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Last Updated: 20/11/14 at 08:11 Post Comment
THE SUN
Lionel Messi’s agent has told the Premier League’s big spenders to make an offer of £200m for the Barcelona and Argentina ace. The 27-year-old has a £200m fixed buyout clause and is believed to earn £300,000 a week after tax.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is unlikely to play until the new year after suffering a thigh injury on Tuesday - his third injury in 11 weeks.
Malky Mackay’s appointment as Wigan manager has sparked outrage from fans, the anti-racism group Kick It Out and Wigan Labour MP Lisa Nandy.
Roy Hodgson will allow Gareth Southgate to raid his senior England squad for the U21 Championships and plans to pick “whoever is left” for England’s senior friendly against Ireland and European Qualifier against Slovenia on June 7 and June 14 respectively.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has offered his services to solve Arsenal’s defensive crisis as an anchorman after impressing in the role for England – but manager Arsene Wenger is not prepared to curb the 22-year-old’s attacking instincts.
DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool want to recall £10m summer signing Divock Origi from his one-year loan at Lille in January to help solve their striker crisis - the release could cost the Reds £5m.
Manchester United midfielder Nani will want first-team guarantees from manager Louis van Gaal before returning to Old Trafford from loan club Sporting Lisbon.
David Silva and Vincent Kompany are battling to be fit for Manchester City’s crucial Champions League tie with Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony has turned down approaches from Liverpool and Arsenal to sign a new contract extension to 2018, which is believed to make him the highest earner in the club’s history.
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Roberto Martinez, claiming the Everton boss allegedly withholds Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy from international games.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has ordered his scouts to monitor 21-year-old Ipswich defender Tyrone Mings as a potential long-term replacement for John Terry – with Arsenal, Manchester United, Everton and Newcastle also interested.
Under-pressure Reading boss Nigel Adkins has been given a vote of confidence from one of the club’s backers.
Southampton are looking to tie down England right-back Nathaniel Clyne with a new deal - the 23-year-old has 18 months left on his current contract. The Saints also want midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin and striker Jay Rodriguez to sign new deals.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal will perform a headcount at Old Trafford this morning in an attempt to forge a team from an injury-ravaged squad.
QPR striker Charlie Austin, Burnley’s Danny Ings and Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse are on England manager Roy Hodgson’s radar.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said publishing the full Michael Garcia report into corruption allegations surrounding the World Cup bidding process would break FIFA’s rules and Swiss law.
Hull manager Steve Bruce is ready to make sweeping changes for the Tigers’ clash with Tottenham on Sunday –Steve Harper, Paul McShane, Tom Huddlestone, Robbie Brady and Sone Aluko are likely to be dropped.
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta has dismissed claims Blues boss Jose Mourinho encourages his players to dodge international duty.
Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez has claimed Magpies boss Alan Pardew told him to find a new club after the 31-year-old was diagnosed with cancer.
DAILY EXPRESS
England boss Roy Hodgson has assured 20-year-old Everton midfielder Ross Barkley that he remains at the forefromnt of his team’s vision.
Arsenal and Germany forward Lukas Podolski is seeking showdown talks with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger over his stuttering career at the Emirates. The 29-year-old has not started a game this season and only made four league appearances.
A whistleblower who made corruption allegations against the Qatar 2022 World Cup believes she will live the rest of her life in fear after receiving threats against her and her children.
Hull defender Michael Dawson has recovered from injury to face his former club Tottenham on Sunday.
DAILY MAIL
The FA is confident a sponsor that will match the £9m-a-year paid by previous backers Budweiser can be found for the FA Cup before the third round.
England’s women’s match against Germany on Sunday will draw a capped record of 55,000.
Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair is ready to leave the club after making only three starts since his £6.2m move from Swansea two years ago.
Bolton will consider offering 36-year-old Eidur Gudjohnsen a contract after the former Chelsea forward trained with the team following his exit from Club Brugge.
Lille are interested in signing Sunderland’s unsettled USA striker Jozy Altidore.
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Last Updated: November 23, 2014 8:18am
Liverpool want £10m-rated Norwich winger Nathan Redmond to help rescue their season.
Dave Whelan will quit as Wigan chairman if the FA find him guilty of racism.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva could finally join Napoli in January.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has hit back in the contract row with skipper Ron Vlaar.
Chelsea are lining up a £25m move for Everton full-back Seamus Coleman.
Steve Bruce's phone has gone into meltdown over Hull's Scottish full-back Andy Robertson.
West Ham striker Mauro Zarate will be looking for a move in January unless the Hammers play him in his rightful position.
Ryan Shawcross is ready to turn down the chance to play for Wales.
the people
Six clubs are vying to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Neil Warnock's future as Crystal Palace boss is under threat.
Bradford will pay Aaron Mclean £4,000 a week while on loan at Peterborough.
Nikola Zigic is set to take a huge pay cut to play for Birmingham again.
Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton is being lined up by Swansea.
Dutch winger Memphis Depay is wanted by both Newcastle and Everton.
Premier League big guns are checking on Hull's £12m-rated Andy Robertson.
Wolves will launch a fresh bid to sign Northampton striker Ivan Toney.
QPR want Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas, who is on loan at Cologne.
THE MIRROR
Arsenal are ready to hand Jack Wilshere a new five-year £150k a week deal.
Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard has told Man Utd and Real Madrid he will tell them where his future lies when he turns 16 next month.
Spurs' Vlad Chiriches and Arsenal's Lukas Podolski will be the wanted men in the January window.
Southampton are chasing £5m Slovenian star Kevin Kampl.
Atletico Madrid are in the race with Arsenal for Croatia star Marcelo Brozovic, 22.
the sun
Ronaldo Koeman will be given a £20m January kitty to keep Southampton in the Champions League shake-up.
Aaron Lennon looks set to leave Tottenham after rejecting a new deal.
QPR want Chelsea's Tomas Kalas on loan.
Leicester are desperate to keep hold of 16-year-old Hamza Choudhury with Arsenal and Man Utd hovering.
Tottenham and Aston Villa are working on a swap deal with Fabian Delph.
Roberto Martinez is lining up a £10m swoop for Basel's Brael Embolo.
sunday express
Dave Whelan has warned he will quit as Wigan chairman if he's found guilty of racism.
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Chelsea are preparing a £20m bid for Everton's Seamus Coleman.
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Last Updated: November 23, 2014 8:18am
Liverpool want £10m-rated Norwich winger Nathan Redmond to help rescue their season.
Dave Whelan will quit as Wigan chairman if the FA find him guilty of racism.
