom of who has been leaking his line-ups.
Arne Slot has dropped a major hint that he is considering allowing Trent Alexander-Arnold to leave Anfield.
Harry Kane may have risked the ire of his England team-mates after not selecting Jude Bellingham as his first choice in the FIFA Best awards.


DAILY MAIL
Joshua Zirkzee's agent is set to hold talks with Manchester United and Ruben Amorim over his long-term future, according to reports.
Tyson Fury's rematch against Oleksandr Usyk will be scored by a fourth judge using artificial intelligence, it has been announced.
Vinicius Jr beat Rodri to be named FIFA's Best men's player on Tuesday night, and his margin of victory has been revealed. It's emerged that he beat Rodri by five scoring points, having got 48 votes to Rodri's 43.
Marcus Rashford did not train with his Manchester United team-mates after being omitted from the matchday squad for their derby win over Manchester City on Sunday.
Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk has reportedly responded to failing a drug test by hiring the law firm that got Paul Pogba's doping ban significantly reduced.
Manchester United are said to be extremely frustrated over accusations circulating online that Alejandro Garnacho or Amad Diallo could be to blame for United's line-up being leaked before games.
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim appears to call for the last-gasp pass to Amad Diallo before his dramatic winner over Manchester City on Sunday
Alejandro Garnacho has been seen as one of the untouchables at Manchester United until now, but some of Europe's top clubs are sensing an opportunity that he could be available at the right price.
Barcelona have issued ultimatums to both Frenkie de Jong and Ronald Araujo, with the pair's contracts expiring in 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain have dispelled interest in Marcus Rashford amid suggestions that the faltering forward could make a switch to the Ligue 1 side in January.
Celtic defender Stephen Welsh is set to go out in search of first-team football in the January window.
Manchester United are closely monitoring the progress of Botafogo goalkeeper John Victor.

THE SUN
Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on Alejandro Garnacho's situation at Manchester United.
Dani Olmo is set to be banned from playing for Barcelona due to their ongoing financial issues - which could see him leave on a free transfer.
Darts star Luke "The Nuke" Littler is to get his own waxwork at Madame Tussauds. The 17-year-old was approached earlier this year and his figure is set to go on display in 2025.

THE GUARDIAN
Premiership rugby clubs who "have been teetering on the edge" are set to come under further scrutiny by the government over the repayments of their £124m Covid bailout loans.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
As recently as Monday night, Chelsea players had been asking friends and associates "do you know what's happened to Misha?" after Mykhailo Mudryk had not been seen at the Cobham training ground for a fortnight because of illness.
The senior leadership of the Rugby Football Union has come under fresh fire over the recent salary and bonus scandal with 11 of the 14 clubs in National One calling for an independent root-and-branch review of the management of the game in England, which they claim is "not fit for purpose".
Manchester United co-owners Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family have been challenged to deliver a new 100,000-capacity stadium that can transform the wider region.

THE ATHLETIC
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has announced he is running for the presidency of his country's football federation (CBF).
Carlo Ancelotti is "optimistic" Kylian Mbappe will be fit to feature for Real Madrid in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday.
Dynamic pricing - the practice of fluctuating ticket prices based on demand - has been applied to match tickets for next year's men's Club World Cup.

THE TIMES
The government was so concerned by the finances of professional rugby and the RFU that it embedded two taxpayer-funded experts into Twickenham last June.

DAILY RECORD
Blundering VAR duo Alan Muir and Frank Connor have been axed following their Premier Sports Cup final mess up. The pair have been panned for failing to spot a potential penalty for Rangers in their penalty shoot-out defeat to Celtic during extra-time.
Jimmy Thelin has admitted that Aberdeen will trigger the option to sign Ante Palaversa if he makes it clear that he wants to remain and improve at Pittodrie.
Falkirk boss John McGlynn says he's had no enquiries yet about Keelan Adams, with Rangers reported to have scouted him, while Southampton and Leeds are also said to be sniffing around the 22-year-old.



Atletico Madrid weigh up a January move for Alejandro Garnacho,
Manchester United in advanced discussions over a new deal with Amad Diallo,
Claudio Ranieri says Paulo Dybala can leave Roma.

Atletico Madrid
are considering a January move for Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester United are in advanced negotiations to renew the contract of 22-year-old Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, whose current deal expires next summer. (ESPN), external

Roma boss Claudio Ranieri says Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 31, can leave the club if he is not happy, after his agent met with Galatasaray. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Manchester United could fight Bundesliga side RB Leipzig to sign Paris St-Germain and France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26, on loan in January. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea, Aston Villa, Stuttgart and Newcastle are interested in PAOK and Greece Under-21 international forward Stefanos Tzimas, 18 who has impressed on loan at Nurnberg. (ESPN), external

Talks remain ongoing between Southampton and Sheffield Wednesday's German boss Danny Rohl over the managerial vacancy at St Mary's. (Sky Germany), external

Saints are also considering West Brom head coach Carlos Corberan as a candidate. (Sky Sports), external

West Ham have been scouting Freiburg's 22-year-old German goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Burnley are in advanced talks to sign Peru right-back Oliver Sonne, 24, from Silkeborg in a deal worth £2.5m. (Football Insider), external

Former Birmingham City and Millwall boss Gary Rowett is in advanced talks with Oxford United over their managerial vacancy. (John Percy/Telegraph), external

Barcelona have warned both Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 25, and Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, to sign new deals at the club or face the prospect of being transfer-listed. (Sport - in Spanish, external)

Everton are monitoring 22-year-old Rangers and Morocco striker Hamza Igamane, with the futures of both England forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, and Portuguese striker Beto, 26, at the club unclear. (TBR Football, external)

Juventus
are plotting a move for Feyenoord and Slovakia defender David Hancko, 27, as the Italian side look to shore up their backline. (Calciomercato - in Italian, external)
 

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DAILY MIRROR

Ryan Gravenberch looks set to stay at Liverpool in January amid links of a move to Real Madrid.
Getafe are confident about landing AFC Bournemouth star Enes Unal in January.
Arsenal are starting to warm to the idea of letting Jakub Kiwior go.
Tottenham target Johnny Cardoso has insisted he has no plans to leave Real Betis in January.
Marseille president Pablo Longoria has confirmed that his side are not in talks over a deal with Paul Pogba, but has not ruled out future discussion
Jamal Musiala has confirmed that he won't be signing a new contract with Bayern Munich before Christmas, giving his Premier League admirers hope.
Wantaway Marcus Rashford was nowhere to be seen as Manchester United's squad travelled to London ahead of Thursday's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Tottenham.
Sheffield Wednesday are facing a battle to keep hold of highly-rated manager Danny Rohl, with Hamburg, in Rohl's native Germany, also now pondering a swoop for the 35-year-old.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Saudi Pro League will offer Marcus Rashford, who is set to miss Manchester United's Carabao Cup quarter-final at Tottenham, a way out of Old Trafford.
Everton's tortuous takeover saga is finally set to be resolved on Thursday with The Friedkin Group confirmed as the new owners of the club.
Manchester United and Liverpool supporters will join forces at Anfield next month in protest at rising ticket prices.
Celtic are expected to push for the signing of Kieran Tierney from Arsenal and are ready to battle Premier League clubs for the left-back's signature.
Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union's chief executive, and chairman Tom Ilube will face a motion calling for them both to be dismissed at a special general meeting following a revolt at the grass-roots level of the game.

INDEPENDENT
Fulham are investigating a deal for Evan Ferguson in the January transfer window.

DAILY MAIL
Chris Wood is hopeful of agreeing fresh terms with Nottingham Forest amid discussions over the length of a new contract for the club's top scorer.
Viktor Gyokeres has fuelled speculation that he could be reunited with Ruben Amorim at Manchester United after admitting it is his ambition to play in the Premier League.
Global investment firm Sportsbank are on the verge of agreeing a deal with Crystal Palace owner John Textor over his 45 per cent stake in the club.
Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma suffered a serious facial injury after being struck by the studs of a Monaco player in their Ligue 1 clash.
Borna Barisic has reportedly given Rangers a glowing recommendation to sign Marko Soldo, a defensive midfielder who plays for his former club NK Osijek.
Rangers face strong competition in the race to secure Leeds striker Joe Gelhardt on loan.
Aaron Rodgers will take some time off after this season before deciding on his future in the NFL.

GUARDIAN
FIFA unveil Saudi Arabia as hosts for the World Cup in 2034 as Sky Sports chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol reacts to the process
Football fans will be banned from drinking alcohol in stadiums at the 2034 World Cup after last week's controversial award of the tournament to Saudi Arabia.

THE SUN
Newcastle outcast Miguel Almiron could be loaned out to a Premier League rival in the upcoming January transfer window.
Niclas Fullkrug has admitted that his move to West Ham has not paid off just four months after joining.
Enzo Maresca is set to raid the January transfer market if Mykhailo Mudryk cops a lengthy ban.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca states that the club trusts and supports Mykhailo Mudryk. Although he is unable to train, Chelsea is ready to support him in every aspect
Line of Duty star Stephen Graham faces an FA probe over a foul-mouthed touchline rant at a referee during a non-league football match.

THE TIMES
Premier League clubs are monitoring Randal Kolo Muani in the lead-up to the January transfer window after the France forward was made available for transfer by Paris Saint-Germain.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman would have to go through the new tougher owners' and directors' test because of their ownership of Newcastle United, a government minister told the House of Lords.

EVENING STANDARD
Arsenal have taken Wolves left-back Lennon Patterson on trial.

