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Last Updated: 17,12, 2014- 08:17 am
the sun
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has insisted he will stay at the club despite reported interest from Real Madrid.
Tottenham could be the subject of a £1bn takeover from the Qatari government.
Manchester City could make a £9m move for Netherlands and Galatasaray forward Wesley Sneijder.
West Brom striker Saido Berahino is reluctant to sign a new deal at the Hawthorns.
Diafra Sakho has been offered a new £25,000-a-week West Ham contract, just six months into his four-year deal.
the times
Manchester City are pondering whether to go back to midfielder James Milner with a final offer after contract negotiations broke down last week.
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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has confirmed that midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa has no future at the club after the midfielder's loan spell at Hull City ran into difficulties.
Arsenal are keen on teenager prodigy Martin Odegaard and are trying to tempt the 16-year-old to come to London ahead of Bayern Munich.
daily mail
Crystal Palace are trying to bring former Arsenal, Chelsea and England full-back Ashley Cole back to the Premier League on loan from Roma.
Newcastle will try to bring in Wigan's Ali Al-Habsi as a back-up goalkeeper if he Premier League allow them to bring in a player on an emergency loan deal.
daily star
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes hopes to agree a loan deal with his former club Manchester United for Adnan Januzaj.
West Ham are not planning to offer a new deal to manager Sam Allardyce, who will be out of contract in June.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has played down talk of his side winning a quadruple of trophies after their superb start to the season.
Sunderland and Newcastle are both keen on Burnley striker Danny Ings, who will be a free agent at the end of the season.
Millwall defender Paul Robinson has opened talks with Portsmouth over a permanent move in January.
daily mirror
Liverpool are planning a surprise loan bid for Chelsea back-up keeper Petr Cech in January.
The Reds could also bring in Barcelona full-back Marin Montoya, although the fee of £18m could cause problems.
Burnley and Leicester are lining up moves for Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle, who has struggled for regular first-time football this season.
daily express
Real Madrid are prepared to break the goalkeeping transfer record of £33million to sign Manchester United's David De Gea.
Both Manchester clubs are ready to make £20million bids for Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic in January.
Tottenham could offload both Emmanuel Adebayor and Roberto Soldado to fund a move for Jackson Martinez
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Last Updated: 22,12, 2014- 07:44 am
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Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who has been linked with a £15m move to the Gunners in January, says: “When I was young, Arsenal was my favourite club. Patrick Vieira was my idol.”
Hull manager Steve Bruce is considering recalling Tom Ince from his loan spell at Championship club Nottingham Forest.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is trying to sign free agent Lassana Diarra. The French midfielder played under Redknapp at Portsmouth.
Rolando Aarons's contract talks at Newcastle have broken down, putting Manchester City on red alert.
Tottenham Hotspur and Napoli are interested in signing Aston Villa left-back Aly Cissokho in January.
Southampton have moved a step closer to landing £4m-rated Werder Bremen wide man Eljero Elia, aka the 'Dutch Balotelli'.
daily mirror
Brendan Rodgers is confident Daniel Sturridge will return to the Liverpool first team early in the new year. The striker is having treatment in Los Angeles at present and, according to Rodgers, "he is going to Boston to a specialist unit and should be back in the UK in early January."
West Ham are on the verge of signing Canadian defender Doneli Henry. The 21-year-old, who is on the books at Apollon Limassol in Cyprus, is currently on loan in the MLS.
Wesley Sneijder’s chances of moving to the Premier League look like being blocked by his Turkish club Galatasaray.
Slovenian Gregor Balazic is on the radar of Crystal Palace who are keen to sign the defender who becomes a free agent at the end of December.
Mats Hummels has branded Borussia Dortmund "pathetic" as he raised major doubts about his future there.
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Brazilian starlet Malcom.
Bobby Zamora has called on QPR chiefs to sign up his red-hot strike partner Charlie Austin in a hurry – or risk losing their top asset.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has postponed a move for Jay Rodriguez after the Southampton striker suffered an injury setback. He will now go all out for West Brom’s Saido Berahino
Barcelona are ready to loan out teenage prospect Adama Traore and Everton could be in pole position.
Southampton will sign Ryan Bertrand permanently from Chelsea in 2015.
Aston Villa face a battle to keep Aly Cissokho despite only signing him in the summer as Spurs and Napoli are now interested.
Crystal Palace are ready to make a January move for Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo.
daily star
Chelsea are monitoring the progress of Brazilian sensation Malcolm Silva.
Spartak Moscow boss Murat Yakin has admitted he is desperate to sign Chelsea flop Mohamed Salah in January.
Arsenal and Manchester United are targeting Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels.
daily record
In his newspaper column, Barry Ferguson describes the decision by Ally McCoist to leave Ibrox as “the saddest day so far in the soap opera that is Rangers.”
Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara has told his Celtic counterpart Ronny Deila he will not let Stuart Armstrong go cheaply. The 22-year-old scored United’s second goal in their 2-1 victory over the Hoops on Sunday.
daily express
Fulham striker Ross McCormack says he is settled at Craven Cottage and does not want to leave during January’s transfer window.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are plotting summer moves for Barcelona's Sergio Busquets.
Tony Watt will quit Belgian football in an effort to kick-start his stuttering career with a surprise move to Charlton Athletic.
daily mail
Columnist and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has called Manchester City’s David Silva “a manager’s dream.” He says “in terms of consistency his performances are hard to match. He is a fantastic technical player and City are so much better with him in the side.”
Steve Bruce is unhappy with Paul McShane’s decision to use social media to discuss his demotion which has left the Republic of Ireland defender training with Hull’s U21 squad.
Blackpool supporters are calling for chairman Karl Oyston to resign after a flurry of abusive text messages sent to his paying fans.
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Last Updated: 22,12, 2014- 07:44 am
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Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who has been linked with a £15m move to the Gunners in January, says: “When I was young, Arsenal was my favourite club. Patrick Vieira was my idol.”
Hull manager Steve Bruce is considering recalling Tom Ince from his loan spell at Championship club Nottingham Forest.
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is trying to sign free agent Lassana Diarra. The French midfielder played under Redknapp at Portsmouth.
Rolando Aarons's contract talks at Newcastle have broken down, putting Manchester City on red alert.
Tottenham Hotspur and Napoli are interested in signing Aston Villa left-back Aly Cissokho in January.
Southampton have moved a step closer to landing £4m-rated Werder Bremen wide man Eljero Elia, aka the 'Dutch Balotelli'.
daily mirror
Brendan Rodgers is confident Daniel Sturridge will return to the Liverpool first team early in the new year. The striker is having treatment in Los Angeles at present and, according to Rodgers, "he is going to Boston to a specialist unit and should be back in the UK in early January."
West Ham are on the verge of signing Canadian defender Doneli Henry. The 21-year-old, who is on the books at Apollon Limassol in Cyprus, is currently on loan in the MLS.
Wesley Sneijder’s chances of moving to the Premier League look like being blocked by his Turkish club Galatasaray.
Slovenian Gregor Balazic is on the radar of Crystal Palace who are keen to sign the defender who becomes a free agent at the end of December.
Mats Hummels has branded Borussia Dortmund "pathetic" as he raised major doubts about his future there.
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Brazilian starlet Malcom.
Bobby Zamora has called on QPR chiefs to sign up his red-hot strike partner Charlie Austin in a hurry – or risk losing their top asset.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has postponed a move for Jay Rodriguez after the Southampton striker suffered an injury setback. He will now go all out for West Brom’s Saido Berahino
Barcelona are ready to loan out teenage prospect Adama Traore and Everton could be in pole position.
Southampton will sign Ryan Bertrand permanently from Chelsea in 2015.
Aston Villa face a battle to keep Aly Cissokho despite only signing him in the summer as Spurs and Napoli are now interested.
Crystal Palace are ready to make a January move for Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo.
daily star
Chelsea are monitoring the progress of Brazilian sensation Malcolm Silva.
