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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday November 5

Paris Saint-Germain are confident they will beat Manchester United to the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, with a fee of £100m being hinted at.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly feeling vindicated that Chelsea's inability to add to their squad by signing Gareth Bale, Raheem Sterling and John Stones is being shown up by their struggles this season.

Roy Hodgson will risk the wrath of Premier League managers by sticking with his strongest possible line-up for the friendlies with Spain and France this month, most likely meaning a busy month for England players whose clubs are in European competition.
Liverpool have emerged as front-runners to sign Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, who has previously been linked with Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea.
Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus has hinted at a future move to Barcelona in a blow to his former mentor Jurgen Klopp.

Andros Townsend's representatives are furious Tottenham went public about his row with fitness coach Nathan Gardiner, claiming the winger feels "humiliated" by his treatment.
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling was the subject of racist abuse after posting an innocent family photo on Instagram.

Michu is set to be paid off by Swansea City and sign for Spanish fourth division side Union Langreo, who are managed by his brother Hernan Perez. The Spain striker is on £40,000-a-week wages but he is unlikely to be paid the £1m the Swans owe him for the rest of the final year on his contract.
Tottenham representatives watched Gent striker Laurent Depoitre and forward Moses Simon in their Champions League clash with Valencia on Wednesday.
The Edenbridge Bonfire Society will burn an effigy of suspended FIFA president Sepp Blatter at its annual November 5 showpiece event. Previous 'honorees' from the sporting world include Mario Balotelli, Wayne Rooney and Lance Armstrong.

Tottenham's Dele Alli looks set to return to the England U21 fold as Roy Hodgson and Gareth Southgate finalise talks on where the young midfielder is best suited to continue his international education.
Andros Townsend is likely to leave Spurs in January for a fraction of the £15m price tag placed on him during the summer transfer window.

David Wagner will reject the chance to work with old boss Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool to become Huddersfield Town's next manager.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday November 6

Newcastle are hoping to make a January move for Tottenham outcast Andros Townsend, but they will face competition from Aston Villa, West Brom and Sunderland.
Cristiano Ronaldo feels Manchester United's Memphis Depay is one of the best young players in the world and will bounce back from being dropped by Louis van Gaal.
Real Madrid great Ronaldo also tabbed Jose Mourinho as the best manager in the world despite the pair not enjoying the greatest of relationships when Mourinho was in charge at the Bernabeu.
Roy Hodgson delivered an amazing put-down to Jamie Vardy and told him to forget about playing as a centre-forward for England.
Per Mertesacker has warned that Arsenal's title challenge could fall apart in Sunday's North London derby.
Remi Garde has been promised money to spend in January to keep Aston Villa up and has demanded the final say on all signings.
Eddie Howe says he has no sympathy for Steve McClaren's woes at Newcastle just 24 hours before they meet in a critical relegation battle.
Jermain Defoe believes his partnership with Steven Fletcher can fire Sunderland to safety.

Roy Hodgson has told Jamie Vardy he has no right to demand to play as a central striker for England despite his trailblazing form for Leicester.
Manchester United are plotting a triple raid on Valencia, with Louis van Gaal interested in signing centre-back Shkodran Mustafi, left-back Jose Luis Gaya and midfielder Andre Gomes.

Liverpool could move for Barcelona 'keeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen as competition for Simon Mignolet, with Jurgen Klopp a big fan of the former Borussia Monchengladbach number one.
Jesse Lingard says Louis van Gaal ordered his Manchester United players to ignore the fans' cries of 'attack, attack, attack' against CSKA Moscow.

Jose Mourinho will be able to communicate with his backroom team at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday despite his stadium ban - he will watch the game against Stoke from the Chelsea hotel.
Leighton Baines is set for a run-out for Everton in a behind closed doors friendly next week - the England left-back has not played this season because of an ankle injury.
Everton have put a £45million price tag on Romelu Lukaku in an attempt to ward off potential buyers next summer.
UEFA are expected to move away from charging Manchester City after their supporters booed the Champions League anthem.

Nemanja Matic is sure Chelsea can cope without Jose Mourinho on the touchline against Stoke this weekend and has total faith in the rest of the club's coaching staff.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has revealed England keeper Fraser Forster is close to making his comeback after knee surgery in March.
Claudio Ranieri has told Riyad Mahrez to forget about leaving Leicester and carry on 'growing up' before he joins one of the top sides.
Sam Allardyce has warned his Sunderland players that relegation can damage their lives on and off the pitch.

Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny is expected to return to the side to face Tottenham on Sunday despite missing the 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich through injury.

Jonny Evans has backed Wayne Rooney to return to his best form for Manchester United but hopes it will not happen this weekend when he takes on his former team-mate with West Brom.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday November 7

Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham are tracking Walsall left-back Rico Henry, a player dubbed "the new Ashley Cole".
Goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who is currently on loan at Roma, has admitted Arsenal had to sign Petr Cech in the summer.
Manchester United under-19s manager Nicky Butt has tipped youngsters Axel Tuanzebe and RoShaun Williams to make it all the way to the top.

Newcastle's lunchtime kick-off at Bournemouth on Saturday has seen supporters make the trek the day before and others told they must pay more than £350 to fly.
Manchester United trio Anthony Martial, Luke Shaw and Adnan Januzaj have been named as part of a 40-man shortlist for the 2015 Golden Boy award for Europe's best young player.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has admitted that he may not even watch his side take on Stoke City on television, but suggested he could sit on a 'street corner with his tablet device.
Mark Hughes says he isn't surprised that Jose Mourinho has decided against appealing against his stadium ban at Stoke but admits he doesn't know how close the Chelsea manager will be allowed, adding the Portuguese has "previous".
Man Utd's England left-back Luke Shaw posted on his social media accounts pictures of him back in the gym on a bike and working on his fitness in a swimming pool.
Manuel Pellegrini believes Fabian Delph made the right decision to leave Aston Villa and hopes the midfielder will not receive a hostile reception when he returns to Villa Park on Sunday.