THE ATHLETIC
Ruben Amorim faces questions about Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United after the forward stated he's 'ready for a new challenge'
Rio Ferdinand has alerted contacts in the Saudi Pro League to Marcus Rashford's availability and provided positive character references about the Manchester United forward.
Kieran Tierney will leave Arsenal next summer at the latest after the club decided against activating an option to extend his contract.
DAILY EXPRESS
Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds is reportedly set to be part of an £11.8m takeover of Colombian team Equidad FC, which could see the club relocated to a new city.

DAILY RECORD
Arsenal and Newcastle United are both watching St Mirren's rising star Evan Mooney.
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has responded to Rangers' fury over the non-award of a penalty at Hampden - admitting some "decisions will be wrong" due to human nature.
Relieved Tony Docherty has seen the majority of his squad return from a flu bug ahead of Dundee's trip to Rangers.

SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic are in pole position to pull off a sensational transfer coup and bring Kieran Tierney back to Parkhead.
Scotland's Lowland League clubs voted to refuse future invites to SPFL cup competitions if places are 'to be solely allocated on the club's former status as an SPFL member'.


Manchester City consider a move for Marc Guehi,
Atletico Madrid are interested in Marcus Rashford,
Chelsea's Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall could move to another London side.


Manchester City are interested in Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi, with the 24-year-old seen as a player who could be part of a backline overhaul. (Football Insider), external

Atletico Madrid could make a loan move for Manchester United's 27-year-old English forward Marcus Rashford, who has fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford. (TBR Football), external

Clubs in Saudi Arabia are also interested in Rashford and believe he is the right player to boost the league's global profile. (Telegraph), external

Rashford has been left out of Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's squad to face Tottenham in a Carabao Cup quarter-final on Thursday. (Mail), external

Arsenal are considering a move for Chelsea and England midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 26, in January. (Caught Offside), external

Crystal Palace, Leicester and Wolves are all interested in signing Newcastle United and Paraguay forward Miguel Almiron, 30, on loan in January. (Sun), external

Manchester City are considering a move for Brighton and Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, who has fallen out of favour at the Amex, after just one goal this season. (GiveMeSport via Caught Offside), external

Fulham are also interested in Ferguson and want to sign him on a loan deal until the end of the season. (Independent), external

Liverpool have made England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, an improved contract offer, but Real Madrid will intensify their efforts to sign him on a free contract next summer with a meeting in January. (Caught Offside), external

Liverpool are unlikely to make a move for Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong, 24, if Alexander-Arnold does leave because manager Arne Slot would prefer a traditional right-back, who is best in a back four, and he does not believe that suits Frimpong. (Florian Plettenberg/Sky Germany), external

Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, 27, will leave Arsenal in the summer after the club opted not to trigger a contract extension option. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Marseille will consider a move for France's Paul Pogba, 31, who is looking for a new club after his doping ban was reduced. (Goal), external

Manchester United remain interested in 22-year-old Portugal left-back Nuno Mendes, whose current deal Paris St-Germain want to extend beyond 2026. (Florian Plettenberg/Sky Germany), external

Inter Milan and Italy defender Federico Dimarco, 27, will reject any approach from Manchester United in favour of staying with the Serie A champions. (Tuttosport via Goal), external

Premier League clubs are considering a move for France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26, with Paris St-Germain making him available for transfer. (Times), external

Tottenham are a possible option for Paris St-Germain and Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, 29, in January. (Gazzetta - in Italian), external

Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are interested in Real Valladolid and Spain winger Raul Moro, 22, who may be available for between 4-10m euros. (Sport - in Spanish), external

The takeover of Everton by the Friedkin Group is set to be confirmed on Thursday. (Times - subscription required), external

Leeds United would be interested in Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher if they are promoted to the Premier League, but the 26-year-old could look elsewhere. (Team Talk), external

Leeds forward Patrick Bamford, 31, is attracting interest from Serie A club Genoa and League One side Wrexham, but the Englishman is unlikely to leave in January with manager
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THE TIMES

The EFL says all options are being considered around introducing VAR in its competitions and that it is monitoring developments around a challenge system being trialled by football's lawmakers.
Liam Lawson has revealed that his sisters gave up Irish dancing so that he could be in F1.

DAILY MAIL
Middlesex have launched an audacious bid to sign Kane Williamson for the 2025 season as counties continue to target New Zealanders as overseas players.
John Fury will not be in his son Tyson's corner for Saturday's world heavyweight title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk, the Gypsy King's trainer has confirmed.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have to be hauled apart after an incredible 11-minute face-off

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Sir Bill Beaumont could make a dramatic return to the Rugby Football Union as a potential interim replacement for Tom Ilube, with the beleaguered chairman expected to step down over the handling of the salary and bonus scandal.
Sheffield United's takeover by the US consortium led by Steven Rosen is set to be completed, with an announcement imminent on the deal worth more than £100 million.

THE SUN
Dele could be set for a major return to football in Serie A by Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas.
Leicester City ace Hamza Choudhury has switched his national allegiance to Bangladesh after spending his youth in the England national setup.
The quarter-finals of the Riyadh Season Snooker Championship was delayed on Thursday afternoon.
Tyson Fury broke the icy atmosphere following his head-to-head with Oleksandr Usyk by joining in a traditional Saudi dance
Chris Eubank Jr warned there is nothing Tyson Fury can do to beat his boxing bogeyman Oleksandr Usyk.

DAILY MIRROR
Sean Dyche will be allowed to continue as Everton boss by new owner Dan Friedkin because he has kept the Blues in the Premier League while slashing costs.
Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O'Connor outlines what The Friedkin Group takeover of Everton means for the club and the future of Sean Dyche due to his contract being up in the summer of 2025
Emiliano Martinez claims he would retire if Argentina retained the World Cup in 2026.
Paul Pogba's brother, Mathias, has been handed a three-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of attempting to extort the former Manchester United star.
Sir Alex Ferguson dined with former Manchester United star Nani whilst on holiday in Portugal. The reunion took place less than a fortnight after the 38-year-old announced his retirement from football.
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits leaving his own legacy as one of the great right-backs is what's motivating him.
Manchester United fans at Tottenham have made their feelings clear regarding Marcus Rashford as they displayed a banner that read: "Excuses. Ta ra Marcus".
Gary Neville reacts to Marcus Rashford's interview saying he wants to leave Manchester United as well as his omission from their squad against Tottenham

THE ATHLETIC
Valencia club president Lay Hoon Chan says the club is not up for sale but that owner Peter Lim would study any offers received.
Brighton & Hove Albion have added to their stock of young goalkeeper talent by signing Charlie Wilson-Papps from AFC Wimbledon.
A preliminary hearing in a claim for defamation and harassment brought by TV pundit Eni Aluko against Joey Barton was heard today at London's High Court.
Saudi Arabia will play in the 2025 and 2027 editions of the Gold Cup as one of 16 teams participating in the tournaments organised by CONCACAF.

EVENING STANDARD
The global sports consortium Sportsbank want to invest in Eagle Football, but would ask John Textor to keep his 45 per cent stake in Crystal Palace.

DAILY RECORD
Ally McCoist urged Rangers not to become paranoid over refereeing decisions like Celtic as he shut down talk of a conspiracy against his old club - and took a swipe at Parkhead chief Michael Nicholson.



Manchester United eye Atalanta midfielder Ederson,
West Ham lead race to sign Brighton's Evan Ferguson,
Chelsea and Arsenal interested in RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.


Manchester United have scouted Atalanta's Ederson, 25, and the Brazilian central midfielder is one of the few players the club are giving serious consideration to signing for the position. (Florian Plettenberg), external

West Ham are leading the race with Leicester City and Southampton to sign 20-year-old Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson from Brighton. (Givemesport), external

Southampton could sell academy graduate Tyler Dibling, 18, if they are relegated from the Premier League, with Manchester United and Newcastle both interested in the English midfielder. (Football Insider), external

Speculation that former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, had been spotted at Manchester City's training ground was not true. (Fabrizio Romano), external

West Ham, Fulham, and Crystal Palace have all looked at Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli, but the 23-year-old Italy international has attracted interest from Tottenham in the past and may prefer to join a club of their size. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Liverpool and Paris St-Germain are in pole position to sign Lyon's French midfielder Rayan Cherki and could make a move in January to sign the 21-year-old. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Real Madrid are increasingly confident of signing Liverpool's 26-year-old England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold next summer. (Caught Offside), external

Chelsea have a potential move in mind for 21-year-old RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal have previously held talks about a move for Sesko and retain a strong interest in the player having established a good relationship with his representatives. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan and former Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand are among candidates to replace Russell Martin at Southampton, but interim boss Simon Rusk will remain in charge for Sunday's trip to Fulham. (Sky Sports), external

Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab are interested in a cut-price deal for Newcastle's 35-year-old Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka. (I), external

Wolves could target a January move for 26-year-old Austria centre-back Kevin Danso, who Lens may look to sell. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Monaco's French attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche, 22, said he would like to play for Barcelona during his career. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson - currently on loan at Fulham - will be allowed to leave the Gunners next summer with the 25-year-old unlikely to be a major part of Mikel Arteta's plans in the future. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external

AC Milan have made Everton's 27-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin their number one target for next summer. (Teamtalk), external

Former Coventry boss Mark Robins has turned down the opportunity to speak to fellow Championship club Millwall about their managerial vacancy. (South London Press), external

Valencia, Real Betis and Villarreal all want to sign Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo, 28, from Juventus. (Gianluca di Marzio - in Italian)
 

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THE SUN

Manchester United are considering sanctioning a loan deal in January for Marcus Rashford as the toxic fallout of his recent comments grows.
Jamie Redknapp and Jamie Carragher discuss Marcus Rashford's decision to release a statement on his future at Manchester United


THE ATHLETIC
The representatives of multiple Newcastle players have been left in the dark after fees the club owed them were not paid on time.