Spartak Moscow boss Murat Yakin has admitted he is desperate to sign Chelsea flop Mohamed Salah in January.
Arsenal and Manchester United are targeting Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels.
daily record
In his newspaper column, Barry Ferguson describes the decision by Ally McCoist to leave Ibrox as “the saddest day so far in the soap opera that is Rangers.”
Dundee United manager Jackie McNamara has told his Celtic counterpart Ronny Deila he will not let Stuart Armstrong go cheaply. The 22-year-old scored United’s second goal in their 2-1 victory over the Hoops on Sunday.
daily express
Fulham striker Ross McCormack says he is settled at Craven Cottage and does not want to leave during January’s transfer window.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are plotting summer moves for Barcelona's Sergio Busquets.
Tony Watt will quit Belgian football in an effort to kick-start his stuttering career with a surprise move to Charlton Athletic.
daily mail
Columnist and Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp has called Manchester City’s David Silva “a manager’s dream.” He says “in terms of consistency his performances are hard to match. He is a fantastic technical player and City are so much better with him in the side.”
Steve Bruce is unhappy with Paul McShane’s decision to use social media to discuss his demotion which has left the Republic of Ireland defender training with Hull’s U21 squad.
Blackpool supporters are calling for chairman Karl Oyston to resign after a flurry of abusive text messages sent to his paying fans.
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Last Updated: 24,12, 2014- 07:21 am
the times
Aston Villa midfeilder Tom Cleverley - on loan from Manchester United - will play a waiting game over his future before he becomes a free agent in the summer.
Chelsea have the right squad to try to win the quadruple, according to Blues midfielder Nemanja Matic. Manager Jose Mourinho previously dismissed his team's odds of wining the quadruple - the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Champions League - a feat no English club has ever achieved. Matic is still 'confident', however, that 'everything is possible'.
Meanwhlie, Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker to rise to the criticism of his aerial abilities, after Martin Skrtel won in the air on Sunday to secure a 2-2 draw for Liverpool.
the independent
Besiktas are considering a January loan move for Chelsea's 25-year-old winger Mohamed Salah.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says recent praise from his predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson has put him under pressure to deliver reults for the club. Ferguson had said of Van Gaal: "I don't know how he can expect to be getting the best results wih the injuries he's had."
the guardian
The Indian Super League is now the fourth highest attended football league in the world, after just its first season of operation.
Atletico de Kolkata won the inaugural title after defeating Kerala Blasters, courtesy of a goal from Atletico's Mohammed Rafique. The league final had a famous cricketing flavour, with Atletico co-owned by Sourav Ganguly and the Blasters co-owned by Sachin Tendulkar.
daily express
Striker Edinson Cavani, 27, could be on his way to Arsenal in a £50m move next month, with Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc reportedly having run out of patience with him.
daily mail
French side Nice want to sign midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa from Newcastle, after Hull City cut short a loan deal with the 27-year-old.
Manchester United could face a battle to retain a string of their most highly-rated young players in 2015.
the sun
Exiled Manchester City midfielder Scott Sinclair, 25, could be set for a move to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.
West Brom manager Alan Irvine says the club are braced for bids for 21-year-old star striker Saido Berahino.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard says the Blues will win the title if they are top in January. Chelsea will play West Ham, Southampton and Tottenham over the Chirstmas period, and Hazard said: "If we can stay top until the end of the holidays, then it will all be the better for us."
Also, Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois can become the "best goalkeeper ever in football history", according to former Atletico Madrid team-mate Filipe Luis.
In-form West Ham striker Andy Carroll believes manager Sam Allardyce has the team playing a style of football that could see them defeat Chelsea on Boxing Day, despite West Ham sitting 11 points behind them on the table.
daily mirror
Louis van Gaal has refused to deny Manchester United's interest in Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho is set for a January switch to Inter Milan as Tottenham eye a swoop for West Brom frontman Saido Berahino.
Arsenal are watching Nantes' France Under-21 midfielder Jordan Veretout.
Striker Jermain Defoe is set on a Premier League return with QPR after his MLS move turns sour.
West Ham chairman David Sullivan insists NO stars will be sold in January.
Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones has told the "indefinitely" dropped Simon Mignolet that he won't give up the No 1 jersey without a fight.
Nemanja Matic says Chelsea could win an unprecedented quadruple this season.
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal's defence has no "leadership" - and players don't talk to each other.
West Ham will delay contract talks with boss Sam Allardyce until the end of the season.
Sky Bet Championship side Brighton have asked MK Dons for permission to speak to manager Karl Robinson.
daily star
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini wants to sign Croatia and Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic in a £25m deal. City are currently counting the cost of injuries to Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic.
Petr Cech's agent has confirmed talks have taken place between the out-of-favour Chelsea goalkeeper and European champions Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has called for a leader to step up at Arsenal to repair the organisational and communication problems that were evident against Liverpool on Sunday. "It's important to have someone organising," he said. "You need someone to take the leadership there."
Also, Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones will use his new-found place in the starting line-up to press for a new deal to keep him at Anfield. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers previously said Jones was in the side for an "indefinite" period.
daily record
Recently appointed Rangers stand-in boss Kenny McDowall has admitted his new post is tarnished and that he is anguished about replacing Ally McCoist.
McDowall was McCoist's number two, and the new manager said it was a "sad day" to say farewell to McCoist at Murray Park.
Also, an email has revealed how Ibrox chairman David Somers feared he would be fired from the board if Mike Ashley lost his Rangers power struggle with Dave King. The email reportedly describes how Barnes is uged not to lose a deal to bail out Rangers as Sports Direct chief Ashley fought off a rival £16m funding offer from King in October.
Meanwhile, Celtic boss Ronny Delia is rushing to to strike permanent deals with players John Guidetti and Kris Commons. Delia said while he had an eye on new faces in the transfer window, "keeping palyers is more important to get consistency".
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Last Updated: 24,12, 2014- 07:21 am
the times
Aston Villa midfeilder Tom Cleverley - on loan from Manchester United - will play a waiting game over his future before he becomes a free agent in the summer.
Chelsea have the right squad to try to win the quadruple, according to Blues midfielder Nemanja Matic. Manager Jose Mourinho previously dismissed his team's odds of wining the quadruple - the Premier League, the FA Cup, the League Cup, and the Champions League - a feat no English club has ever achieved. Matic is still 'confident', however, that 'everything is possible'.
Meanwhlie, Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker to rise to the criticism of his aerial abilities, after Martin Skrtel won in the air on Sunday to secure a 2-2 draw for Liverpool.
the independent
Besiktas are considering a January loan move for Chelsea's 25-year-old winger Mohamed Salah.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says recent praise from his predecessor Sir Alex Ferguson has put him under pressure to deliver reults for the club. Ferguson had said of Van Gaal: "I don't know how he can expect to be getting the best results wih the injuries he's had."
the guardian
The Indian Super League is now the fourth highest attended football league in the world, after just its first season of operation.
Atletico de Kolkata won the inaugural title after defeating Kerala Blasters, courtesy of a goal from Atletico's Mohammed Rafique. The league final had a famous cricketing flavour, with Atletico co-owned by Sourav Ganguly and the Blasters co-owned by Sachin Tendulkar.
daily express
Striker Edinson Cavani, 27, could be on his way to Arsenal in a £50m move next month, with Paris Saint-Germain coach Laurent Blanc reportedly having run out of patience with him.
daily mail
French side Nice want to sign midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa from Newcastle, after Hull City cut short a loan deal with the 27-year-old.
Manchester United could face a battle to retain a string of their most highly-rated young players in 2015.
the sun
Exiled Manchester City midfielder Scott Sinclair, 25, could be set for a move to Premier League rivals Crystal Palace.
West Brom manager Alan Irvine says the club are braced for bids for 21-year-old star striker Saido Berahino.