Claudio Ranieri has told Manchester United transfer target Riyad Mahrez he must "grow up" if he wants to move to a bigger Premier League club.
Cristiano Ronaldo cannot even recognise the Manchester United he left six years ago.
Arsene Wenger has demanded to know how Arsenal missed out on Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
Jose Mourinho has got the go-ahead to Skype his team-talk at the Britannia Stadium.
Jurgen Klopp insists there will be excuse for a Sunday hangover when his Liverpool side face Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Steve McClaren has tipped Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe to be a future England boss.
Fleetwood's David Ball will stand alongside Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez after being nominated for the Puskas Award.

Arsenal have been linked with Benfica sensation Goncalo Guedes, who is also a transfer target for Manchester United.
Former Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo believes summer signing Memphis is one of the best young talents and could be as good as Neymar or Eden Hazard.
Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista has admitted that he thought the club's biggest rivals were Chelsea.
Manchester City star Raheem Sterling has been having private sessions with coach Brian Kidd to improve his finishing.
New Aston Villa boss Remi Garde has told Jack Grealish to show he is the real deal.

Mauricio Pochettino believes there are no limits to what Tottenham can achieve this season because are too young to feel them.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday November 8

Alexandre Pato will sign for Liverpool in January, according to Corinthians president Robero de Andrade, who claims the two clubs have an 'agreement in principle'.
Cristiano Ronaldo's future is subject to huge speculation after the Real Madrid star told Laurent Blanc he would 'love' to play under him at Paris St-Germain.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho appeared to break FA rules by communicating with Chelsea assistants Steve Holland and Rui Faria during their 1-0 loss at Stoke on Saturday.

Manchester United and Arsenal are set for a transfer battle with Manchester City over Benfica's Nicolas Gaitan.
Manchester United are keen on bringing back Adnan Januzaj from his season-long loan at Borussia Dortmund with the Belgian winger only playing twice so far in the Bundesliga.
Tottenham's Andros Townsend is mulling over handing in a transfer request in January with Leicester, Swansea, Aston Villa and West Brom all lining up to snap up the England international.
Liverpool are in the dark on Daniel Sturridge's latest injury comeback, manager Jurgen Klopp admits.
Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini is keen to sign Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic, 31, when his contract expires in the summer.

Chelsea are on red alert with news that Argentine Diego Simeone is set to leave Atletico Madrid in the summer.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is interested in replacing Louis van Gaal as Manchester United manager next summer.
Chelsea have a shortlist of three potential interim managers - former bosses Roberto Di Matteo and Guus Hiddink, and ex-Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers - if Jose Mourinho is sacked.
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre has insisted his club's much criticised 'transfer committee' always gives the final say to the Anfield manager.

Arsene Wenger believes his time at Arsenal could make a great Hollywood movie.
Chelsea midfielder Willian, 27, is set to be offered a bumper new deal by the club worth more than £100,000 a week in a bid to keep him away from the club's European rivals.

Kit Symons is close to getting the sack at Fulham in the next 48 hours.

Manchester United's Marouane Fellaini is keen on discussing a new contract to remain at Old Trafford despite there being two years left on his current deal.

Former Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese is looking at a takeover of Leeds United

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday November 9

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is ready to move to Chelsea next summer - but will demand big changes are made.
Garry Monk is set to be dismissed as Swansea boss having picked up just a single win in eight Premier League games.
Fulham and QPR both want Nigel Pearson as their manager after sacking Kit Symons and Chris Ramsey respectively.
West Ham forward Michail Antonio may be heading to the Championship with a transfer to Derby County.

Jose Mourinho has pleaded with Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich: Let me put things right with a January clear-out.
Bayern Munich are weighing up a move for Willian, although Chelsea seem set to keep hold of the Brazilian with a new deal on the table for the 27-year-old winger.
Chelsea's Kurt Zouma has admitted the players have not been trying hard enough.

Jose Mourinho is to be given more time to turn around Chelsea's disastrous season, thanks to Blues fans.
Louis van Gaal has told England boss Roy Hodgson to keep his hands off Manchester United's Jesse Lingard.

Chelsea have made moves to sound out Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone as a possible successor to Jose Mourinho.
Wolfsburg defender Dante says he would be very keen on a move to Chelsea.

Olivier Giroud was left 'very angry' after his misses prevented Arsenal edging clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race on Sunday with a 1-1 draw against Tottenham.
Former Southampton chairman Nicola Cortese has no interest in launching a buy-out of Championship crisis club Leeds United.
Patrick Bamford is one of 34 players that Chelsea have sent out on loan this season and the Crystal Palace striker has revealed they all stay in touch on WhatsApp.

Chelsea's disastrous season could cost Roman Abramovich £100m if he sacks manager Jose Mourinho.
Nigel Pearson is the favourite to take over from Kit Symons, sacked at Fulham over the weekend.

Jose Mourinho is set to remain in his Chelsea job despite their latest defeat, at Stoke City.

Louis van Gaal says Manchester United's goal hero from the weekend Jesse Lingard is "not quick enough".

 

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DAILY MIRROR

Steve McClaren is ready to launch a January move for Andy Carroll and rescue the former Newcastle striker from two injury-ravaged years at West Ham.

Chelsea eye Gonzalo Higuain transfer to replace goal-shy striker Diego Costa who has been one of the biggest disappointments in the champions dismal season.

PSG still want Arsene Wenger but Arsenal boss insists Gunners would have to sack him first.

Arsenal lead the transfer chase for Dean Windass' Accrington starlet son Josh with Brighton, Fulham, Hull and Portsmouth also tracking the 21-year-old.

THE SUN

Cristiano Ronaldo has backed Manchester United to win the Premier League title as his agent ruled out an Old Trafford return for the Real Madrid star.

Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is in the frame for BOTH the QPR and Fulham jobs.