DAILY MAIL
Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk has been spotted in Saudi Arabia just days after his provisional suspension for a positive drugs test was announced
Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol explains why Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended for a positive test of a banned substance - Mudryk insists he has never knowingly used any banned substances
Fiorentina are interested in a January move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to reports.
Hakim Ziyech has admitted he regrets joining Galatasaray and plans to leave the club when the mid-season transfer window opens.
The EFL is considering the implementation of VAR into its competitions despite objections from fans.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Dele is hoping to revive his career in Italy with Serie A club Como after announcing his departure from Everton.
Efforts to oust Rugby Football Union chief executive Bill Sweeney have intensified as the resignation of chairman Tom Ilube backfired on the governing body.
Henry Arundell is likely to move back to the Premiership next season with Bath.

DAILY RECORD
Former Manchester United director Sean Jefferson is set to be appointed as the new chief commercial officer of Rangers in January on an interim basis.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has not ruled out a January loan switch for Stephen Welsh.

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Manchester United could let Marcus Rashford leave on loan, Chelsea interested in Borussia Dortmund's Gregor Kobel, Bruno Guimaraes and Martin Zubimendi on Manchester City's January transfer list.

Manchester United are considering sanctioning a loan exit for England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, in January. (Sun), external

Three Saudi Arabian clubs, Al Ahli, Al Ittihad and Al Qadsiah, have all expressed an interested in signing Rashford. (Talksport), external

English midfielder Dele Alli, 28, is hoping to revive his career in Italy with Serie A side Como after announcing his departure from Everton. (Telegraph), external

Chelsea are interested in signing Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 27, from Borussia Dortmund. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Newcastle United and Brazil international Bruno Guimaraes, 27, and Real Sociedad and Spain's fellow midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, are Manchester City's top January transfer targets. (Team Talk), external

Juventus are prepared to sell 19-year-old Turkish attacking midfielder Kenan Yildiz to fund a move for Newcastle's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 24. (Corriere dello Sport, via 90 Min), external

Manchester United are monitoring River Plate's 17-year-old Argentine midfielder Franco Mastantuono, who has a release clause in his contract of about £38m. (Give Me Sport), external

Paraguayan left-back Diego Leon, 17, will join Manchester United from Cerro Porteno when he turns 18 in July. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, who has been linked with a move to Manchester City, is close to agreeing a new contract at AC Milan. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid have shortlisted Liverpool and Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 33, as one of the possible replacements for Austria defender David Alaba, 32, and Brazil centre-back Eder Militao, 26. (Football Transfers), external

Bayern Munich and Canada left-back Alphonso Davies, 24, who has attracted interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, is open to a potential transfer away from the German club to Liverpool. (Caughtoffside), external

Paris St-Germain are interested in Bournemouth's Ukraine international defender Illia Zabarnyi, 22. (L'Equipe - in French), external

English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, whose contract at Everton expires in June 2025, is a January transfer target for Fiorentina. (Gianluca Di Marzio), external

Brazilian club Palmeiras have sent an initial proposal to Fulham over the signing of Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira, 28. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants to keep Spanish striker Marc Guiu next month but will listen if the 18-year-old wants a loan move. (Standard), external

Maresca has also refused to rule out 26-year-old English midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who has been linked with a return to Leicester City, leaving Chelsea in January. (90 Min), external

Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei, 21, is planning to leave Chelsea in January, with Serie A his most likely destination. (Fabrizio Romano)
 

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THE SUN


Arsenal and Manchester City are set to battle Bayern Munich to sign Barcelona star Dani Olmo in January, according to reports.

Chelsea want to land midfield ace Dario Essugo on the cheap. The Sporting Lisbon prospect, 19, is starring for LaLiga side Las Palmas on loan.

Yeovil Town's match at Hartlepool United was suspended after strong winds wreaked havoc at Victoria Park. Players from both sides left the field after an advertising board was ripped loose on one of the stands.

After Bukayo Saka was pictured leaving Selhurst Park on crutches, Jamie Redknapp says Mikel Arteta will be praying the potential injury does not sideline the winger for too long as he is so important to Arsenal’s title challenge

Manchester United are tracking goalkeepers to keep Andre Onana on his toes.

Marcus Rashford has lost the dressing room after insisting he wants to leave Manchester United.

DAILY MAIL

Wayne Rooney remains positive despite Plymouth slipping to the bottom of the Championship table following a thrilling 3-3 home draw with sixth-placed Middlesbrough.

Mykhailo Mudryk was spotted ringside ahead of Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury's highly-anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening.

Jack Grealish snapped back at Aston Villa fans who booed his return to Villa Park on Saturday afternoon with a reminder of his Manchester City achievements after the final whistle.

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho slammed his side's 'weak performance' and the overall quality of football in their 1-1 draw with Eyupspor.

DAILY MIRROR

Marcus Rashford is being chased by Saudi Arabian trio Al Ittihad, Al Ahli and Al Qadsiah, reports claim, after Manchester United reportedly greenlit an exit for the wantaway forward.

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi admits he will "try and find space" for champion players amid links with Paul Pogba.

Martin Zubimendi has explained why he pulled out of a move to Liverpool in the summer in favour of staying with Real Sociedad - admitting the interest caught him by surprise.

Dani Olmo could leave Barcelona as a free agent due to a contract clause which which would kick in if he cannot be registered.

Arsenal have made an 'agreement in principle' to sign Las Palmas star Alberto Moleiro.

DAILY STAR

Jamie Redknapp and Jamie Carragher discuss Marcus Rashford's decision to release a statement on his future at Manchester United

Former Premier League football referee David Coote is plotting a new career as a £10,000-a-time after-dinner speaker.

DAILY RECORD

A Rangers dossier is being prepared on Isaac Price as they weigh up a move for the Standard Liege star.

Dundee boss Tony Docherty has floated the prospect that Vaclav Cerny was "maybe offside" before netting Rangers winner.

Stade Rennes boss Jorge Sampaoli appears to have left the door open for Jota to leave the club in January.


Napoli interested in Harry Maguire,
PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani a target for several Premier League teams,
Christopher Nkunku ready to leave Chelsea.


Napoli are interested in signing Manchester United and England centre-back Harry Maguire, with Galatasaray also monitoring the 31-year-old's situation at Old Trafford. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Paris St-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26, is very likely to leave the Ligue 1 side in January, with several Premier League clubs interested in the Frenchman (Florian Plettenberg), external

Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, is ready to leave in January after a lack of game time, with Paris St-Germain, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray all interested in the France international. (TBR Football), external

Tottenham are weighing up a £20m move for Burnley's England Under-21 goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, next month. (Mirror), external

Manchester United are prepared to rival Arsenal in their efforts to sign 24-year-old Juventus and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona, Tottenham, Manchester United and Chelsea are all interested in Bayern Munich and Germany winger Leroy Sane, 28. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Former Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 38, is likely to sign a new deal to remain at Bayern Munich until 2026. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Ipswich Town and West Ham United are interested in bringing Galatasaray and Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 31, back to the Premier League. (Fichajes), external

Tottenham are targeting Borussia Dortmund and Germany winger Julian Brandt, 28. (Football Transfers), external

Arsenal remain in negotiations to sign Sporting CP and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, although RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko is currently their top target. (Football Transfers), external

Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney has been linked with Celtic, but Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has said the 27-year-old has not yet asked to leave the Gunners. (Teamtalk), external

Crystal Palace are working towards a deal to sign German winger Jan-Niklas Beste, 25, from Benfica. (Sacha Tavolieri), external

Juventus manager Thiago Motta would be open to the Italian club signing Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 23, from Manchester United in January - with PSG's Randal Kolo Muani another possible target. (Sportmediaset - in Italian), external

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick does not want Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, after being offered the Argentine. (El Nacional - in Spanish), external

Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, said it "wasn't that hard of a decision" to turn down a move to Liverpool in the summer as he still "had steps to take" at Real Sociedad. (El Diario Vasco, via 90 Min), external

Bayer Leverkusen chief executive Fernando Carro says the Bundesliga club would like to extend the contract of 21-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who has been linked with a move to a number of high-profile clubs. (Sport1 - in German), external

Chelsea are preparing a bid for France midfielder Youssouf Fofana, 25, who plays for AC Milan. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
 

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THE SUN


Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford has lost the dressing room after admitting he wants to leave Old Trafford.

Rashford has broken up with his girlfriend who is set to appear on Love Island All Stars.

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is facing six months on the sidelines amid no interest from other clubs in the player.

Manchester United and Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that the absence of Marcus Rashford from the matchday squad and says the 'selection' issue is his decision.


DAILY MAIL

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has responded to worries about his health after undergoing surgery.

Souithampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale was spotted wearing a bizarre pair of gloves during Sunday's meeting with Fulham.


DAILY MIRROR

Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool team-mate has publicly joked about the defender signing a new deal at Anfield.

Jamie Redknapp, Jamie Carragher and Les Ferdinand choose who they would keep out of Virgil Van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold or Mohamed Salah, if only one could stay as all three players come to the end of their current contract.

Ruben Amorim is urging Manchester United to build a brand-new scouting team in Portugal.

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi admits he will "try and find space" for champion players amid links with Paul Pogba.


DAILY STAR

Alexis Sanchez has admitted he wanted to cut short his stint with Manchester United after his first training session.

Manchester United are planning to go on a post-season trip to Malaysia, that will raise further concerns about player welfare.


DAILY RECORD

Hearts first-team coach Liam Fox is under consideration for the vacant Raith Rovers' job.


