Morning Paper Talk
Last updated: 22nd December 2013
THE SUN
Malky Mackay has told Cardiff owner Vincent Tan: "I will not resign."
Real Madrid want Wayne Rooney to stall on a new Manchester United deal to get him at a bargain price
Tottenham's stand-in boss Tim Sherwood has admitted he is a Gooner.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Luis Suarez has an escape clause in his bumper new £180,00-a-week Liverpool contract.
Managerless Spurs want to sign Mirko Vucinic on loan from Juventus in the January transfer window
Zenit St Petersburg are chasing Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov
Malky Mackay remained defiant last night as he refused to quit as Cardiff boss amid sacking threats by controversial owner Vincent Tan.
THE PEOPLE
Cardiff City boss Malky Mackay has called the managers' union into his bitter battle to get a £2million pay-off from owner Vincent Tan
Tim Sherwood has the chance to remain in charge of Tottenham for the rest of the season - throwing the future of technical director Franco Baldini in to doubt.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Louis van Gaal has moved to the top of Tottenham's wanted list.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
The fight over Malky Mackay's future at Cardiff turned ugly last night, with fans heaping abuse on the club's Malaysian owner Vincent Tan.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Liverpool will have to grab a place in the Champions League to ensure Luis Suarez remains at Anfield despite the striker having signed a new mega contract.
Malky Mackay took charge of Cardiff against Liverpool yesterday but is set to be sacked within the next 48 hours.
Jose Mourinho last night reopened his long-running war of words with Manuel Pellegrini by poking fun at Manchester City for not being runaway leaders of the Premier League.
THE OBSERVER
Malky Mackay insisted he would not bow to Vincent Tan's request to resign as manager of Cardiff.
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Malky Mackay yesterday faced down Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan by again insisting he will not resign as manager despite the 3-1 defeat at Liverpool.
SUNDAY TIMES
For the second time in a week a devastating display by Luis Suarez plunged a Premier League manager deeper into trouble.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Malky Mackay last night defiantly refused to resign as Cardiff City manager even though the club are talking to candidates, including Sven-Goran Eriksson, about replacing him.
Franco Baldini, Tottenham Hotspur's technical director, offered to resign on the same day that Andre Villas-Boas was sacked as the club's head coach.
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Last updated: 23rd December 2013
THE SUN
Hull boss Steve Bruce is still interested in signing West Brom striker Shane Long.
Tim Sherwood will meet Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy today to lay down his vision for the club's future.
Jose Mourinho wants 12 more years to build a Chelsea dynasty - as part of his grand plan for retirement
Tottenham midfielder Sandro has snubbed interest from Italian duo Roma and Inter Milan
Burnley are eyeing a move for Inverness striker Billy McKay in January
Fulham want to sign Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner on loan.
DAILY STAR
Tim Sherwood will meet Spurs chairman Daniel Levy today and lay down his blueprint for becoming the club's full-time manager.
Jose Mourinho has delivered a major blow to Ashley Cole by revealing he feared the England star could have been exposed by Arsenal tonight.
Carlos Queroz is the latest name in the frame to replace Andre Villas-Boas at Tottenham.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are losing their battle to sign Barcelona starlet Antonio Sanabria - with Roma closing in on a deal.
Emmanuel Adebayor handed Tim Sherwood his first win as Tottenham caretaker and backed him to land the job full-time.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez will make a personal check on Dundee United duo Andrew Robertson and John Souttar.
Arsene Wenger wants his Arsenal side to prove they are big-game players against Chelsea tonight.
Millwall boss Steve Lomas wants to sign Stoke defender Ryan Shotton on loan once he returns from a loan spell at Wigan
Hull City will make a new move for West Brom forward Shane Long in January
DAILY MAIL
Legendary Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has emerged as Tottenham's No 1 target to replace Andre Villas-Boas.
Malky Mackay remains in grave danger of the sack from Cardiff City this Christmas despite the club's owner Vincent Tan being persuaded not to pull the trigger last night
DAILY EXPRESS
Emmanuel Adebayor bagged two goals in Tottenham's 3-2 victory at Southampton before revealing the emotional turmoil he has endured this season.
Malky Mackay will stay as Cardiff manager after a stunning U-turn by owner Vincent Tan
THE GUARDIAN
Jose Mourinho has set himself the ambitious target of remaining Chelsea's manager for another 12 years despite returning to the club on his "worst contract" of the past six seasons.
Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, has granted Malky Mackay a stay of execution after another bizarre chain of events at the club.
THE INDEPENDENT
Twenty-four hours after what seemed to be his final match in charge of Cardiff City, Malky Mackay was granted a dramatic stay of execution by owner Vincent Tan yesterday when chairman Mehmet Dalman revealed the Scot will remain as manager "for the foreseeable future".
DAILY TELEGRAPH
This was an impressive job audition by Tim Sherwood, demonstrating his ability to motivate mercurial players like Emmanuel Adebayor, showing his knowledge of emerging talent like Nabil Bentaleb and also setting up the team in keeping with Tottenham Hotspur's attack-minded traditions. To dare is to do.
THE TIMES
Tim Sherwood wants Daniel Levy to outline his philosophy in talks with the Tottenham Hotspur chairman this week that will determine the club's short-term future, but there are no question marks over his own footballing creed.
Last updated: 23rd December 2013
THE SUN
Hull boss Steve Bruce is still interested in signing West Brom striker Shane Long.
Tim Sherwood will meet Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy today to lay down his vision for the club's future.
Jose Mourinho wants 12 more years to build a Chelsea dynasty - as part of his grand plan for retirement
Tottenham midfielder Sandro has snubbed interest from Italian duo Roma and Inter Milan
Burnley are eyeing a move for Inverness striker Billy McKay in January
Fulham want to sign Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner on loan.
DAILY STAR
Tim Sherwood will meet Spurs chairman Daniel Levy today and lay down his blueprint for becoming the club's full-time manager.
Jose Mourinho has delivered a major blow to Ashley Cole by revealing he feared the England star could have been exposed by Arsenal tonight.
Carlos Queroz is the latest name in the frame to replace Andre Villas-Boas at Tottenham.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are losing their battle to sign Barcelona starlet Antonio Sanabria - with Roma closing in on a deal.
Emmanuel Adebayor handed Tim Sherwood his first win as Tottenham caretaker and backed him to land the job full-time.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez will make a personal check on Dundee United duo Andrew Robertson and John Souttar.
