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Tuesday's Newspapers:
5th January 2021



daily telegraph
Chelsea do not have a ready-made succession plan for the replacement of head coach Frank Lampard with the club yet to hit the panic button over their poor run of form.
The Premier League is planning to scale back its lobbying for the return of crowds after Boris Johnson plunged the country into a third national lockdown.
Borussia Dortmund have blamed Jadon Sancho's slump in form this season on his head being turned by Manchester United's summer pursuit of the England winger.
The Rugby Football Union has played down reports in France that England head coach Eddie Jones is set to link up with Top 14 side Castres for a short coaching stint, following comments over the weekend by new Castres head coach Pierre-Henry Broncan.


the guardian
West Ham are looking into ending Felipe Anderson's unproductive spell at Porto and attempting to protect the Brazilian winger's value by finding him a new loan club.


the sun
Manchester City are still confident Kevin De Bruyne will sign a new Etihad deal - despite a hitch in negotiations.
Chelsea are ready to move for Thomas Tuchel if boss Frank Lampard fails to turn things around.
Real Madrid have beaten off their competition to sign David Alaba because Barcelona cannot afford him.
Southampton have come forward to register an interest in signing Demarai Gray on a free transfer this summer.
Manchester United outcast Marcos Rojo has reportedly held talks over a move to join Boca Juniors.
Manchester City are weighing up a contract offer for Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos, according to reports.


daily mail
Bayern Munich are in talks to sign Reading's highly-rated full-back Omar Richards at the end of the season.
Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Kenny Dalglish and Gareth Southgate have joined forces to support football's fight against dementia.
Brandon Williams, Sergio Romero, and Jesse Lingard are among six fringe players Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to depart Manchester United in January.
Tottenham coach Jose Mourinho says there is "no chance" of Harry Winks leaving amid interest from Valencia.
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny is the subject of transfer interest from Turkish side Besiktas and circumstances could pave the way for a January move for the Egyptian.
Everton have reportedly opened talks with Lucas Digne about a new contract at the club and talks are progressing well to tie the left-back down to a long-term deal.
Wolves wing-back Ruben Vinagre is in talks over a new loan move to Famalicao.
Inter Milan are forcing out Christian Eriksen but there are plenty of clubs craving his signature, with Ajax and Wolves joining the race for the San Siro outcast.


daily express
Georginio Wijnaldum will be a free agent at Liverpool this summer which has reportedly left Anfield officials "stunned".
Tottenham have shelved plans to secure the long-term futures of Harry Kane and Heung-min Son given the financial impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.


the times
Clubs in the FA Cup third round are set to forfeit matches if positive Covid-19 tests mean they cannot fulfil this weekend's fixtures.


daily mirror
John Stones could be set for an England recall after his return to form with Manchester City.
Borussia Dortmund chief Michael Zorc has admitted he doesn't rule out the possibility of Julian Brandt leaving the club during January amid interest from Arsenal.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to cut short Lucas Torreira's loan transfer with Atletico Madrid and send him elsewhere instead.
Manchester United will allow Paul Pogba to join Juventus in a swap deal, but do not want Aaron Ramsey in return.
Christian Pulisic has warned Chelsea must show character to get through their "tough period".


daily record
Celtic were locked in an astonishing war of words with the Scottish Government on Monday night over their trip to Dubai.
Rangers will consider January loans for Jordan Jones and George Edmundson.
St Mirren are set to agree a pre-contract arrangement to sign Scotland international Eamonn Brophy.
Hibernian are closing in on a permanent deal for Columbus Crew's Chris Cadden.
Motherwell are set to finalise their managerial shortlist and will look to start the interview process this week.
Aberdeen hope to discover this week if they have been chosen to help Scottish football lead the fight against coronavirus by rolling out the vaccine from Pittodrie.
Motherwell centre-half Declan Gallagher is hoping to force through a shock move to boyhood heroes Celtic.
Fernando Torres reckons Steven Gerrard is destined to rekindle his Liverpool love affair by becoming boss one day - but only after winning multiple trophies at Rangers.


daily star
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly considering replacing Frank Lampard with former Blues striker Andriy Shevchenko.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon has been given the backing of Celtic's major shareholder Dermot Desmond to see out the season.
Legendary Rangers boss Walter Smith has warned nothing has been won yet in the title race with Celtic.
Ex-St Mirren chief Stewart Gilmour has blasted Celtic's Dubai 'jolly' - but claims it could be key to his old club winning their SFA appeal.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
6th January 2021




the sun
Mesut Ozil is in 'advanced' negotiations with DC United over a move to MLS, according to reports.
The Government have read the riot act to football and warned them to get a grip on stars breaking Covid-19 rules or risk losing their backing to continue the season.
Arsenal have told striker Alexandre Lacazette to wait until the summer for contract talks.
Liverpool have made a last-ditch bid to hijack Real Madrid's move for David Alaba on a free transfer, according to reports.
Lionel Messi will 'most likely' leave Barcelona in the summer, according to presidential candidate Agusti Benedito.
Barcelona are preparing a stunning January move for Leicester hotshot Sidnei Tavares.
PSG have reportedly put five players up for sale - including Ander Herrera.


daily mail
Leicester forward Demarai Gray, an option for Southampton, has held initial talks with Marseille about a free transfer in the summer.
The Premier League has written to clubs with instructions not to advocate a suspension of the top-flight season, following Sam Allardyce's call for a circuit-breaker to quell the rise in positive Covid-19 cases.
Arsenal defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos is wanted by Italian side Genoa.
Tottenham have donated their £1billion stadium to the NHS as a potential hub for rolling out the Covid vaccine.
UEFA could run a lopsided Euros this summer featuring a combination of behind-closed-doors matches and some with fans.
Brentford are keen on Preston midfielder Ben Pearson as the Deepdale club face an overhaul of their squad.
Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is on a list of possible transfer options for West Brom this month.


daily mirror
Pep Guardiola is confident Kevin De Bruyne will sign a new deal with Manchester City despite the Belgian rejecting the club's opening offer.
Arsenal are unlikely to move for Norwich midfielder Emiliano Buendia this month because of a lack of funds.
Jurgen Klopp has escaped an FA fine despite criticising Andre Marriner and questioning Manchester United's penalty record.


daily star
Liverpool forward Xherdan Shaqiri is likely to stay at Anfield until the end of the season as the club feels their hands are tied due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to end Lucas Torreira's loan at Atletico Madrid in order to send the midfielder to Fiorentina.
Emiliano Buendia is desperate to return to the Premier League, even if it's with Norwich, amid Arsenal transfer rumours surrounding the attacking midfielder.


the guardian
A number of Football League clubs are calling on the PFA to pay £5m for weekly Covid tests.


daily telegraph
The Premier League has begun talks with its clubs over tightening its coronavirus protocols after cases more than doubled in a week to a record 40.
Manchester United have rebuffed an initial approach from Southampton to loan Brandon Williams, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting he will not be pushing any of his fringe players out of the door this month given the importance of maintaining a big squad.
Arsenal Women players are reportedly furious after a team-mate tested positive for Covid following a trip to Dubai.
Coin tosses or the drawing of lots may be used to decide the outcome of the Women's FA Cup second and third round, as the Football Association considers a range of options after England's third national lockdown saw the competition suspended.


scottish sun
Sunderland have made their move to try to land Hibernian hitman Kevin Nisbet.
Dundee have offered Dundee United's Paul McMullan a deal.
Kai Kennedy is set to pen a new deal with Rangers then get shipped out on loan to Raith.
Motherwell hope to name their new boss in the next 24 hours - as Graham Alexander and Simon Grayson entered the fray for the Fir Park post.


daily record
Kilmarnock are set to use Celtic's Dubai trip to help them in their fight against SPFL punishment for Covid rule breaches.
Dundee United's players have agreed wage cuts to help the club through their Covid-19 cash crisis.
Keith Lasley has made his pitch to become the new Motherwell manager.
Kilmarnock are set to offer Danny Whitehall a deal until the end of the season.