Chelsea's Eden Hazard says the Blues will win the title if they are top in January. Chelsea will play West Ham, Southampton and Tottenham over the Chirstmas period, and Hazard said: "If we can stay top until the end of the holidays, then it will all be the better for us."
Also, Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois can become the "best goalkeeper ever in football history", according to former Atletico Madrid team-mate Filipe Luis.
In-form West Ham striker Andy Carroll believes manager Sam Allardyce has the team playing a style of football that could see them defeat Chelsea on Boxing Day, despite West Ham sitting 11 points behind them on the table.
daily mirror
Louis van Gaal has refused to deny Manchester United's interest in Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.
Tottenham midfielder Paulinho is set for a January switch to Inter Milan as Tottenham eye a swoop for West Brom frontman Saido Berahino.
Arsenal are watching Nantes' France Under-21 midfielder Jordan Veretout.
Striker Jermain Defoe is set on a Premier League return with QPR after his MLS move turns sour.
West Ham chairman David Sullivan insists NO stars will be sold in January.
Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones has told the "indefinitely" dropped Simon Mignolet that he won't give up the No 1 jersey without a fight.
Nemanja Matic says Chelsea could win an unprecedented quadruple this season.
Arsene Wenger admits Arsenal's defence has no "leadership" - and players don't talk to each other.
West Ham will delay contract talks with boss Sam Allardyce until the end of the season.
Sky Bet Championship side Brighton have asked MK Dons for permission to speak to manager Karl Robinson.
daily star
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini wants to sign Croatia and Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic in a £25m deal. City are currently counting the cost of injuries to Sergio Aguero, Edin Dzeko and Stevan Jovetic.
Petr Cech's agent has confirmed talks have taken place between the out-of-favour Chelsea goalkeeper and European champions Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has called for a leader to step up at Arsenal to repair the organisational and communication problems that were evident against Liverpool on Sunday. "It's important to have someone organising," he said. "You need someone to take the leadership there."
Also, Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones will use his new-found place in the starting line-up to press for a new deal to keep him at Anfield. Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers previously said Jones was in the side for an "indefinite" period.
daily record
Recently appointed Rangers stand-in boss Kenny McDowall has admitted his new post is tarnished and that he is anguished about replacing Ally McCoist.
McDowall was McCoist's number two, and the new manager said it was a "sad day" to say farewell to McCoist at Murray Park.
Also, an email has revealed how Ibrox chairman David Somers feared he would be fired from the board if Mike Ashley lost his Rangers power struggle with Dave King. The email reportedly describes how Barnes is uged not to lose a deal to bail out Rangers as Sports Direct chief Ashley fought off a rival £16m funding offer from King in October.
Meanwhile, Celtic boss Ronny Delia is rushing to to strike permanent deals with players John Guidetti and Kris Commons. Delia said while he had an eye on new faces in the transfer window, "keeping palyers is more important to get consistency".
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Last Updated: 26,12, 2014- 07:27 am
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Arsene Wenger has put Celtic's Dutch wing-back Virgil van Dijk top of his hit-list.
Brendan Rodgers is set to make Mario Balotelli an Anfield outcast.
Fernando Torres is set for a return to Atletico Madrid - the club where he launched his career.
Reading boss Steve Clarke fears Glenn Murray could be playing one of his final games for the club today.
daily mirror
Sergio Aguero is set to give Manchester City a huge new year bonus by recovering from injury quicker than expected.
Neil Warnock is ready to offer Glenn Murray a Crystal Palace lifeline.
Stoke expect to complete the signing of Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto.
daily star
Louis van Gaal has set his sights on winning the title this season.
Manuel Pellegrini admits Frank Lampard's future is out of his hands.
Paul Lambert is confident he won't be feeling blue after the January sales.
daily mail
Ronny Deila is adamant Virgil van Dijk won't be leaving Celtic next month - despite Sunderland weighing up an £8million offer for the star defender.
Crystal Palace has targeted Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis is a £6million move while Neil Warnock's search for a left-back has seen him identify Palermo's Achraf Lazaar.
daily express
Liverpool want to sign James Milner on a free transfer this summer.
daily telegraph
Liverpool will dig up the Anfield pitch at the request of manager Brendan Rodgers because he believes it undermines his team's passing game.
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Last Updated: 26,12, 2014- 07:27 am
the sun
Arsene Wenger has put Celtic's Dutch wing-back Virgil van Dijk top of his hit-list.
Brendan Rodgers is set to make Mario Balotelli an Anfield outcast.
Fernando Torres is set for a return to Atletico Madrid - the club where he launched his career.
Reading boss Steve Clarke fears Glenn Murray could be playing one of his final games for the club today.
daily mirror
Sergio Aguero is set to give Manchester City a huge new year bonus by recovering from injury quicker than expected.
Neil Warnock is ready to offer Glenn Murray a Crystal Palace lifeline.
Stoke expect to complete the signing of Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto.
daily star
Louis van Gaal has set his sights on winning the title this season.
Manuel Pellegrini admits Frank Lampard's future is out of his hands.
Paul Lambert is confident he won't be feeling blue after the January sales.
daily mail
Ronny Deila is adamant Virgil van Dijk won't be leaving Celtic next month - despite Sunderland weighing up an £8million offer for the star defender.
Crystal Palace has targeted Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis is a £6million move while Neil Warnock's search for a left-back has seen him identify Palermo's Achraf Lazaar.
daily express
Liverpool want to sign James Milner on a free transfer this summer.
daily telegraph
Liverpool will dig up the Anfield pitch at the request of manager Brendan Rodgers because he believes it undermines his team's passing game.
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Last Updated: 28,12, 2014- 07:15 am
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John Terry will sign a one-year extension to his Chelsea contract after Jose Mourinho revealed that it is now "a formality".
Arsenal are preparing to go back to Sporting Lisbon with a £20million offer for Portugal holding midfielder William Carvalho.
Chelsea have confirmed that striker Fernando Torres has been bought on a permanent basis by AC Milan - but will join Atletico Madrid on loan from January.
Crystal Palace have a wide-ranging list of possible candidates to replace manager Neil Warnock, who was sacked on Saturday. The list includes Derby's Steve McClaren, ex-Porto boss Vitor Pereira and former Palace players Tony Popovic and Gareth Southgate.
Manchester City continue to look in to the viability of signing Lionel Messi.
Roberto Martinez is the next Premier League manager who faces the axe with Steve McClaren being lined up to replace him at Everton.
Inter Milan are hopeful of concluding a loan deal for Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah. The Italian giants are also keen to sign Lukas Podolski but Arsenal would prefer to loan them 21-year-old French striker Yaya Sanogo.
Manchester United will activate a one-year extension of Michael Carrick's £130,000-a-week contract to keep the midfielder at Old Trafford beyond the summer.
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 20, is in discussions over a loan move to Bolton.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is ready to offer Andros Townsend an escape route out of White Hart Lane, where he has fallen out of favour this season.
Hamburg have joined Nice by showing interest in Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa who is free to leave the north-east after failing to impress on loan at Hull City.
the sun
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish will beg Tony Pulis to return to the club.
Everton want to lift Adnan Januzaj, 19, out of his Old Trafford frustration. Goodison boss Roberto Martinez is confident of signing the Belgian on loan in January.
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky, 34, is a target for Olympiakos. The Greeks want the Czech for a knockdown £2m in January.
Sunderland want Gus Poyet to sign a new contract but he will look for more power to buy players before agreeing to any deal.
Southampton could make a January move for Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes, 24.
Swansea boss Garry Monk has put Seville's Timothee Kolodziejczak top of his emergency hit list. Monk's spies have reopened the file on the French left-back as they fear losing Neil Taylor, who interests Crystal Palace.
Derby boss Steve McClaren wants CSKA Moscow's giant Czech striker Tomas Necid, who is on loan at Dutch side Zwolle.
Bolton manager Neil Lennon wants a reunion with Celtic's Kris Commons, 31, in a pre-contract swoop. Lennon can talk to the winger from New Year's Day and is ready to offer him a two-year deal.
sunday mirror
Real Madrid are demanding David De Gea in part-exchange if Manchester United want to sign Gareth Bale.