Arsenal are favourites to sign £1m-rated Accrington Stanley midfielder Josh Windass.

DAILY STAR

Manager Garry Monk has been given more time to turn things around by Swansea chairman Huw Jenkins.

Arsene Wenger has received a glimmer of hope in the long-running battle to sign Real Madrid winger Jese Rodriguez, but has suffered a knockout blow in his pursuit of Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain.

Bournemouth are plotting a January raid for QPR striker Charlie Austin after confirming an American billionaire has bought a 25 per cent stake in the club.

DAILY MAIL

Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has been linked with Fulham, QPR and Charlton after he was spotted in London on Monday dressed in a suit and a tie.

Manchester United want to add a winger to their squad in January as Louis van Gaal looks to solve their goalscoring problems. Lazio's Felipe Anderson, Sadio Mane at Southampton, Riyad Mahrez at Leicester and Anwar El Ghazi of Ajax are among the names to have been discussed.

Mumbai City player-manager Nicolas Anelka has parted ways with assistant Oscar Bruzon after an apparent falling out during the build-up to the draw with the Delhi Dynamos.

Charles N'Zogbia has been given the chance to save his Aston Villa career by new manager Remi Garde.

Manchester City have shown an interest in Black Stars teenage forward Aly Malle.

DAILY EXPRESS

Galatasaray are keen on signing Arsenal winger Joel Campbell in January.

Chelsea are looking at Javier Hernandez and Paco Alcacer as possible transfer targets.

Liverpool are the hot favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus.

Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce has been given the green light to sign two defenders in bid to avoid the drop.

THE GUARDIAN

Tony Fernandes and his fellow Queens Park Rangers owners have written off the £180m loans they made to the club in the years since taking over, but not as a precursor to selling the club, according to club sources.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among clubs monitoring the progress of the Denmark Under-19s striker Emre Mor who is expected to leave Danish Superliga club Nordsjaelland in January.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United are interested in signing Newcastle United striker Ayoze Perez and could bid for the Spaniard in January.

Roy Hodgson begins his preparations for Euro 2016 this week with more than a quarter of the Premier League's 142 English players unavailable for international selection because of injury.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday November 11

Diego Costa is facing a fight to maintain his status as Chelsea's first-choice striker.
Jamie Vardy says he wakes up in dreamland every day and that he moved his wedding in case Roy Hodgson gives him a call for the Euros.
Former Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is the strong favourite to replace Blackburn boss Gary Bowyer who became the first casualty of the last international week of the year.
Cristiano Ronaldo is uncomfortable at Real Madrid as speculation about his future grows among Spanish press.

Pep Guardiola will be offered a staggering £17m-a-year to stay at Bayern Munich - and snub a move to the Premier League.
Chelsea must not sack Jose Mourinho despite shock slump insists ex-England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.
Blackburn want former Watford boss Slavisa Jokanovic after sacking Gary Bowyer.
Jose Mourinho is furious with the League Managers' Association for not giving him more backing.

Chelsea transfer guru Michael Emenalo is the latest senior figure to feel the heat of the club's disastrous season.
Cristiano Ronaldo says former Manchester United flop Angel Di Maria lacks the desire that has helped make him an all-time great.
Football could be set to change forever with the release of a revolutionary square-toed boot.

Kevin Mirallas has warned boss Roberto Martinez he will look to quit Everton in January if he does not get more time on the pitch.
Gonzalo Higuain is loving life at Napoli and currently has no intention of leaving Serie A, according to his brother.

Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out managing another club after Arsenal but the Frenchman insists it will not be in England.
Manchester United and Arsenal both want to sign Chelsea starlet Charly Musonda.
Liverpool are preparing a bid for highly-rated Empoli attacker Riccardo Saponara.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says doping is rife in football.
The FA has hired a lawyer to try and reclaim £21m spent on the failed bid for the 2018 World Cup.
No Barcelona player has won a La Liga player of the month award since its inception in September 2013

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says: "There is no English football any more, no authentic style."
Michu is hoping to resurrect his career with Spanish fourth division side Union Popular de Langreo after leaving Swansea.

Jose Mourinho has a worse record than any other Chelsea manager sacked by Roman Abramovich.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday November 12

Manchester United are eyeing a shock swoop for Bournemouth wide-man Matt Ritchie.
Antonio Valencia has been told he faces five months following surgery to repair his broken foot.
Dwight Yorke says Jurgen Klopp can bring the Premier League title to Liverpool.
Manchester United's £27m-man Morgan Schneiderlin has stunned Old Trafford bosses by personally replying to all his fan mail.

Fiorentina will allow Manchester United target Mario Gomez leave if they receive at least £14m for the German striker, who is currently on loan at Besiktas.
Manchester City want Chelsea target Carlo Ancelotti if Pep Guardiola turns them down.
Ander Herrera believes his Manchester United team-mate and countryman Victor Valdes needs to leave Old Trafford in order to get his career back on track.
Manchester City ace David Silva is on course to help Sergio Aguero make it double-trouble for Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp.
Tottenham have issued a hands-off warning to Inter Milan over Jan Vertonghen.
Barcelona's sporting director Robert Fernandez is adamant that Neymar will snub a potential move to the Premier League and stay at the Nou Camp.

Daniel Sturridge could return for Liverpool's clash with Manchester City after stepping up training schedule.
England star Raheem Sterling insists he has "no regrets" after leaving Anfield for Manchester City - and believes playing with better players will only help his career.
Arsenal are set to hand Alexis Sanchez a mid-season break as Arsene Wenger fears the Chilean will suffer burnout.
Bayern Munich fear a Manchester City move for Pep Guardiola as the Germans bring contract talks forward.

Crystal Palace are set for American investment as businessman Josh Harris edges closer to buying huge stake in the club.
Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus will be told Romelu Lukaku is not for sale.
Cesc Fabregas says he has no doubts that Pep Guardiola will one day coach in the Premier League.