the times
Players in the Gallagher Premiership will be reminded they must abide by coronavirus protocols as the league battles to bring its escalating Covid-19 crisis under control - and that means no more handshakes.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
7th January 2021



daily express
Liverpool have reportedly offered Bayern Munich star David Alaba a £9m-a-year contract to beat Real Madrid to his transfer.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward reportedly earned over £3m last season making him the highest-earning director in the Premier League, according to recent figures.
Tottenham are hoping to tie down Heung-Min Son to a new long-term contract to fend off any potential suitors ahead of the summer transfer window.


daily mail
Tottenham are confident Heung-Min Son will sign a new bumper £200,000-per-week deal once contract talks resume, according to reports.
The FA are braced for rebate demands from broadcasters that could cost them millions if FA Cup third-round ties are called off due to positive Covid tests.
Manchester United and Liverpool target Patson Daka wants to emulate fellow African stars Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane by becoming a hit in the Premier League.
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater was in talks on Wednesday night over a move to Kasimpasa in Turkey.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is said to be keen on signing Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma in the January window.
Footballers risk missing out on lucrative sponsorship deals amid apprehension from brands to associate with players following a string of damaging Covid breaches.
Aston Villa plan to dismiss any approaches for Jack Grealish during the January transfer window despite renewed interest from leading clubs.
Everton are reluctant to agree the sale of Moise Kean to Paris Saint-Germain this window but may allow Bernard to join Roma.
The draws for both the FA Cup fourth and fifth rounds will take place on Monday, to aid fixture scheduling.
Arsenal are set to confirm the £900,000 signing of Hertha Berlin defender Omar Rekik this week.
Wolves are pondering a shock recall for forgotten striker Patrick Cutrone as they struggle to find a short-term replacement for Raul Jimenez.
Rugby league could continue without scrums next season despite concerns that their removal may increase the risk of players suffering from concussion.


the sun
Manchester City left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has reportedly attracted interest from four Premier League clubs including West Ham.
Arsenal fear they will be stuck with Mesut Ozil until the very last day of his contract despite him being linked with a January move.
Fikayo Tomori's hopes of a loan move away from Chelsea look to have been scuppered by a knee injury suffered by Andreas Christensen.
Arsenal target Marcel Sabitzer could be available for '£30m or less' in the summer, according to reports.
Arsenal have snapped up Hertha Berlin midfielder Omar Rekik in their first bit of January transfer window business.
Lucas Piazon is finally set to leave Chelsea, eight years after his last appearance for the Blues.


daily star
Liverpool outcast Marko Grujic admits he was left confused by Jurgen Klopp's refusal to give him gametime at Anfield.


scottish sun
Odsonne Edouard has signalled his intent to leave Celtic at the first opportunity by dramatically changing agents.
Millwall have made a move for Motherwell's Scotland U21 international Allan Campbell.


daily record
Celtic and Rangers have been warned they must take the 'gamble' on Airdrie wonderkid Thomas Robert before English clubs price them out of a deal.


daily telegraph
Paris St-Germain have put together a new move to try to sign Dele Alli on loan from Tottenham Hotspur with Mauricio Pochettino keen to reunite with the attacking midfielder.
Players have been urged by the Professional Footballers' Association to follow Covid-19 rules and "set the right example for millions of fans" amid the rising number of coronavirus cases.
Players are to be banned from celebrating tries in the Premiership as part of a new crackdown on Covid-19 protocols after the match between Northampton Saints and Leicester Tigers became the fifth game of the season to be called off because of a surge of positive cases.


the guardian
The Football Association will not take action against three Arsenal Women players who, without the club's blessing, flew to Dubai over the Christmas period while London was under tier 4 lockdown rules.


the times
Pep Guardiola's former Spain team-mates have left him out of a WhatsApp group because of his role in Catalonia's push for independence.
The number of penalties awarded for handball since the start of last month has returned to pre-VAR levels in the Premier League as a result of referees being permitted to use their discretion.
The tennis grounds at Wimbledon could become a vaccination centre in the coming months after the All England Club offered the use of its facilities to the National Health Service.
 

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Friday's Newspapers:
8th December 2021



the sun
William Saliba was the first to be cleared out of the Arsenal changing room as Mikel Arteta frees up space in his squad.
Leeds United have become the first Premier League club to hand over their facilities for the unprecedented vaccine push.
Leeds face a battle with Liverpool if they want to land Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul this month.
West Ham have Josh King in their sights to replace Sebastien Haller - but may have to pay Bournemouth more than they thought to land him.
AFC Wimbledon are set to convert part of their brand-new Plough Lane stadium into a Covid-19 vaccination centre.
Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Macey is set to join Hibernian until the end of the season.


daily telegraph
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Trent Alexander-Arnold is still recovering from a lack of full pre-season training following criticism of the England right-back's recent performances.
Dawn Astle and Rachel Walden, two of football's leading dementia campaigners and fiercest past critics of the Professional Footballers' Association, have agreed to advise the players' union and act as a liaison for former players and their families.
The Women's Six Nations has been thrown into doubt because of the surging number of coronavirus infections, with the Rugby Football Union expressing concerns over whether the tournament will go ahead.


daily mail
Referees, assistants and VAR officials will follow players in being tested twice a week for Covid-19.
Aston Villa will try to play their FA Cup clash against Liverpool with U23 and U18 players.
A League One club with players and staff positive for Covid-19 played a fixture despite knowing they were infected in a bid to keep the outbreak quiet as fears grow that coronavirus is now 'rife' in the EFL after 52 postponements.
Former Tottenham player Marcus Edwards has signed a new deal with Vitoria de Guimaraes, despite reports linking him with a January switch to West Ham.
Sergio Romero has reportedly bid farewell to staff at Manchester United as he edges closer to securing a move to Boca Juniors.
Leeds United forward Tyler Roberts is wanted by a number of Championship clubs.
Swansea and Bournemouth are eyeing a loan move for Aston Villa's Keinan Davis.
Atletico Madrid have drawn up a three-man shortlist to replace Diego Costa as manager Diego Simeone plans an assault on the second half of the season with his sights firmly set on winning his second La Liga crown as a manager.
Chelsea have arranged an affiliation with a leading junior club in the heart of Newcastle and will do the same on the doorstep of other Premier League rivals as they react to Brexit restrictions on overseas recruitment.
Wilfried Zaha has opened up on his failed move to Arsenal in 2019, revealing he held positive talks with Unai Emery before the club opted to sign Nicolas Pepe ahead of him.
The Football Association will hand over Wembley Stadium to the London Ambulance Service next week to aid the capital's fight against growing Covid rates.
Championship players have been told they cannot have showers after training unless they live more than an hour away under strict new guidance from the EFL.
Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin is back on Tyneside as he continues to recover from the effects of Covid-19.


daily mirror
Aston Villa are awaiting the test results of their U23 squad as their FA Cup third-round clash with Liverpool hangs in the balance.
Fenerbahce boss Erol Bulut is remaining coy over the potential arrival in Istanbul of Arsenal's Mesut Ozil.


daily star
Liverpool are eyeing a move for Sergio Ramos on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Bruno Fernandes has recognised Manchester United's need to improve following their semi-final defeat to Manchester City on Wednesday night.


the times
The Professional Footballers' Association has written to all players urging them to follow protocols after a record number of positive Covid-19 cases threatened turmoil in the game.
The FA's director of women's football has insisted that Phil Neville is the choice to lead Team GB at the Olympics next summer, despite the England manager being on the verge of leaving to take charge of Inter Miami.


daily express
Arsenal's hopes of landing Emiliano Buendia have faded away after Norwich decided they will not sell this month, according to reports.


the guardian
Scott Parker would not be surprised if the Football Association decides to ban players for breaching Covid-19 protocols after Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic attended a New Year's Eve party with Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic.


daily record
Ross County boss John Hughes has targeted St Mirren's Sam Foley after making striker Tony Andreu his first signing.
Dejected Derek McInnes has confirmed Scott Wright has turned down a new contract and looks likely to leave as the Aberdeen boss continues to be thwarted during a window of frustration.


scottish sun
Brendan Rodgers is prepared to let Leicester stopper Filip Benkovic return to Celtic.
Jack Ross has called on Nicola Sturgeon to stop using Scottish football as a scapegoat after criticism of Celtic's trip to Dubai.