Arsene Wenger wants his Arsenal side to prove they are big-game players against Chelsea tonight.
Millwall boss Steve Lomas wants to sign Stoke defender Ryan Shotton on loan once he returns from a loan spell at Wigan
Hull City will make a new move for West Brom forward Shane Long in January
DAILY MAIL
Legendary Dutch coach Louis van Gaal has emerged as Tottenham's No 1 target to replace Andre Villas-Boas.
Malky Mackay remains in grave danger of the sack from Cardiff City this Christmas despite the club's owner Vincent Tan being persuaded not to pull the trigger last night
DAILY EXPRESS
Emmanuel Adebayor bagged two goals in Tottenham's 3-2 victory at Southampton before revealing the emotional turmoil he has endured this season.
Malky Mackay will stay as Cardiff manager after a stunning U-turn by owner Vincent Tan
THE GUARDIAN
Jose Mourinho has set himself the ambitious target of remaining Chelsea's manager for another 12 years despite returning to the club on his "worst contract" of the past six seasons.
Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, has granted Malky Mackay a stay of execution after another bizarre chain of events at the club.
THE INDEPENDENT
Twenty-four hours after what seemed to be his final match in charge of Cardiff City, Malky Mackay was granted a dramatic stay of execution by owner Vincent Tan yesterday when chairman Mehmet Dalman revealed the Scot will remain as manager "for the foreseeable future".
DAILY TELEGRAPH
This was an impressive job audition by Tim Sherwood, demonstrating his ability to motivate mercurial players like Emmanuel Adebayor, showing his knowledge of emerging talent like Nabil Bentaleb and also setting up the team in keeping with Tottenham Hotspur's attack-minded traditions. To dare is to do.
THE TIMES
Tim Sherwood wants Daniel Levy to outline his philosophy in talks with the Tottenham Hotspur chairman this week that will determine the club's short-term future, but there are no question marks over his own footballing creed.
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Morning Paper Talk
Last updated: 24th December 2013
THE SUN
West Ham have offered Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan £100,000 a week to save their season.
Malky Mackay fears Cardiff's survival hopes will shatter if the club's dirty linen continues to be washed in public.
Inter Milan star Fredy Guarin is in talks to join Chelsea in a £12.5million deal.
Arsene Wenger's Jose jinx continued as Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the tree for Christmas.
Tottenham stunned the football world on Monday night by naming Tim Sherwood as manager until the end of next season.
Southampton are eyeing a shock move to sign former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela from Real Sociedad.
Steve Bruce has vowed to keep his stars after Everton were linked with a £6million bid for Hull City centre-back Curtis Davies.
DAILY MAIL
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night handed his dream chance to prove he can be a Premier League manager when Spurs put him in charge for the next 18 months.
Arsenal 's three-month reign as Barclays Premier League pacesetters came to an end on Monday night when they were held by Chelsea in an ill-tempered 0-0 draw at The Emirates.
DAILY MIRROR
Juventus have joined the queue of Serie A clubs ready to take Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela back to Italy.
Benfica are ready to do a double deal with Chelsea to help ease the financial crisis facing the Portuguese giants. Serbian winger Lazar Markovic and Nemanja Matic are the players mooted.
Gianfranco Zola could be offered a quickfire return to management in his native Italy with Bologna.
Ross Barkley is not for sale at any price, even if an offer eclipsed the £86million world-record fee Real Madrid paid for Gareth Bale.
Tony Pulis wants to ship out players in January to start his revamp of the Crystal Palace squad.
Arsene Wenger was left fuming on Monday night after failing to end Jose Mourinho's hold over him at the Emirates.
Daniel Levy took a massive gamble on Monday night by handing Tim Sherwood the manager's job at Tottenham.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night named as Tottenham manager until the end of next season after impressing Daniel Levy in his first week in charge.
Arsenal missed the chance to take a step closer to the title on Monday night by failing to move back to the top of the Premier League.
DAILY STAR
Everton Ribeiro will spurn the advances of Real Madrid to fulfil his dream of joining Manchester United.
West Brom are pulling out all the stops to try and hang on to Shane Long.
Arsenal and Manchester United target Angel Di Maria insists he is not looking to leave Real Madrid after being linked with a switch to Tottenham in the upcoming transfer window.
Arsenal blew their chance to go top of the Premier League on Monday night.
Everton insist they would turn down a world-record £86m bid for Ross Barkley in January.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Malky Mackay has warned that the simmering row between him and Vincent Tan, the Cardiff owner, could threaten the Premier League club's survival.
Roberto Martinez has ruled out selling midfielder Ross Barkley next month, even if Everton receive a "Gareth Bale-size" offer for the young England international.
THE TIMES
Tim Sherwood was surprisingly handed an 18-month contract as Tottenham head coach after two meetings on Monday to resolve his differences with the club.
Roberto Martinez has given an early indication of Everton's resolve to enjoy the best years of Ross Barkley, the attacking midfielder, by valuing him at more than £80million.
THE GUARDIAN
Tim Sherwood has been appointed as Andre Villas-Boas' permanent successor at Tottenham on an 18-month contract after a day of negotiations with the chairman, Daniel Levy.
Roberto Martinez has said Everton would not consider selling Ross Barkley in January even if the club received an offer similar to the world record £86million that took Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.
THE INDEPENDENT
Jose Mourinho admitted he was satisfied with a point after Arsenal and Chelsea both missed out on the chance to be top or joint-top of the Premier League at Christmas following a drab 0-0 draw at the Emirates.
Tottenham on Monday night appointed Tim Sherwood as their new manager with a contract until the end of next season, a strong show of faith in the coach who has overseen their last two games since the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.
Last updated: 24th December 2013
THE SUN
West Ham have offered Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan £100,000 a week to save their season.
Malky Mackay fears Cardiff's survival hopes will shatter if the club's dirty linen continues to be washed in public.
Inter Milan star Fredy Guarin is in talks to join Chelsea in a £12.5million deal.
Arsene Wenger's Jose jinx continued as Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the tree for Christmas.
Tottenham stunned the football world on Monday night by naming Tim Sherwood as manager until the end of next season.
Southampton are eyeing a shock move to sign former Arsenal striker Carlos Vela from Real Sociedad.
Steve Bruce has vowed to keep his stars after Everton were linked with a £6million bid for Hull City centre-back Curtis Davies.