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva could finally join Napoli in January.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has hit back in the contract row with skipper Ron Vlaar.
Chelsea are lining up a £25m move for Everton full-back Seamus Coleman.
Steve Bruce's phone has gone into meltdown over Hull's Scottish full-back Andy Robertson.
West Ham striker Mauro Zarate will be looking for a move in January unless the Hammers play him in his rightful position.
Ryan Shawcross is ready to turn down the chance to play for Wales.
the people
Six clubs are vying to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Neil Warnock's future as Crystal Palace boss is under threat.
Bradford will pay Aaron Mclean £4,000 a week while on loan at Peterborough.
Nikola Zigic is set to take a huge pay cut to play for Birmingham again.
Tottenham defender Kyle Naughton is being lined up by Swansea.
Dutch winger Memphis Depay is wanted by both Newcastle and Everton.
Premier League big guns are checking on Hull's £12m-rated Andy Robertson.
Wolves will launch a fresh bid to sign Northampton striker Ivan Toney.
QPR want Chelsea defender Tomas Kalas, who is on loan at Cologne.
THE MIRROR
Arsenal are ready to hand Jack Wilshere a new five-year £150k a week deal.
Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard has told Man Utd and Real Madrid he will tell them where his future lies when he turns 16 next month.
Spurs' Vlad Chiriches and Arsenal's Lukas Podolski will be the wanted men in the January window.
Southampton are chasing £5m Slovenian star Kevin Kampl.
Atletico Madrid are in the race with Arsenal for Croatia star Marcelo Brozovic, 22.
the sun
Ronaldo Koeman will be given a £20m January kitty to keep Southampton in the Champions League shake-up.
Aaron Lennon looks set to leave Tottenham after rejecting a new deal.
QPR want Chelsea's Tomas Kalas on loan.
Leicester are desperate to keep hold of 16-year-old Hamza Choudhury with Arsenal and Man Utd hovering.
Tottenham and Aston Villa are working on a swap deal with Fabian Delph.
Roberto Martinez is lining up a £10m swoop for Basel's Brael Embolo.
sunday express
Dave Whelan has warned he will quit as Wigan chairman if he's found guilty of racism.
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Chelsea are preparing a £20m bid for Everton's Seamus Coleman.
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Last Updated: November 25, 2014 8:22am
daily mail
Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has revealed that the Liverpool striker will not be making a return to Italy.
Liverpool's owners have no intention of replacing Brendan Rodgers despite the club's worst start to a season in 22 years.
Samir Nasri has warned Manchester City's players their futures at the club are on the line against Bayern Munich tonight.
Everton and Burnley are tracking Rangers midfielder Lewis Macleod as they weigh up possible bids in the January transfer window.
Jose Mourinho has rejected the idea that he might be in the transfer market for Borussia Dortmund striker Marco Reus.
Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Liverpool midfield prospect Pedro Chirivella.
the sun
Arsenal's players should be lining up to take the blame for the club's form, not Arsene Wenger, according to club great Ian Wright.
Samir Nasri has warned Manchester City's Euro flops: We're all facing the axe.
Brendan Rodgers is in no danger despite Liverpool's worst start in 22 years.
Eidur Gudjohnsen will line up in a friendly today in a bid to win a contract with former club Bolton.
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has told Manchester City: money can't buy you the Champions League.
daily star
Arsene Wenger held crisis talks with his chief executive Ivan Gazidis yesterday as pressure mounted on the Arsenal manager.
PSG will launch a sensational bid to sign Manchester United new boy Angel Di Maria next summer - but only if Financial Fair Play regulations are relaxed.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he will not be making a move to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus.
Dortmund star Ilkay Gundogan says he is interested in a switch to the Premier League.
Sunderland are after Rennes' Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun.
Swansea boss Garry Monk is ready to add Leon Britton to his coaching staff when the time is right.
Dinamo Zagreb have warned Arsenal and Tottenham that they'll have to splash the cash if they want to sign Marcelo Brozovic.
daily mirror
Arsenal's second-largest shareholder Alisher Usmanov says Arsenal need new players in every position and has told Arsene Wenger to start learning from his mistakes.
Samir Nasri has admitted Manchester City's highly-paid stars face the chop if they go out of the Champions League this week.
Manuel Pellegrini believes it is inevitable that Pep Guardiola will eventually test himself in the Premier League.
West Brom have joined the Premier League clubs chasing Senegal midfielder Stephane Badji.
West Ham and Sunderland are competing to sign experienced Cameroon international Jean Makoun.
daily telegraph
Samir Nasri has claimed that Manchester City's under-performing stars risk being cast aside in favour of "new players" if they fail to justify their salaries by avoiding Champions League elimination against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, is under no immediate threat of losing his job at Anfield despite admitting the mounting pressure after a series of poor results.
Alisher Usmanov, Arsenal's second largest shareholder, has offered his most critical assessment yet of Arsène Wenger and claimed that the club need to strengthen in every single position to seriously challenge the elite of English and European football.
the guardian
Samir Nasri believes the futures of Manchester City's leading players are at stake, stating the team must qualify for the Champions League knockout stage or "next year it's going to be new players, it's going to be everything".
the times
Samir Nasri has warned his fellow high earners at Manchester City that their futures will be at stake should they suffer a third exit in four seasons at the group stage of the Champions League.
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Last Updated: November 25, 2014 8:22am
daily mail
Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has revealed that the Liverpool striker will not be making a return to Italy.
Liverpool's owners have no intention of replacing Brendan Rodgers despite the club's worst start to a season in 22 years.
Samir Nasri has warned Manchester City's players their futures at the club are on the line against Bayern Munich tonight.
Everton and Burnley are tracking Rangers midfielder Lewis Macleod as they weigh up possible bids in the January transfer window.
Jose Mourinho has rejected the idea that he might be in the transfer market for Borussia Dortmund striker Marco Reus.
Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Liverpool midfield prospect Pedro Chirivella.
the sun
Arsenal's players should be lining up to take the blame for the club's form, not Arsene Wenger, according to club great Ian Wright.
Samir Nasri has warned Manchester City's Euro flops: We're all facing the axe.
Brendan Rodgers is in no danger despite Liverpool's worst start in 22 years.
Eidur Gudjohnsen will line up in a friendly today in a bid to win a contract with former club Bolton.
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has told Manchester City: money can't buy you the Champions League.
daily star
Arsene Wenger held crisis talks with his chief executive Ivan Gazidis yesterday as pressure mounted on the Arsenal manager.
PSG will launch a sensational bid to sign Manchester United new boy Angel Di Maria next summer - but only if Financial Fair Play regulations are relaxed.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he will not be making a move to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus.