the independent
Roman Abramovich has confirmed he will make hotels at Stamford Bridge available to the NHS again.
 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
9th January 2021


daily mirror
Mauricio Pochettino has Sergio Aguero in his sights for a free transfer at the end of the season.
Carlo Ancelotti has told Paris Saint-Germain Everton are open to a deal for Moise Kean.
William Saliba has accused Mikel Arteta of not giving him a chance to prove himself at Arsenal before shipping him out on loan.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly willing to sell Julian Brandt this month, amid speculation linking the Germany international with a move to Arsenal.


the sun
West Ham feared being saddled with flop Sebastien Haller unless they offloaded him to Ajax.
Sergio Aguero is expected to start his bid to earn a new Manchester City deal on Saturday.
West Ham star Manuel Lanzini has apologised for breaking coronavirus rules and pledged to donate to a local foodbank.
Napoli striker Arkadiusz Milik is being chased by the 'best Premier League clubs', his agent claims.


daily telegraph
The Premier League has issued its clubs with a hardline set of new "enhanced" measures to halt the spread of Covid-19 throughout squads, threatening action against players who break government protocols off the pitch as well as warning them against "handshakes or hugging" and shirt-swapping.
The so-called super agents of world football such as Mino Raiola and Jonathan Barnett are threatening to go to war with FIFA to stop player salary caps being introduced across the game due to Covid-19 turmoil.
The future of this season's Champions Cup campaign is on a knife-edge with the participation of the Top 14 clubs in the final two rounds set to be decided by the French government - a decision that could have major repercussions for the remainder of the club and international season.


daily mail
Liverpool have tried to help Marine pull off one of the great FA Cup upsets against Tottenham by giving their non-League neighbours vital scouting footage for analysis and last-minute access to their training grounds.
Manchester City face losing three of their most talented youngsters this month with Jayden Braaf, Luke Mbete and Josh Wilson-Esbrand wanted by rival clubs.
Cricket's anti-corruption unit is on alert for match-fixing approaches ahead of England's upcoming Test series in Sri Lanka.
Crystal Palace will donate Selhurst Park for the NHS to use as a vaccination venue in the battle against Covid-19.
Football clubs have been warned they must do more to prevent the spread of Covid after new figures appeared to show players and staff are more likely to catch the virus than people in the general population.
Newcastle United say Allan Saint-Maximin did not break Covid-19 quarantine rules after he was pictured with a fan in a supermarket.


the guardian
Jose Mourinho has bought a ticket in a raffle organised by Marine in which the top prize is to manage them in a pre-season friendly, although he knows he would most likely be unable to claim the prize even if he won.
Dick Pound, a senior member of the International Olympic Committee, has said he "can't be certain" the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games will go ahead this summer, as a coronavirus state of emergency was declared in the host city.


daily star
Jurgen Klopp is ready to step up the intensity in Liverpool's training ahead of their showdown with Manchester United.
The Football League are facing mounting pressure to halt the season following a huge surge in positive Covid cases.
Ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter is in hospital in a 'serious but stable' condition.
Liverpool are said to have other priorities before agreeing a new contract for star forward Mohamed Salah.


daily record
Rangers are eyeing a pre-contract move for KV Oostende star Fashion Sakala.
Dunfermline Athletic are set to become the first Scottish club to hand over its stadium to the NHS for the roll out of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Fraser Forster claims he only wanted to return to Southampton and fight for the number one spot despite attempts to bring him back to Celtic.
Derek McInnes has claimed there will be no new signings at cash-strapped Aberdeen this month.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
10th January 2021



sunday mirror
Inter Milan want Jesse Lingard on loan from Manchester United - but only if they can off-load flop buy Christian Eriksen.
Declan Rice has told pals he would prefer to stay in London and has no interest in joining Manchester United, with Chelsea also interested in the midfielder.
Mohamed Salah has provided a hospital in his Egyptian hometown with oxygen tanks in the Liverpool star's latest act of generosity.
David Brooks is on Dean Smith's hit-list this month with Aston Villa interested in the Bournemouth playmaker.
RB Leipzig chief Oliver Mintzlaff has opened the door to a potential Dayot Upamecano exit as Manchester United and Liverpool circle.
Wolves' hopes of signing Diego Costa are fading over the striker's wage demands.


mail on sunday
Former PSG boss Thomas Tuchel is among those touted to take over at Chelsea if Frank Lampard's poor run of form continues.
West Ham are exploring a deal for Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz.
Valencia have made a bold loan move for Tottenham and England international Harry Winks after making the midfielder their primary target.
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah will be able to seek out a move away from the club this month, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed.
Leicester City defender Filip Benkovic is joining Belgian side OH Leuven on a season loan.
Stoke City forward Tom Ince is attracting interest from Wolfsburg, Schalke and French side Lille.
Chelsea are ready to join the summer chase for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano.


sunday telegraph
Six Nations officials will hold urgent talks with the French government on Monday after the championship was plunged into doubt following the imposition of a ban on cross-border elite sport with clubs in the United Kingdom.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing a potential defensive injury crisis ahead of a crucial next week in the Premier League for Manchester United.
Surrey have offered to host a "Thank You Test" against world No 1 team New Zealand in early June and pledged to donate the estimated £3m profits to help put club cricket back on its feet.


the sun on sunday
Mesut Ozil will offer Arsenal the chance to get him out of the club this month - by spreading payment of the rest of his contract over the next three years.
Manchester United could be without Eric Bailly for the Premier League games against Burnley and Liverpool after the defender picked up a neck injury against Watford.
Everton and Bournemouth are talking about a swap deal for unsettled striker Joshua King.
West Ham are ready to make a £30m bid for Watford's Ismaila Sarr.


daily star sunday
Paul Pogba is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain - with Mauricio Pochettino making the Manchester United midfielder his top transfer target.
Arsenal will have to pay Mesut Ozil over £7m before he leaves to join Fenerbahce.
Mikel Arteta has been tipped to spring a major January window surprise, by recalling exiled loanee Matteo Guendouzi.
West Ham are keeping tabs on Eddie Nketiah's situation at Arsenal ahead of a potential move.


sunday mail
Nikica Jelavic says if Rangers do a Pittodrie double for the first time in a decade they will have one hand on the title.
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele is believed to be "very close" to joining Atletico Madrid.
Celtic No 2 John Kennedy insists Odsonne Edouard is fully committed to the club.
 

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Monday's Newspapers:
11th January 2021



daily star
Paul Pogba is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain - with Mauricio Pochettino making the Manchester United star his top transfer target.
Chelsea are looking to steal a march on their rivals in the race to sign Dayot Upamecano.
Liverpool are set to allow Sepp van den Berg to leave the club on loan this month, despite a defensive injury crisis threatening to derail their title challenge.
Mesut Ozil has offered Arsenal a new financial plan that would pave the way to a January transfer.
Liverpool are unable to recall Harvey Elliott due to a clause in his loan contract with Blackburn.


daily mail
Tottenham are to make a six-figure donation to charity after fining the three players who broke Covid guidelines.
Derby's takeover by Derventio Holdings is finally expected to go through this week, with Wayne Rooney set to be named as permanent boss.
Brighton suffered a significant blow ahead of Sunday's FA Cup tie at Newport County after revealing rising star Tariq Lamptey could be out until early February following a setback on his return from injury.
Lyon are on the brink of selling Moussa Dembele to Atletico Madrid after the striker surprised sporting director Juninho by revealing his desire to leave.
Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic is reportedly looking to the exit because he has "lost the trust" of manager Zinedine Zidane.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to lock horns with Paris Saint-Germain for Brest midfielder Romain Faivre.
Brendan Rodgers has backed James Justin to push for a senior England call-up following the full back's spectacular performances this season.
West Ham winger Felipe Anderson, currently on loan at Porto, is attracting interest from AC Milan.
Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte says the club has no plans to make new signings in the January transfer window.


daily telegraph
Napoli have made Kieran Tierney a long-term target after missing out on the Arsenal full-back at the start of last season.
Marko Arnautovic could be allowed out on loan by Shanghai SIPG this month.
Agents have negotiated contracts this window which include wage reductions for players if next season is played behind closed doors.
Everton are confident Cenk Tosun will be cleared after he was accused of supporting a neo-fascist Turkish political movement in a goal celebration, with the Football Association likely to look into the matter.
Government ministers are increasingly concerned football has stopped taking Covid-19 seriously following an FA Cup weekend in which safety guidance was widely flouted.


the sun
Tottenham are reportedly interested in a January deal for Real Madrid defender Eder Militao.


daily mirror
Arsenal have a decision to make regarding the future of Lucas Torreira with Fiorentina expressing an interest.
Jadon Sancho has insisted he has put his Man Utd transfer saga behind him and is "raring to go" again at Borussia Dortmund after scoring in the weekend win over RB Leipzig.
Jose Mourinho hinted Dele Alli will be involved in upcoming fixtures after the midfielder made a rare start for Tottenham.
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to let Sepp van den Berg depart on loan in the January window - despite the club's ongoing centre-back injury crisis.


daily record
Confirmed Rangers target Juan Alegria has sent another transfer teaser with a post on his Instagram.
Hibernian are closing in on a deal to bring free agent Jackson Irvine back to Scotland.


scottish sun
John Kennedy has revealed veteran Celtic skipper Scott Brown could get another 12-month playing contract with his current deal up next summer.


the times
The Six Nations will push as far as possible for this year's Championship to remain in its present position in the calendar, starting on February 6, despite the French government seeking to prevent its sporting teams from playing outside their national boundaries because of the pandemic.
 