Liverpool's move for Joao Pedro will have to wait until the summer,
Paris St-Germain willing to pay £83m for Alexander Isak,
Frenkie de Jong increasingly likely to leave Barcelona.


A Liverpool approach for Brighton and Brazil forward Joao Pedro is likely to have to wait until the summer as the Seagulls' demands for the 23-year-old will make a January move difficult. (Football Insider), external

Paris St-Germain are willing to pay 100m euros (£83m) to sign Newcastle United's in-form Swedish striker Alexander Isak, 25. (Fichajes.net - in Spanish, external)

French side PSG are also looking to pay a 58m euros (£48m) release clause to Athletic Bilbao for Spain winger Nico Williams - but Manchester United and Barcelona are also interested in the 22-year-old. (El Desmarque - in Spanish, external)

Barcelona
have lost faith in Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong and it looks increasingly likely the 27-year-old will leave the Spanish club. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

Leicester City are lining up an £8m deal for Argentine centre-half Valentin Gomez, 21, from Velez Sarsfield. (Sun), external

Newcastle are one of the clubs interested in Barcelona defender Eric Garcia, 23, but the former Manchester City man wants to stay at the Nou Camp and fight for a first-team place. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Crystal Palace want to sign Benfica's German midfielder Jan-Niklas Beste, 25, in January. (Sky Sports Switzerland), external

Real Madrid are considering Spain Under-21 centre-back Rafa Marin, 22, who trained at their youth academy and currently plays for Napoli. (Fichajes.net - in Spanish), external

Blackburn Rovers and Burnley want to sign Scottish former Sheffield United striker Oli McBurnie, 28, from Spanish side Las Palmas. (Sun), external

Spain winger Lamine Yamal, 17, is close to extending his contract with Barcelona until 2030. (Nicolo Schira), external

Newcastle will let England striker Callum Wilson, 32, leave on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the current season. (Football Insider)
 

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DAILY MAIL


Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could be out until March with a torn hamstring.

Manchester United have been hit by a mice infestation at Old Trafford.

Manchester City have identified Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as a replacement for current No 1 Ederson.

David Coote has decided not to appeal his dismissal by the PGMOL.

Marcus Rashford features as the face of January in Manchester United's official 2025 calendar, despite being linked with a departure from the club.

Jurgen Klopp was first approached by Red Bull more than two years ago and conducted secret meetings during his Liverpool reign, a company boss has revealed.

Atlanta United are considering a fresh approach to sign Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi.

Exeter fear that rookie wing sensation Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces a long spell out of action - which will have implications for their faltering season and England's Six Nations challenge.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka will be out for 'many weeks' after suffering a hamstring injury


DAILY TELEGRAPH

West Bromwich Albion are bracing themselves for an official approach from Valencia for head coach Carlos Corberan.


THE SUN

Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has left a coaching position after just nine days in the role.

Manchester United hero Lee Sharpe has warned his former club a potential exit by Marcus Rashford could come back to haunt them.

Ruben Amorim believes players like Marcus Rashford have a lot of people around them influencing decisions

Zinedine Zidane would only return to management for two teams and neither of them play in the Premier League.


THE ATHLETIC

Crystal Palace have triggered an extension clause in Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract which will see his deal now run for a further year until June 2027.

Portuguese top division club Braga will allow free entry to the general public for their final home league game of 2024.

Alessandro Nesta has been sacked as head coach of Monza after winning just one of his 17 Serie A matches in charge.

2024 U.S. Open men's doubles champion Max Purcell has admitted breaking anti-doping rules and has been provisionally suspended from tennis while under investigation.

Jean-Philippe Mateta made the most of a long ball over the Arsenal defence to score for Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup


DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been dealt a blow to his hopes of signing Christian Pulisic, with AC Milan set to hand the American a new contract.

Ex-Manchester United defender Raphael Varane went undercover to attend former club Lens' match on Sunday.

Sporting Lisbon are set to sack Ruben Amorim's replacement as manager after just eight games in charge.


DAILY STAR

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is under no pressure from club bosses to leave Marcus Rashford on the sidelines.

Former Arsenal defender Rob Holding has sparked ****** rumours with a Champions League star after sharing some holiday snaps.

Alejandro Garnacho's hopes of a Barcelona escape route from Manchester United have been dashed after being snubbed by the Spanish giants.

Liverpool's scouting department have reportedly been blown away by Porto's Nico Gonzalez as a potential alternative option to Martin Zubimendi ahead of the January transfer window.

Luis Diaz has reportedly made a decision on his future at Liverpool amid interest from Barcelona, who are said to be weighing up a move.


DAILY RECORD

Celtic hero Shunsuke Nakamura has taken the next step in his coaching career as the Japanese icon eyes a move to Europe.

Alex Lowry and Adam Devine are reportedly free to leave Rangers next month.


SCOTTISH SUN

Under-fire VAR duo Alan Muir and Frank Connor will return to usual duties this week after their League Cup final howler.

Former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has returned to management at Santos - where he could reunite with Alfredo Morelos.


Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has been offered to Barcelona by his agent,
Ruben Amorim is under no pressure to pick Marcus Rashford for Manchester United,
Newcastle could be forced to accept summer offers for Sandro Tonali.


The agent of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has offered the services of the 22-year-old Frenchman to Spanish giants Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Manchester United's Portuguese boss Ruben Amorim is under no pressure to pick England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, even if his continued absence could weaken their negotiating position over a January sale. (ESPN), external

Manchester United are interested in bringing in 25-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, to the club in January. (Sky Sports Switzerland, via Manchester Evening News), external

Newcastle United could reluctantly consider offers for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 24, next summer to meet profit and sustainability rules, with Juventus interested. (Football Insider), external

Bayern Munich are considering a shock Bundesliga move for Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens. (Sky Germany), external

Chelsea have received no offers for their out-of-favour 28-year-old English left-back Ben Chilwell, who has played just once this season in the Carabao Cup. (Sun), external

Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Atalanta's 25-year-old Italy forward Mateo Retegui. (Talksport), external

Tension between AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca and France defender Theo Hernandez could lead to the 27-year-old's exit from the San Siro with Real Madrid and Manchester United interested in the left-back. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Tottenham have made an approach to sign Atalanta and England defender Ben Godfrey, 26, on a short-term loan deal. (Football Insider), external

West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan is set to leave the Midlands club to take over as boss at Spanish side Valencia. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Lille could terminate the contract of 31-year-old France defender Samuel Umtiti, who has not played since January 2024 because of a recurring knee injury. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Despite rumours, Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, 27, is happy at Anfield and not planning a move away. (Sky Germany)
 

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Everton prepare new deal for Jordan Pickford, Paris St-Germain could offer Arsenal chance to sign Randal Kolo Muani, Club Brugge's Maxim de Cuyper attracts Premier League interest.

Everton are preparing to offer 30-year-old England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford a new deal which will keep him at the club for the remainder of his career. (TBR Football), external

Paris St-Germain are likely to offer Arsenal the chance to sign their out-of-favour France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26. (Standard), external

Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham have all sent scouts to watch Club Brugge and Belgium full-back Maxim de Cuyper, 24. (Caughtoffside), external

FC Zurich have approached Arsenal to enquire about the availability of 21-year-old English forward Nathan Butler-Oyedeji in January. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen in January, with Napoli open to a player-exchange deal for the 25-year-old, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. (TBR Football), external

Brighton Under-18s boss Inigo Calderon, 42, is in advanced talks to become Bristol Rovers manager. (Sky Sports), external

Bayern Munich remain hopeful of a summer move for 21-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, who is in discussions with Bayer Leverkusen over a new deal. (Sky Germany), external

Leicester City boss Ruud van Nistelrooy could lean on his Manchester United connections to land a suitable loan signing in January. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United began their search for Erik ten Hag's long-term successor as soon as their former Dutch manager signed a new contract in the summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)
 

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DAILY MIRROR

Man Utd have reservations over triggering Alvaro Carreras' £25m buy-back clause in January after selling the left-back to Benfica last summer. The deal helped to ease United's financial concerns but the club have seen the need for a left-sided full-back develop.
Dani Olmo's agent Andy Bara has reportedly arrived in Manchester with Premier League clubs considering whether to take advantage of Barcelona's uncertain ability to register the player.
Sport claim that Barcelona are happy to sell Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen, with the decision made not to hand the latter a new deal. The Dane joined Barca on a free transfer from Chelsea but has been out for a lengthy spell this season. Newcastle, Juventus and AC Milan have been linked.


DAILY MAIL
Manchester United are intent on keeping Antony at the club when the January transfer window opens next week - and the player's agent has clarified his current situation amid speculation that the Brazilian could leave the club.
Ruben Amorim stressed that Manchester United must adopt survival mode after a fourth defeat in five Premier League games.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City plan to be active in the January transfer window.
Legendary sports reporter Chris Kamara made his triumphant return to broadcasting on Boxing Day, two years after stepping back from his Soccer Saturday duties due to a speech condition.

THE SUN
Ruben Amorim indicated Marcus Rashford is still not doing enough for his liking after leaving the forward out of Manchester United's squad for a fourth straight game.
Ruben Amorim speaks out on what his following Manchester United's Premier League defeat to Wolves at Molineux
Wayne Rooney has been left clinging onto his job after Frank Lampard's Coventry thrashed Plymouth 4-0.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's cheat sheet was exposed on his water bottle before saving Erling Haaland's penalty against Manchester City.
Wilfried Zaha could be blocked from a return to the Premier League in January by a little-known rule. The Ivorian winger, on loan at Lyon from Galatasaray, may be prevented from representing a third team in the 2024-25 campaign after his 15-minute cameo in the Turkish Super Cup thumping should FIFA deem that an official match.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal hold an interest in Wolves forward Matheus Cunha but would face a huge battle landing him during the transfer window while the Brazilian is involved in a fight for survival at Molineux.
Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray has a host of Championship and League One promotion-chasers looking to sign him on loan for the second half of the campaign.
Ipswich are among the teams looking at Scottish midfielder Jordan Holsgrove during his spell at Portuguese club Estoril.