DAILY MAIL
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night handed his dream chance to prove he can be a Premier League manager when Spurs put him in charge for the next 18 months.
Arsenal 's three-month reign as Barclays Premier League pacesetters came to an end on Monday night when they were held by Chelsea in an ill-tempered 0-0 draw at The Emirates.
DAILY MIRROR
Juventus have joined the queue of Serie A clubs ready to take Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela back to Italy.
Benfica are ready to do a double deal with Chelsea to help ease the financial crisis facing the Portuguese giants. Serbian winger Lazar Markovic and Nemanja Matic are the players mooted.
Gianfranco Zola could be offered a quickfire return to management in his native Italy with Bologna.
Ross Barkley is not for sale at any price, even if an offer eclipsed the £86million world-record fee Real Madrid paid for Gareth Bale.
Tony Pulis wants to ship out players in January to start his revamp of the Crystal Palace squad.
Arsene Wenger was left fuming on Monday night after failing to end Jose Mourinho's hold over him at the Emirates.
Daniel Levy took a massive gamble on Monday night by handing Tim Sherwood the manager's job at Tottenham.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tim Sherwood was on Monday night named as Tottenham manager until the end of next season after impressing Daniel Levy in his first week in charge.
Arsenal missed the chance to take a step closer to the title on Monday night by failing to move back to the top of the Premier League.
DAILY STAR
Everton Ribeiro will spurn the advances of Real Madrid to fulfil his dream of joining Manchester United.
West Brom are pulling out all the stops to try and hang on to Shane Long.
Arsenal and Manchester United target Angel Di Maria insists he is not looking to leave Real Madrid after being linked with a switch to Tottenham in the upcoming transfer window.
Arsenal blew their chance to go top of the Premier League on Monday night.
Everton insist they would turn down a world-record £86m bid for Ross Barkley in January.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Malky Mackay has warned that the simmering row between him and Vincent Tan, the Cardiff owner, could threaten the Premier League club's survival.
Roberto Martinez has ruled out selling midfielder Ross Barkley next month, even if Everton receive a "Gareth Bale-size" offer for the young England international.
THE TIMES
Tim Sherwood was surprisingly handed an 18-month contract as Tottenham head coach after two meetings on Monday to resolve his differences with the club.
Roberto Martinez has given an early indication of Everton's resolve to enjoy the best years of Ross Barkley, the attacking midfielder, by valuing him at more than £80million.
THE GUARDIAN
Tim Sherwood has been appointed as Andre Villas-Boas' permanent successor at Tottenham on an 18-month contract after a day of negotiations with the chairman, Daniel Levy.
Roberto Martinez has said Everton would not consider selling Ross Barkley in January even if the club received an offer similar to the world record £86million that took Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.
THE INDEPENDENT
Jose Mourinho admitted he was satisfied with a point after Arsenal and Chelsea both missed out on the chance to be top or joint-top of the Premier League at Christmas following a drab 0-0 draw at the Emirates.
Tottenham on Monday night appointed Tim Sherwood as their new manager with a contract until the end of next season, a strong show of faith in the coach who has overseen their last two games since the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.
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Morning Paper Talk
Last updated: 27th December 2013
THE SUN
Arsene Wenger claimed Arsenal proved they are genuine title contenders after coming from behind to win at West Ham.
Malky Mackay last night revealed he has still not had talks with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan.
DAILY STAR
Jackson Martinez has opened the door to a move to Arsenal or Chelsea by outlining his ambition to play in the Premier League.
Furious Brendan Rodgers blasted the "horrendous" match officials after Liverpool lost out to title rivals Manchester City.
DAILY MIRROR
Mauricio Pochettino has issued a hands-off warning to Manchester United after declaring: Adam Lallana is going nowhere.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce is ready to make a record-breaking move for Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher.
Crystal Palace want to tie down Jonny Williams to stop their prize asset leaving on the cheap.
Brazilian midfielder Ramires says Chelsea should re-sign Nemanja Matic to help them win trophies this season.
Spurs midfielder Sandro has told Italian giants Inter Milan and Roma he does not want to quit North London for Serie A.
Newcastle United star Hatem Ben Arfa has ruled out a January exit from St James' Park.
Brendan Rodgers blasted "horrendous" referee Lee Mason and his officials after seeing his side's title hopes suffer a bitter blow.
Wayne Rooney claims Manchester United have joined the title fight after inspiring their comeback at Hull.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United have been warned that David Moyes's main transfer target Marco Reus will cost up to £40million.
Brendan Rodgers faces an FA charge after questioning the integrity of referee Lee Mason and labelling the match officials "horrendous" following Liverpool's defeat at Manchester City last night.
Arsene Wenger insists the stirring 3-1 comeback victory at West Ham yesterday proves Arsenal are genuine title contenders.
DAILY EXPRESS
Brendan Rodgers risked an FA charge by appearing to question the impartiality of referee Lee Mason and his assistants after Liverpool's 2-1 defeat by Manchester City last night.
Arsene Wenger says his team showed their title-winning credentials as they came from behind to win 3-1 at West Ham yesterday - but was counting the cost of a "serious" injury to Aaron Ramsay.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, is to ask the Premier League why "a referee from Greater Manchester" was in charge of Thursday's fixture which ended in a controversial defeat for the visitors.
Jose Mourinho has been repeatedly telling his team that they need to become "killers" but this was another frustrating example of their propensity to rely on a glancing blow rather than bludgeon such obviously inferior opposition into submission.
THE GUARDIAN
Manchester City preserved their 100% home record at the expense of Liverpool's attempt to climb back to the top of the table, coming from a goal down to secure the points that took them past their north-west rivals to go second behind Arsenal.
THE INDEPENDENT
Brendan Rodgers risked possible Football Association action by questioning the appointment of a Greater Manchester referee to officiate the fixture against Manchester City, in which a 2-1 defeat for his Liverpool side allowed Arsenal to regain top spot in the Premier League.
Malky Mackay, the Cardiff manager, will finally get his meeting with the club's owner, Vincent Tan, tomorrow and will learn his fate.
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Morning Paper Talk
Last updated: 28th December 2013
THE SUN
Cardiff owner Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace sacked Malky Mackay as boss - and will give him a £25million war chest to spend next month.