Former Crystal Palace captain Tony Popovic is being lined up to replace Neil Warnock at Selhurst Park.
Manchester City's plan to keep Frank Lampard at the Etihad has hit New York City's season-ticket sales.
Newcastle will have to pay off outcast Hatem Ben Arfa's contract to stop the French winger from returning to St James' Park after Hull ended the 27-year-old's loan spell early.
Arsene Wenger is set to make a shock move for St Etienne captain Loic Perrin in the winter transfer window.
Vedran Corluka is on the verge of returning to the Premier League with West Ham, Southampton, Hull and Everton monitoring the Croatia defender's situation at Lokomotiv Moscow. The Russians want around £4.8m for him.
Paul Ince is poised to return to football at Leyton Orient to assist manager Fabio Liverani.
Chelsea have confirmed that AC Milan will sign Fernando Torres on a permanent deal when the transfer window opens next month.
the people
West Ham will listen to loan offers for striker Mauro Zarate.
Arsenal and Tottenham are among a number of top-flight clubs sending scouts to watch Barnsley defender Mason Holgate.
Manchester United are tracking young Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa.
daily star sunday
Liverpool are planning are £15m double raid for Aston Villa pair Fabian Delph and Ron Vlaar.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is ready to rescue Nemanja Vidic from his Inter Milan hell.
Chelsea are ready to offer John Terry a new one year, £175,000-a-week deal.
Italian giants Roma and Inter are locked in a tussle land unhappy Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski, 29.
Chelsea are lining up a bargain up a bargain £6m swoop for Spanish wonderkid Dani Ceballos, 18, from Real Betis.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is trying to sign midfielder Cristian Rodriguez, 29, from Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to bid £20m to land Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, 23.
James Milner would love to sit round the festive table - and tuck into a juicy new contract.
sunday express
James Milner has told Manchester City to come up with a contract to prevent him from walking away on a free transfer in the summer.
Mario Balotelli is staying put on Merseyside - despite rumours of a move abroad - according to Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers.
Tim Sherwood last night emerged as favourite to take over as Crystal Palace manager after Neil Warnock became the first Premier League boss to be fired this season.
Real Madrid will insist that Manchester United include David De Gea in a deal for Gareth Bale in the summer.
sunday telegraph
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan admits that he could lose manager Sam Allardyce at the end of the season - when his current deal runs out - because the chairman wants to stick to his policy of not negotiating with a manager until the summer.
Tottenham look poised to get the January transfer window rolling with a bid of more than £10 million for West Brom striker Saido Berahino but it does not look like it will be a busy month of big-money deals in the Premier League.
Nick Powell is heading back to Manchester United after Nigel Pearson opted to rip up his loan deal at Leicester City.
the independent
Manchester United are ready to let Adnan Januzaj leave on loan, with Paris Saint-Germain emerging as the club where the 19-year-old believes he will be playing from next month.
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Last Updated: 28,12, 2014- 07:15 am
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John Terry will sign a one-year extension to his Chelsea contract after Jose Mourinho revealed that it is now "a formality".
Arsenal are preparing to go back to Sporting Lisbon with a £20million offer for Portugal holding midfielder William Carvalho.
Chelsea have confirmed that striker Fernando Torres has been bought on a permanent basis by AC Milan - but will join Atletico Madrid on loan from January.
Crystal Palace have a wide-ranging list of possible candidates to replace manager Neil Warnock, who was sacked on Saturday. The list includes Derby's Steve McClaren, ex-Porto boss Vitor Pereira and former Palace players Tony Popovic and Gareth Southgate.
Manchester City continue to look in to the viability of signing Lionel Messi.
Roberto Martinez is the next Premier League manager who faces the axe with Steve McClaren being lined up to replace him at Everton.
Inter Milan are hopeful of concluding a loan deal for Chelsea winger Mohamed Salah. The Italian giants are also keen to sign Lukas Podolski but Arsenal would prefer to loan them 21-year-old French striker Yaya Sanogo.
Manchester United will activate a one-year extension of Michael Carrick's £130,000-a-week contract to keep the midfielder at Old Trafford beyond the summer.
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell, 20, is in discussions over a loan move to Bolton.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is ready to offer Andros Townsend an escape route out of White Hart Lane, where he has fallen out of favour this season.
Hamburg have joined Nice by showing interest in Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa who is free to leave the north-east after failing to impress on loan at Hull City.
the sun
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish will beg Tony Pulis to return to the club.
Everton want to lift Adnan Januzaj, 19, out of his Old Trafford frustration. Goodison boss Roberto Martinez is confident of signing the Belgian on loan in January.
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky, 34, is a target for Olympiakos. The Greeks want the Czech for a knockdown £2m in January.
Sunderland want Gus Poyet to sign a new contract but he will look for more power to buy players before agreeing to any deal.
Southampton could make a January move for Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes, 24.
Swansea boss Garry Monk has put Seville's Timothee Kolodziejczak top of his emergency hit list. Monk's spies have reopened the file on the French left-back as they fear losing Neil Taylor, who interests Crystal Palace.
Derby boss Steve McClaren wants CSKA Moscow's giant Czech striker Tomas Necid, who is on loan at Dutch side Zwolle.
Bolton manager Neil Lennon wants a reunion with Celtic's Kris Commons, 31, in a pre-contract swoop. Lennon can talk to the winger from New Year's Day and is ready to offer him a two-year deal.
sunday mirror
Real Madrid are demanding David De Gea in part-exchange if Manchester United want to sign Gareth Bale.
Former Crystal Palace captain Tony Popovic is being lined up to replace Neil Warnock at Selhurst Park.
Manchester City's plan to keep Frank Lampard at the Etihad has hit New York City's season-ticket sales.
Newcastle will have to pay off outcast Hatem Ben Arfa's contract to stop the French winger from returning to St James' Park after Hull ended the 27-year-old's loan spell early.
Arsene Wenger is set to make a shock move for St Etienne captain Loic Perrin in the winter transfer window.
Vedran Corluka is on the verge of returning to the Premier League with West Ham, Southampton, Hull and Everton monitoring the Croatia defender's situation at Lokomotiv Moscow. The Russians want around £4.8m for him.
Paul Ince is poised to return to football at Leyton Orient to assist manager Fabio Liverani.
Chelsea have confirmed that AC Milan will sign Fernando Torres on a permanent deal when the transfer window opens next month.
the people
West Ham will listen to loan offers for striker Mauro Zarate.
Arsenal and Tottenham are among a number of top-flight clubs sending scouts to watch Barnsley defender Mason Holgate.
Manchester United are tracking young Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa.
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Liverpool are planning are £15m double raid for Aston Villa pair Fabian Delph and Ron Vlaar.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is ready to rescue Nemanja Vidic from his Inter Milan hell.
Chelsea are ready to offer John Terry a new one year, £175,000-a-week deal.
Italian giants Roma and Inter are locked in a tussle land unhappy Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski, 29.
Chelsea are lining up a bargain up a bargain £6m swoop for Spanish wonderkid Dani Ceballos, 18, from Real Betis.
QPR boss Harry Redknapp is trying to sign midfielder Cristian Rodriguez, 29, from Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is ready to bid £20m to land Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, 23.
James Milner would love to sit round the festive table - and tuck into a juicy new contract.
sunday express
James Milner has told Manchester City to come up with a contract to prevent him from walking away on a free transfer in the summer.
Mario Balotelli is staying put on Merseyside - despite rumours of a move abroad - according to Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers.
Tim Sherwood last night emerged as favourite to take over as Crystal Palace manager after Neil Warnock became the first Premier League boss to be fired this season.
Real Madrid will insist that Manchester United include David De Gea in a deal for Gareth Bale in the summer.
sunday telegraph
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan admits that he could lose manager Sam Allardyce at the end of the season - when his current deal runs out - because the chairman wants to stick to his policy of not negotiating with a manager until the summer.