THE TIMES
Nottingham Forest and their fans are dreaming about a return to European football after this win against Tottenham Hotspur sent them up to third in the Premier League - but Spurs supporters attacked their chairman Daniel Levy following a ninth league loss of the season in their opening 18 games.
The Newcastle United assistant manager Jason Tindall was sent off after a 20-man brawl in the St James' Park tunnel at half-time during the home side's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
Wayne Rooney has insisted he is the right man to lead Plymouth Argyle despite their 4-0 hammering by Frank Lampard's Coventry City keeping them bottom of the Sky Bet Championship. However, the former Manchester United and England captain accepted that he would inevitably face intense pressure.

DAILY RECORD
Brendan Rodgers has promised Celtic can still find another level after victory over Motherwell saw them continue their unbeaten start to the Premiership season.
Stuart Kettlewell accused ref Ross Hardie of talking to his Motherwell side like schoolchildren.


26 December 2024

Liverpool hope defender Virgil van Dijk will sign a two-year extension with the club, Real Madrid have cooled their interest in the Dutchman, Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies is open to a Premier League move.


Liverpool are confident 33-year-old Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, who is out of contract in the summer, will sign a new two-year deal with the club. (Team talk), external

Real Madrid are not interested in signing Van Dijk this summer, despite reports linking them with the Dutchman. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, 24, is open to a Premier League move this summer, with Manchester United and Liverpool among the clubs interested in the Canadian. (TBR Football), external

Manchester United have set an initial asking price of about £50m for 27-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford. (Caughtoffside), external

Arsenal are monitoring Wolves' 25-year-old Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, who could become available if the Midlands club are relegated to the Championship. (Athletic - subscription required), external

However, Wolves manager Vitor Pereira is hopeful that the club can keep Cunha. (Metro), external

Manager Pep Guardiola and the Manchester City board will discuss which signings they will try to make in the January transfer window this week. (Guardian), external

Monaco's 22-year-old French winger Maghnes Akliouche is one of Manchester City's targets, but Atletico Madrid, Paris St-Germain, Inter Milan and Newcastle United are among the clubs also interested. (Caughtoffside), external

Brazilian winger Antony has had offers to leave Manchester United in January but the club do not want the 24-year-old to depart, according to his agent. (Give me sport), external

Crystal Palace's 21-year-old English full-back Danny Imray is wanted by several Championship and League One promotion-chasers looking to sign him on loan for the second half of the campaign. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Dani Olmo's agent has arrived in Manchester with Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Manchester City, potentially looking to take advantage of

Barcelona's struggle to register the Spain midfielder, 26, ahead of the 1 January deadline. Agent Andy Bara said he is in Manchester on holiday rather than on business. (Mail), external

Liverpool first-team coach John Heitinga is leading the list of candidates to replace Carlos Corberan as West Brom boss. (Football Insider), external

Fiorentina are interested in Parma's 25-year-old French full-back Woyo Coulibaly. (Matteo Moretto - in Italian)
 

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DAILY EXPRESS

Cristiano Ronaldo has risked the wrath of Manchester United fans by opening the door to a blockbuster move to Manchester City, backing under-fire boss Pep Guardiola to turn their season around.
Juventus have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford, with the Serie A outfit instead focusing on a deal for Red Devils flop Joshua Zirkzee.
The FA has launched an investigation into a mass brawl that took place during Newcastle's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.



THE SUN
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka is set for months out after undergoing surgery.
Manchester United are looking to sign a new 'keeper, with young Belgian star Senne Lammens a target.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been dubbed 'Scrooge' after cutting funding for a charity helping former players.
Wayne Rooney has vowed that he remains the man to lead Plymouth Argyle out of their current predicament.
Wayne Rooney reflected on another disappointing away result to Coventry City where his Plymouth Argyle side lost 4-0


THE TIMES
Top Premier League clubs are keeping a close eye on Dani Olmo's future amid claims that he could be released on a free transfer next week because of Barcelona's shambolic financial situation.


THE GUARDIAN
Julen Lopetegui has urged West Ham to have no fear against Liverpool on Sunday despite the absence of six first-choice players from the game against the league leaders amid a growing injury crisis.

DAILY MAIL
Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly informed Liverpool that he wants to leave the club to join Real Madrid.
Everton are yet to open talks over a new contract for coveted defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the January window amid concerns whether they can afford to make him one of their top earners.
Everton are also exploring options ahead of choosing a stadium naming rights partner that could see a windfall of hundreds of millions of pounds injected into the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo has fired a shot at the Ballon d'Or by criticising the credibility of the historic awards ceremony, insisting Vinicius Jr should have won the men's accolade ahead of Rodri.
Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Rodri have all been named in the International Federation of History and Statistics (IFFHS) Men's World Team of the Year for 2024.


DAILY MIRROR
Raheem Sterling has no plans to end his Arsenal loan spell early, despite the winger's lack of minutes under Mikel Arteta.
LaLiga has welcomed a Catalan court's decision to reject Barcelona's appeal against Dani Olmo and Pau Victor being blocked from playing for the club after January 1.

DAILY STAR
Liverpool star Luis Diaz's dad has been hospitalised in Colombia with chest pains.

DAILY RECORD
Cameron Carter-Vickers is attracting transfer interest from Bayer Leverkusen, according to a report.


27 December 2024

Juventus are interested in Joshua Zirkzee after rejecting the chance to sign his Manchester United team-mate Marcus Rashford, Manchester City could move for Martin Zubimendi with Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala also on their radar.

Juventus
have turned down the chance to sign Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, but are instead keen on his fellow Red Devils striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, who is a Netherlands international. (Sun), external

Manchester City could look to trigger Martin Zubimendi's £50m release clause with the Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder, 25, an option to fill the gap left by 28-year-old compatriot Rodri's injury. (Football Insider), external

Manchester City, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain are all considering whether to make a January move for Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala, 21, who is valued at around £150m. (Caught Offside), external

Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring 26-year-old Spain midfielder Dani Olmo's uncertain situation at Barcelona. (Times - subscription required), external

Manager Ruben Amorim is hopeful Manchester United can sign PSG and France forward Randal Kolo Muani, 26, in January despite competition from Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal. (Teamtalk), external

Wolves will not entertain offers for their Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, 25, in January, with Arsenal and Manchester United both interested. (Mirror), external

Arsenal are expected to sign attacking reinforcements in January following an injury to England winger Bukayo Saka, 23, and continue to be linked with Sporting's 26-year-old Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres. (Sun), external

Liverpool remain interested in Inter Milan's France forward Marcus Thuram, 27, who has a release clause worth 85m euros (£70.5m). (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Juventus are exploring a £20m deal to sign England centre-back Fikayo Tomori, 27, from AC Milan. (La Gazzetta dello Sport), external

Manchester City will have January interest in James McAtee, 22, with Nottingham Forest, West Ham and Brentford, plus Bayer Leverkusen and Fiorentina, all interested in signing the England Under-21 midfielder. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Everton and England forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, could agree a pre-contract deal with Fiorentina in January, with Newcastle and West Ham also keen. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool are willing to sell Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, for the right price next summer, with Newcastle keeping an eye on his situation. (Teamtalk), external

Galatasaray and Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha, 32, currently on loan at Lyon, is a possible target for Major League Soccer clubs. (Mail), external

Miguel Almiron will leave Newcastle in January with clubs in the Premier League, MLS and Saudi Arabia all keen on the 30-year-old Paraguay midfielder. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United are looking at Royal Antwerp and Belgium Under-21 international, Senne Lammens, 22, as they assess their long-term goalkeeping options. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Lammens could cost United up to £20m but manager Ruben Amorim is concerned with the performances of Cameroon's Andre Onana, 28. (Sun), external

Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 32, and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 30, could both depart Manchester United in January. (GiveMeSport), external

Nottingham Forest are close to agreeing a new deal with New Zealand striker Chris Wood, 33. (Football Insider), external

La Liga side Leganes are keen to send on-loan Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller, 30, back to Borussia Dortmund in January. (Marca, in Spanish)
 

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MAIL ON SUNDAY

Ange Postecoglou maintains the backing of Tottenham's board but the League Cup semi-final against Liverpool is emerging as key to the Australian's prospects.
Federico Chiesa is reportedly looking for a way out of Liverpool in January, just five months after his arrival from Juventus.
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou feels he has the backing of the Spurs fans despite his side's current form
Jurgen Klopp has been offered the chance to get acquainted with Red Bull's Formula 1 team as he prepares to take up his new role at the Austrian company.
Real Madrid are growing increasingly convinced they can win the race to capture the prized signature of Trent Alexander-Arnold and hope he will join them on a free transfer next summer.
Santi Cazorla revealed that he would consider a return to Arsenal, as the 40-year-old nears the end of his contract in Spain.
Liverpool coach John Heitinga has emerged as a frontrunner for the vacant manager's job at West Bromwich Albion.
Ligue 1's social media team have hit back at Cristiano Ronaldo in a post to the league's official account following his controversial recent comments.
Cesc Fabregas has given Dele a boost as the former England star begins his trial period at Como FC in his bid to resurrect his career.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are set to lose out on £10m in expected income if they continue on their current trajectory.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Tamworth FC have been criticised for a huge hike in ticket prices for the non-League club's FA Cup third-round tie against Tottenham Hotspur.
Stuart Lancaster has hit out at former England international Andy Goode for suggesting he is in danger of losing his job at Racing 92.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Manchester United are very likely to extend Harry Maguire's contract by 12 months after the former captain successfully earned Ruben Amorim's trust, according to reports.