Robert Lewandowski's agent has confirmed there is interest from the Premier League for the Bayern Munich striker as Liverpool link re-emerges.
Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez has admitted it is a "real possibility" that they could sign Celta Vigo attacker and Arsenal target Nolito.
Manchester United plan £40m swoop for Porto winger Yacine Brahimi.
Bayern Munich have contacted ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti about becoming their next manager, according to reports.
Martin O'Neill has admitted he would be open to extending his contract as Republic of Ireland manager.
Liverpool have made FC Koln goalkeeper Timo Horn a transfer target in the January window.

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi insists Jack Wilshere is the 'future of English football.'
FA hires QC in attempt to get back £21m spent on futile bid to host 2018 World Cup finals

Former United States coach Bob Bradley is taking over at French second-division club Le Havre.

Martin O'Neill has confirmed that he "would want" Roy Keane to remain as his assistant in the event of him extending his contract as Ireland manager, although he would not stand in the former Manchester United captain's way should he be offered a return to club football.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday November 13

Real Madrid will trigger a £30million release clause next summer to land Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea.
Manchester United are confident they will be able to persuade Chelsea target Cristiano Ronaldo to snub a move to London and return to Old Trafford, perhaps as early as next summer.
West Ham are tracking Sporting Lisbon's Algerian striker Islam Slimani - but may have to fight off Tottenham, who are keen on the star. The Hammers have been heavily linked with the forward, 27, in the last two transfer windows.
Steve McClaren has told midfielder Siem de Jong to forget about a return to the Netherlands, with Newcastle keen to see him through his adjustment to life in the Premier League after a long injury battle.
Watford defender Allan Nyom has been threatened with a worldwide ban after quitting a Cameroon training camp.
Tottenham, Stoke City and Charlton are battling for the signature of highly-prized Ebbsfleet winger Shilow Tracey.

Barcelona and Real Madrid had ordered scouts to look at Leicester and England striker Jamie Vardy until injury made him a serious doubt for Friday's friendly clash with Spain in Alicante.
Arjen Robben has told Memphis Depay he must find resolve within to overcome a difficult start to his Manchester United career.
Juventus left-back Patrice Evra has revealed that he discovered a surprise allergy to eggs after joining the Serie A club from Manchester United in the summer of 2014.

Olivier Giroud held talks with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger after France manager Didier Deschamps told him he needed to be playing more for his club to secure a place in the international side.
Didier Drogba has revealed how Andre Villas-Boas' ill-fated reign as Chelsea manager was doomed from the start. The Ivory Coast international striker believes Villas-Boas paid the price for mismanaging and ignoring the advice of his senior players and thinking managing Chelsea would be "easy".
Memphis Depay is third only to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of replica shirt sales, according to Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.
Danny Welbeck has revealed he took just his PS4 and TV with him when he moved to Arsenal from Manchester United.
Bournemouth have been alerted to the possibility of a loan move for free-scoring New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips.

Martin Keown believes Mesut Ozil is the key to Arsenal's success this season.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has given Arsenal a massive boost by posting a video of himself in training.
Branislav Ivanovic will 'probably' sign a new contract at Chelsea, according to his agent. The Blues defender has come under fire this season for a string of poor displays and Inter Milan are reported to be monitoring the situation.
Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque says England need to be "more organised" if they are to win the European Championship next summer.
Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross was presented with a year's supply of deodorant after Diego Costa told him he smelled.
Manchester United have made Southampton attacker Sadio Mane their primary transfer target, according to reports.

Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis claims Jose Mourinho damages certain players with his management style, undermining their confidence with his public criticism.

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is the best centre-back in the Premier League, according to former Red Devil Gary Pallister.
Arsene Wenger is plotting a swoop on Barcelona B team captain Alex Grimaldo. The 20-year-old is reportedly eyeing a move away from the Nou Camp after struggling for first team action.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is weighing up a deal for Paris Saint-Germain full-back Gregory van der Wiel.

Wayne Rooney has admitted he faces a huge challenge to convince Roy Hodgson he still deserves to be England's main striker.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday November 14

Arsenal are plotting a January swoop for Napoli star Jorginho after sending scouts to watch the Brazilian in action.
Meanwhile, the Gunners are considering a move for Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Granit Xhaka.
Marseille have put a £35m price-tag on the head of star striker Michy Batshuayi, who has been linked with a move to January window move to Arsenal.
Everton look set to become the latest Premier League club to fall into American hands.

Manchester United are confident that Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo would choose them over Chelsea if he returns to the Premier League.
West Ham and Watford are tracking Roma's £8m-rated Ivory Coast striker Seydou Doumba, 27, who has scored eight goals on loan at CSKA Moscow.
Wolverhampton Wanderers want to sign Yoan Gouffran on loan from Newcastle United. The Frenchman is currently out of favour at St James' Park.
Martin Demichelis is set to leave Manchester City during the January transfer window and return to Argentina to join Buenos Aires outfit Rosario Central.

Bournemouth have been alerted to the possibility of a loan move for former Manchester City and Southampton forward Bradley Wright-Phillips
Philippe Coutinho scored twice as Liverpool beat Wolves 3-2 in a behind-closed-doors friendly at Melwood. The Brazilian headlined a strong Reds line-up, with compatriot Roberto Firmino also on target.

Arsenal have been given fresh hope of signing long-term transfer target William Carvalho after his contract talks with Sporting stalled.
West Ham have lodged a bid of £16m for Roma striker Seydou Doumbia, who has also attracted interest from Watford, according to reports in Italy.

Adnan Januzaj's frustration at Borussia Dortmund is set to continue after the club's sporting director claimed the season-long loan from Manchester United will not end early.
Michael Carrick looks set for another long injury lay-off after suffering suspected ankle ligament damage during England's 2-0 defeat to Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo has no intention of eventually slowing down in America because he wants to retain his 'dignity'. The Real Madrid forward, 30, claims he has another 'six or seven years' at the top.
Real Madrid and Barcelona had detailed scouts to check on Jamie Vardy until injury ruled him out of England's friendly against Spain in Alicante.