Jose Mourinho has conceded defeat in the title race and insists a top-four finish is the only thing Chelsea can aim for this season
DAILY MAIL
Malky Mackay was fired as Cardiff manager yesterday as the full details of the club's £50million summer spending spree emerged for the first time.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is Vincent Tan's top target to become the next manager of Cardiff City after Malky Mackay's sacking on Friday.
West Brom's search for a new manager took a fresh twist on Friday when the club pulled the plug on negotiations with former front runner Pepe Mel.
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has issued another firm hands-off warning to Arsenal and Paris St Germain as he fights to keep France midfielder Yohan Cabaye from their clutches.
DAILY MIRROR
Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Cardiff's new boss - and is prepared to spend "whatever it takes" to keep them in the Premier League.
Manchester United target Adam Lallana has pledged his future to Southampton.
Tottenham's £30million record signing Erik Lamela still wants to go out on loan with Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid keen on taking him.
Tony Pulis will be handed a significant transfer war chest next week after Crystal Palace's win over Aston Villa - and has Joe Ledley and Bafetimbi Gomis in his sights.
Sam Allardyce is trying to set up a January deal for Everton's out-of-favour Dutch defender John Heitinga.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, ended one of the more bizarre chapters in recent Premier League history in aptly controversial fashion yesterday by claiming that it was Malky Mackay who was to blame for his dismissal for "exposing" "far too much dirty linen to the public gaze".
Arsenal fear that they will be without top scorer Aaron Ramsey for at least the next four weeks.
THE TIMES
Cardiff City officials appear confident that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will become the club's new manager after Malky Mackay was dismissed yesterday.
THE GUARDIAN
Cardiff City have made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer their No. 1 target to replace Malky Mackay, with Vincent Tan, the club's owner, optimistic than he can convince the former Manchester United striker to leave Norway in favour of the chance to manage in the Premier League.
André Villas-Boas has admitted he had "great ambitions" to win a trophy at Tottenham this season and dropped a heavy hint that his next job in management will not be in England.
Sam Allardyce wants two new signings in January to make an immediate impact on West Ham United's increasingly fraught battle against relegation.
DAILY EXPRESS
Malky Mackay was sacked by Vincent Tan yesterday and sent on his way with a stinging attack from the Cardiff owner... who then moved to bring in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Malkay Mackay is ready to talk to West Brom about an instant return to the Premier League.
DAILY STAR
Malky Mackay suffered a stinging attack after he was finally sacked by Cardiff.
Steve McClaren has been backed to manage England again.
Last updated: 28th December 2013
THE SUN
Cardiff owner Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to replace sacked Malky Mackay as boss - and will give him a £25million war chest to spend next month.
Jose Mourinho has conceded defeat in the title race and insists a top-four finish is the only thing Chelsea can aim for this season
DAILY MAIL
Malky Mackay was fired as Cardiff manager yesterday as the full details of the club's £50million summer spending spree emerged for the first time.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is Vincent Tan's top target to become the next manager of Cardiff City after Malky Mackay's sacking on Friday.
West Brom's search for a new manager took a fresh twist on Friday when the club pulled the plug on negotiations with former front runner Pepe Mel.
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has issued another firm hands-off warning to Arsenal and Paris St Germain as he fights to keep France midfielder Yohan Cabaye from their clutches.
DAILY MIRROR
Vincent Tan wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as Cardiff's new boss - and is prepared to spend "whatever it takes" to keep them in the Premier League.
Manchester United target Adam Lallana has pledged his future to Southampton.
Tottenham's £30million record signing Erik Lamela still wants to go out on loan with Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid keen on taking him.
Tony Pulis will be handed a significant transfer war chest next week after Crystal Palace's win over Aston Villa - and has Joe Ledley and Bafetimbi Gomis in his sights.
Sam Allardyce is trying to set up a January deal for Everton's out-of-favour Dutch defender John Heitinga.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Vincent Tan, the Cardiff City owner, ended one of the more bizarre chapters in recent Premier League history in aptly controversial fashion yesterday by claiming that it was Malky Mackay who was to blame for his dismissal for "exposing" "far too much dirty linen to the public gaze".
Arsenal fear that they will be without top scorer Aaron Ramsey for at least the next four weeks.
THE TIMES
Cardiff City officials appear confident that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will become the club's new manager after Malky Mackay was dismissed yesterday.
THE GUARDIAN
Cardiff City have made Ole Gunnar Solskjaer their No. 1 target to replace Malky Mackay, with Vincent Tan, the club's owner, optimistic than he can convince the former Manchester United striker to leave Norway in favour of the chance to manage in the Premier League.
André Villas-Boas has admitted he had "great ambitions" to win a trophy at Tottenham this season and dropped a heavy hint that his next job in management will not be in England.
Sam Allardyce wants two new signings in January to make an immediate impact on West Ham United's increasingly fraught battle against relegation.
DAILY EXPRESS
Malky Mackay was sacked by Vincent Tan yesterday and sent on his way with a stinging attack from the Cardiff owner... who then moved to bring in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Malkay Mackay is ready to talk to West Brom about an instant return to the Premier League.
DAILY STAR
Malky Mackay suffered a stinging attack after he was finally sacked by Cardiff.
Steve McClaren has been backed to manage England again.
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Morning Paper Talk
Last updated: 29th December 2013
the sun
Manchester City are considering a move for Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic, 25, with the club willing to offer £20m plus midfielder Javi Garcia.
West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka faces an FA probe after being accused of making a neo-Nazi racist salute.
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart needed six stitches after suffering a sickening cut eye during his heroic performance against Crystal Palace.
Malky Mackay faces six months out of football because of his forthcoming legal war with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan.
sunday mirror
Manchester United transfer target Leighton Baines, 29, is going nowhere in January insists Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
Meanwhile, United winger Nani is an £18m transfer target for Juventus if he shakes off a hamstring injury.
Newcastle keeper Tim Krul, 25, is wanted by Italian side Napoli who are set to lose Pepe Reina - on loan from Liverpool - to Barcelona in the summer.
Tottenham will resume their attempts to recruit Louis van Gaal as their new boss.
Joe Hart was bloody and brilliant as Manchester City hit the top of the Premier League.
daily star
Tottenham's top managerial choice is Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
Liverpool are lining up January moves for Basel attacking midfielder Mohamed Salah, who is valued at £10m, and Barcelona's Spanish left-back Martin Montoya, which would allow Daniel Agger to join Napoli.
Fulham are plotting a January raid on Portugal for Pacos winger Paolo Hurtado and Sporting midfielder Zakaria Labyad.