Tottenham look poised to get the January transfer window rolling with a bid of more than £10 million for West Brom striker Saido Berahino but it does not look like it will be a busy month of big-money deals in the Premier League.
Nick Powell is heading back to Manchester United after Nigel Pearson opted to rip up his loan deal at Leicester City.
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Manchester United are ready to let Adnan Januzaj leave on loan, with Paris Saint-Germain emerging as the club where the 19-year-old believes he will be playing from next month.
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Alan Pardew will be appointed the new Crystal Palace manager after the club agreed a compensation package with Newcastle yesterday.
Referee Anthony Taylor has apologised to Jose Mourinho for failing to award a penalty when Cesc Fabregas was tripped at Southampton on Sunday.
Alan Irvine has been sacked as head coach of West Bromwich Albion - the club announced Irvine's departure on Monday.
Liverpool are hijacking Tottenham's January move for £25million-rated England and West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino.
daily mirror
Liverpool could hijack Spurs' Saido Berahino transfer as Brendan Rodgers desperately seeks more firepower.
Arsenal keep unsettled Lukas Podolski guessing over potential Inter Milan transfer - the Italian club are confident of tying up a loan deal but the World Cup winner has still has not been told whether Arsene Wenger will allow him to leave.
Alan Pardew will double his Newcastle salary and get a £1million bonus if he can keep Crystal Palace up.
the sun
Newcastle want to talk Tony Pulis back into football - the former Palace mananger has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Alan Pardew at St James' Park.
Real Madrid have told Manchester United that Welsh winger Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price.
Wayne Rooney fears only a serious injury will force football chiefs to lighten the festive fixture pile-up.
Striker Danny Ings, who is wanted by Leicester and West Brom has vowed to stay at Turfmoor and spearhead Burnley's fight for survival.
daily telegraph
West Brom have sacked Alan Irvine and have former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood as their first choice to replace him.
Alan Pardew is set to become new Crystal Palace manager after agreeing £2.5m package with Newcastle, theNewcastle United manager will return to Selhurst Park with Steve Bruce and Fabricio Coloccini early front-runners to replace him.
Arsene Wenger will look at Saint Etienne captain Loic Perrin as he searches for a new centre-back.
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Alan Pardew tells Newcastle he wants to leave for Crystal Palace - discussions over a compensation package were agreed on Monday night.
Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney has called for the Premier League’s crowded festive schedule to change but fears the authorities will act only when a player is seriously injured.
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Alan Pardew will be appointed the new Crystal Palace manager after the club agreed a compensation package with Newcastle yesterday.
Referee Anthony Taylor has apologised to Jose Mourinho for failing to award a penalty when Cesc Fabregas was tripped at Southampton on Sunday.
Alan Irvine has been sacked as head coach of West Bromwich Albion - the club announced Irvine's departure on Monday.
Liverpool are hijacking Tottenham's January move for £25million-rated England and West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino.
daily mirror
Liverpool could hijack Spurs' Saido Berahino transfer as Brendan Rodgers desperately seeks more firepower.
Arsenal keep unsettled Lukas Podolski guessing over potential Inter Milan transfer - the Italian club are confident of tying up a loan deal but the World Cup winner has still has not been told whether Arsene Wenger will allow him to leave.
Alan Pardew will double his Newcastle salary and get a £1million bonus if he can keep Crystal Palace up.
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Newcastle want to talk Tony Pulis back into football - the former Palace mananger has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Alan Pardew at St James' Park.
Real Madrid have told Manchester United that Welsh winger Gareth Bale is not for sale at any price.
Wayne Rooney fears only a serious injury will force football chiefs to lighten the festive fixture pile-up.
Striker Danny Ings, who is wanted by Leicester and West Brom has vowed to stay at Turfmoor and spearhead Burnley's fight for survival.
daily telegraph
West Brom have sacked Alan Irvine and have former Spurs boss Tim Sherwood as their first choice to replace him.
Alan Pardew is set to become new Crystal Palace manager after agreeing £2.5m package with Newcastle, theNewcastle United manager will return to Selhurst Park with Steve Bruce and Fabricio Coloccini early front-runners to replace him.
Arsene Wenger will look at Saint Etienne captain Loic Perrin as he searches for a new centre-back.
GUARDIAN
Alan Pardew tells Newcastle he wants to leave for Crystal Palace - discussions over a compensation package were agreed on Monday night.
Man Utd striker Wayne Rooney has called for the Premier League’s crowded festive schedule to change but fears the authorities will act only when a player is seriously injured.
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Manchester United have turned their attention to Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba after being snubbed by Real Madrid pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Kevin Strootman is keen to leave Roma in January - but the Manchester United target wants a switch to Real Madrid.
Manchester United are ready to make Radamel Falcao's move permanent in the January window.
Manuel Pellegrini admits Manchester City will dip into the loan market this month to solve their striker crisis.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he wants Yaya Sanogo to join a Premier League club on loan.
the sun
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski looks set to join Inter Milan this weekend.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has revealed Ashley Young could be sidelined for at least a month.
New York City FC fans have told Frank Lampard to stay away following his MLS snub.
daily mail
Manchester United will make a decision about the option to buy Radamel Falcao in April and not in the next few days.
Swansea and West Brom had scouts watching Dundee United winger Gary Mackay-Steven on Thursday.
Tottenham are interested in landing Everton midfielder James McCarthy.
the guardian
Manchester City could extend the loan of midfielder Frank Lampard beyond the end of the season.
Newcastle players have taken to calling captain Fabricio Colloccini “gaffer” in the wake of Alan Pardew’s departure as manager.
daily mirror
New Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has been told he must pay Swansea £16m to land striker Bagetimbi Gomis and midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.
Arsenal are keeping tabs on 21-year-old goalkeeper Loris Karius, who plays for Bundesliga team Mainz.
Atletico Madrid have rejected Manchester City’s offer for defender Jose Gimenez.
Kyle Naughton fears he could be priced out of a move to Swansea as his Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy plays hardball over a fee.
Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld has been offered a four-year contract to stay at St Mary's.
Chelsea owner Roman Abrahamovic has been accused by the chairman of Andrej Kramaric’s former club Dinamo Zagreb of making a £7.5m move for the HNK Rijeka striker in order to “entertain his friends.”
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard will make a choice between either MLS outfit the LA Galaxy, or either of the two New York-based franchises when leaving Anfield this summer.
the times
Jose Mourinho’s criticism of referee Phil Dowd in Chelsea’s 5-3 defeat to Tottenham may see him handed a ban by the FA.
England manager Roy Hodgson is likely take notice of Harry Kane’s starring role in Tottenham’s 5-3 win over Chelsea by bringing him into their next training session ahead of March’s Euro qualifier with Lithuania.
daily record
Rangers misfit Sebastien Faure has hit out at the club’s supporters and the eating habits of the players.
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daily star
Manchester United have turned their attention to Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba after being snubbed by Real Madrid pair Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Kevin Strootman is keen to leave Roma in January - but the Manchester United target wants a switch to Real Madrid.
Manchester United are ready to make Radamel Falcao's move permanent in the January window.
Manuel Pellegrini admits Manchester City will dip into the loan market this month to solve their striker crisis.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that he wants Yaya Sanogo to join a Premier League club on loan.
the sun
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski looks set to join Inter Milan this weekend.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has revealed Ashley Young could be sidelined for at least a month.
New York City FC fans have told Frank Lampard to stay away following his MLS snub.
daily mail
Manchester United will make a decision about the option to buy Radamel Falcao in April and not in the next few days.
Swansea and West Brom had scouts watching Dundee United winger Gary Mackay-Steven on Thursday.
Tottenham are interested in landing Everton midfielder James McCarthy.
the guardian
Manchester City could extend the loan of midfielder Frank Lampard beyond the end of the season.