Dortmund star Ilkay Gundogan says he is interested in a switch to the Premier League.
Sunderland are after Rennes' Cameroon midfielder Jean Makoun.
Swansea boss Garry Monk is ready to add Leon Britton to his coaching staff when the time is right.
Dinamo Zagreb have warned Arsenal and Tottenham that they'll have to splash the cash if they want to sign Marcelo Brozovic.
daily mirror
Arsenal's second-largest shareholder Alisher Usmanov says Arsenal need new players in every position and has told Arsene Wenger to start learning from his mistakes.
Samir Nasri has admitted Manchester City's highly-paid stars face the chop if they go out of the Champions League this week.
Manuel Pellegrini believes it is inevitable that Pep Guardiola will eventually test himself in the Premier League.
West Brom have joined the Premier League clubs chasing Senegal midfielder Stephane Badji.
West Ham and Sunderland are competing to sign experienced Cameroon international Jean Makoun.
daily telegraph
Samir Nasri has claimed that Manchester City's under-performing stars risk being cast aside in favour of "new players" if they fail to justify their salaries by avoiding Champions League elimination against Bayern Munich on Tuesday night.
Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, is under no immediate threat of losing his job at Anfield despite admitting the mounting pressure after a series of poor results.
Alisher Usmanov, Arsenal's second largest shareholder, has offered his most critical assessment yet of Arsène Wenger and claimed that the club need to strengthen in every single position to seriously challenge the elite of English and European football.
the guardian
Samir Nasri believes the futures of Manchester City's leading players are at stake, stating the team must qualify for the Champions League knockout stage or "next year it's going to be new players, it's going to be everything".
the times
Samir Nasri has warned his fellow high earners at Manchester City that their futures will be at stake should they suffer a third exit in four seasons at the group stage of the Champions League.
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Last Updated: November 30, 2014 8:27am
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is considering ending his playing career abroad although boss Brendan Rodgers is confident the club legend will sign a new contract to stay on Merseyside.
Manuel Pellegrini says talks will be held next month to extend Frank Lampard's loan spell at Manchester City rather than see the former Chelsea ace start playing for New York City in mid-January.
The Manchester City manager has also pledged the club will not be cashing in by selling Sergio Aguero even though any deal for the Argentina striker would probably smash the world record £86million fee paid for Gareth Bale.
Leicester City are planning an audacious swoop to bring Jermain Defoe back to Britain by snatching the Toronto striker from under QPR manager Harry Redknapp's nose.
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine has made an informal approach to Arsenal for out-of-favour Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell who has also interested Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
daily star
Manchester City have made a £17million swoop for Monaco's 22-year-old France international left-back Layvin Kurzawa who flew to England last week to discuss a January transfer.
Manchester United will target Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris next summer if they lose David de Gea to Real Madrid.
Liverpool are considering making a £7million bid in January for unsettled Chelsea keeper Peter Cech but manager Brendan Rodgers may first have to generate the cash through offloading some of his squad.
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony is attracting interest from Manchester City who may may make a January move to bring the Ivory Coast striker to join countryman Yaya Toure at the Etihad.
Arsenal are set to renew their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira who is out of contract in the summer but they could face competition from Chelsea for the Germany midfielder in January.
Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho could also clash over Real defender Raphael Varane. The Arsenal boss is considering signing a new central defender and Varane is reported to be the latest name on his wanted list but Mourinho is also keen.
sunday mirror
Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has just four months to prove himself to Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal who is having doubts about converting the player's loan deal from Monaco into a permanent transfer.
Brendan Rodgers has told his 34-year-old Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard that his time on the pitch will be carefully managed and that he will no longer play every minute fo every game.
sunday express
Oldham Athletic are risking a public backlash after having a meeting last week with convicted rapist Ched Evans who is desperate to get back into the game - and clear his name - after being released from prison.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is tracking Everton's Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy as a possible January transfer to bolster his injury-ravaged squad.
Manchester United face a difficult decision whether to offer Javier Hernandez a new contract after learning Real Madrid will decline making his loan move permanent, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are among those believed to be interested in the Mexican.
Porto have told Arsenal and Liverpool they must shell out £40million of they want to sign Colombian star Jackson Martinez.
Arsenal are, however, reportedly not in the market for a centre back with Arsene Wenger saying he is happy with Nacho Monreal.
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Fears are growing at Anfield that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard may leave when his contract expires next summer with the club's American owners unwilling to match his currrent £140,000-a-week pay in any new deal.
The Anfield side are monitoring events at QPR where the news is that Charlie Austin is not being rushed into signing a new deal with Tottenham also interested.
Arsenal are willing to open the bidding at £16million for Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy.
The Gunners will also switch their attentions to making an £8m move for Ipswich Town defender Tyrone Mings in January if they are beaten to the signing of Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels by Manchester United.
independent on sunday
West Bromwich Albion have shelved contract renewal talks with striker Saido Berahino until investigations have been completed by police and club officials into allegations of a drink-driving offence.
sunday times
Arsenal have targeted Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko as Arsene Wenger aims to add some strength to his side and bring in cover for the injured Jack Wilshere.
SUNDAY PEOPLE
Steven Gerrard’s future at Liverpool is in the balance – just four weeks before he becomes eligible to sign for a foreign club.
Roy Keane walked out at Aston Villa to the sound of cheering in the dressing room.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is in line to become David Beckham’s first signing for his MLS club in Miami, while Roberto Martinez is also open to offers for midfielder Steven Pienaar.
Crystal Palace scouts have watched Hamilton left-back Stephen Hendrie and a £1.5million bid is in the pipeline.
Man City are watching Valencia left-back Luis Gaya.
Swansea will make a move for Exeter youngster Matt Grimes.
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Last Updated: November 30, 2014 8:27am
Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is considering ending his playing career abroad although boss Brendan Rodgers is confident the club legend will sign a new contract to stay on Merseyside.
Manuel Pellegrini says talks will be held next month to extend Frank Lampard's loan spell at Manchester City rather than see the former Chelsea ace start playing for New York City in mid-January.
The Manchester City manager has also pledged the club will not be cashing in by selling Sergio Aguero even though any deal for the Argentina striker would probably smash the world record £86million fee paid for Gareth Bale.
Leicester City are planning an audacious swoop to bring Jermain Defoe back to Britain by snatching the Toronto striker from under QPR manager Harry Redknapp's nose.