Manchester United are set to swoop for Southampton stars Sadio Mane and Graziano Pelle.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday November 15

Chelsea are ready to launch a £40m bid for Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann.
Manchester United's Phil Jones has revealed the 'frightening' experience of being told he had a blood clot.
David Ginola believes Cristiano Ronaldo and Jose Mourinho could both move to Paris Saint Germain next year.

Paris Saint Germain star David Luiz says he does not want to return to his club following the terror attacks that shook the French capital.
Juventus are planning a raid on the Premier League and are targeting moves for Chelsea playmaker Oscar and Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri.
France forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed his sister successfully fled the Bataclan theatre devastated during the co-ordinated terror attacks.

Newcastle United will go head to head with Tottenham over West Brom rebel Saido Berahino when the January transfer window opens.
Tottenham are considering a £7m move for Dynamo Kiev defender Domagoj Vida.
Emmanuel Adebayor's next move is likely to be to Aston Villa.
England coach Gary Neville believes Wales' Gareth Bale would be the answer to Manchester United's attacking problems.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 27, could be sold in January - and the club is in the market for two new strikers.
Manchester United are ready to rescue Arjen Robben from Bayern Munich as they step up their winger hunt.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard is a transfer target for Roberto Mancini at Inter Milan.
Tim Sherwood has rejected a return to Blackburn Rovers to leave Paul Lambert the favourite to take over at Ewood Park.

Newcastle are ready to make a January bid to sign £20m-rated West Brom striker Saido Berahino.
Manchester United are hot on the trail of Germany's new rising star Leroy Sane - Schalke's pacy young winger.
Chelsea are ready to get rid of Radamel Falcao and send him home early.
Neil Warnock could spark a west London war after eyeing up the Fulham job.

England fans have been urged to join the French in singing La Marseillaise as a sign of solidarity at Wembley on Tuesday night.

 

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DAILY MAIL

Cristiano Ronaldo looks set for a final home La Liga Clasico this week as the Real Madrid superstar heads towards Bernabeu exit door.

Paris terror attacks will take the joy and freedom out of Euro 2016, says former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

Ryan Bertrand feels his move from Chelsea to Southampton has been a pivotal moment of his career.

DAILY EXPRESS

Red Star Belgrade teenager Marko Grujic has confirmed interest from Chelsea.

Fulham's Moussa Dembele 'flattered' by Everton and Tottenham interest ahead of January window.

Cesc Fabregas hasn't held back in his assessment of Chelsea's disappointing start to the campaign, with an expletive-laden description of their season so far.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United have switched their search for an English striker to Leicester's Jamie Vardy.

Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are eyeing Lionel Messi, but he wants a staggering £600,000 a week to play in the Premier League.

Paul Pogba will part company with Juventus and join Barcelona, according to FIFA agent Ernesto Bronzetti.

DAILY MIRROR

England's stand-in captain Joe Hart admits he wants the armband on a permanent basis.

Bench-warmer James Chester is already questioning his decision to join West Brom in the summer.

Chelsea misfit Radamel Falcao is set to be offered a January escape route to Valencia.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed he wants to start playing without his helmet but has been blocked from doing so by doctors.

Watford left-back Jose Holebas could return to Serie A with Udinese in the summer.

THE SUN

Real Madrid are willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave the club - if they can recoup the £80m they paid for him.

Paul Lambert has taken over at Blackburn and will not be forced to sell star striker Jordan Rhodes.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Leighton Baines says there is no reason why he can't be as good as he was five years ago.

Swansea face more turmoil as assistant manager Pep Clotet is targeted by Brentford.

THE TIMES

Some members of the France squad wanted Tuesday's game against England to be cancelled after the terror attacks in Paris.

THE INDEPENDENT

Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti wants a return to the Premier League.

 

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DAILY MAIL

Juventus are considering a double swoop for Chelsea's Oscar and Southampton's Graziano Pelle.

Aston Villa's new manager Remi Garde is weighing up a January bid for QPR's Charlie Austin.

Manchester City are eyeing a deal for Rennes youngster Ousmane Dembele.

Everton have joined the chase for Red Star Belgrade prospect Marko Grujic.

Norwich City midfielder Louis Thompson could be among the first names recruited by Blackburn's new manager Paul Lambert in January.

Arsenal's Petr Cech wants to start playing without his protective helmet but doctors have ordered him to keep it on.

Ayoze Perez, Riyad Mahrez and Sadio Mane are all on Manchester United's list of targets.

Wayne Rooney has led the calls from the England camp for a 'show of togetherness' at Wembley tonight against the murderous terrorists who attacked Paris.

DAILY MIRROR

Former Barcelona skipper Xavi admits he thought Louis van Gaal was an "idiot" when they first met.

Graziano Pelle has put Juventus on red alert by praising the Serie A champions and admitting he is missing Italy.

Southampton's Virgil van Dijk claims his team-mate Jordy Clasie can be even better than Morgan Schneiderlin.

Wayne Rooney has revealed that the late Sir Bobby Robson tried to sign him for Newcastle.

Premier League chiefs are to hold urgent talks on how to keep stadiums safe from terror attacks.

Carlo Ancelotti is desperate to return to management in the Premier League and wants a job next season

West Ham star Dimitri Payet does not need surgery on an ankle injury after all and is targeting a swift return.

DAILY EXPRESS

Southampton striker Graziano Pelle would like a return to Italy, throwing into doubt a potential move to Manchester United.

Liverpool could offer Xabi Alonso a return to Anfield.

Danny Murphy has hit out at the England call-ups Jesse Lingard and Tottenham pair Dele Alli and Eric Dier, saying "they're nowhere near ready".