Manuel Pellegrini had one eye on the Premier League title last night - and praised keeper Joe Hart for his performance after cutting his left one in a gruesome incident at the Etihad.
Cardiff City's bid to land Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new boss is under threat - from Sir Alex Ferguson.
sunday express
Ashley Cole could be heading for a stunning move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Everton and Newcastle want to sign Reading's 24-year-old goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Liverpool legend John Barnes fears striker Luis Suarez, 26, will leave Anfield in the summer even if the club finish in the top four.
West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka was at the centre of an international race row last night after appearing to celebrate his two goals at West Ham with an anti-Semitic salute.
mail on sunday
Manchester United's hopes of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke appear to be back on after they tabled a £30m bid for the 21-year-old.
West Ham could make a double swoop on Everton to land defender John Heitinga as well as striker Nikica Jelavic.
Controversial striker Nicolas Anelka is to be the subject of a Football Association investigation after allegations that he used an anti-Semitic gesture to celebrate his first goal in West Bromwich Albion's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham yesterday.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is the man most likely to join Arsenal in the January transfer window to help support Olivier Giroud up front.
the times
Nicolas Anelka, the West Bromwich Albion striker, was last night facing a storm of controversy in France for making a "race-hate" gesture at Upton Park to celebrate the first of his two goals in his club's 3-3 draw against West Ham United in the Premier League.
sunday telegraph
Nicolas Anelka is under investigation by the Football Association for a gesture which was last night condemned by the French Sports Minister as a "shocking disgusting" display of anti-semitism.
the independent
Nicolas Anelka faces an investigation by the Football Association after he made a gesture when he scored for West Bromwich Albion yesterday that has been interpreted as being anti-Semitic or anti-Zionist.
Jose Mourinho has dismissed Luis Suarez's infamous biting of Branislav Ivanovic last season, saying that "everyone makes mistakes" and refusing to fuel the feud between the two clubs over the incident which earned the Uruguayan a 10-match ban.
the observer
Nicolas Anelka could face a Football Association charge for his controversial goal celebration during yesterday's 3-3 draw with West Ham.
the people
Malky Mackay will sacrifice his managerial career to take on Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan in court.
Tottenham will try to lure Jurgen Klinsmann in the summer if their experiment with Tim Sherwood does not work.
Meanwhile, Spurs are considering a move for West Brom striker Shane Long, 26, although chairman Daniel Levy says the Londoners must sell before they can buy after spending £110m in the summer.
Chelsea may have to part with back-up keeper Thibaut Courtois permanently if they want to land Atletico Madrid's star striker Diego Costa.
Sky Bet
Liverpool are odds-on to sign Basel forward Mohamed Salah in January
Malky Mackay is the new favourite to be appointed West Brom's next manager
Manchester United are hot favourites to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke
West Ham are deemed most likely to sign Emmanuel Adebayor in the January transfer window
Manchester United and Bayern Munich head the betting to sign Marco Reus
Last updated: 29th December 2013
the sun
Manchester City are considering a move for Benfica midfielder Nemanja Matic, 25, with the club willing to offer £20m plus midfielder Javi Garcia.
West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka faces an FA probe after being accused of making a neo-Nazi racist salute.
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart needed six stitches after suffering a sickening cut eye during his heroic performance against Crystal Palace.
Malky Mackay faces six months out of football because of his forthcoming legal war with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan.
sunday mirror
Manchester United transfer target Leighton Baines, 29, is going nowhere in January insists Everton boss Roberto Martinez.
Meanwhile, United winger Nani is an £18m transfer target for Juventus if he shakes off a hamstring injury.
Newcastle keeper Tim Krul, 25, is wanted by Italian side Napoli who are set to lose Pepe Reina - on loan from Liverpool - to Barcelona in the summer.
Tottenham will resume their attempts to recruit Louis van Gaal as their new boss.
Joe Hart was bloody and brilliant as Manchester City hit the top of the Premier League.
daily star
Tottenham's top managerial choice is Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone.
Liverpool are lining up January moves for Basel attacking midfielder Mohamed Salah, who is valued at £10m, and Barcelona's Spanish left-back Martin Montoya, which would allow Daniel Agger to join Napoli.
Fulham are plotting a January raid on Portugal for Pacos winger Paolo Hurtado and Sporting midfielder Zakaria Labyad.
Manuel Pellegrini had one eye on the Premier League title last night - and praised keeper Joe Hart for his performance after cutting his left one in a gruesome incident at the Etihad.
Cardiff City's bid to land Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new boss is under threat - from Sir Alex Ferguson.
sunday express
Ashley Cole could be heading for a stunning move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Everton and Newcastle want to sign Reading's 24-year-old goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Liverpool legend John Barnes fears striker Luis Suarez, 26, will leave Anfield in the summer even if the club finish in the top four.
West Brom striker Nicolas Anelka was at the centre of an international race row last night after appearing to celebrate his two goals at West Ham with an anti-Semitic salute.
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Manchester United's hopes of signing Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke appear to be back on after they tabled a £30m bid for the 21-year-old.
West Ham could make a double swoop on Everton to land defender John Heitinga as well as striker Nikica Jelavic.
Controversial striker Nicolas Anelka is to be the subject of a Football Association investigation after allegations that he used an anti-Semitic gesture to celebrate his first goal in West Bromwich Albion's 3-3 Premier League draw at West Ham yesterday.
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is the man most likely to join Arsenal in the January transfer window to help support Olivier Giroud up front.
the times
Nicolas Anelka, the West Bromwich Albion striker, was last night facing a storm of controversy in France for making a "race-hate" gesture at Upton Park to celebrate the first of his two goals in his club's 3-3 draw against West Ham United in the Premier League.
sunday telegraph
Nicolas Anelka is under investigation by the Football Association for a gesture which was last night condemned by the French Sports Minister as a "shocking disgusting" display of anti-semitism.
the independent
Nicolas Anelka faces an investigation by the Football Association after he made a gesture when he scored for West Bromwich Albion yesterday that has been interpreted as being anti-Semitic or anti-Zionist.
Jose Mourinho has dismissed Luis Suarez's infamous biting of Branislav Ivanovic last season, saying that "everyone makes mistakes" and refusing to fuel the feud between the two clubs over the incident which earned the Uruguayan a 10-match ban.
the observer
Nicolas Anelka could face a Football Association charge for his controversial goal celebration during yesterday's 3-3 draw with West Ham.
the people
Malky Mackay will sacrifice his managerial career to take on Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan in court.