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Irvine has made an informal approach to Arsenal for out-of-favour Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell who has also interested Everton manager Roberto Martinez.
daily star
Manchester City have made a £17million swoop for Monaco's 22-year-old France international left-back Layvin Kurzawa who flew to England last week to discuss a January transfer.
Manchester United will target Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris next summer if they lose David de Gea to Real Madrid.
Liverpool are considering making a £7million bid in January for unsettled Chelsea keeper Peter Cech but manager Brendan Rodgers may first have to generate the cash through offloading some of his squad.
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony is attracting interest from Manchester City who may may make a January move to bring the Ivory Coast striker to join countryman Yaya Toure at the Etihad.
Arsenal are set to renew their interest in Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira who is out of contract in the summer but they could face competition from Chelsea for the Germany midfielder in January.
Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho could also clash over Real defender Raphael Varane. The Arsenal boss is considering signing a new central defender and Varane is reported to be the latest name on his wanted list but Mourinho is also keen.
sunday mirror
Colombia striker Radamel Falcao has just four months to prove himself to Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal who is having doubts about converting the player's loan deal from Monaco into a permanent transfer.
Brendan Rodgers has told his 34-year-old Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard that his time on the pitch will be carefully managed and that he will no longer play every minute fo every game.
sunday express
Oldham Athletic are risking a public backlash after having a meeting last week with convicted rapist Ched Evans who is desperate to get back into the game - and clear his name - after being released from prison.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is tracking Everton's Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy as a possible January transfer to bolster his injury-ravaged squad.
Manchester United face a difficult decision whether to offer Javier Hernandez a new contract after learning Real Madrid will decline making his loan move permanent, while Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are among those believed to be interested in the Mexican.
Porto have told Arsenal and Liverpool they must shell out £40million of they want to sign Colombian star Jackson Martinez.
Arsenal are, however, reportedly not in the market for a centre back with Arsene Wenger saying he is happy with Nacho Monreal.
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Fears are growing at Anfield that Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard may leave when his contract expires next summer with the club's American owners unwilling to match his currrent £140,000-a-week pay in any new deal.
The Anfield side are monitoring events at QPR where the news is that Charlie Austin is not being rushed into signing a new deal with Tottenham also interested.
Arsenal are willing to open the bidding at £16million for Everton and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy.
The Gunners will also switch their attentions to making an £8m move for Ipswich Town defender Tyrone Mings in January if they are beaten to the signing of Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels by Manchester United.
independent on sunday
West Bromwich Albion have shelved contract renewal talks with striker Saido Berahino until investigations have been completed by police and club officials into allegations of a drink-driving offence.
sunday times
Arsenal have targeted Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko as Arsene Wenger aims to add some strength to his side and bring in cover for the injured Jack Wilshere.
SUNDAY PEOPLE
Steven Gerrard’s future at Liverpool is in the balance – just four weeks before he becomes eligible to sign for a foreign club.
Roy Keane walked out at Aston Villa to the sound of cheering in the dressing room.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard is in line to become David Beckham’s first signing for his MLS club in Miami, while Roberto Martinez is also open to offers for midfielder Steven Pienaar.
Crystal Palace scouts have watched Hamilton left-back Stephen Hendrie and a £1.5million bid is in the pipeline.
Man City are watching Valencia left-back Luis Gaya.
Swansea will make a move for Exeter youngster Matt Grimes.
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Last Updated: 03,12, 2014- 7:21am
daily mail
Wayne Rooney will undergo a scan on his injured knee on Wednesday while the rest of his Manchester United team-mates get ready for their Christmas party.
Roma are weighing up a January bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, who has seen himself drop down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Several clubs, including Sunderland, Swansea and Aston Villa, are keeping tabs on 20-year-old midfielder Jay Chapman, who currently plays for Michigan State.
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has told fans not to bother returning to the King Power Stadium if they aren't prepared to show support.
the guardian
Arsene Wenger says that Chelsea cannot be considered as the champions-elect, despite their impressive and unbeaten start to the Premier League season while he remains convinced that Arsenal can win the title.
QPR have sent the Football League their accounts for 2013-14, the period covered by new financial fair play rules.
the sun
Andre-Pierre Gignac has given Newcastle the green light to sign him after the striker revealed he wants to leave Marseille.
Arsene Wenger has told Thierry Henry a job is waiting for him at Arsenal.
Emile Heskey is training with Bolton Wanderers in a bid to make a shock comeback to English football.
daily mirror
Paris Saint-German's Javier Pastore claims midfielder Yohan Cabaye is eyeing up an exit from the Ligue 1 club, just a year after joining.
Paulinho could be in line for a return to Brazil, with Sao Paolo and Corinthians both weighing up a move for the Tottenham midfielder.
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has revealed he had an altercation with a supporter following the Foxes' 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.
daily star
Arsenal are planning a £20million move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Christoph Kramer if they fail to land the signature of Real Madrid's Sami Khedira.
Gunners forward Lukas Podolski, meanwhile, has hinted that he would like a return to boyhood club FC Koln in the near future.
QPR have rejected the chance to sign Argentina defender Pablo Alvarez, 30, following a trial spell.
daily express
Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches is a surprise target for local rivals Arsenal, who may make a bid in January.
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge, despite reports linking him with a move to Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Roberto Martinez has told Arsenal their interest in James McCarthy is doomed to failure because he will build Everton's future around the midfielder.
Jose Mourinho has dropped a heavy hint that John Terry is set to be offered a new deal at Chelsea.
Stromgodset have denied rumours claiming that Manchester United have made a bid for Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool target Martin Odegaard.
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah looks set for a January loan move to Sunderland, despite interest from QPR, Everton and Stoke.
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Last Updated: 03,12, 2014- 7:21am
daily mail
Wayne Rooney will undergo a scan on his injured knee on Wednesday while the rest of his Manchester United team-mates get ready for their Christmas party.
Roma are weighing up a January bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, who has seen himself drop down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge.
Several clubs, including Sunderland, Swansea and Aston Villa, are keeping tabs on 20-year-old midfielder Jay Chapman, who currently plays for Michigan State.
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has told fans not to bother returning to the King Power Stadium if they aren't prepared to show support.
the guardian
Arsene Wenger says that Chelsea cannot be considered as the champions-elect, despite their impressive and unbeaten start to the Premier League season while he remains convinced that Arsenal can win the title.
QPR have sent the Football League their accounts for 2013-14, the period covered by new financial fair play rules.
the sun
Andre-Pierre Gignac has given Newcastle the green light to sign him after the striker revealed he wants to leave Marseille.
Arsene Wenger has told Thierry Henry a job is waiting for him at Arsenal.