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Tuesday's newspapers:
12th January 2021



daily mail
Mikel Arteta has confirmed Arsenal are looking to snap up a goalkeeper to play second fiddle to Bernd Leno with Alex Runarsson failing to convince.
Fulham have been irritated by the Premier League's plan to re-arrange their postponed fixture against Tottenham for Wednesday after Jose Mourinho's side's clash against Aston Villa was called off.
Leicester City forward Islam Slimani is to undergo a medical at Lyon on Tuesday ahead of completing his transfer.
Tiemoue Bakayoko's agent has said securing a permanent move to Napoli at the end of the season is a 'priority' for the Chelsea midfielder.
Arsenal have secured the long-term future of Rob Holding, tying him down on a deal that could run until 2025.
Chelsea and Arsenal are among the Premier League sides tracking Turkey U21 international striker Ali Akman.
Brighton are closing on the £4.5m signing of Moises Caicedo from Independiente del Valle.
AC Milan have enquired about the loan availability of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori, according to reports.
Burnley have asked about Everton full-back Jonjoe Kenny.
The Six Nations is set for a much-needed cash boost with the sale of 14.5 per cent of their commercial rights for £365m to CVC Capital partners to be completed later this month.


daily telegraph
Football clubs have been warned they would come under "extreme governmental pressure" if they continued to flout coronavirus rules as the game's authorities scrambled to avoid it being halted.
Crystal Palace are furious with Queens Park Rangers for letting Eberechi Eze watch their FA Cup tie with Fulham - as it emerged they admitted him to another two games this season in breach of coronavirus rules.
Talks have begun over postponing Leeds United's Premier League game against Southampton to avoid Shrewsbury Town being thrown out of the FA Cup.


the times
Referees will be instructed this week to remind Premier League captains to observe social-distancing guidelines during matches as part of a further crackdown on Covid-19.


the sun
Neymar returned to Paris Saint-Germain training to hand new manager Mauricio Pochettino a huge boost.
Sam Allardyce wants French midfield star Clement Grenier to join West Brom's survival fight.


the guardian
The Football Association is to write to clubs for the second time in a week to remind them of the importance of following coronavirus protocols, after several instances marred the third round of the FA Cup.


daily star
Top-flight stars who continue to break social distancing rules with goal celebrations could face tough sanctions from Premier League bosses.
Fenerbahce president Ali Koc has revealed the Turkish club are "closer than before" to landing Mesut Ozil's signature ahead of the midfielder's Arsenal exit.


daily record
Raging lower league clubs have spoken out after their campaigns were put on hold after Celtic's ill-fated trip to Dubai.
Former First Minister Henry McLeish insists Celtic have been let 'off the hook' as he launched a savage attack on the SFA and SPFL.
Andre Wright is training with Kilmarnock in a bid to seal a deal.


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Manchester United and Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing teenage midfielder Yusuf Demir from Rapid Vienna.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
13th January 2021



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Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis has warned Manchester United and Liverpool they must offer at least £100m if they want to sign Kalidou Koulibaly this month.
Manchester City superstar Sergio Aguero is wanted by Barcelona.
Brentford lead the race for Peterborough's Siriki Dembele - who could follow Ivan Toney in joining the Bees.
Wolves and Newcastle are competing for £14m-rated Montpellier striker Andy Delort.
Arkadiusz Milik looks set to leave Napoli, according to reports, with Everton and West Ham linked with the forward.


daily mirror
Joel Matip is running out of time to prove his fitness ahead of Sunday's table-topping clash with Manchester United.
Mesut Ozil's agent Erkut Sogut says there is a process in place as the Arsenal star edges closer to the exit in north London.
Tottenham are battling Sheffield United, Rangers and Celtic for Wigan's teenage striker Kyle Joseph.
Rio Ferdinand predicts Declan Rice would prefer to join Chelsea despite recent speculation that Manchester United are keen on the West Ham star.


daily mail
Brighton are closing on the £4.5m signing of Moises Caicedo from Independiente del Valle.
Real Madrid forward Luka Jovic has agreed a deal to re-join Eintracht Frankfurt on a loan deal for the remainder of the 2020/21 season.
Football must change its rules to allow referees to dish out yellow or red cards to any player who hugs or cuddles a team mate, in order to stem the spread of mutant Covid in the game, according to a leading virologist.
Grimsby are the first English club to be fined for breaking coronavirus rules after being found to have committed a number of breaches - including ex-boss Ian Holloway playing darts with his players.
Premier League CEO Richard Masters insists that their ongoing dispute with Newcastle United over a failed takeover bid will be resolved in a "timely manner".
Premier League clubs will attend a sports cybersecurity summit on Wednesday - two months after Manchester United were subject to a breach.


the times
Referees will be instructed this week to remind Premier League captains before matches to observe social-distancing guidelines as part of a further Covid-19 crackdown.
The West Ham United co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold will now be able to take three close family members and a friend to matches after they joined the club's board of directors.
Rangers have opened talks with Aberdeen about a move for out-of-contract winger Scott Wright, and the player could even join this month.


daily star
Borussia Dortmund are putting a Jadon Sancho contingency plan in place amid fears of a Manchester United transfer.
Avi Lasarow, the chief executive of Prenetics EMEA which runs the Premier League's Covid-19 testing, has urged all those involved to stick to the rules if the season is to be completed.
Aston Villa are eager to sign Ross Barkley on a permanent deal from Chelsea this summer, but are unlikely to be able to do so after the Blues changed their stance.


daily telegraph
Sport England are ready to accelerate a £1.5m national programme to open school sport facilities outside of teaching times when Covid-19 restrictions allow.
The Rugby Football Union has suspended its top domestic women's league for two weeks in the wake of the deteriorating public health situation caused by the Covid-19 variant.
Contingency planning for switching the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa to the United Kingdom and Ireland has intensified ahead of a board meeting on Friday.
The players' union, the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA), has told its members that they should negotiate collectively with the Government over a wide-ranging tax investigation into footballers and the fees paid to their agents.


daily record
Jack Hendry's Celtic return is off the cards with Oostende having made their intentions known about signing him on a permanent deal.
Scotland's 42 senior clubs will hold crisis talks on Wednesday morning as the national game attempts to survive the latest surge in coronavirus.