Tottenham will try to lure Jurgen Klinsmann in the summer if their experiment with Tim Sherwood does not work.
Meanwhile, Spurs are considering a move for West Brom striker Shane Long, 26, although chairman Daniel Levy says the Londoners must sell before they can buy after spending £110m in the summer.
Chelsea may have to part with back-up keeper Thibaut Courtois permanently if they want to land Atletico Madrid's star striker Diego Costa.
Sky Bet
Liverpool are odds-on to sign Basel forward Mohamed Salah in January
Malky Mackay is the new favourite to be appointed West Brom's next manager
Manchester United are hot favourites to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke
West Ham are deemed most likely to sign Emmanuel Adebayor in the January transfer window
Manchester United and Bayern Munich head the betting to sign Marco Reus
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the sun
QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 20, on loan.
Blackburn want to sign Bradford striker Nahki Wells, 23, with QPR and Wigan also interested in the £3m rated forward.
Burnley are set to miss out on the loan signing of John Guidetti, with Malaga closing in on the Manchester City striker.
West Ham are hoping to sign Roma striker Marco Borriello on loan.
Chelsea's 16-year-old midfielder Jeremie Boga is wanted on loan by Championship trio Birmingham, Bolton and Charlton.
Jose Mourinho went to war with old mate Brendan Rodgers over "wild" Luis Suarez.
Arsene Wenger hailed his Gunners as the new 'Special Ones'.
daily mail
Nicolas Anelka faces a minimum five-match ban from the FA after producing a goal celebration branded 'disgusting' and 'clearly anti-Semitic'.
Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 to stay in the thick of the Barclays Premier League title race.
Ray Wilkins, 57, is to return to Fulham as part of Rene Meulensteen's coaching staff.
Gabriel Obertan's days at Newcastle United may be numbered after the French winger stormed out of St James' Park when he was told he would not be involved in the clash against Arsenal.
daily mirror
Jose Mourinho last night launched a no-holds-barred attack on Luis Suarez, branding him an "acrobatic swimming pool diver".
Nicolas Anelka could become the first high-profile player banned under new anti-racism rules after his anti-Semitic goal celebration.
Manchester United are preparing to send teenager Nick Powell to Hull City on loan after his success at Championship side Wigan.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes wants to bring former Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne, 25, back to the Premier League - in a loan deal from Hamburg.
daily express
Chelsea want to bring former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 32, back to the Premier League after the Spain international snubbed new contract talks at Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Blues boss Jose Mourinho launched an astonishing attack on Luis Suarez, accusing the Liverpool striker of being an "acrobatic swimming pool" diver.
daily star
Tottenham are keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone despite appointing Tim Sherwood as their head coach on an 18-month contract.
Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea blew the title race wide open.
Arsene Wenger claims something special is happening at Arsenal.
daily telegraph
Cardiff City remain determined to appoint Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager but have ruled out a move for ex-England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
the times
Jose Mourinho continues to talk up Manchester City as champions elect, but no-one in the Barclays Premier League will rest easy with Chelsea two points off the top at the halfway stage.
the guardian
Jose Mourinho has accused Luis Suarez of reverting to "wild" natural instincts by performing "an acrobatic swimming pool jump" in an attempt to win a late penalty, as Liverpool surrendered momentum in the title race to Chelsea. Nicolas Anelka has refused to apologise for his controversial quenelle gesture and denied any anti-Semitic intent behind the celebration.
the independent
Jose Mourinho last night claimed that Luis Suarez dived to try to win a penalty against Samuel Eto'o and that it was in the Liverpool striker's "cultural nature" to do anything to win games.
Arsenal have resolve. Newcastle are not a Champions League team. It was hardly an afternoon of revelations at St James' Park yesterday.
Sky Bet
Chelsea are given better odds of signing Nemanja Matic than Man City and Man Utd
Ashley Cole could link up with former boss Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid in January
Malky Mackay is the current favourite to be appointed West Brom's next manager
Chelsea are now favourites to sign Luke Shaw from Southampton ahead of Man Utd
Manchester United are hot favourites to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke
Last updated: 29th December 2013
the sun
QPR manager Harry Redknapp wants to sign Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 20, on loan.
Blackburn want to sign Bradford striker Nahki Wells, 23, with QPR and Wigan also interested in the £3m rated forward.
Burnley are set to miss out on the loan signing of John Guidetti, with Malaga closing in on the Manchester City striker.
West Ham are hoping to sign Roma striker Marco Borriello on loan.
Chelsea's 16-year-old midfielder Jeremie Boga is wanted on loan by Championship trio Birmingham, Bolton and Charlton.
Jose Mourinho went to war with old mate Brendan Rodgers over "wild" Luis Suarez.
Arsene Wenger hailed his Gunners as the new 'Special Ones'.
daily mail
Nicolas Anelka faces a minimum five-match ban from the FA after producing a goal celebration branded 'disgusting' and 'clearly anti-Semitic'.
Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea beat Liverpool 2-1 to stay in the thick of the Barclays Premier League title race.
Ray Wilkins, 57, is to return to Fulham as part of Rene Meulensteen's coaching staff.
Gabriel Obertan's days at Newcastle United may be numbered after the French winger stormed out of St James' Park when he was told he would not be involved in the clash against Arsenal.
daily mirror
Jose Mourinho last night launched a no-holds-barred attack on Luis Suarez, branding him an "acrobatic swimming pool diver".
Nicolas Anelka could become the first high-profile player banned under new anti-racism rules after his anti-Semitic goal celebration.
Manchester United are preparing to send teenager Nick Powell to Hull City on loan after his success at Championship side Wigan.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes wants to bring former Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne, 25, back to the Premier League - in a loan deal from Hamburg.
daily express
Chelsea want to bring former Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso, 32, back to the Premier League after the Spain international snubbed new contract talks at Real Madrid.
Meanwhile, Blues boss Jose Mourinho launched an astonishing attack on Luis Suarez, accusing the Liverpool striker of being an "acrobatic swimming pool" diver.
daily star
Tottenham are keeping tabs on Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone despite appointing Tim Sherwood as their head coach on an 18-month contract.
Jose Mourinho and Brendan Rodgers were locked in a war of words last night after Chelsea blew the title race wide open.