Emile Heskey is training with Bolton Wanderers in a bid to make a shock comeback to English football.
daily mirror
Paris Saint-German's Javier Pastore claims midfielder Yohan Cabaye is eyeing up an exit from the Ligue 1 club, just a year after joining.
Paulinho could be in line for a return to Brazil, with Sao Paolo and Corinthians both weighing up a move for the Tottenham midfielder.
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has revealed he had an altercation with a supporter following the Foxes' 3-1 defeat to Liverpool.
daily star
Arsenal are planning a £20million move for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Christoph Kramer if they fail to land the signature of Real Madrid's Sami Khedira.
Gunners forward Lukas Podolski, meanwhile, has hinted that he would like a return to boyhood club FC Koln in the near future.
QPR have rejected the chance to sign Argentina defender Pablo Alvarez, 30, following a trial spell.
daily express
Tottenham defender Vlad Chiriches is a surprise target for local rivals Arsenal, who may make a bid in January.
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta insists he is happy at Stamford Bridge, despite reports linking him with a move to Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Roberto Martinez has told Arsenal their interest in James McCarthy is doomed to failure because he will build Everton's future around the midfielder.
Jose Mourinho has dropped a heavy hint that John Terry is set to be offered a new deal at Chelsea.
Stromgodset have denied rumours claiming that Manchester United have made a bid for Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool target Martin Odegaard.
Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah looks set for a January loan move to Sunderland, despite interest from QPR, Everton and Stoke.
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Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has claimed that Brad Friedel 'tried to block' his move to Old Trafford in 2003 - although the Tottenham veteran denies that.
Wayne Rooney is ready to play in Manchester United's game at Southampton on Monday after missing the win over Stoke with a knee injury.
Liverpool are making their play to sign 15-year-old Norway starlet Martin Odegaard after he arrived for a tour of the club on Wednesday.
Arsene Wenger praised the fighting spirit of Alexis Sanchez after the Chile striker fired Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.
daily mirror
Manchester United have reassessed their targets for the season after winning four game in a row under Louis van Gaal. Utd's players are starting to believe a tilt at the title is now possible.
Papiss Cisse has insisted he will play through the pain to help Newcastle.The striker is being nursed back after dislocating his knee-cap at the end of last season - Cisse has revealed that surgery did not completely cure him.
Wayne Rooney is winning his battle to be fit for Manchester United’s trip to Southampton on after missing his side’s 2-1 win over Stoke on Tuesday with a knee injury.
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Bolton boss Neil Lennon is ready to return to former club Celtic with bids for midfielder Kris Commons and right-back Adam Matthews.
Liverpool have taken the lead in the chase for Norwegian wonder boy Martin Odegaard after the 15-year-old flew into Merseyside for talks.
Frank Lampard will have the blessing of MLS commissioner Don Garber if he elects to extend his loan spell with Manchester City until the end of the season.
Arsenal are ready to test Southampton’s resolve with a £15m move for Morgan Schneiderlin as Arsene Wenger looks to shore up his midfield.
Roberto Mancini is planning to boost his Inter Milan squad by returning to the Premier League to try and bring Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski, Liverpool midfielder Lucas and Chelsea winger Mo Salah to Italy.
Norwich star Nathan Redmond is set to spurn interest from Stoke City in order to stay with the Championship club for the rest of the season.
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has dismissed talk of a move to Manchester United, saying he is happy with the Italian champions.
Italian striker Giampaolo Pazzini may be heading to the Premier League as AC Milan seek to shift the 30-year-old’s wages off the books, with QPR, Sunderland and Aston Villa all said to be interested in taking him on loan.
Millwall and Bristol City are both planning January moves for Chesterfield hotshot Eoin Doyle.
daily express
Terry Butcher could be set for a sensational return to Motherwell - the former England international has been heavily backed over the last 24 hours for a second stint at Fir Park.
Leicester fans have demanded an apology from manager Nigel Pearson as the club launches an investigation into his alleged furious foul-mouthed rant at supporters.
daily star
Marouane Fellaini insists that Manchester United can still win the Premier League title.
Chelsea manager boss Jose Mourinho says he will have to rest some of his players to cope with a heavy fixture list this month. He said: "December is a difficult month and it's almost impossible for players to play every game this month - certainly later in the month I have to change some players."
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Manchester City believe they will comply with UEFA's financial fair play break-even rules this season after announcing they reduced their annual loss to £23m in 2013-14.
The Football League has asked Birmingham City for an explanation of extraordinary comments made on a supporter’s website by club director Peter Pannu.
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Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has claimed that Brad Friedel 'tried to block' his move to Old Trafford in 2003 - although the Tottenham veteran denies that.
Wayne Rooney is ready to play in Manchester United's game at Southampton on Monday after missing the win over Stoke with a knee injury.
Liverpool are making their play to sign 15-year-old Norway starlet Martin Odegaard after he arrived for a tour of the club on Wednesday.
Arsene Wenger praised the fighting spirit of Alexis Sanchez after the Chile striker fired Arsenal to a 1-0 victory over Southampton at the Emirates Stadium.
daily mirror
Manchester United have reassessed their targets for the season after winning four game in a row under Louis van Gaal. Utd's players are starting to believe a tilt at the title is now possible.
Papiss Cisse has insisted he will play through the pain to help Newcastle.The striker is being nursed back after dislocating his knee-cap at the end of last season - Cisse has revealed that surgery did not completely cure him.
Wayne Rooney is winning his battle to be fit for Manchester United’s trip to Southampton on after missing his side’s 2-1 win over Stoke on Tuesday with a knee injury.
the sun
Bolton boss Neil Lennon is ready to return to former club Celtic with bids for midfielder Kris Commons and right-back Adam Matthews.
Liverpool have taken the lead in the chase for Norwegian wonder boy Martin Odegaard after the 15-year-old flew into Merseyside for talks.
Frank Lampard will have the blessing of MLS commissioner Don Garber if he elects to extend his loan spell with Manchester City until the end of the season.
Arsenal are ready to test Southampton’s resolve with a £15m move for Morgan Schneiderlin as Arsene Wenger looks to shore up his midfield.
Roberto Mancini is planning to boost his Inter Milan squad by returning to the Premier League to try and bring Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski, Liverpool midfielder Lucas and Chelsea winger Mo Salah to Italy.
Norwich star Nathan Redmond is set to spurn interest from Stoke City in order to stay with the Championship club for the rest of the season.
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal has dismissed talk of a move to Manchester United, saying he is happy with the Italian champions.
Italian striker Giampaolo Pazzini may be heading to the Premier League as AC Milan seek to shift the 30-year-old’s wages off the books, with QPR, Sunderland and Aston Villa all said to be interested in taking him on loan.