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Celtic rookie Stephen Welsh revealed panic took hold of the squad after Christopher Jullien tested positive for Covid.
Tommie Hoban claims Rangers stars tried to 'influence' referee John Beaton in their win over Aberdeen.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
14th January 2021



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Super-agent Jorge Mendes is on the look-out for a new Premier League club for Nuno Espirito Santo and had talks with Arsenal over a potential switch.
Barcelona rejected the chance to link Cristiano Ronaldo up with Lionel Messi for just £15m before Manchester United transfer.
Crisis club Derby County are trying to sell players to raise money for their delayed wages.
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is being targeted by 15 clubs.


daily mirror
Barcelona could ruin the long-term plans of both Manchester United and Manchester City by launching a bid for Erling Haaland due to Mino Raiola.
Referees want the FA to ban players from coming within two meters of officials across the country.


daily mail
Jack Wilshere has been impressing Bournemouth boss Jason Tindall so much in training that he could soon earn a short-term contract with the Championship side.
Barcelona are trying to push through a deal for Eric Garcia from Manchester City this month.
Valencia, who have been rebuffed in their attempt to sign Harry Winks from Tottenham, are now showing interest in Arsenal star Lucas Torreira.
Manchester United will give Anthony Martial as much time as possible to prove his fitness for Sunday's top-of-the-table showdown with Liverpool at Anfield.
West Brom are engulfed in a three-way takeover battle as owner Lai Guochuan stands eager to sell before the end of the season amid growing fears of relegation.
Premier League bosses hope to rearrange Aston Villa's match against Newcastle for the FA Cup fourth-round weekend in an attempt to clear the coronavirus fixture backlog.
Cardiff City aim to finally launch a £2million trust fund in Emiliano Sala's name by the end of the month, with hopes to build a sports stadium in the player's home village


daily star
Manchester United look to have missed out on Moises Caicedo as Brighton close in on the Ecuador sensation.
Borussia Dortmund are putting a Jadon Sancho contingency plan in place amid fears of a Manchester United transfer.
Fabinho believes Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah is happy at Anfield despite recent speculation linking him with a move away from Anfield.


daily telegraph
Premier League clubs will defy a government order to punish players who flout coronavirus rules despite a backlash in which group goal celebrations were described as an "insult to NHS staff".
Manchester United are set to begin a second wave of squad clear-out after Timothy Fosu-Mensah's departure.
Great Britain's chef de mission for the Olympics has boldly declared he is "supremely confident" they will take place this summer - as Tokyo was plunged into an expanded state of emergency.
The Women's FA Cup will not resume until after England comes out of lockdown, further delaying this season's competition.


the times
Six Nations officials have confirmed that they plan to stage the men's championship as scheduled in February and March, despite the French sports minister casting doubt whether France would be permitted to play in Ireland and England.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has admitted that personal struggles in front of goal have dampened his mood and made it hard to give off positive vibes as Arsenal captain.


daily express
Liverpool are preparing for the exit of Georginio Wijnaldum and have eyed Udinese midfield star Rodrigo De Paul to fill in his shoes.
Arsenal already appear to be planning for the summer transfer window with Shakhtar Donetsk winger Manor Solomon on their radar.


daily record
Nicky Clark is set to be offered a new Dundee United deal as the club move to fend off city rivals.
Determined Derek McInnes insists Aberdeen won't cash in on Scott Wright for less than their valuation even if he does agree a pre-contract with Rangers.


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Celtic have been given a chance to cut their losses on Shane Duffy by Nottingham Forest.
 

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Friday's Newspapers:
15th January 2021



daily telegraph
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is still refusing to sanction a loan move for Dele Alli to Paris Saint-Germain this month with fears over leaving the Premier League and European squad short in the event of an injury crisis or Covid-19 outbreak.
Frank Lampard has banned group celebrations in training to help side comply with Covid protocols.
Premiership Rugby director Phil Winstanley has refused to rule out the English top flight remaining on hiatus beyond its two-week break after admitting there are "serious concerns" about elite sport continuing during the lockdown.
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl says Danny Ings may have been contagious with Covid-19 when he scored the winning goal against Liverpool last week.


the guardian
RB Leipzig are not considering selling their centre-back Dayot Upamecano this month even though he can leave in the summer for a cut-price €42m (£37.4m).
Paris Saint-Germain are hoping to sign Dele Alli on loan this month, with Mauricio Pochettino having told the club hierarchy that the Tottenham midfielder is his main target this transfer window.
Arsenal have confirmed that Richard Garlick, the Premier League's director of football, will become the club's director of football operations later this year.


the sun
Tariq Lamptey is on the brink of signing a bumper new long-term Brighton contract.
Odion Ighalo is set to leave Manchester United this month, but the striker has revealed he is desperate to extend his loan at the club.
Aston Villa are reportedly weighing up a move for Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks.
Arsenal have lined up a loan offer for Barcelona number two Neto as one of a number of goalkeepers they're keen on.
Arsenal sensation Folarin Balogun has reportedly agreed to join RB Leipzig in a major blow to Mikel Arteta.
Kieran Trippier's betting ban scuppered a January transfer to Manchester United, according to reports.


daily mirror
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Napoli defender Nikola Maksimovic.


daily mail
Premier League clubs stand to lose millions for the second summer in a row, with money-spinning tours already off the agenda.
Serie A side Sassuolo are reportedly not prepared to entertain any offers for £30m-rated midfielder and Manchester City target Manuel Locatelli.
Tottenham could look to terminate Danny Rose's contract during the January transfer window as the defender has failed to make an appearance for Jose Mourinho's side this season.
Tottenham are reportedly ready to rival Chelsea for highly-rated South Korean centre-back Kim Min-jae.
Mikel Arteta admits he is in the dark as to when full-back Kieran Tierney will return for Arsenal after the Scot pulled out before their 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace.
Bournemouth have opened formal talks over offering Jack Wilshere a chance of reviving his career in the Championship.


the times
Everton have confirmed that James Rodríguez was recruited on a free transfer from Real Madrid in the summer.
The former FA chairman David Bernstein has described the way football is run in England as "a shambles" and has urged the government to press ahead with its promised fan-led review.


the independent
The Football Association has failed in an attempt to revise the dates of Kieran Trippier's suspension, meaning he could carry on playing for Atletico Madrid throughout his ban.


daily star
Liverpool have been offered the chance to sign Arsenal outcast Sokratis Papastathopoulos amid their defensive injury crisis.
Manchester United look to have missed out on Ecuador sensation Moises Caicedo as Brighton close in on the South American sensation.


daily express
Arsenal have been given the thumbs up to make a move for Shakhtar Donetsk attacker Manor Solomon because the Israel international is very interested in a move to the Emirates.
Arsenal are set to walk away from a deal to land Norwich star Emi Buendia after they named their asking price.


daily record
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster has refused to rule out declaring the season 'null and void' if coronavirus restrictions grind the Scottish game back to a halt.
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers admits a January move for Odsonne Edouard will be difficult but is "confident" his board will act if there's a chance to get a deal done.


scottish sun
Rangers have no interest in Coventry midfielder Gustavo Hamer, according to an Ibrox source.
 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
16th January 2021



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Chelsea will fight to keep Olivier Giroud after talks with Juventus stalled.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to terminate Mesut Ozil's contract with the club.
Everton are closing in on a loan deal for Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee, according to reports.
Danny Rose is eyeing a move abroad, despite interest from West Brom boss Sam Allardyce.


daily express
Manchester United could be forced to wait at least two years for the chance to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford, according to reports.
On-loan Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale earns more than any other player currently in the Premier League.

Liverpool have not ruled out the possibility of signing Wolves winger Adama Traore in the near future, according to reports.

Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer the club must be careful with their spending in the summer transfer window, according to reports.
Ivan Toney has attracted admirers at Arsenal, who are now set to keep a watchful eye over the Brentford frontman.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona goalkeeper Neto, but he wants to guarantee that he won't be condemned to the bench before agreeing to a move.


daily mail
Jose Mourinho summoned statistical evidence after Marcus Rashford claimed the Tottenham boss taught him how to win more penalties during his time at Manchester United.
Danny Drinkwater has arrived in Istanbul ahead of his loan move to Kasimpasa.
Jose Mourinho is interested in bringing Christian Eriksen back to Tottenham amid reports that the Inter flop could return to north London in a loan switch this month.
Pep Guardiola has admitted defender Eric Garcia could leave Manchester City this month.
Jose Mourinho's sparing use of Gareth Bale has taken several Tottenham players by 'surprise'.
Bale could be set for a return to Real Madrid as Tottenham are 'not considering' a second loan move for the striker.


daily telegraph
Swansea are set to land USA forward Jordan Morris in one of the biggest transfer coups of the January window.


the guardian
The race to sign Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has narrowed down to three serious contenders, all of whom hope to secure the 19-year-old on a pre-contract agreement this month.