Arsene Wenger claims something special is happening at Arsenal.
daily telegraph
Cardiff City remain determined to appoint Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager but have ruled out a move for ex-England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
the times
Jose Mourinho continues to talk up Manchester City as champions elect, but no-one in the Barclays Premier League will rest easy with Chelsea two points off the top at the halfway stage.
the guardian
Jose Mourinho has accused Luis Suarez of reverting to "wild" natural instincts by performing "an acrobatic swimming pool jump" in an attempt to win a late penalty, as Liverpool surrendered momentum in the title race to Chelsea. Nicolas Anelka has refused to apologise for his controversial quenelle gesture and denied any anti-Semitic intent behind the celebration.
the independent
Jose Mourinho last night claimed that Luis Suarez dived to try to win a penalty against Samuel Eto'o and that it was in the Liverpool striker's "cultural nature" to do anything to win games.
Arsenal have resolve. Newcastle are not a Champions League team. It was hardly an afternoon of revelations at St James' Park yesterday.
Sky Bet
Chelsea are given better odds of signing Nemanja Matic than Man City and Man Utd
Ashley Cole could link up with former boss Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid in January
Malky Mackay is the current favourite to be appointed West Brom's next manager
Chelsea are now favourites to sign Luke Shaw from Southampton ahead of Man Utd
Manchester United are hot favourites to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke
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daily mirror
Manchester United boss David Moyes is ready to battle Everton again for Leighton Baines with a fresh £16million bid.
Mauricio Pochettino has launched an astonishing attack on referees claiming Southampton get a raw deal - because their players are ''young and good-looking''.
Liverpool are hopeful of landing Basel winger Mohamed Salah in January transfer window.
Chelsea's Juan Mata has joined Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela on Inter Milan's wanted list.
Michael Essien is set for Chelsea January exit with Olympiacos leading chase for midfielder.
Swansea want to make a loan swoop for Inter Milan's Uruguayan star Alvaro Pereira.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given set to stay on loan at Middlesbrough for the rest of the season.
Manchester City striker John Guidetti is set for Wigan loan move in January transfer window.
Sunderland hope to make moves for Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt and QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants to sign experienced players to guide his young guns.
daily mail
Nicolas Anelka was ordered yesterday not to repeat his goal salute as it emerged Samir Nasri has also been photographed making the gesture.
Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis plans to raid former club Stoke to sign striker Peter Crouch and winger Matthew Etherington.
Manchester United fear their January search for a new left back may prove fruitless, with Everton and Southampton keen to hang on to Leighton Baines and Luke Shaw respectively.
Fulham are considering a bid for Ravel Morrison in the January window but face a battle to persuade him to leave West Ham.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will not allow fringe players Edin Dzeko and Jack Rodwell to leave the club this January.
daily express
Manuel Pellegrini has rubbed salt into the wounds of his desperate Premier League title rivals by boasting that he is so happy with his squad at Manchester City he is unlikely to make any signings or sales when the transfer window opens tomorrow.
Nicolas Anelka could be back playing for West Brom tomorrow despite refusing to apologise for making a controversial gesture.
Arsenal and Chelsea will face competition from Borussia Dortmund in the race for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.
Chelsea are nearing a £14million move for Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin.
daily star
Manchester United boss David Moyes is fearing a double snub in his efforts to sign a new left-back.
Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jose Mourinho's claims that Luis Suarez is a diver.
Andy Carroll has returned to full training as he bids to end his injury hell at West Ham.
Barcelona winger Cristian Tello is on the verge of joining Liverpool on loan for the rest of the season.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told Arsenal to forget about a January swoop for Edin Dzeko.
the sun
Samir Nasri apologised last night after being pictured doing a Nicolas Anelka-style salute.
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o admits he should have been sent off for his tackle on Liverpool's Jordan Henderson.
Swansea could swoop for Liverpool striker Iago Aspas after losing Michu and Nathan Dyer to injury.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is plotting a £20million swoop for Luke Shaw after his failure to land Leighton Baines.
the independent
Manchester United manager David Moyes fears that his hopes of reinforcing in the crucial left-back slot, which he considers one of the squad's week spots, will be dashed again this January.
daily telegraph
Manchester United boss David Moyes is considering a £20 million move for Luke Shaw in the January transfer window, despite fears that Southampton will resist all offers for the 18-year-old full-back.
Last updated:31th December 2013
daily mirror
Manchester United boss David Moyes is ready to battle Everton again for Leighton Baines with a fresh £16million bid.
Mauricio Pochettino has launched an astonishing attack on referees claiming Southampton get a raw deal - because their players are ''young and good-looking''.
Liverpool are hopeful of landing Basel winger Mohamed Salah in January transfer window.
Chelsea's Juan Mata has joined Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela on Inter Milan's wanted list.
Michael Essien is set for Chelsea January exit with Olympiacos leading chase for midfielder.
Swansea want to make a loan swoop for Inter Milan's Uruguayan star Alvaro Pereira.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given set to stay on loan at Middlesbrough for the rest of the season.
Manchester City striker John Guidetti is set for Wigan loan move in January transfer window.
Sunderland hope to make moves for Brighton midfielder Liam Bridcutt and QPR's Shaun Wright-Phillips.
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants to sign experienced players to guide his young guns.
daily mail
Nicolas Anelka was ordered yesterday not to repeat his goal salute as it emerged Samir Nasri has also been photographed making the gesture.
Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis plans to raid former club Stoke to sign striker Peter Crouch and winger Matthew Etherington.
Manchester United fear their January search for a new left back may prove fruitless, with Everton and Southampton keen to hang on to Leighton Baines and Luke Shaw respectively.
Fulham are considering a bid for Ravel Morrison in the January window but face a battle to persuade him to leave West Ham.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will not allow fringe players Edin Dzeko and Jack Rodwell to leave the club this January.
daily express
Manuel Pellegrini has rubbed salt into the wounds of his desperate Premier League title rivals by boasting that he is so happy with his squad at Manchester City he is unlikely to make any signings or sales when the transfer window opens tomorrow.
Nicolas Anelka could be back playing for West Brom tomorrow despite refusing to apologise for making a controversial gesture.
Arsenal and Chelsea will face competition from Borussia Dortmund in the race for Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa.
Chelsea are nearing a £14million move for Inter Milan midfielder Fredy Guarin.
daily star
Manchester United boss David Moyes is fearing a double snub in his efforts to sign a new left-back.