Millwall and Bristol City are both planning January moves for Chesterfield hotshot Eoin Doyle.
daily express
Terry Butcher could be set for a sensational return to Motherwell - the former England international has been heavily backed over the last 24 hours for a second stint at Fir Park.
Leicester fans have demanded an apology from manager Nigel Pearson as the club launches an investigation into his alleged furious foul-mouthed rant at supporters.
daily star
Marouane Fellaini insists that Manchester United can still win the Premier League title.
Chelsea manager boss Jose Mourinho says he will have to rest some of his players to cope with a heavy fixture list this month. He said: "December is a difficult month and it's almost impossible for players to play every game this month - certainly later in the month I have to change some players."
GUARDIAN
Manchester City believe they will comply with UEFA's financial fair play break-even rules this season after announcing they reduced their annual loss to £23m in 2013-14.
The Football League has asked Birmingham City for an explanation of extraordinary comments made on a supporter’s website by club director Peter Pannu.
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Last Updated: 06,12, 2014- 08:20am
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Steve Bruce is ready to terminate Hatem Ben Arfa's loan spell at Hull City after dragging him off just 35 minutes into their 3-0 defeat at Manchester United. Bruce is furious with Ben Arfa for his attitude during the clash.
Nigel Pearson has refused to apologise to a Leicester City supporter despite footage having emerged of him appearing to tell the fan to 'f*** off and die'.
The Foxes boss admitted he regretted the incident but says he sees 'no need to apologise to someone of that ilk'.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been charged by the Football Association for posting an allegedly abusive or insulting image on social media.
Louis van Gaal will allow his players to have Christmas dinner at home with their families before reporting to Manchester United’s team hotel for the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen claims that he will not beg the north London club for a new deal at White Hart Lane.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is set to rest key man Alexis Sanchez with the in-form Chile international's fitness levels currently in the "red zone".
daily mirror
Joe Hart will be the world’s highest-paid keeper when he signs a new £31m deal at Manchester City next week. Manuel Pellegrini confirmed on Friday that England No.1 Hart is very close to agreeing what is understood to be a five-year contract.
Jesus Navas insists his Manchester City side are NOT a one-man team – despite Sergio Aguero’s individual heroics.
Arsene Wenger has called on referee Anthony Taylor to keep Stoke in check and protect Arsenal’s players against Stoke at the Britannia today. Ryan Shawcross fuelled the tensions between the two sides this week, warning the Gunners to expect “a tasty game” in the Potteries.
Everton head coach Roberto Martinez says that the Toffees star man Ross Barkley will not be affected by playiong against Manchester City on Saturday, despite the champions interest in the English starlet last summer.
Liverpool want to sign out-of-favour Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya in the January transfer window in order to replace their own departing full-back Glen Johnson.
Everton, Leicester City and Southampton will all go head to head next month in the battle to land Besiktas midfielder Veli Kavlak.
Liverpool plan to keep hold of mercurial striker Mario Balotelli in January, despite the possibility of the forward being hit with a ban by The FA, with the Reds set to give the player until the summer to prove his worth.
the sun
Nigel Pearson is involved in a new row after he told Leicester fans to stop "bleating" over his F-word rant.
England goalkeeper Joe Hart is set to hand Man City a major boost by signing a new £110,00- a-week contract.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is facing a three-match FA ban after his Super Mario Instagram blunder.
Hull boss Steve Bruce wants to bring a premature end to Newcastle United playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa's season-long loan spell at the KC Stadium.
daily express
England goalkeeper Joe Hart has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a lucrative new long-term contract with Manchester City worth about £25 million.
Mario Balotelli is set to stay at Liverpool after the January transfer window closes despite his latest brush with controversy.
the guardian
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has praised Southampton but refuses to discuss his relationship with Ronald Koeman who he has fallen out with.
Leicester boss Nigel Pearson refuses to say sorry after a video emerges of a row with a fan.
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that the champions will shorty announce a new deal for goalkeeper Joe Hart at the City of Manchester Stadium.
the independent
Liverpool have no plans whatsoever to offload misfiring striker Mario Balotelli in the January transfer window, even though the Italian has still to find the back of the net for the Reds in the Premier League this season.
Arsenal will hand injury-prone midfielder Abou Diaby a new contract at the Emirates as long as the Frenchman is able to prove his fitness before the end of the campaign.
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Manchester City keeper Joe Hart will finally put pen to paper on a new five-year contract before the north-west club's crucial Champions League clash at AS Roma on Wednesday night.
Everton coach Roberto Martinez is confident that Premier League champions Manchester City have no interest in trying to land their highly rated England starlet Ross Barkley.
Liverpool will keep hold of controversial striker Mario Balotelli at Anfield in January even if the Azzurri star is hit with a lengthy ban by The FA for alleged racist comments.
the times
Sunderland coach Gustavo Poyet has ruled out making another move for out-of-favour Liverpool forward Fabio Borini when the transfer window reopens for business again next month.
Manchester City No. 1 Joe Hart will shortly agree a new whopping £31m five-year deal with the Premier League champions.
Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal says that the Red Devils have to dea with being quoted inflated transfer fees when trying to lure players to Old Trafford.
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Last Updated: 06,12, 2014- 08:20am
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Steve Bruce is ready to terminate Hatem Ben Arfa's loan spell at Hull City after dragging him off just 35 minutes into their 3-0 defeat at Manchester United. Bruce is furious with Ben Arfa for his attitude during the clash.
Nigel Pearson has refused to apologise to a Leicester City supporter despite footage having emerged of him appearing to tell the fan to 'f*** off and die'.
The Foxes boss admitted he regretted the incident but says he sees 'no need to apologise to someone of that ilk'.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been charged by the Football Association for posting an allegedly abusive or insulting image on social media.
Louis van Gaal will allow his players to have Christmas dinner at home with their families before reporting to Manchester United’s team hotel for the Boxing Day clash with Newcastle at Old Trafford.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen claims that he will not beg the north London club for a new deal at White Hart Lane.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is set to rest key man Alexis Sanchez with the in-form Chile international's fitness levels currently in the "red zone".
daily mirror
Joe Hart will be the world’s highest-paid keeper when he signs a new £31m deal at Manchester City next week. Manuel Pellegrini confirmed on Friday that England No.1 Hart is very close to agreeing what is understood to be a five-year contract.
Jesus Navas insists his Manchester City side are NOT a one-man team – despite Sergio Aguero’s individual heroics.