SUNDAY MIRROR
Pep Guardiola has a five-player wishlist to improve his Manchester City side as the January transfer window approaches.
Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United, with current No1 Andre Onana under increasing pressure.

THE OBSERVER
Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors. The club are hopeful the sale will allow them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo's registration.
A Brazilian judge has ordered the release from prison of four players from River Plate's women's football team, all of whom were arrested over an alleged racial slur during a match against Gremio.

THE SUNDAY TIMES
Alisson has challenged his Liverpool team-mates to put their names alongside the legends of the past and write a new page in the club's rich history.

SUNDAY MAIL
The Romanian media are ramping up the hype around Steaua Bucharest midfielder Darius Olaru - with close ally and former manager Cristi Pustai talking up a potential move to Rangers.
Zander Clark could cross the capital divide with the current Hearts No 2 on Hibs' list of targets, according to a report.
Hearts are reportedly in the market for Elton Kabangu from Union Saint-Gilloise.


28 December 2024

Real Madrid are interested in signing Micky van de Ven from Tottenham amid an injury crisis in defence, while Barcelona could see both Dani Olmo and Frenkie de Jong leave in January as the La Liga giants face having to cut costs.

Tottenham
and Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven, 23, is a January target for Real Madrid following a series of injuries to the Spanish club's defensive players. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

But free agent and former captain Sergio Ramos, 38, wants a dream return to Real Madrid following the injuries to fellow Spaniard, 32-year-old Dani Carvajal, Austrian David Alaba, 32, Brazilian Eder Militao, 26. (AS - in Spanish), external

Manchester City will look to add at least two signings in January, with 21-year-old Germany forwards Jamal Musiala, of Bayern Munich, and Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz both of interest - but expected to cost more than £100m each. (Times - subscription required), external

Newcastle United have put a price tag of £150m on Sweden striker Alexander Isak to deter bids for the in-form 25-year-old. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Crystal Palace expect to receive offers for defender Marc Guehi but the England centre-back, 24, is willing to wait for a move to Liverpool. (Sun), external

Barcelona forward Dani Olmo, 26, is open to a Premier League loan move in January if his club cannot register the Spain international for the second half of the season. (TBR Football), external

The La Liga side, meanwhile, are trying to free up funds so they can register Olmo - including slashing their asking price for Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27. (Mundo Deportivo), external

England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, has not told Liverpool that he has chosen to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer, despite reports in Spain. (Liverpool Echo), external

Newcastle have identified Everton's English striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a target and are prepared to wait to get the 27-year-old on a free transfer in the summer. (Sun), external

England forward Raheem Sterling, 30, will not consider cutting short his Arsenal loan deal from Chelsea in January, despite not starting a league game since 19 October. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Everton are yet to open contract talks with England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, who is a target for Liverpool, Manchester United and Manchester City. (Daily Mail), external

Liverpool are monitoring the situation of Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson, with a January move for the United States defender, 27, a possibility. (Football Insider), external

Colombia striker Jhon Duran, 21, could leave Aston Villa in the transfer window, with Atalanta's 25-year-old Italian forward Mateo Retegui eyed as a replacement. (Caught Offside),
external

Real Madrid are planning to open talks with Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, 24, over a new deal. (AS - in Spanish), external

Manchester City midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, prefers a move to the United States and Major League Soccer, if the Belgian leaves when his contract expires this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli, 34, is wanted by Mexican club Cruz Azul - who would be the 13th club of the Italian's career. (Gazzeta dello Sport - in Italian)
 

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THE SUN

Arsenal and Manchester City could battle for Martin Zubimendi next month, according to reports.
Liverpool continue to compile a dossier on Sheffield United's teenage striker Ryan One.
Wolves have Sunderland No 1 Anthony Patterson on their radar again in case they lose one of their own keepers at Molineux.
Manchester United are reportedly struggling to negotiate new deals with Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo.
Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports in Spain.
Liverpool boss Arne Slot joked that he should be asking the questions when quizzed on contract situations of Virgil van Dijk, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah
Nottingham Forest's Ola Aina is on Manchester City's wishlist as they cast a net for Kyle Walker's long-term replacement.
Demarai Gray has told Al Ettifaq he wants to leave next month amid interest from Fulham.

DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea are hoping to offload five players in the January transfer window, with manager Enzo Maresca keen to trim his squad down further following a summer of change.
Porto boss Vitor Bruno has denied claims that Fabio Vieira is set to be recalled by Arsenal.

DAILY MAIL
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly getting ready to capitalise on Barcelona's failure to re-register summer signing Dani Olmo with LaLiga, and plot a move for the Spanish star.
Pep Guardiola accidentally revealed that Erling Haaland has become a first-time father in the past few days.

THE ATHLETIC
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be without defender Toti for three to four weeks due to a hamstring injury.
Aston Villa are considering recalling Samuel Iling-Junior from his season-long loan at Bologna.
Nottingham Forest preserved their record of having a homegrown player in every matchday squad since 1941 by including 18-year-old Zach Abbott on the bench at Everton.
Anthony Gordon insists he has "no plans" to leave Newcastle United and "intends" to see out his long-term contract on Tyneside, believing a trophy and Champions League qualification can cement the club's status among the elite.
Anthony Gordon admitted there are 'no excuses' not to fix Newcastle's form, and also reveals being distracted by talk over his future


DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United could give striker prodigy Chido Obi-Martin his debut before the end of the season, according to reports.
Wayne Rooney has hinted at resigning from his role as Plymouth Argyle manager after a string of poor results, with the team languishing at the bottom of the Championship.


DAILY RECORD
Jim Goodwin hopes the Aberdeen supporters who threw an empty vodka bottle and missiles at him and his Dundee United backroom team are caught and thrown out of football for life.
Out of favour Jota has been called out by Stade Rennes boss Jorge Sampaoli over his fitness levels with speculation over a January move escalating.

SCOTTISH SUN
Kasper Schmeichel has confirmed he will hold talks over his Celtic future next month.


29 December 2024

Trent Alexander-Arnold is close to signing for Real Madrid,
Liverpool will move for Jeremie Frimpong and Alphonso Davies if the right-back leaves,
and Manchester City target Ola Aina as Kyle Walker's replacement.


Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, is on the verge of signing for Real Madrid, with the England international continuing to ignore new offers to extend his current contract that expires this summer. (AS - in Spanish), external

Liverpool will move for Bayer Leverkusen's Netherlands full-back Jeremie Frimpong and Bayern Munich's Canada full-back Alphonso Davies, both 24, if Alexander-Arnold joins the Madrid outfit. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City are eyeing Nottingham Forest's Nigerian international right-back Ola Aina, 28, as a replacement for their 34-year-old Englishman Kyle Walker. (Sun), external

Arsenal are interested in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, 23, but the La Liga club remain insistent the Spaniard's £25m release clause is paid. (Mirror), external

Portugal and Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 39, has refused to rule out a move to Manchester City, despite having played for rivals Manchester United over two spells. (Talksport), external

Chelsea are set to rival Manchester United for the signing of France and Paris St-Germain striker Randal Kolo Muani, 26. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Newcastle United are interested in £25m Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov, but face competition for the Uzbekistan international, 20, from Premier League rivals Manchester City,
Tottenham Hotspur, Leicester City and Wolves. (Chronicle), external

Crystal Palace left-back Tyrick Mitchell, 25, is not keen on committing his long-term future to the London club, with La Liga side Atletico Madrid interested in the Englishman. (Caught Offside), external

Manchester City are unlikely to pursue Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, who remains unwilling to move to England from Real Sociedad. (TBR Football), external

Brighton are planning to recall 23-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from his loan spell at Hull City amid Premier League interest in the Englishman. (Football Insider), external

Southampton and Ipswich are both keen to sign Rennes and Finland midfielder Glen Kamara, 29, in January. (TBR Football), external

Real Betis are in talks with representatives of Brazilian midfielder Arthur, 28, over a loan move from Juventus. (Sport - in Spanish)
 

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Manchester United and Manchester City could sign Dani Olmo for free, Real Madrid want Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, and Alexander Isak will stay at Newcastle if they finish in the top four this season.

Barcelona's
failed attempt to register Spain forward Dani Olmo for the second half of the season has opened the door for Manchester United and Manchester City to sign the 26-year-old for free. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Real Madrid would prefer to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold in January, but are willing to wait until the summer when his contract expires if Liverpool do not want to sell the 26-year-old next month. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Newcastle's Sweden striker Alexander Isak is prepared to stay at the club if they finish in the top four of the Premier League this season, dealing a blow to Arsenal who are interested in signing the 25-year-old. (Sun), external

Chelsea are eying Ipswich's English striker Liam Delap, 21, and Brighton's Republic of Ireland forward Evan Ferguson, 20, as they look to provide competition for first-choice striker Nicolas Jackson. (Talksport), external

Cristiano Ronaldo has refused to rule out leaving Al-Nassr this summer, with the 39-year-old Portugal forward free to negotiate with other clubs from 1 January. (Marca - in Spanish), external

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui will be given more time despite the Hammers' poor form this season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Wolves have made Lens' 26-year-old Austria defender Kevin Danso their top centre-back transfer target in January. (Sky Sports), external

Bayer Leverkusen are among a number of clubs eyeing Manchester City's 22-year-old English midfielder, James McAtee. (Mail), external

Newcastle are lining up a £20m move for Burnley's 22-year-old English goalkeeper, James Trafford. (Sun), external

Athletic Bilbao have identified Norwich's 23-year-old Spanish midfielder Borja Sainz as the ideal replacement for Nico Williams, should the 22-year-old Spain winger leave the club in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Tottenham are unlikely to turn the loan of 28-year-old Germany forward Timo Werner into a permanent deal, meaning he will return to RB Leipzig in the summer. (Bild - in German), external

AC Milan and Napoli are among clubs who could move for 33-year-old Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood, should the New Zealand international fail to agree a new contract with the club. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United and Juventus have shown serious interest in signing Barcelona's 28-year-old Denmark defender Andreas Christensen in January. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Newcastle are in a strong position to clinch the signing of 27-year-old England defender Fikayo Tomori from AC Milan in January. (Caught Offside), external

Manchester United are continuing to monitor the progress of Bournemouth's 21-year-old Hungary defender, Milos Kerkez. (Fabrizio Romano)
 

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THE SUN


Kieran Trippier is poised for a Newcastle exit this month as the club's Saudi owners look to balance the books.