Newcastle players have taken to calling captain Fabricio Colloccini “gaffer” in the wake of Alan Pardew’s departure as manager.
daily mirror
New Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has been told he must pay Swansea £16m to land striker Bagetimbi Gomis and midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.
Arsenal are keeping tabs on 21-year-old goalkeeper Loris Karius, who plays for Bundesliga team Mainz.
Atletico Madrid have rejected Manchester City’s offer for defender Jose Gimenez.
Kyle Naughton fears he could be priced out of a move to Swansea as his Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy plays hardball over a fee.
Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld has been offered a four-year contract to stay at St Mary's.
Chelsea owner Roman Abrahamovic has been accused by the chairman of Andrej Kramaric’s former club Dinamo Zagreb of making a £7.5m move for the HNK Rijeka striker in order to “entertain his friends.”
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard will make a choice between either MLS outfit the LA Galaxy, or either of the two New York-based franchises when leaving Anfield this summer.
the times
Jose Mourinho’s criticism of referee Phil Dowd in Chelsea’s 5-3 defeat to Tottenham may see him handed a ban by the FA.
England manager Roy Hodgson is likely take notice of Harry Kane’s starring role in Tottenham’s 5-3 win over Chelsea by bringing him into their next training session ahead of March’s Euro qualifier with Lithuania.
daily record
Rangers misfit Sebastien Faure has hit out at the club’s supporters and the eating habits of the players.
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Chelsea's Didier Drogba will tell the club to try and land Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.
Louis van Gaal wants Manchester United back on top of English football by the end of the year.
Steven Gerrard turned down an £18m offer to play in Qatar. Al Gharafa, based in Doha, tried to tempt him with a two-year £170,000-a-week deal.
Raheem Sterling’s contract talks at Liverpool have stalled over a £65m buy-out clause the Merseyside club want to include. The 20-year-old, and his representatives, believe the figure should be in the region of £40m.
Manchester City are plotting a January swoop for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke in a bid to resolve their attacking injury crisis.
sunday times
Convicted rapist Ched Evans is in line for a return to League One. An unnamed club is set to announce the 26-year-old has agreed a deal in the coming week.
Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign 23-year-old Andrej Kramaric from HNK Rijeka after persuading the Croatian to accept a loan move to Eredivisie side Vitesse Arnhem. The deal is believed to be in the region of £4m.
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Liverpool are set to give their fans a huge boost in the wake of Steven Gerrard’s departure by announcing Raheem Sterling has signed a new contract at the club. The Reds are close to reaching an agreement with the 20-year-old after offering him a £100,000-a-week, five-year deal.
Louis van Gaal has issued a warning to league leaders Chelsea and Manchester City, insisting Manchester United will be the country’s top team by the end of the year.
Paul Dalglish – son of Liverpool legend Kenny – believes Steven Gerrard will love MLS and thinks that he had to leave Anfield to preserve his legacy.
Theo Walcott wants to retain the FA Cup after missing out on the Wembley showpiece last season through injury.
Manchester City have inquired about signing Anderlecht attacking-midfielder Dennis Praet, despite manager Manuel Pellegrini admitting Financial Fair Play rules could quench the club's transfer activity.
the observer
Brendan Rodgers has warned Liverpool’s owners that money will have to be spent on established internationals to replace Steven Gerrard.
sunday express
Steven Gerrard has revealed his pain at being told by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers he was no longer an automatic choice.
Mike Ashley has chosen not to shortlist any British managers as he looks for Alan Pardew’s replacement on Tyneside.
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri would like to take charge at Newcastle. The 63-year-old, who was sacked by Greece in November, is understood to have told associates he would like to take charge at St James’ Park.
Leicester City are on the verge of announcing the signings of Jermaine Defoe, from Toronto FC, and Mark Schwarzer, from Chelsea, as boss Nigel Pearson bolsters his squad ahead of a relegation battle.
STAR ON SUNDAY
St Etienne boss Christophe Galtier and former Lyon manager Remi Garde are the front-runners for the vacant manager’s job at Newcastle United.
Bayern Munich face a battle to keep winger Arjen Robben out of the grasp of Manchester United. The Bavarians have offered the Dutchman a new contract in a bid to prevent him joining former coach Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.
Steven Gerrard admitted he chose to leave Liverpool because he was told he couldn’t play every game.
Tony Pulis will be handed a £30m transfer budget by West Brom as they bid to secure their Premier League status. Stoke City’s Peter Crouch could be set for a reunion with his former manager at The Hawthorns.
Spurs have cooled their interest in West Brom striker Saido Berahino and have switched their focus to 22-year-old Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep. They could, however, face competition from Stoke who are interested in the Cameroonian.
Sunderland are eyeing mis-firing West Brom striking Brown Ideye.
sunday mirror
Juventus have set their sights on Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao in the belief the Colombian will not be staying at Old Trafford beyond this season.
Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic is out to quieten his critics and prove his is not a £22m flop – starting in Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie with Sheffield Wednesday.
Phil Jones has backed Manchester United to end their 11-year wait to lift the FA Cup
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Chelsea's Didier Drogba will tell the club to try and land Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.
Louis van Gaal wants Manchester United back on top of English football by the end of the year.
Steven Gerrard turned down an £18m offer to play in Qatar. Al Gharafa, based in Doha, tried to tempt him with a two-year £170,000-a-week deal.
Raheem Sterling’s contract talks at Liverpool have stalled over a £65m buy-out clause the Merseyside club want to include. The 20-year-old, and his representatives, believe the figure should be in the region of £40m.
Manchester City are plotting a January swoop for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke in a bid to resolve their attacking injury crisis.
sunday times
Convicted rapist Ched Evans is in line for a return to League One. An unnamed club is set to announce the 26-year-old has agreed a deal in the coming week.
Chelsea are close to agreeing a deal to sign 23-year-old Andrej Kramaric from HNK Rijeka after persuading the Croatian to accept a loan move to Eredivisie side Vitesse Arnhem. The deal is believed to be in the region of £4m.
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Liverpool are set to give their fans a huge boost in the wake of Steven Gerrard’s departure by announcing Raheem Sterling has signed a new contract at the club. The Reds are close to reaching an agreement with the 20-year-old after offering him a £100,000-a-week, five-year deal.
Louis van Gaal has issued a warning to league leaders Chelsea and Manchester City, insisting Manchester United will be the country’s top team by the end of the year.
Paul Dalglish – son of Liverpool legend Kenny – believes Steven Gerrard will love MLS and thinks that he had to leave Anfield to preserve his legacy.
Theo Walcott wants to retain the FA Cup after missing out on the Wembley showpiece last season through injury.
Manchester City have inquired about signing Anderlecht attacking-midfielder Dennis Praet, despite manager Manuel Pellegrini admitting Financial Fair Play rules could quench the club's transfer activity.
the observer
Brendan Rodgers has warned Liverpool’s owners that money will have to be spent on established internationals to replace Steven Gerrard.
sunday express
Steven Gerrard has revealed his pain at being told by Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers he was no longer an automatic choice.
Mike Ashley has chosen not to shortlist any British managers as he looks for Alan Pardew’s replacement on Tyneside.
Former Chelsea manager Claudio Ranieri would like to take charge at Newcastle. The 63-year-old, who was sacked by Greece in November, is understood to have told associates he would like to take charge at St James’ Park.
Leicester City are on the verge of announcing the signings of Jermaine Defoe, from Toronto FC, and Mark Schwarzer, from Chelsea, as boss Nigel Pearson bolsters his squad ahead of a relegation battle.
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St Etienne boss Christophe Galtier and former Lyon manager Remi Garde are the front-runners for the vacant manager’s job at Newcastle United.
Bayern Munich face a battle to keep winger Arjen Robben out of the grasp of Manchester United. The Bavarians have offered the Dutchman a new contract in a bid to prevent him joining former coach Louis van Gaal at Old Trafford.
Steven Gerrard admitted he chose to leave Liverpool because he was told he couldn’t play every game.