Milan want an option to buy Fikayo Tomori if they sign the Chelsea centre-back on loan.



the independent
Barcelona are considering an €11m offer for Manchester United full-back Diogo Dalot.


daily mirror
Thierry Henry has named Leeds as the Premier League team he enjoys watching more than Arsenal.


daily star
Celtic have reportedly lowered their asking price for in-demand striker Odsonne Edouard - which could tempt Arsenal into launching an offer.

Alexandre Lacazette could end up leaving Arsenal due to his relationship with Mikel Arteta.



daily record
Former midfielder Derek Ferguson believes Rangers pursuit of Aberdeen ace Scott Wright could signal Leeds are reviving interest in Ryan Kent.
New York Red Bulls are set to sign Celtic youngster Cameron Harper on a pre-contract and will then try to do a deal to get him Stateside in this window.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
17th January 2021



sunday mirror
Georginio Wijnaldum will snub Liverpool's last-ditch efforts to keep him at the club - to fulfil a boyhood dream with Barcelona.

Sadio Mane admitted Manchester United "are better this year" as he sent a rousing message to his Liverpool team-mates ahead of Sunday's clash.

Manchester United could sanction yet more January exits, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted.
Manchester United midfielder Fred has issued a plea to team-mate Paul Pogba to stay at the club.
Frank Lampard has told Timo Werner the only way out of his Premier League goal drought is to "keep working" and by "getting back on the training pitch".


sunday telegraph
Pep Guardiola is set to oversee significant investment into Manchester City's squad at the end of the season, with the club willing to spend £200m.
Swansea City are set to land USA forward Jordan Morris in one of the biggest transfer coups of the January window.


mail on sunday
David Moyes has insisted West Ham have had "no contact" from Chelsea or Manchester United regarding a move for Declan Rice.
Atletico Madrid are reportedly preparing to revisit their pursuit of Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Slavisa Jokanovic is weighing up a return to management in England.

Chelsea look set to try and hold on to Olivier Giroud after the Frenchman's talks over a move to Serie A champions Juventus stalled, according to reports.

Swansea City midfielder Yan Dhanda is attracting interest from Bournemouth and Leeds United.
Aston Villa have opened talks with Marseille over a deal for midfielder Morgan Sanson.
Josh King's move to West Ham is being held up over his wage demands.
Wolves have rejected a request from Cardiff City to take defender Dion Sanderson on loan.


the sun on sunday
West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Reims striker Boulaye Dia - but must pay £15m if they are to land him.
Manchester United star Juan Mata could be on the verge of a return to Valencia, according to reports in Spain.

Thiago Silva could face disciplinary action from the Premier League for breaking coronavirus protocols by giving his match shirt to a construction worker at Fulham on Saturday.

Sergio Aguero faces having to take a major pay cut if he wants a new deal at Manchester City.
Fulham will have to come up with a stunning £15m to sign Ademola Lookman from RB Leipzig on a permanent basis.
Manchester City are interested in signing Sassuolo star Manuel Locatelli, according to the midfielder's agent.


sunday times
Plans to use the revolutionary "Swiss system" format for the Champions League will increase in pace over the next two weeks when Uefa holds more talks on the reform with the different stakeholders of European football.
The Crystal Palace captain Luka Milivojevic and the club's on-loan striker Michy Batshuayi were involved in a training ground altercation before Thursday's draw with Arsenal.


sunday express
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United goalkeeper Freddie Woodman.
Rafa Benitez has revealed how he nearly signed Bruno Fernandes at Newcastle until court complications scuppered the transfer.


the observer
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's players have shown renewed focus for Sunday's top-of-the-table showdown with Manchester United after a team meeting in the wake of last week's defeat at Southampton.

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Celtic have reportedly lowered their asking price for in-demand striker Odsonne Edouard - which could tempt Arsenal into launching an offer.


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Kilmarnock assistant manager Andy Millen says the SPFL are "not living in the real world" as fans stump up the cash to pay the club's Covid fine.
 

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18th January 2021


Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Dele Alli, 24, is "pushing" for a move to French champions Paris St-Germain but negotiations are proving difficult. (Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, on Twitter)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will have £200m to spend in the summer, with Inter Milan's Belgium and former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, 27, on a list of potential signings. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Sheffield United remain confident they can sign England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, from Manchester United, despite their position at the bottom of the Premier League. (Sheffield Star)

West Ham United are weighing up a move for Montpellier's 26-year-old French striker Gaetan Laborde.(Telegraph - subscription required)

Barcelona acting president Carles Tusquets suggested signing Manchester City and Spain defender Eric Garcia, 20, for 8m euros (£7.1m) to the club's three presidential candidates, but any move could not go ahead as not all of them were in agreement. (Marca)

Everton have cooled their interest in Bournemouth striker Joshua King, 29, with the Norway international said to be looking for a £120,000-a-week deal. (Sun)

Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 26, says he and Lyon team-mate Houssem Aouar, 22, want to move to "one of the top three clubs in the world". Depay has been linked with Barcelona, while French midfielder Aouar was reported to be a target for Arsenal. (Canal+)

Marseille manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that French midfielder Morgan Sanson is a target for English teams, with Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham and West Ham linked with the 26-year-old. (Mail)

Inter Milan director Beppe Marotta says the Serie A side are financially stable but will not be making "any investments" during the January transfer window. (Sky Sport Italia - in Italian)

Norwich City are set to sign Greece left-back Dimitris Giannoulis, 25, from PAOK for a fee which could rise to 7m euros (£6.2m). (Pink Un)

Hull City manager Grant McCann says English striker Keane Lewis-Potter is not for sale, despite talks over a new deal for the 19-year-old reaching an impasse. (Yorkshire Post)
 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
19th January 2021



DAILY MAIL
•Paul Pogba heaped the blame for Manchester United's missed opportunity at Anfield onto himself, reportedly apologising to his team-mates in the dressing room.
•Derby County have angered Manchester City by blocking Pep Guardiola's attempt to sign Scott Carson on a permanent deal, because of the Championship club's insistence on collecting a loan fee this month to help pay overdue wages to their players.
•Paris Saint-Germain chief Leonardo says the French giants have a "place reserved" at the table for Lionel Messi, as the Parisians prepare to pounce for the wantaway Barcelona star this summer.
•Inter Milan, one of the most storied Italian clubs and whose name resonates around the world, will reportedly soon undergo a dramatic branding change, with a name change to Inter Milano and a new club badge.



DAILY TELEGRAPH
•Global spending on transfer fees in women's football has surpassed $1m (£736,125) in a year for the first time.
•The Premier League is expected to become the first competition to trial permanent concussion substitutes, even though leading injury experts have described the proposals as "pointless and a "half-measure".
•Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi said the club and the players were not able to "assist" Mesut Ozil when he "needed us the most" in a glowing tribute to the departing playmaker.

THE TIMES
•The Premier League will become the first competition to introduce permanent concussion substitutes for matches from the middle of next week.
•John Stones, the Manchester City defender, looks set to be rewarded for his fine form with an England recall.
•Aston Villa have opened talks with Marseilles on a deal for midfielder Morgan Sanson who would cost in the region of £15m.



DAILY MIRROR
•Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish is fit and raring to face Manchester City on Wednesday night.
•Lionel Messi could be hit with a huge 12-match ban if the Spanish FA deem his red card offence against Athletic Bilbao to be "aggressive".
•Erling Haaland will likely be the subject of more than one approach from a major club in the summer transfer window.
•David Alaba has snubbed a move to the Premier League after reportedly agreeing a move to Real Madrid.

DAILY STAR
•West Ham have made a bold move for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri with a £27m offer lodged.
•Arsenal are facing a dilemma over Alexandre Lacazette with just two weeks left of the January transfer window, with Atletico Madrid reportedly interested in the forward.




THE SUN
•Tottenham outcast Dele Alli is confident of sealing a loan move to Paris Saint-Germain.
•Andre Villas-Boas has revealed Diego Costa's huge wage demands have knocked Marseille out of the race to sign him.
•Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will look at a surprise move for Freddie Woodman to become the club's new No 2, according to reports.
•Ralph Hasenhuttl gave the biggest hint yet that Southampton may be forced to sell Danny Ings this summer.
•Tariq Lamptey says he is prepared to give England the chance to make him an international star despite the advances of Ghana.

DAILY RECORD
•Celtic loan flop Daniel Arzani is at the centre of a club versus country row after his FC Utrecht boss publicly roasted the player's contribution to the cause.