Arsene Wenger has called on referee Anthony Taylor to keep Stoke in check and protect Arsenal’s players against Stoke at the Britannia today. Ryan Shawcross fuelled the tensions between the two sides this week, warning the Gunners to expect “a tasty game” in the Potteries.
Everton head coach Roberto Martinez says that the Toffees star man Ross Barkley will not be affected by playiong against Manchester City on Saturday, despite the champions interest in the English starlet last summer.
Liverpool want to sign out-of-favour Barcelona right-back Martin Montoya in the January transfer window in order to replace their own departing full-back Glen Johnson.
Everton, Leicester City and Southampton will all go head to head next month in the battle to land Besiktas midfielder Veli Kavlak.
Liverpool plan to keep hold of mercurial striker Mario Balotelli in January, despite the possibility of the forward being hit with a ban by The FA, with the Reds set to give the player until the summer to prove his worth.
the sun
Nigel Pearson is involved in a new row after he told Leicester fans to stop "bleating" over his F-word rant.
England goalkeeper Joe Hart is set to hand Man City a major boost by signing a new £110,00- a-week contract.
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli is facing a three-match FA ban after his Super Mario Instagram blunder.
Hull boss Steve Bruce wants to bring a premature end to Newcastle United playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa's season-long loan spell at the KC Stadium.
daily express
England goalkeeper Joe Hart has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a lucrative new long-term contract with Manchester City worth about £25 million.
Mario Balotelli is set to stay at Liverpool after the January transfer window closes despite his latest brush with controversy.
the guardian
Manchester United manager Louis Van Gaal has praised Southampton but refuses to discuss his relationship with Ronald Koeman who he has fallen out with.
Leicester boss Nigel Pearson refuses to say sorry after a video emerges of a row with a fan.
Manchester City coach Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that the champions will shorty announce a new deal for goalkeeper Joe Hart at the City of Manchester Stadium.
the independent
Liverpool have no plans whatsoever to offload misfiring striker Mario Balotelli in the January transfer window, even though the Italian has still to find the back of the net for the Reds in the Premier League this season.
Arsenal will hand injury-prone midfielder Abou Diaby a new contract at the Emirates as long as the Frenchman is able to prove his fitness before the end of the campaign.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart will finally put pen to paper on a new five-year contract before the north-west club's crucial Champions League clash at AS Roma on Wednesday night.
Everton coach Roberto Martinez is confident that Premier League champions Manchester City have no interest in trying to land their highly rated England starlet Ross Barkley.
Liverpool will keep hold of controversial striker Mario Balotelli at Anfield in January even if the Azzurri star is hit with a lengthy ban by The FA for alleged racist comments.
the times
Sunderland coach Gustavo Poyet has ruled out making another move for out-of-favour Liverpool forward Fabio Borini when the transfer window reopens for business again next month.
Manchester City No. 1 Joe Hart will shortly agree a new whopping £31m five-year deal with the Premier League champions.
Manchester United head coach Louis van Gaal says that the Red Devils have to dea with being quoted inflated transfer fees when trying to lure players to Old Trafford.
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Last Updated: 08,12, 2014- 08:22 am
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Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will be out until at least March after having an ankle operation.
Derby boss Steve McClaren will raid his old club for FC Twente for star striker Luc Castaignos.
Liverpool target Martin Odegaard, the 15-year old Norway international, will meet Bayern Munich and Ajax before deciding which club to join.
Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal has claimed that Colombia striker Radamel Falcao is only fit enough to play 20 minutes of football at the moment.
Sunderland striker Connor Wickham will put pen to paper on a new four-and-a-half-year deal at the Stadium of Light this week.
Crystal Palace forward Marouane Chamakh says that the Eagles will face a huge battle to keep in-form wide man Yannick Bolasie at Selhurst Park in the January transfer window.
Despite guiding West Ham United up to third place in the Premier League, manager Sam Allardyce is still in the dark over a new contract at Upton Park.
Newcastle United are eyeing up a January swoop for Chelsea's veteran backup goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
daily mail
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has told friends he will be out of action for a month after suffering knee ligament damage in the 1-0 win over Everton.
Under-pressure Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson says he is determined to remain in charge of the bottom-of-the-table Foxes despite the club having now gone 10 games without a win after a 2-1 loss at Aston Villa on Sunday.
daily star
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has urged misfiring Diego Costa to rediscover his goalscoring mojo after drawing blanks against Sunderland and Newcastle.
Everton star Ross Barkley is not turning into a diver, insists boss Roberto Martinez. Barkley was booked for simulation against Manchester City.
Arsenal look like beating arch-rivals Manchester United to the signature of Exeter City starlet Ethan Ampadu when the transfer window reopens for business next month.
daily mirror
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is demanding a new spine for his team in January, and the club’s board want to make it happen. Pochettino wants a new centre-back, central midfielder and centre-forward. Napoli's Spain international Raul Albiol and Southampton duo Morgan Schneiderlin and Jay Rodriguez are Spurs' top targets.
Steve Clarke is in the frame to become the new No 2 at Aston Villa following Roy Keane’s departure.
Chelsea’s Patrick Bamford will extend his loan at Middlesbrough.
Hull midfielder Stephen Quinn is set to be awarded a new two-year contract.
Sunderland manager Gustavo Poyet still wants to bring out-of-favour Liverpool forward Fabio Borini to the Stadium of Light next month after missing out on the Italian last summer.
daily express
Richard Dunne has called on Roy Hodgson to pick his QPR team-mate Rob Green for England.
James Milner says Manchester City can salvage their Champions League campaign even without Sergio Aguero.
daily telegraph
Manchester City will have to wait a further 48 hours before learning the full extent of the knee injury picked up by key striker Sergio Aguero in the Premier League against Everton on Saturday.
The future of Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao is in doubt after coach Louis van Gaal said that he was "not interested" in the Colombia international's reaction to being left out of the Red Devils' starting lineup of late.
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Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling are "nowhere near any agreement" on a new contract, according to a source close to negotiations.
daily mirror
Southampton are concerned that France midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin is unwilling to sign a new contract - and could leave St Mary's for either Tottenham or Arsenal.
Chelsea are monitoring AFC Wimbledon's teenage striker Daniel Agyei, 17.
Sami Hyypia has been given a stay of execution as Brighton boss after just three wins in 20 matches.
the sun
Leicester will launch a record-equalling £10million raid for Anderlecht forward Aleksander Mitrovic, 20 in January.
daily star
Curtis Davies has vowed to fight for a future with Hull - despite being wanted by Premier League rivals Sunderland and Leicester.