Tony Pulis will be handed a £30m transfer budget by West Brom as they bid to secure their Premier League status. Stoke City’s Peter Crouch could be set for a reunion with his former manager at The Hawthorns.
Spurs have cooled their interest in West Brom striker Saido Berahino and have switched their focus to 22-year-old Rennes forward Paul-Georges Ntep. They could, however, face competition from Stoke who are interested in the Cameroonian.
Sunderland are eyeing mis-firing West Brom striking Brown Ideye.
sunday mirror
Juventus have set their sights on Manchester United loanee Radamel Falcao in the belief the Colombian will not be staying at Old Trafford beyond this season.
Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic is out to quieten his critics and prove his is not a £22m flop – starting in Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie with Sheffield Wednesday.
Phil Jones has backed Manchester United to end their 11-year wait to lift the FA Cup
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LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Saint-Etienne defender Loic Perrin has revealed that Arsenal have contacted him 'personally' to confirm their interest ahead of a possible January move.
Petr Cech will stay at Chelsea after Jose Mourinho confirmed third-choice goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is joining Leicester.
Alan Pardew says the warm welcome he received from Crystal Palace supporters yesterday showed one of the reasons why he left Newcastle for Selhurst Park.
Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal supporters not to expect Theo Walcott to make an instant impact after he made his first start for more than a year against Hull City.
Benjamin Stambouli admits he has been surprised by the attitude of Premier League players since moving to England this season.
Bobby Zamora insists Queens Park Rangers will refuse to let their shock exit from the FA Cup damage their bid to stay in the Premier League.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester City made an "error in judgement" over their handling of Frank Lampard's move to New York City, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber believes.
Juan Mata has vowed United will "keep fighting" to regain the Premier League title despite suffering recent setbacks.
Darren Fletcher says United fans have waited 'too long' for success in the FA Cup.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Liverpool look set to reach an agreement with Lille to bring striker Divock Origi to Anfield this month.
Brendan Rodgers believes Jordan Henderson will flourish as Liverpool captain when Steven Gerrard leaves Anfield this summer.
NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Mike Ashley will hand managing director Lee Charnley a free rein to appoint Newcastle United's next head coach.
Newcastle United caretaker boss John Carver feels that the Magpies must act "quickly" in the aftermath of Alan Pardew's exit to Crystal Palace - for the good of the football club.
Tim Krul was back in training this morning after more than a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
SUNDERLAND ECHO
Connor Wickham insists he was always calm that his Sunderland career would be extended, despite the speculation over his contract situation.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
Paul Lambert described the taunts from the Villa Park crowd as 'strange' after Villa needed a last-gasp winner from Christian Benteke to see off Blackpool in the FA Cup third round.
EXPRESS & STAR
Four-goal West Brom star Saido Berahino insists he will shrug off transfer speculation this month.
Wolves winger Bakary Sako insists he is not viewing the African Cup of Nations as a chance to put himself in the shop window.
THE SENTINEL
Mark Hughes is hoping a new contract will be on the table for Peter Crouch before the end of the week.
THE DAILY ECHO
Morgan Schneiderlin insists Saints will have no concerns about having to visit Portman Road, after being forced into an FA Cup replay by Ipswich.
LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH
Tom Heaton believes the siege mentality adopted by the Burnley dressing room is helping them prove the doubters wrong this season.
SOUTH WALES EVENING POST
Aston Villa and West Ham have joined the list of clubs interested in Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis, according to reports in France.
Tom Carroll admits Swansea City's players are already dreaming of Wembley after their FA Cup romp at Tranmere Rovers.
NEWHAM RECORDER
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce seems resigned to the fact that Winston Reid will not sign a new deal.
EVENING GAZETTE
Aitor Karanka has been handed a boost to start the New Year after Albert Adomah was left out of Ghana's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup Of Nations.
WALES ONLINE
Cardiff City's bid to sign Chelsea striker Islam Feruz is back on after the the Scottish Under-21 international had a late night change of heart.
BOLTON NEWS
Bolton are closing in on contract deals for three senior players and their first signing of the January transfer window.
WIGAN EVENING POST
Malky Mackay is hopeful of bringing in 'one if not two' signings this week as he focuses on the job of keeping Wigan Athletic in the Championship.
READING POST
Royston Drenthe is set to leave Reading on a permanent basis this month.
THE ARGUS
Chris O'Grady has admitted he has no idea where his future lies after enduring the toughest period of his life with Albion.
HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER
Huddersfield Town have quashed rumours of a Burnley bid for James Vaughan and their own supposed interest in West Ham United striker Carlton Cole.
EVENING TIMES
Midfielder Kyle Hutton has revealed he is determined to play well enough to earn a new deal at Ibrox.
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LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Saint-Etienne defender Loic Perrin has revealed that Arsenal have contacted him 'personally' to confirm their interest ahead of a possible January move.
Petr Cech will stay at Chelsea after Jose Mourinho confirmed third-choice goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer is joining Leicester.
Alan Pardew says the warm welcome he received from Crystal Palace supporters yesterday showed one of the reasons why he left Newcastle for Selhurst Park.
Arsene Wenger has warned Arsenal supporters not to expect Theo Walcott to make an instant impact after he made his first start for more than a year against Hull City.
Benjamin Stambouli admits he has been surprised by the attitude of Premier League players since moving to England this season.
Bobby Zamora insists Queens Park Rangers will refuse to let their shock exit from the FA Cup damage their bid to stay in the Premier League.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester City made an "error in judgement" over their handling of Frank Lampard's move to New York City, Major League Soccer commissioner Don Garber believes.
Juan Mata has vowed United will "keep fighting" to regain the Premier League title despite suffering recent setbacks.
Darren Fletcher says United fans have waited 'too long' for success in the FA Cup.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Liverpool look set to reach an agreement with Lille to bring striker Divock Origi to Anfield this month.
Brendan Rodgers believes Jordan Henderson will flourish as Liverpool captain when Steven Gerrard leaves Anfield this summer.
NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Mike Ashley will hand managing director Lee Charnley a free rein to appoint Newcastle United's next head coach.
Newcastle United caretaker boss John Carver feels that the Magpies must act "quickly" in the aftermath of Alan Pardew's exit to Crystal Palace - for the good of the football club.
Tim Krul was back in training this morning after more than a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.
SUNDERLAND ECHO
Connor Wickham insists he was always calm that his Sunderland career would be extended, despite the speculation over his contract situation.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
Paul Lambert described the taunts from the Villa Park crowd as 'strange' after Villa needed a last-gasp winner from Christian Benteke to see off Blackpool in the FA Cup third round.
EXPRESS & STAR
Four-goal West Brom star Saido Berahino insists he will shrug off transfer speculation this month.
Wolves winger Bakary Sako insists he is not viewing the African Cup of Nations as a chance to put himself in the shop window.
THE SENTINEL
Mark Hughes is hoping a new contract will be on the table for Peter Crouch before the end of the week.
THE DAILY ECHO
Morgan Schneiderlin insists Saints will have no concerns about having to visit Portman Road, after being forced into an FA Cup replay by Ipswich.
LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH
Tom Heaton believes the siege mentality adopted by the Burnley dressing room is helping them prove the doubters wrong this season.
SOUTH WALES EVENING POST
Aston Villa and West Ham have joined the list of clubs interested in Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis, according to reports in France.
Tom Carroll admits Swansea City's players are already dreaming of Wembley after their FA Cup romp at Tranmere Rovers.
NEWHAM RECORDER
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce seems resigned to the fact that Winston Reid will not sign a new deal.
EVENING GAZETTE
Aitor Karanka has been handed a boost to start the New Year after Albert Adomah was left out of Ghana's squad for the upcoming Africa Cup Of Nations.
WALES ONLINE
Cardiff City's bid to sign Chelsea striker Islam Feruz is back on after the the Scottish Under-21 international had a late night change of heart.