Napoli have confirmed they have entered contract talks with Liverpool target Dries Mertens.
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THE SUN

Aston Villa are targeting QPR's Charlie Austin to solve their goal-scoring problems.

Roy Hodgson asked Louis van Gaal's permission before selecting rising star Jesse Lingard for England.

Steve Clarke is part of a three-man shortlist for the Fulham hot-seat.

Remi Garde is set to make Steve Round his No 2 at Aston Villa.

Michael Carrick has escaped serious injury - and could be back in less than three weeks.

Manchester City are after Denmark whizkid Emre Mor.

Real Madrid are eyeing a summer move for Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and are willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave for £80m.

DAILY STAR

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe wants Hibernian ace Jason Cummings, 20, to solve his striker's crisis.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsene Wenger has repeated his calls for blood testing to be introduced in football and insisted anyone testing positive should have their contracts terminated.

Manchester United are confident that Michael Carrick's ankle injury suffered on England duty will heal in the next two weeks.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been linked with a move to Arsenal.

THE TIMES

Mario Balotelli's hopes of playing at Euro 2016 are in doubt after reports that he will undergo groin surgery later this week.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday November 18

Manchester United are edging closer to a double deal for world-class wingers Gareth Bale and Arjen Robben worth £150m.
Famous fan and boxer Amir Khan and former ace Dean Holdsworth will complete their £15m takeover of Bolton this week.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking to sign Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Jackson Martinez says he will not quit Atletico Madrid at the end of the season despite speculation again linking him with the Premier League.
Arsenal forward Joel Campbell is at the centre of a transfer battle between Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce.

PSG striker Edinson Cavani is wanted by Chelsea as they look to offload loan flop Radamel Falcao.
Hull City defender Curtis Davies is a target for Bournemouth.
Cheick Tiote is wanted by MLS outfit New England Revolution
Crystal Palace are ready to reward Damien Delaney with a new deal.
Juventus are weighing up offers for Premier League duo Oscar and Graziano Pelle - but may be priced out of the market.
Former Everton star Tim Cahill scored a 31-minute hat-trick to keep Australia on course for the 2018 World Cup with a 4-0 win over Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Chelsea have added West Brom star Saido Berahino to their list of striker targets and are considering a £20m bid in January.
Antony Martial is a major injury doubt for Manchester United's trip to Watford on Saturday after leaving Wembley on crutches last night with a foot injury.

Turkey fans booed during the minute's silence for the victims of the Paris attacks before their national team drew 0-0 with Greece in Tuesday's friendly.
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara will be out of action for three to four weeks because of a knee injury.
Bolton chairman Phil Gartside has stepped away from his duties at the club after it was confirmed that he was 'seriously ill'.

West Brom boss Tony Pulis has told unsettled defender James Chester that he will not be sold in January and he should be patient in his pursuit of first-team football.
Liverpool are keen to arrange a reunion with Steven Gerrard - but he will not be returning to Anfield as a player.
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has admitted he has no problem with Louis van Gaal despite reports of a strained relationship between the pair.

Liverpool will return to the United States for their 2016 summer tour and chief executive Ian Ayre admits a friendly against Steven Gerrard's team LA Galaxy is under consideration.
Arsenal's Arsene Wenger warns FIFA "it's now or never" to avoid a potential schedule stand-off with clubs.

Dundee United boss Mixu Paatelainen is lining up a move for free agent Florent Sinama Pongolle after handing the former Liverpool striker a Tannadice trial.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday November 19

Chelsea fear they will fail with another bid for 21-year-old Everton defender John Stones in January.
Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil are close to signing new contracts at Arsenal.
Manchester United have been given a hands-off notice from Premier League rivals Bournemouth over 26-year-old Scotland international winger Matt Ritchie.
Per Mertesacker claims Arsenal want keeper Wojceich Szczesny back at the club.
QPR want Burton boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as their new manager.
Former Manchester United manager David Moyes would be interested in taking over at Championship side Leeds following his sacking by Spanish side Real Sociedad.

Alexis Sanchez will sign a massive £40m five-year Arsenal contract following interest from Manchester United.
Bournemouth will offer Tottenham outcast Andros Townsend an escape route.
Striker Papiss Cisse has been assured he still has a future at Newcastle despite losing his first-team place to summer signing Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Liverpool have axed around 40 players from their youth academy in the last 12 months - and more are set to follow.
Leeds United fans have been left outraged after the club's official calendar featured semi-naked players.

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde is planning a move for 22-year-old Norrkoping midfielder Arnor Traustason.
Premier League clubs could play the French national anthem before this weekend's matches with the 20 top-flight sides discussing the potential tribute on Tuesday night.
Branislav Ivanovic admits Chelsea now face the biggest mental test of their disastrous season.
Reading will appoint former Leicester manager Nigel Pearson if current boss Steve Clarke leaves for Fulham.
Sky Bet Championship rivals Birmingham, Wolves, Rotherham and Sheffield Wednesday are all tracking 21-year-old Wrexham midfielder Dominic Vose.

Tim Sherwood is set to be offered a shock route back into football by a mystery Spanish top-flight side.
Fulham are close to appointing Reading boss Steve Clarke, 52, as their new manager.
Manchester United are continuing to pursue Servette striker Lorenzo Gonzalez.
Southampton have made a £50,000 offer for Cheltenham forward Luke Thomas, 16. Benfica, Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham have all watched him.
Chelsea defender Papy Djilobodji is wanted by Besiktas in January, when Jose Mourinho is expected try to sign Everton's John Stones.

West Brom are preparing to lose striker Saido Berahino in January, with QPR duo Charlie Austin and Matt Phillips lined up as potential replacements.
Tottenham target Sofiane Boufal, 22, says he will only leave French club Lille for Champions League football.
In his forthcoming biography, former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed when he arrived at Stamford Bridge he thought that John Terry was a reserve player.
Inverness have suspended striker Dani Lopez until further notice after "an incident" during an U20s game on Tuesday.