West Ham star Jarrod Bowen is set to be out for two months after breaking his foot.

DAILY MAIL

Four English clubs have joined Manchester United and Man City among those circling for Dani Olmo as the clock ticks down on Barcelona's chances of registering him with LaLiga.

Manchester United had scouts at FC Porto's win over Boavista at the weekend as they continue to assess what - if any - transfer business can be done in January.

Mikel Arteta is prioritising a new attacker in the January window.

Dark clouds may have enveloped Old Trafford - but global investment bankers UBS are predicting a bright future for Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho has revealed that re-joining Chelsea in 2013 is one of the two major regrets of his managerial career.

Manchester United are becoming increasingly frustrated with professional hawkers who are haranguing their players to the detriment of genuine fans.

Joshua Zirkzee is attracting interest from Juventus and Napoli but will fight for his Manchester United future.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to try and raise the £40,000 Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have cut from the club's sponsorship of the Association of Former Manchester United Players.

DAILY EXPRESS

Wolves are weighing up a bid for Millwall defender Japhet Tanganga in the January transfer window.

DAILY MIRROR

Joshua Zirkzee is a shock New Year target for Italian giants Juventus.

Gary Neville feels for Joshua Zirkzee but knows that he has to do better at a club like Man Utd

Kostas Tsimikas believes Liverpool can win the lot this season.

Amad Diallo confessed that "apologising is not enough" as Manchester United enter 2025 in crisis.

THE ATHLETIC

San Diego Wave are set to hire Jonas Eidevall as their new head coach on a three-year contract.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United could face the prospect of players remaining on their current wages in the event of relegation from the Premier League, with the club historically not inserting clauses for dropping out of the top flight.

Referee officials have admitted to a major error in Leicester Tigers' draw with Harlequins at Twickenham last Saturday, after failing to rule out Cadan Murley's second try because of a forward pass.

EVENING STANDARD

Mikel Arteta is hopeful Raheem Sterling will be back "quite soon" as Arsenal look to cope without Bukayo Saka.

THE TIMES

Ruben Amorim will be unable to bring in the reinforcements he wants in January unless Manchester United offload some of their first-team squad.

Mark Robins is set to be named the new Stoke City manager, only weeks after being sacked by Coventry City.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers have been ordered to pay Aberdeen £600,000 for Connor Barron after an SFA tribunal finalised the details of his summer move to Ibrox.

Motherwell are facing a huge injury sweat over teenage starlet Lennon Miller.

SCOTTISH SUN

Hearts are poised to make a move to bring former St Johnstone double cup winner Jamie McCart back to Scotland.

Celtic midfielder Odin Thiago Holm is poised to move to the MLS on loan.

Celtic star Greg Taylor is a shock target for new Dinamo Zagreb boss Fabio Cannavaro at the end of his contract.


Liverpool rebuff Real Madrid's approach for Trent Alexander-Arnold,
Juventus and Napoli want to sign Joshua Zirkzee,
while Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk are set to stay at Liverpool.

Liverpool
have turned down an approach from Real Madrid to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, in January. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Juventus and Napoli are interested in signing Manchester United's 23-year-old Netherlands striker, Joshua Zirkzee. (Mail), external

Manchester United have no budget to reinforce their squad in January and would have to sell first before buying to comply with profitability and sustainability and Financial Fair Play rules. (Manchester Evening News), external

Egypt winger Mohamed Salah, 32, and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, are both expected to extend their Liverpool stays by two years. (David Ornstein, via Mirror), external

Liverpool are open to selling Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, and have identified Inter Milan and France forward Marcus Thuram, 27, along with Newcastle's Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, as potential replacements. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool could rival Manchester United for the signing of 21-year-old Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. (Caught Offside), external

Wolves are weighing up a bid for Millwall's 25-year-old English defender Japhet Tanganga in January. (Express), external

Nottingham Forest are confident of agreeing a new contract with 28-year-old Nigeria full-back Ola Aina, who is a target for Manchester City. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid are interested in Bournemouth's Spain under-21 defender Dean Huijsen, 19. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham have joined Manchester United and Manchester City in showing interest in Barcelona's 26-year-old Spain forward Dani Olmo. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Barcelona could make a loan move for Chelsea's 27-year-old France forward Christopher Nkunku if they fail to register Olmo for the second half of the season. (Caught Offside), external

Olmo, however, wants to stay at Barcelona, despite uncertainty over his registration. (Fabrizio Romano, via GiveMeSport), external

Bayern Munich have shortlisted a number of goalkeepers who they could sign this summer, including Brighton's 22-year-old Netherlands international Bart Verbruggen. (Bild - in German, subscription required), external

Chelsea are willing to sell 21-year-old Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei, who has attracted interest from Italian side Torino. (Talksport)
 

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Manchester United's £900m kit deal with adidas could be terminated by the German sportswear giant if the club were relegated from the Premier League.

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio said he is "grateful for being alive" following a car crash that resulted in a broken leg.

THE TIMES

Real Madrid are considering a second January bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold. Liverpool do not want to let the right back leave this month but the Spanish side are weighing up whether to test Anfield club's resolve.

Fulham fear Marseille will renew their interest in signing Andreas Pereira, having had a bid of about £20m rejected last summer.

DAILY MAIL

Plymouth director of football Neil Dewsnip is set to follow Wayne Rooney out of the door at the Devon club.

Tottenham are considering delving into the transfer market to sign a new goalkeeper as they continue to deal with the injury to Guglielmo Vicario.

Constantine Hatzidakis, who appeared to elbow Andy Robertson in the jaw in April 2023, has been given his first Liverpool match since the controversial incident.

Interest in wantaway Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani is ramping up with Aston Villa joining Tottenham and Manchester United in reportedly entering the race for the striker.

Man Utd star Casemiro is reportedly considering a move away from the club this month as a number of Saudi Pro League sides continue to keep tabs on him.

Los Angeles FC are finalising a loan deal for Celtic outcast Odin Thiago Holm. Honduran winger Luis Palma is also drawing strong interest from MLS clubs.

DAILY MIRROR

Jonathan David is a potential free replacement for Darwin Nunez at Liverpool having reportedly been monitored for years during Jurgen Klopp's reign.

Aston Villa have recalled Lewis Dobbin from his season-long loan at West Bromwich Albion.

Right-back Issa Kabore is has returned to Manchester City from Benfica. The loan agreement was set to last until the end of the season but it was decided by both clubs to end the loan at the earlier opportunity.


THE I PAPER

The Friedkin Group gave every Everton employee a Christmas "gift" of £50 a day after completing their takeover as the new owners assured staff there are no plans for job cuts at the club.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United will step up their bid to land Swedish hotshot Viktor Gyokeres in this month's transfer window.

Pep Guardiola has confessed his regret over not extending Jesus Navas' contract at Manchester City.

THE INDEPENDENT

Everton could soon join Fulham in the race to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted preparations for his side's win over Brentford were derailed by a bug which swept through his squad.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Michael Oliver has been chosen to referee his first Manchester United game since February last year when they visit Liverpool this weekend. Oliver was the VAR when he intervened to award West Ham's penalty against United in Erik ten Hag's final game - a decision Howard Webb later said was incorrect.

DAILY RECORD


Frustrated Aberdeen chiefs have called for an urgent review of both the domestic and international training compensations systems after feeling short-changed by Connor Barron's tribunal fee.

Vaclav Cerny had no qualms admitting fatigue to Rangers boss Philippe Clement but insists rotation during an extraordinary heavy fixture list is inevitable.


THE SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic are reportedly set to enter contract talks with winger Nicolas Kuhn over a new deal.

Rangers are seeking another major backroom appointment as the shake-up continues in the Ibrox corridors of power - a new director of communications is in the pipeline.


Struggling Manchester United will try to sign Viktor Gyokeres this month,
Real Madrid want Trent Alexander-Arnold to sign pre-contract agreement,
Arsenal are favourites in chase for Omar Marmoush.