BOLTON NEWS
Bolton are closing in on contract deals for three senior players and their first signing of the January transfer window.
WIGAN EVENING POST
Malky Mackay is hopeful of bringing in 'one if not two' signings this week as he focuses on the job of keeping Wigan Athletic in the Championship.
READING POST
Royston Drenthe is set to leave Reading on a permanent basis this month.
THE ARGUS
Chris O'Grady has admitted he has no idea where his future lies after enduring the toughest period of his life with Albion.
HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER
Huddersfield Town have quashed rumours of a Burnley bid for James Vaughan and their own supposed interest in West Ham United striker Carlton Cole.
EVENING TIMES
Midfielder Kyle Hutton has revealed he is determined to play well enough to earn a new deal at Ibrox.
Re: Morning Paper Talk
Morning Paper Talk
Follow the rumour mill with the latest transfer rumours, gossip and speculation from the newspapers.
Last Updated: 07,01, 2015- 08:10 am
daily express
Real Madrid will sell Gareth Bale to Manchester United for £120m to make room for Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, who can leave for just £20m in the summer due to a clause in his contract.
Oldham will today press ahead with their controversial efforts to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Wayne Rooney has been told he is not a guaranteed starter for Manchester United despite wearing the captain's armband.
Newcastle have told PSG they will have to make a mouth-watering offer to sign midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj is among the targets for Real Sociedad boss David Moyes, along with Arsenal striker Joel Campbell.
the times
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told Andre Schurrle to increase his physical strength and bulk if he is to become a first-team regular.
Roma have expressed an interest in Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech despite Jose Mourinho saying he would not leave the club this month.
daily star
Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career in the United States, agent Jorge Mendes has confirmed.
Sources say a deal for Oldham to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans is imminent.
Manchester United are poised to increase the pressure to land Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar.
Steven Gerrard is set to confirm his move to LA Galaxy in the next 24 hours.
Manchester City are closing in on a £30m deal for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is ready to compete with Arsenal for the signature of Porto's Colombian World Cup star Juan Quintero, a £16m-rated midfielder.
Saido Berahino's £15m exit from West Brom could be set in motion this week with talks planned with new boss Tony Pulis.
Arsenal misfits Joel Campbell and Yaya Sanogo could leave the club this week.
The Gunners are also preparing an incredible £64m move for Real Madrid star Isco in the hope of beating off competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Liverpool midfielder Suso has agreed a four-year deal at AC Milan.
Morgan Schneiderlin could leave Southampton in the summer. Arsenal and Tottenham are interested but know they are unlikely to seal a move until the next window.
the sun
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony wants £200,000 a week to sign for Manchester City.
Ashley Young has handed Manchester United a fresh injury blow with the news he will be out for at least six weeks.
Harry Maguire is ready to head out on loan after growing frustrated at his bit-part role at Hull.
Wigan are ready to sign Blackpool striker Ishmael Miller.
Swansea manager Garry Monk wants to make Tom Carroll's loan move from Tottenham permanent.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has renewed his pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Bruno Zuculini.
Hull will have to find £10.4m in wages to bring striker Jermain Defoe to the club.
Defender Younes Kaboul is poised to quit Tottenham for Turkish club Besiktas.
Arsenal hope to land West Ham defender Winston Reid for a cut-price £3m this month.
daily mirror
Manchester City have agreed a £30m fee for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.
Tottenham are being offered West Brom striker Saido Berahino in exchange for Andros Townsend and Aaron Lennon.
Ched Evans is set to be confirmed as an Oldham player today.
John Carver is set to be in charge of Newcastle at Chelsea on Saturday after being given the green light to extend his spell as caretaker manager.
Former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu could take over as Nottingham Forest boss with Stuart Pearce on the brink.
Leicester have smashed their transfer record to sign Croatian striker Andrej Kramaric.
AC Milan and Schalke are interested in Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic who can leave the club for £8m.
Angel di Maria has ruled out Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United.
daily record
Rangers chief executive Derek Llambias was summoned to Hampden on Tuesday for talks about the extent of the deepening cash crisis at Ibrox.
Celtic are continuing to make Kris Commons sweat on a new deal as they prepare to sound out Dundee United over Stuart Armstrong.
Celtic are considering a shock move for Brescia's Libya international midfielder Ahmad Benali.
Follow the rumour mill with the latest transfer rumours, gossip and speculation from the newspapers.
Last Updated: 07,01, 2015- 08:10 am
daily express
Real Madrid will sell Gareth Bale to Manchester United for £120m to make room for Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus, who can leave for just £20m in the summer due to a clause in his contract.
Oldham will today press ahead with their controversial efforts to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.
Wayne Rooney has been told he is not a guaranteed starter for Manchester United despite wearing the captain's armband.
Newcastle have told PSG they will have to make a mouth-watering offer to sign midfielder Moussa Sissoko.
Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj is among the targets for Real Sociedad boss David Moyes, along with Arsenal striker Joel Campbell.
the times
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has told Andre Schurrle to increase his physical strength and bulk if he is to become a first-team regular.
Roma have expressed an interest in Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech despite Jose Mourinho saying he would not leave the club this month.
daily star
Cristiano Ronaldo will end his career in the United States, agent Jorge Mendes has confirmed.
Sources say a deal for Oldham to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans is imminent.
Manchester United are poised to increase the pressure to land Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar.
Steven Gerrard is set to confirm his move to LA Galaxy in the next 24 hours.
Manchester City are closing in on a £30m deal for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is ready to compete with Arsenal for the signature of Porto's Colombian World Cup star Juan Quintero, a £16m-rated midfielder.
Saido Berahino's £15m exit from West Brom could be set in motion this week with talks planned with new boss Tony Pulis.
Arsenal misfits Joel Campbell and Yaya Sanogo could leave the club this week.
The Gunners are also preparing an incredible £64m move for Real Madrid star Isco in the hope of beating off competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Liverpool midfielder Suso has agreed a four-year deal at AC Milan.
Morgan Schneiderlin could leave Southampton in the summer. Arsenal and Tottenham are interested but know they are unlikely to seal a move until the next window.
the sun
Swansea striker Wilfried Bony wants £200,000 a week to sign for Manchester City.
Ashley Young has handed Manchester United a fresh injury blow with the news he will be out for at least six weeks.
Harry Maguire is ready to head out on loan after growing frustrated at his bit-part role at Hull.
Wigan are ready to sign Blackpool striker Ishmael Miller.
Swansea manager Garry Monk wants to make Tom Carroll's loan move from Tottenham permanent.
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has renewed his pursuit of Manchester City midfielder Bruno Zuculini.
Hull will have to find £10.4m in wages to bring striker Jermain Defoe to the club.
Defender Younes Kaboul is poised to quit Tottenham for Turkish club Besiktas.
Arsenal hope to land West Ham defender Winston Reid for a cut-price £3m this month.
daily mirror
Manchester City have agreed a £30m fee for Swansea striker Wilfried Bony.
Tottenham are being offered West Brom striker Saido Berahino in exchange for Andros Townsend and Aaron Lennon.
Ched Evans is set to be confirmed as an Oldham player today.
John Carver is set to be in charge of Newcastle at Chelsea on Saturday after being given the green light to extend his spell as caretaker manager.
Former Chelsea defender Dan Petrescu could take over as Nottingham Forest boss with Stuart Pearce on the brink.
Leicester have smashed their transfer record to sign Croatian striker Andrej Kramaric.
AC Milan and Schalke are interested in Manchester City defender Matija Nastasic who can leave the club for £8m.
Angel di Maria has ruled out Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United.
daily record
Rangers chief executive Derek Llambias was summoned to Hampden on Tuesday for talks about the extent of the deepening cash crisis at Ibrox.
Celtic are continuing to make Kris Commons sweat on a new deal as they prepare to sound out Dundee United over Stuart Armstrong.
Celtic are considering a shock move for Brescia's Libya international midfielder Ahmad Benali.
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