Barcelona have joined Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign John Stones after their scouts were detailed to watch the Everton defender play for England against Spain.
Bolton owner Eddie Davies is prepared to write off up to £170m in loans to the Sky Bet Championship side and sell his controlling stake for as little as £20m in an effort to save the club from financial crisis.

Tottenham are set to lose highly rated Milos Veljkovic in January after talks between the 20-year-old defensive midfielder and the club over a new contract broke down.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Leicester are tracking 15-year-old Dundee United goalkeeper Josh Donaldson.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday November 20

Marouane Fellaini has been told he may have to leave Manchester United in January to better his career by Belgium boss Marc Wilmots.
Manchester United young star Callum Gribbin, dubbed the new Ryan Giggs, has something very special, according to former England youth coach Kenny Swain.

Michael Emenalo, one of Roman Abramovich's closest aides and Chelsea technical director, says the club are confident Jose Mourinho can turn around their disastrous Premier League season.

David Moyes has opened up after his Real Sociedad departure and says he is "wiser, calmer and ready to go".
Manchester United and Liverpool are hot on the trail of Germany's young talent Leroy Sane - Schalke's winger.

Roberto Martinez has revealed that Everton could lose Gerard Deulofeu back to Barcelona next year due to the complex terms of his summer move.
Emmanuel Adebayor is back in a Tottenham kit as the misfit striker builds on his fitness in Togo as he awaits a potential January move.
Arsenal great Robert Pires has voiced concerns that his former club's injury problems could prevent them from winning the Premier League title.
Ezequiel Lavezzi has admitted it 'would be a dream' to play for Barcelona. His contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season and the 30-year-old winger has been linked with a move to a host of other clubs.
Arsenal are giving a trial to teenage goalkeeper Josh Donaldson with other Premier League sides also interested. The 15-year-old is on Dundee United's books.

Jamaican sprinting sensation Usain Bolt says Manchester United would sign him "in a heartbeat" if they gave him a trial.
West Ham legend Tony Cottee says he knew his former team-mate Slaven Bilic had what it takes to be a successful manager in England.

Claudio Ranieri reckons Jamie Vardy will snub a big-money move away from Leicester in January – to keep his Euro 2016 dream alive.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he is totally in the dark about Manchester City ahead of this weekend's showdown at the Etihad.
Roberto Martinez admits Everton cannot stop Barcelona re-signing Gerard Deulofeu because of a buy-out clause.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday November 20

Marouane Fellaini has been told he may have to leave Manchester United in January to better his career by Belgium boss Marc Wilmots.
Manchester United young star Callum Gribbin, dubbed the new Ryan Giggs, has something very special, according to former England youth coach Kenny Swain.

Michael Emenalo, one of Roman Abramovich's closest aides and Chelsea technical director, says the club are confident Jose Mourinho can turn around their disastrous Premier League season.

David Moyes has opened up after his Real Sociedad departure and says he is "wiser, calmer and ready to go".
Manchester United and Liverpool are hot on the trail of Germany's young talent Leroy Sane - Schalke's winger.

Roberto Martinez has revealed that Everton could lose Gerard Deulofeu back to Barcelona next year due to the complex terms of his summer move.
Emmanuel Adebayor is back in a Tottenham kit as the misfit striker builds on his fitness in Togo as he awaits a potential January move.
Arsenal great Robert Pires has voiced concerns that his former club's injury problems could prevent them from winning the Premier League title.
Ezequiel Lavezzi has admitted it 'would be a dream' to play for Barcelona. His contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires at the end of the season and the 30-year-old winger has been linked with a move to a host of other clubs.
Arsenal are giving a trial to teenage goalkeeper Josh Donaldson with other Premier League sides also interested. The 15-year-old is on Dundee United's books.

Jamaican sprinting sensation Usain Bolt says Manchester United would sign him "in a heartbeat" if they gave him a trial.
West Ham legend Tony Cottee says he knew his former team-mate Slaven Bilic had what it takes to be a successful manager in England.

Claudio Ranieri reckons Jamie Vardy will snub a big-money move away from Leicester in January – to keep his Euro 2016 dream alive.
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he is totally in the dark about Manchester City ahead of this weekend's showdown at the Etihad.
Roberto Martinez admits Everton cannot stop Barcelona re-signing Gerard Deulofeu because of a buy-out clause.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday November 21

Tottenham are planning to spend £25m on new deals to keep England stars Harry Kane and Dele Alli at White Hart Lane in the long term.
Real Madrid opted to sign David Beckham instead of Ronaldinho back in 2003 because, according to those close to club president Florentino Flores, he believed the Brazil superstar was 'too ugly'.
Tony Pulis says Saido Berahino is only just recovering from his failed Tottenham move and reckons the West Brom striker is finally ready to recover his form.
Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc has begun negotiations over a contract extension.

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng believes Chelsea's struggles in the Premier League will make them more of a danger in the Champions League this season.
A Charlton fan has been arrested on suspicion of punching Crystal Palace's bald eagle mascot Kayla at Selhurst Park in September.
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce is ready to sell striker Jermain Defoe to add funds to his January transfer war-chest, which could be as much as £15m. QPR striker Charlie Austin could head to the Stadium of Light as a replacement for Defoe.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is rooting for Jamie Vardy to equal his Premier League goalscoring record on Saturday after the former Manchester United striker wished the Leicester City forward good luck.
Steve McClaren has likened his challenge at Newcastle to turning around the Titanic.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal could try to scupper Chelsea's move for Everton defender John Stones, even though the Goodison Park club's manager Roberto Martinez has reiterated his desire to keep the England centre-back.
Gokhan Inler's agent says the Switzerland midfielder will look for a January loan move away from Leicester City, if he continues to be overlooked for a place in Claudio Ranieri's first team.
Watford skipper Troy Deeney will be watched by his old friends from prison as he completes a remarkable rags to riches story against Manchester United.
Celtic's Norwegian midfielder Stefan Johansen has been given an extended holiday as he tries to end an alarming form slump and rebuild shattered confidence.
Louis van Gaal has included academy product Marcus Rashford in his Manchester United squad for the trip to Watford.