Modibo Maiga, who is on loan at Metz, could be sent back to West Ham after going AWOL at the French club.
Sunderland, Crystal Palace and West Brom are eyeing Toulouse's Ivorian full-back Jean-Daniel Akpa-Akpro, 22.
Watford are set to cancel Irish midfielder Keith Andrews' loan and send him back to Bolton after a bust-up with boss Slavisa Jokanovic.
daily mail
Liverpool are struggling to agree a new contract with Raheem Sterling as the impact of their Champions League exit takes effect.
Liverpool and Everton are considering making a move for full-back Martin Montoya, 23, after the Spanish full-back revealed he would like to leave Barcelona. Juventus are also thought to be interested.
Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam is open to the possibility of a move abroad in the future amid links to Real Sociedad.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he has no intention of losing striker Kevin Mirallas.
daily express
Liverpool have already held talks with prospective replacements for embattled manager Brendan Rodgers.
Liverpool's elimination from the Champions League is already having an effect with Raheem Sterling considering his future at the club.
Fernando Torres could return to Chelsea this January. He is currently on loan at AC Milan.
Arsenal have joined Liverpool in the race for Borussia Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan.
Stefan Johansen has urged Norwegian wonderkid Martin Odegaard to snub Europe's elite and join him at Celtic.
Juventus have made enquiries into Barcelona's Martin Montoya in a move that could puncture Arsenal and Liverpool's efforts to sign the full-back.
Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson has held talks with a number of Australian clubs about a talent-swap deal.
Terry Butcher has withdrawn his interest in the Motherwell job, leaving the door open for Premiership rivals St Mirren to swoop.
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Celtic boss Ronny Deila says only a "crazy" offer would be enough for him to sell Republic of Ireland striker Anthony Stokes to Cardiff City. The Bluebirds are thought to be ready to table a £1.5m offer for the Irishman.
Shocked Rangers staff were told Christmas had been cancelled yesterday as the financially-stricken club continues to slash costs across the business.
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Manchester United want David de Gea to sign a £36.4m five-year deal that will make him the richest keeper in history.
Liverpool’s owners are to carry out a review of the club’s transfer policy, with the club’s transfer committee in the firing line.
Reading want Steve Clarke to replace Nigel Adkins, who was sacked on Monday, as boss.
daily mirror
Chris Hughton is favourite to become the new Reading boss following the dismissal of Nigel Adkins.
Everton are in the chase for Hull skipper Curtis Davies, who is considering his future after losing his first-team place.
Emmanuel Adebayor and Benoit Assou-Ekotto lead a list of players Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino would like to offload in January. Midfielder Mousa Dembele is also likely to leave and a swap with Aston Villa for Fabian Delph has been mooted, though Stoke boss Mark Hughes is also keen on the former Fulham man.
daily star
Manchester United are weighing up a January bid for Fiorentina's Juan Cuadrado.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is lining up Norwich keeper John Ruddy as a replacement for Simon Mignolet.
Alex Song has given West Ham hope he will stay at the club beyond his season-long loan deal. “I want to stay,” he told a France-based newspaper.
West Brom and Bolton are tracking Lorient and Burkino Faso striker Alain Traore.
Luton have opened talks to sign on-loan QPR defender Michael Harriman.
daily express
Defender Ashley Williams is worried what will happen to Swansea if Wilfried Bony’s goals dry up. “It is a worry that if Wilf doesn’t score, we don’t score as a team,” he said.
Manchester United and Chelsea midfield target Kevin Strootman will not be sold by Italian club Roma in January
daily mail
Southampton are apparently ready to rival Manchester United for wantaway Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Fernando Torres could be set for an emotional return to boyhood club Atletico Madrid next month.
Ravel Morrison will be forced to train with West Ham United’s U21 squad after he was sent back from his loan at Cardiff City.
Stoke City have made an enquiry about PSV Eindhoven winger Zakaria Bakkali, 18.
Premier League clubs have been alerted to the fact that Fulham are willing to listen to offers for striker Ross McCormack.
Manchester United are looking at Belgian brothers Indy and Sepp Boonen, 15 and 13 years old respectively.
QPR are weighing up a January move for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede.
daily telegraph
Neymar turned down Manchester City because he didn't fancy playing on England's muddy pitches.
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Last Updated: 16,12, 2014- 09:14 am
the sun
Manchester United want David de Gea to sign a £36.4m five-year deal that will make him the richest keeper in history.
Liverpool’s owners are to carry out a review of the club’s transfer policy, with the club’s transfer committee in the firing line.
Reading want Steve Clarke to replace Nigel Adkins, who was sacked on Monday, as boss.
daily mirror
Chris Hughton is favourite to become the new Reading boss following the dismissal of Nigel Adkins.
Everton are in the chase for Hull skipper Curtis Davies, who is considering his future after losing his first-team place.
Emmanuel Adebayor and Benoit Assou-Ekotto lead a list of players Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino would like to offload in January. Midfielder Mousa Dembele is also likely to leave and a swap with Aston Villa for Fabian Delph has been mooted, though Stoke boss Mark Hughes is also keen on the former Fulham man.
daily star
Manchester United are weighing up a January bid for Fiorentina's Juan Cuadrado.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is lining up Norwich keeper John Ruddy as a replacement for Simon Mignolet.
Alex Song has given West Ham hope he will stay at the club beyond his season-long loan deal. “I want to stay,” he told a France-based newspaper.
West Brom and Bolton are tracking Lorient and Burkino Faso striker Alain Traore.
Luton have opened talks to sign on-loan QPR defender Michael Harriman.
daily express
Defender Ashley Williams is worried what will happen to Swansea if Wilfried Bony’s goals dry up. “It is a worry that if Wilf doesn’t score, we don’t score as a team,” he said.
Manchester United and Chelsea midfield target Kevin Strootman will not be sold by Italian club Roma in January
daily mail
Southampton are apparently ready to rival Manchester United for wantaway Galatasaray midfielder Wesley Sneijder.
Fernando Torres could be set for an emotional return to boyhood club Atletico Madrid next month.
Ravel Morrison will be forced to train with West Ham United’s U21 squad after he was sent back from his loan at Cardiff City.
Stoke City have made an enquiry about PSV Eindhoven winger Zakaria Bakkali, 18.
Premier League clubs have been alerted to the fact that Fulham are willing to listen to offers for striker Ross McCormack.
Manchester United are looking at Belgian brothers Indy and Sepp Boonen, 15 and 13 years old respectively.
QPR are weighing up a January move for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede.
daily telegraph
Neymar turned down Manchester City because he didn't fancy playing on England's muddy pitches.
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