Manchester United
will try to sign Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, from Sporting this month in a bid to save their season, but a deal is expected to cost £80m. (Mirror), external

Real Madrid remain on track to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold in the summer on a free transfer, with the 26-year-old looking to leave Liverpool. The La Liga club want the England defender to sign a pre-contract agreement quickly to avoid the possibility of him changing his mind. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

But Liverpool's resolve to keep Alexander-Arnold for the rest of this season will be tested by a second approach from Real Madrid in January. (Times - subscription required), external

Barcelona sporting director Deco's eagerness to sign Liverpool's Colombian winger Luis Diaz has been given a boost, with the 27-year-old unhappy that talks have not started over an improved contract at Anfield. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Arsenal lead the race to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's Egyptian forward Omar Marmoush, 25, amid interest from Liverpool, Paris St-Germain and AC Milan. (GiveMeSport), external

The Gunners have considered a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, but are unwilling to pay more than £25m for the 27-year-old England international. (Football Transfers), external

Rashford has denied holding discussions with an agency to try to engineer a transfer away from Manchester United this month. (Manchester Evening News), external

Fulham fear French club Marseille will renew their interest in Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira, 29. (Times - subscription required), external

Brentford, West Ham and Fulham are monitoring the contract situation of 29-year-old English midfielder Will Hughes at Crystal Palace. (Football Insider), external

Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain will rival six Premier League clubs to sign Spain forward Dani Olmo on a free transfer, however Barcelona have not yet given up hope of registering the 26-year-old for the second half of the campaign. (Mirror), external

Manchester United are open to offers for Brazilian Casemiro as well as Danish midfield colleague Christian Eriksen, both 32, and 30-year-old Sweden defender Victor Lindelof in January. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Athletic Bilbao are keeping tabs on Basque-born Norwich City star Borja Sainz, 23, should fellow Spanish winger Nico Williams, 22, leave the La Liga club. (Sport via Football Espana), external

Nottingham Forest will listen to offers for Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi, 27, this month, if they can secure a replacement of similar ability. (Mail - subscription required), external

Manchester United's £900 million kit deal with Adidas could be terminated by the German sportswear giant if the club were relegated from the Premier League. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manager Ruben Amorim will allow 17-year-old English left-back Harry Amass and English midfielder Dan Gore, 20, to leave Manchester United on loan in January. (Mirror), external

Crystal Palace could look to cash in on 25-year-old English left-back Tyrick Mitchell in the January transfer window, before his deal expires at the end of the season. (Football Insider), external

Galatasaray are in talks with Paris St-Germain over a deal to sign Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, 29, on loan with an option to buy. (Florian Plettenberg)
 

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Trent Alexander-Arnold has demanded a long-term contract and a commitment to make him Liverpool captain if he is to stay at Anfield.
Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has remained coy over a possible move for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee.
Liverpool are unlikely to sell Darwin Nunez to AC Milan this month without signing a replacement.
Kyle Walker could link up with Cristiano Ronaldo as early as this month if Al Nassr are successful in a bid for the struggling Manchester City defender.


THE SUN
Thomas Tuchel will be in attendance for Tottenham's match against Newcastle - his first Premier League game as England manager.
Marcus Rashford has turned down three money-spinning moves to Saudi Arabia as he weighs up his next move.
Manchester United's Harry Maguire was among hundreds of flood victims after his £4m home was hit by the New Year's Day deluge.
Arsenal are lining up a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.
Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is a surprise target for Real Madrid.
Marcus Rashford is at the centre of a stunning swap deal involving Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Jesse Lingard has axed his fashion brand after piling up debts of nearly £300,000.
Manchester City are eyeing a double raid for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush and Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly fallen out with Ruben Amorim as he seeks an Old Trafford exit.

DAILY MAIL
Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Netherlands striker Donyell Malen.
Could Donyell Malen be making the move from Borussia Dortmund to Aston Villa? Watch his goals from the Bundesliga this season
AC Milan are yet to contact Liverpool in regards to a move for Darwin Nunez in the January transfer window.
Julen Lopetegui has backed Jarrod Bowen to make a speedy recovery after the West Ham skipper was ruled out for six weeks with a fractured foot.
Mads Hermansen has seen a specialist as the Leicester goalkeeper struggles to recover from the groin injury that has ruled him out of the last three matches.
Liverpool are braced to reject Real Madrid's pending £20m offer for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
The expectation is that Manchester City will reverse their normal habits in attempting to embark on a busy window in the transfer market - but don't want any of Pep Guardiola's core stars leaving the club.
The season-ending injury suffered by Jamal Lewis prompting his return from a loan stay at Sao Paulo will not have a huge impact on Newcastle's PSR situation, because the club were paying the bulk of his wages anyway.
Evan Ferguson reportedly remains a target for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta gears up to strengthen his striking options ahead of another title race.
Newcastle are interested in signing Southampton's teenage star Tyler Dibling in 2025, and are monitoring the situation of James McAtee at Manchester City.
Tottenham fear left back Destiny Udogie will be out for two months after suffering a hamstring injury in the draw with Wolves.
The recent team leaks at Manchester United certainly caught the imagination of the players, who had their own ideas about who the mole was.
Crystal Palace are ready to trigger a 12-month extension in Will Hughes's contract.
Monaco are among the clubs monitoring Millwall youngster Romain Esse.
Manchester City are considering a move for Lens centre back Abdukodir Khusanov.

THE TIMES
Marcus Rashford has turned down the chance to become one of the best-paid players in the world after rejecting a £35m-a-year deal from the Saudi Pro League that would have doubled his salary at Manchester United.
Everton's new stadium will host its first match next month when the club's under-18s play in front of 10,000 spectators.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Premier League executives and managers are warning the transfer market will be changed for ever as so many top-flight clubs are unable to spend in January because of profitability and sustainability rules.
Premier League CEO, Richard Masters, discusses the proposed Football Governance Bill on The Boardroom Podcast
Marcus Rashford has rejected three offers from Saudi Pro League clubs in deals worth up to £35m per season.
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed members of his England backroom staff but is yet to name a black or minority ethnic (BME) coach as part of the Football Association's own placement programme.

THE GUARDIAN
Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they made an initial inquiry about the England right-back's availability a few days ago.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was questioned about their approach for Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold
Charlotte FC are hopeful of striking a deal to take Newcastle wide-man Miguel Almiron back to the MLS.
Plymouth have scrapped plans to make a documentary about their battle against relegation from the Championship after Wayne Rooney's departure this week.

THE ATHLETIC
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has reduced the club's debt by converting another £82m of loans into share capital.
Lydia Bedford is set to leave her role with Brentford Under-18s to become the new head coach of Calgary Wild.
Real Madrid are targeting a return for David Alaba in January following the serious knee injury that has kept him out for the last 12 months.
Brighton & Hove Albion's new midfielder Diego Gomez will not make his debut in Saturday's home game against Arsenal.

DAILY RECORD
Free agent Ryan Kent will reportedly be offered a return to Rangers.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers, alongside Club Brugge and AZ Alkmaar, are reportedly interested in Varazdin star Leon Belcar.
Montrose have denied they are the latest SPFL team to hit the financial skids.


Marcus Rashford has rejected three lucrative offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia,
Manchester United will try to fund an £80m move for Viktor Gyokeres,
Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Donyell Malen.


Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, has rejected three bids from clubs in Saudi Arabia worth up to £35m a year. (Mail), external
Rashford favours a move to Barcelona, although the club's financial situation would make a deal difficult to complete. (Talksport), external
However, United could use Rashford to tempt Napoli into a swap deal for 26-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen. (Sun), external
Borussia Dortmund and Paris St-Germain are showing renewed interest in Manchester United academy graduate Rashford. (Teamtalk), external
United could sanction three loan deals in January to free up funds in their £80m pursuit of 26-year-old Sweden and Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. (i Sport), external
United could activate the £25m buy-back clause in the contract of 21-year-old Benfica and Spain wing-back Alvaro Carreras, who they sold in May. (Star), external
Manchester City and England defender Kyle Walker, 34, is wanted by Saudi Arabian trio Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad. (Sun), external
Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for 25-year-old Netherlands forward Donyell Malen, who the Bundesliga club value at £25m. (Mail), external
Liverpool and Manchester City are considering January bids for 26-year-old Dani Olmo after Barcelona failed to register the Spain midfielder. (Sky Sports Germany - in German), external
Liverpool have had no contact with AC Milan over a move for Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, despite reports in Italy claiming a six-month loan with a £41.5m obligation-to-buy deal could take place. (Mail), external
Ivory Coast forward Amad Diallo, 22, is on the brink of signing a contract extension with Manchester United. (Express), external
Arsenal are eyeing a deal for Brighton's Evan Ferguson, 20, but face competition from Fulham and West Ham for the Republic of Ireland striker. (Talksport), external
Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams, 22, is also a target for Arsenal and the Premier League club could trigger the Spain international's £48m release clause. (Football Transfers), external
Tottenham and Wolves are interested in 26-year-old England defender Ben Godfrey after falling out of favour with Atalanta. (Rudy Galetti), external
MLS club Charlotte FC are closing in on a deal to sign Newcastle and Paraguay forward Miguel Almiron, 30, for £16m. (Sun), external
Everton will not entertain offers for 23-year-old Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien in January. (Mirror), external
Real Madrid are watching Bournemouth's Dutch centre-back Dean Huijsen, 19, as they ponder a January move. (Sun), external
Juventus could pursue a loan deal for Manchester United's Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia, 25, until the end of the season. (TuttoMercato - in Italian, external)
Ipswich Town and Everton are eyeing a loan move for Aston Villa's English winger Jaden Philogene, 22. (Athletic - subscription required, external)
Tottenham
are stepping up their interest in England and Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 31. (Mirror), external
Tottenham could miss out on Denmark left-back Patrick Dorgu, 20, with Lecce increasing their transfer demands to more than £30m. (GiveMeSport), external
Fiorentina are trying to reach an agreement with Liverpool to sign Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 27, for £5.8m. The player's representatives will hold talks with Liverpool bosses this month. (TuttoMercato - in Italian, external)
England centre-back Fikayo Tomori, 27, wants to stay at AC Milan despite interest from Juventus. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external
 
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