SCOTTISH SUN
•Stoke have made fresh checks on long-term target Sam Cosgrove.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
20th January 2021


daily telegraph
England international Danny Ings wants to return to a Champions League club this summer and is holding off on a new deal at Southampton to make sure he has the best possible chance should the opportunity present itself.
Arsene Wenger has said "genius" Mesut Ozil will thrive in a "warm environment" once he completes his move from Arsenal to Fenerbahce.
National League clubs will discuss ending their season during crisis talks on Wednesday over Government funding now coming in the form of loans instead of grants.


the sun
Premier League chiefs hope to end the uncertainty over Covid-19 postponement rules by getting two new protocols agreed by clubs on Wednesday.
Tottenham are pushing ahead to make a summer move for Southampton star striker Danny Ings, according to reports.
Diego Simeone is set to commit his future to Atletico Madrid until 2024, according to reports.
Cardiff winger Josh Murphy is at the centre of a three-way transfer battle from Nottingham Forest, Sheffield Wednesday and Derby.


daily mail
Queens Park Rangers have launched an audacious attempt to have their Financial Fair Play penalty reduced by writing a heartfelt letter to other Championship sides, claiming the £42m punishment dished out in 2018 is too harsh.
Derby County's hierarchy are making contingency plans for the collapse of the proposed takeover by the Derventio Holdings Group.
Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has admitted that he has serious reservations about the project of creating a European Super League and would 'decline' the club's invitation to join one.
Amad Diallo could break into Manchester United's first-team squad as early as next month, manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed.


daily mirror
Pep Guardiola has hinted this could be Sergio Aguero's final season at Manchester City as he looks to a future without the Argentine star.
Arsene Wenger believes Mesut Ozil's hunger to play football again must be "enormous" for him to force through a transfer to Fenerbahce this month.
Manchester United are reportedly serious about signing Argentina international Facundo Medina from RC Lens this winter.


the times
UEFA chiefs are pushing ahead with plans to hold the climax of Euro 2020 at Wembley Stadium after being reassured by the scale of the UK's Covid-19 vaccination programme.
The Premier League will reiterate the need to follow the ban on hugging during goal celebrations when the clubs meet on Wednesday for their next shareholders' meeting.
Referees in the Premier League and FA Cup will be told to report any managers they suspect of misusing new concussion substitute rules.
Wayne Rooney says he will stay on as the manager of Derby County even if the planned takeover of the club does not happen.


daily star
West Ham have been told it will cost them at least £35m to prise Youssef En-Nesyri out of Sevilla this month.


daily record
Steve Clark's dream of leading Scotland out into the Euros at Hampden received a huge boost last night - despite reports UEFA are preparing to scrap plans to roll the tournament out across the Continent.
Anxious health chiefs ordered a total of 16 of Celtic's players to miss two crucial top flight matches after studying a series of bus trips during the club's controversial trip to Dubai.


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Kilmarnock will ask for a £1m government loan to help them survive the season.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
21st January 2021



daily telegraph
Juventus forward Douglas Costa, currently on loan at Bayern Munich, has emerged as a January option for Wolves to bolster their attack.
Former Aston Villa winger Jordan Amavi has put Premier League clubs on alert after rejecting contract offers to stay at Marseille.
England is expected to be a frontrunner to take on more Euro 2020 matches this summer amid mounting doubt over host cities due to Covid-19.
Frank Lampard is fighting to hold on to his Chelsea job as owner Roman Abramovich considers how long he will have to try to turn around the slump in form that has seen his team beaten five times in eight Premier League games.
A leading neuropathologist has questioned whether the "expert" group which is deciding football's on-field response to brain injuries is being "sold under false pretences" after it emerged that it is loaded with football insiders.


daily mail
Leeds United have been ordered to install AstroTurf on the Elland Road steps amid fears they present a slip hazard and could cause injury to opposition players.
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has claimed UEFA wants to hold this summer's European Championship in just one country.
Arsenal look set to be forced to wait until the summer for the chance to land Norwich City star Emiliano Buendia.
James Maddison's enlightening interview after Leicester's victory over Chelsea on Tuesday will be used by clubs to educate young players on how to come across well.
Crystal Palace hope to confirm the loan signing of Mainz striker Jean-Philippe Mateta after he arrived in London ahead of a medical on Wednesday.
West Bromwich Albion feared their swoop for West Ham's Robert Snodgrass would collapse if they did not agree to drop him for the subsequent match against David Moyes's side.
Top-flight club chairmen and chief executives have rallied around new, tough Covid protocols and committed their teams to follow the rules to keep football going, despite initial concerns from managers.
Championship clubs have written to the EFL raising concern over conflicts of interest that could arise from MSD Capital's investment in some of their rivals.


the sun
West Ham have denied there was an agreement with West Brom to ban Robert Snodgrass from playing against them.
Tottenham remain keen on contract rebel Danny Ings, who wants to play in the Champions League.
Manchester City legend Yaya Toure is set to take his first steps into management by joining the coaching staff of Ukrainian side Olympic Donetsk.


daily mirror
The Chelsea hierarchy want to give under-pressure Frank Lampard time to turn the club's fortunes around and do not want to make a panic decision mid-season.
Bayern Munich are determined not to lose out in the race for RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano.
Arsenal are ready to hand Emile Smith Rowe a new contract to secure his long-term future at the Emirates.
Juan Mata's time at Manchester United appears to be drawing to a natural close.


the guardian
Frank Lampard is running out of time to save his job after Chelsea's defeat by Leicester prompted the board to start identifying possible replacements for their manager.


the times
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is considering handing Amad Diallo his Manchester United debut early next month after the 18-year-old winger impressed during training.


daily star
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Diogo Jota is still a number of weeks away from returning to the Liverpool line-up.
Manchester United have reportedly made an offer to sign Christian Eriksen from Inter Milan that would have been "laughed out of court" in normal circumstances.
West Ham are preparing a new offer worth around £32m for Youssef En-Nesyri after failing with their opening bid.


daily record
Rangers have appointed Three Bears investor George Letham to the board in a top table shake-up at Ibrox.
 

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Friday's Newspapers:
22nd January 2021



the sun
Manchester City have suffered a huge blow with Kevin De Bruyne facing up to four weeks out with a hamstring injury.
West Ham are preparing a £16m transfer offer for Bournemouth striker Josh King after failing with an initial £13m bid.
Paul Pogba's Manchester United revival comes after working with Darren Fletcher in a new coaching role, as the ex-Old Trafford ace is helping the France international improve his defensive side.
Mamadou Sakho could be in hot water at Crystal Palace after footage of him at a Dubai restaurant without social distancing.
Wolves have provisionally agreed a fee of almost £18m with Real Sociedad for their Brazilian striker Willian Jose.


the times
Founder members of a proposed European Super League would be offered up to £310m each to join the competition and could earn as much as £213m a season from it, according to an incendiary document.
A major police investigation has uncovered evidence that suggests legal disputes in football and other sports may have been corrupted by the submission of misleading documents.
Arsenal are now actively looking for reinforcements this month, Mikel Arteta has confirmed, having discharged their first priority of clearing unwanted players from the squad.


daily mail
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has admitted concerns about Chorley's pitch ahead of their FA Cup clash and fears his players could suffer 'serious injury'.
Celtic, Burnley, West Ham, Brighton, West Brom and Bournemouth are all battling to sign Crystal Palace's James McCarthy, with the midfielder out of contract this summer.
Nick Pope is challenging Jordan Pickford for the England number one spot but his international starting chances could be damaged by Burnley's style of play, claims Tom Heaton.
Top-flight football clubs are having to undertake a series of urgent measures to address concerns over the quality of their pitches.


the guardian
Concrete proposals for a European Super League are being discussed by top clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool with more seriousness because of the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
World No 3 Dominic Thiem has denied the top players are receiving a notable advantage before the Australian Open by spending their 14-day quarantine in Adelaide, rather than Melbourne where more than 300 players are staying.
Margaret Court, the former Australian tennis player who has sparked controversy in recent years because of her views on LGBTQ+ issues, will be recognised with Australia's highest honour.