Louis van Gaal fears Manchester United made a mistake by allowing Adnan Januzaj to join Borussia Dortmund on a season-long loan, such is the club's injury crisis.
West Ham 'keeper Adrian (full name Adrian San Miguel) says the beers will be on him if the club beat fierce rivals Tottenham on Sunday.
Cheick Tiote says he is committed to getting Newcastle United out of trouble as rumours about a January transfer continue to swirl.

Newcastle's Gabriel Obertan is facing another four months on the sidelines with a recurrence of his hamstring problems.
Shakhtar Donetsk have told Chelsea it will take a bid of at least £30m to sign striker Alex Teixeira.

In a wide-ranging interview, Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores - the godson of Real Madrid legend Alfredo Di Stefano - reveals that he is addicted to running and his family 'are actors and artists but they fight a lot for success'.

Chelsea have been told striker Alex Teixeira will cost them at least £30m if they look to add the Shakhtar Donetsk goalscorer in January.
Marouane Fellaini has been urged to leave Manchester United by Belgium boss Marc Wilmots for the sake of his international career.

Midfielder Sebastian Larsson could also find himself on the way out of Sunderland in January.

Hearts boss Robbie Neilson isn't up for more league construction chat and has told Falkirk they are wasting their time talking about a 16-team league.

 

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THE SUN

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is ready to spend £80m to bring Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford.

Manchester United are also planning a £25m bid for West Brom striker Saido Berahino.

Chelsea want Borussia Dortmund's Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Jose Mourinho bids to sign two new strikers.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Manchester United will pay Real Madrid £60m for Ronaldo and give the Portugal forward a £250,000-a-week contract.

THE PEOPLE

Paris St-Germain's Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic is interested in moving to the Premier League, with Arsenal his club of choice.

Newcastle are keen on Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi, but the French club value the 22-year-old Belgian at £35m.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United plan to sign a left-back in January as Luke Shaw recovers from a broken leg, with Wolfsburg's Swiss star Ricardo Rodriguez the latest player to be scouted.

Arsenal and Manchester United are battling to bring in Italian defender Daniele Rugani from Juventus.
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SUNDAY TIMES

Yaya Toure says he wants to stay at Manchester City beyond the end of his contract in 2017 and help turn the Blues into the biggest club in the world.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Tottenham are planning to move for Corinthians' Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato if they fail to sign West Brom striker Saido Berahino.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has been offered a £10m deal to manage in the Middle East.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday November 23

Chelsea are ready to compete with Manchester United for Southampton winger Sadio Mane.
Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, 23, is to discuss a new deal that could see him double his wages to £50,000-a-week.
David Moyes has admitted he would be interested in taking over at Leeds.
Roma could scrap Victor Ibarbo's WEatford loan as he is yet to start a match.
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed he will leave his house in Belgium "as soon as possible", as security fears in his home country heighten.
Rangers are in the hunt for 20-year-old Charlton Athletic centre-back Harry Lennon.

Michy Batshuayi has no interest in leaving Marseille, despite being linked with a number of high-profile clubs.
Tottenham will move for Corinthians forward Alexandre Pato if they lose out to Chelsea in the race to sign West Brom striker Saido Berahino.
Manuel Lanzini has admitted he is flattered by Liverpool's interest, but he is happy to stay with West Ham.
Louis van Gaal is weighing up a £25m swoop for West Brom striker Saido Berahino.

Manchester United are on red alert after the Real Madrid futures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale were up in the air amid an avalanche of criticism as Real crashed to a 4-0 defeat to Barcelona in El Clasico.
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna says he should not have played against Liverpool on Saturday after the attacks in Paris.
Southampton flop Juanmi, 22, wants to return to Malaga only five months after his £5m move from the Spanish side.
Anthony Martial's wife Samantha got behind her man by posting a message of support before Manchester United's clash with Watford. Unfortunately, she uploaded a picture of the Emirates to her Instagram page, believing it was Old Trafford.
Arsene Wenger has confessed he could be forced to dip into his crocked squad for Arsenal's do-or-die Champions League game with Dinamo Zagreb.
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli could easily have been the future of English rugby, having been a promising winger as a teenager.
Meanwhile, Alli is set to double his Spurs salary from £12,500 to £25,000 a week and Harry Kane will also get a rise from £45,000 to £70,000 a week.

Jose Mourinho is considering bringing loanee Michael Hector into his Chelsea squad in January in a bid to fix the problems that have plagued the champions' defence this season.
Arsenal fear midfielder Francis Coquelin will miss the rest of 2015 with a knee problem.
Yaya Toure has said he is on a personal mission to make Manchester City the biggest club in the world.
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes Sam Allardyce is one of the strongest managers in the Premier League.

Paul Lambert has started as he means to go on at Blackburn, with the players who marked his first game in charge with a 2-1 derby victory at Preston on Saturday being ordered in for training on Sunday.
Manchester United's hopes of signing Lazio ace Lucas Biglia have received a huge boost after the player's agent suggested his future may lie away from Rome.
Southampton are "desperate" to keep hold of forward Sadio Mane, 23, and want him to sign a new contract to end interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.
Captain Ashley Williams has pleaded with Swansea not to sack Garry Monk.
Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie is set to leave Turkish side Fenerbahce to return to Dutch club Feyenoord where he began his career.
Newcastle are considering undercutting Marseille's valuation of Michy Batshuayi with a £22m bid for the striker.

Cristiano Ronaldo is furious after Real Madrid's 4-0 home defeat by Barcelona and wants manager Rafael Benitez replaced.

Argentine midfielder Manuel Lanzini, 22, currently on loan at West Ham from UAE side Al Jazira Club, says it is "an honour" to be linked with a move to Liverpool.