daily express
Liverpool and Manchester United are paying close attention to contract negotiations concerning Bayern Munich youngster Jamal Musiala, with talks said to have reached deadlock.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is open to signing a new left-back in this transfer window as cover for Kieran Tierney.


daily mirror
Bayern Munich have confirmed their intention to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano who had previously been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United.
Liverpool are one of the many teams said to be interested in Reading midfielder Michael Olise.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has insisted that young forward Folarin Balogun has a future at the club despite speculation linking him with a move in the summer.


daily telegraph
Leicester City have made an enquiry about signing Christian Eriksen on loan for the rest of the season, but baulked at his £300,000-a-week wages.
The Premier League has been warned teams could abuse the offside law that allowed the controversial Manchester City opener against Aston Villa on Wednesday.
The prospect of the Olympics being forced behind-closed-doors has increased significantly after chief organisers said spectators are not a "must have".
The Government could face surprise resistance in handing northern clubs Euro 2020 fixtures as most of them are planning pitch resurfacing this summer.
Helen MacNamara, one of Britain's most senior civil servants, has quit Government to become a top executive at the Premier League.


daily record
Hearts have offered Andy Irving a new deal and the player has responded with a counter offer as the two parties try to thrash out his Tynecastle future.


scottish sun
Rangers are closing in on a deal for Bournemouth pair Jack Simpson and Nnamdi Ofoborh.
Eddie Howe is the red hot favourite to be the next Celtic manager after two bookies suspended betting on him taking over from Neil Lennon.
John Hughes insists it will take £500,000 to prise Ross Stewart away from Ross County in the next ten days.
 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
23rd January 2021



daily express
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly is reportedly keen on a move to Manchester United.
Arsenal are interested in signing Crystal Palace youngster Tyrick Mitchell, but face difficulty in concluding a deal on the cheap.


daily telegraph
Owen Farrell is understood to have united with Johnny Sexton, Alun Wyn Jones and Stuart Hogg to urge Lions officials the series against South Africa "must go ahead".
Cristiano Ronaldo has turned down a lucrative offer from the Saudi Arabia tourism authority to be the face of the country's drive to market itself as a holiday destination.
Olympic chiefs are working with the World Health Organisation to get all athletes vaccinated in a bid to save the Tokyo Games.


daily mail
Barcelona have reportedly asked a host of major banks to delay debt repayments so that the club can avoid insolvency.
PSG forward Kylian Mbappe admits he is still undecided about signing a new deal at the Ligue 1 champions.
West Ham will receive less than £15m from Ajax from the sale of Sebastien Haller with more than a quarter of the £20m transfer fee owed to a private equity company.
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has shut down speculation they will sell Leroy Sane just six months after his move from Manchester City.
Manchester United and Paul Pogba will put a decision on the midfielder's future on the backburner until the end of the title race.
Crystal Palace will consider offers for striker Christian Benteke after signing Jean-Philippe Mateta.
West Ham are assessing the cost of a potential deal for Bournemouth's Joshua King.
Newcastle are trying to bring in Graeme Jones from Bournemouth as a third assistant manager to help under-fire boss Steve Bruce.
Everton reportedly want £9m for Brazilian winger Bernard amid interest from the United Arab Emirates.
UEFA faces a legal battle with some of its Euro 2020 hosts as it makes contingency plans for the tournament.
Yaya Toure is reportedly set to take his first coaching role at Ukrainian side Olimpik Donetsk.
The RFU is ready to sanction the Premiership's plan to scrap relegation this season in a dramatic move that could lead to a ring-fenced top flight for years to come.


daily star
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has been accused of "not getting along with other Blues stars".
Arsenal transfer target Martin Odegaard's Gunners debut would likely be delayed if a Real Madrid exit happens.


the sun
Manchester United target Arkadiusz Milik has joined Marseille on loan from Napoli until June 2022.


the times
The likelihood of Sepp Blatter ever having to face the music over the criminal and civil cases brought against him looks increasingly remote. Blatter's poor health means that the former Fifa president will be in no fit state to answer questions raised by his successors at football's world governing body.
Former FA chairman David Bernstein has called for legal disputes in football to be overseen by an independent body after a police investigation uncovered evidence suggesting that misleading documents had been used in arbitrations.


scottish sun
Steven Gerrard has defended Premiership rivals over Covid-19 safety fears - and says clubs have gone "above and beyond".
Eddie Howe is favourite for both the Celtic and Newcastle jobs as the race hots up for the in-demand manager.
Graham Alexander has held talks with Motherwell captain Declan Gallagher over the defender's future.


daily record
Aberdeen could abandon their plan to build a long-awaited new stadium in Kingsford as it's claimed they're in talks with the local council over an alternative.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
24th January 2021



daily star sunday
West Ham will push to sign £35m-rated Odsonne Edouard from Celtic before the end of the transfer window.
Arsenal transfer target Martin Odegaard's Gunners debut would likely be delayed due to a minor knee problem, if his Real Madrid exit happens.
Chelsea chiefs Roman Abramovich and Marina Granovskaia are reportedly clashing over what to do with under-pressure manager Frank Lampard.


mail on sunday
Manchester United are understood to have distanced themselves from proposals for a European Super League after FIFA and UEFA's strong stance last week against the plan effectively made it unsustainable.
Manchester United will decide on Jesse Lingard's future after the FA Cup tie with Liverpool.
Southampton continue to bat away suggestions that striker Danny Ings is poised to leave the club, with CEO Martin Semmens stepping in to clarify the player's future.
Frank Lampard has thrown his support behind Kai Havertz, claiming that Chelsea's summer signing just needs time to adapt to life in the Premier League after a slow start.
Super agent Mino Raiola has snapped up Crystal Palace starlet Zion Atta who is being targeted by Liverpool and Manchester City.
Liverpool and Manchester United have suffered a transfer blow after Bayern Munich reportedly made progress in tying Jamal Musiala down to a new contract.
Graeme Jones has been given permission by Bournemouth to speak to Newcastle United about joining Steve Bruce's coaching staff.


sunday times
Rafa Benitez would like a quick return to management after ending his contract with Chinese Super League side Dalian Professional due to concerns over Covid-19.


the sun on sunday
Crystal Palace are in the race for Leicester's out-of-favour winger Demarai Gray.
Hope Powell says she is excited to see two female coaches take charge of the Lionesses following Phil Neville's departure.
Raphael Varane wants to quit Real Madrid and the defender is considering a new challenge, according to reports.
Eddie Howe is wanted by Newcastle and Celtic.
Burnley and Arsenal are battling it out for Stoke's Nathan Collins - and Sean Dyche has a real chance.
Newcastle and Bournemouth may do a possible swap deal involving winger Matt Ritchie and Philip Billing.


sunday mirror
Chelsea could turn to Brendan Rodgers if the axe falls on Frank Lampard.
Manchester United will go head-to-head with Liverpool for RB Leipzig's brilliant young defender Dayot Upamecano.
Manchester City will be furious after the doctor of Belgium's national team claimed Kevin De Bruyne's hamstring injury is good news.
Rafa Benitez is set to become Celtic's new manager.
Former Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink believes Frank Lampard is still the man to lift the blues at Stamford Bridge.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that Donny van de Beek is unhappy - but insists the Dutchman is not kicking off about his peripheral role at Manchester United.
Chelsea have rejected a loan offer from West Ham for Emerson Palmieri as they face a fixture pile-up.
Brendan Rodgers wants a new attacking midfielder at Leicester but has admitted Inter Milan's Christian Eriksen may prove too expensive.


sunday telegraph
Eddie Jones has taken soundings from cycling supremo Sir Dave Brailsford as well as former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger as he looks to keep England sharp and motivated when the defending Six Nations champions begin preparations for this year's tournament.


sunday mail
Delighted Steven Gerrard admits his Rangers stars delivered exactly what he asked in dismantling Ross County - but he's still refusing to entertain talk of the Premiership title.
Rangers have agreed pre-contract deals with Bournemouth duo Nnamdi Ofoborh and Jack Simpson - and haven't ruled out snaring the pair of them now.
Betfred Cup semi-finalists St Mirren have launched a bid to land Jaden Brown on loan from Huddersfield Town.
Ross County are set to sign Blackburn keeper Joe Hilton and sell Josh Reid to Coventry City.
 
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