Brendan Rodgers has hit back at Jose Mourinho's claims that Luis Suarez is a diver.
Andy Carroll has returned to full training as he bids to end his injury hell at West Ham.
Barcelona winger Cristian Tello is on the verge of joining Liverpool on loan for the rest of the season.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has told Arsenal to forget about a January swoop for Edin Dzeko.
the sun
Samir Nasri apologised last night after being pictured doing a Nicolas Anelka-style salute.
Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o admits he should have been sent off for his tackle on Liverpool's Jordan Henderson.
Swansea could swoop for Liverpool striker Iago Aspas after losing Michu and Nathan Dyer to injury.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is plotting a £20million swoop for Luke Shaw after his failure to land Leighton Baines.
the independent
Manchester United manager David Moyes fears that his hopes of reinforcing in the crucial left-back slot, which he considers one of the squad's week spots, will be dashed again this January.
daily telegraph
Manchester United boss David Moyes is considering a £20 million move for Luke Shaw in the January transfer window, despite fears that Southampton will resist all offers for the 18-year-old full-back.
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the sun
David Moyes launched a bitter attack on Howard Webb for waving away a penalty appeal in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat at home to Tottenham.
Arsenal are closing in on a shock £2million swoop for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be confirmed as Cardiff's new boss today.
Jose Mourinho has told Juan Mata and Michael Essien they can leave Chelsea if they wish.
daily mail
David Moyes last night launched a blistering attack on referee Howard Webb after his decision not to award Manchester United a late penalty in their 2-1 home defeat by Tottenham left the champions' title hopes in tatters.
Jose Mourinho claimed he wants to 'kill off' diving in English football after Oscar performed the most audacious simulation.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is closing in on Dinamo Zagreb striker Robert Muric.
Jose Mourinho has told Juan Mata he can quit Chelsea.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed that Wayne Rooney is playing through the pain barrier of a groin injury.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be confirmed as the new boss of Cardiff this week.
Swansea and Crystal Palace have made approaches for Blackpool winger Thomas Ince.
Everton are continuing discussions with Spartak Moscow over a move for Republic of Ireland international Aiden McGeady.
Newcastle are in talks with Montpellier over midfielder Remy Cabella.
daily mirror
David Moyes accused ref Howard Webb of a "scandalous" decision as Manchester United fell a massive 11 points behind in the title race.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hinted at Juan Mata leaving Stamford Bridge after the playmaker reacted angrily to being subbed in the New Year's Day win over Southampton.
Manchester United could be set to break the bank to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Everton have been told to forget about signing in-form Hull defender Curtis Davies during the transfer window.
West Ham are on alert after Atletico Madrid gave the green light to striker Leo Baptistao to leave on loan.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is closing in on a £2.5million deal for Blackburn defender Scott Dann - despite the centre-half's reputation as a relegation specialist.
Besiktas claim they want to lure Joleon Lescott from Manchester City - but the Blues do not want him to leave the Etihad this month.
Loic Remy has thrown his Newcastle future up in the air after admitting he misses the Champions League.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon is optimistic that midfielder Joe Ledley will snub Crystal Palace and sign a new contract.
Blackpool boss Paul Ince is in talks with Newcastle loan star Dan Gosling about signing for them on a full-time deal.
Cardiff are expected to name Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new manager within the next 24 hours.
daily express
Sam Allardyce has pointed the finger firmly at Kevin Nolan for West Ham's latest failure, saying: "It's not my fault."
Jose Mourinho last night left the door open for an angry Juan Mata to quit Chelsea this month - after the Spaniard reacted furiously to being taken off as his team started the new year in style.
daily star
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be unveiled as the new Cardiff manager today.
daily telegraph
Cardiff are expected to confirm Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club's new manager and give him a £25 million January transfer budget.
Last updated:02/01/14 11:01am
the sun
David Moyes launched a bitter attack on Howard Webb for waving away a penalty appeal in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat at home to Tottenham.
Arsenal are closing in on a shock £2million swoop for Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be confirmed as Cardiff's new boss today.
Jose Mourinho has told Juan Mata and Michael Essien they can leave Chelsea if they wish.
daily mail
David Moyes last night launched a blistering attack on referee Howard Webb after his decision not to award Manchester United a late penalty in their 2-1 home defeat by Tottenham left the champions' title hopes in tatters.
Jose Mourinho claimed he wants to 'kill off' diving in English football after Oscar performed the most audacious simulation.
Manchester United boss David Moyes is closing in on Dinamo Zagreb striker Robert Muric.
Jose Mourinho has told Juan Mata he can quit Chelsea.
Manchester United manager David Moyes has revealed that Wayne Rooney is playing through the pain barrier of a groin injury.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be confirmed as the new boss of Cardiff this week.
Swansea and Crystal Palace have made approaches for Blackpool winger Thomas Ince.
Everton are continuing discussions with Spartak Moscow over a move for Republic of Ireland international Aiden McGeady.
Newcastle are in talks with Montpellier over midfielder Remy Cabella.
daily mirror
David Moyes accused ref Howard Webb of a "scandalous" decision as Manchester United fell a massive 11 points behind in the title race.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hinted at Juan Mata leaving Stamford Bridge after the playmaker reacted angrily to being subbed in the New Year's Day win over Southampton.
Manchester United could be set to break the bank to sign Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal.
Everton have been told to forget about signing in-form Hull defender Curtis Davies during the transfer window.
West Ham are on alert after Atletico Madrid gave the green light to striker Leo Baptistao to leave on loan.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is closing in on a £2.5million deal for Blackburn defender Scott Dann - despite the centre-half's reputation as a relegation specialist.
Besiktas claim they want to lure Joleon Lescott from Manchester City - but the Blues do not want him to leave the Etihad this month.
Loic Remy has thrown his Newcastle future up in the air after admitting he misses the Champions League.
Celtic boss Neil Lennon is optimistic that midfielder Joe Ledley will snub Crystal Palace and sign a new contract.
Blackpool boss Paul Ince is in talks with Newcastle loan star Dan Gosling about signing for them on a full-time deal.
Cardiff are expected to name Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their new manager within the next 24 hours.
daily express
Sam Allardyce has pointed the finger firmly at Kevin Nolan for West Ham's latest failure, saying: "It's not my fault."
Jose Mourinho last night left the door open for an angry Juan Mata to quit Chelsea this month - after the Spaniard reacted furiously to being taken off as his team started the new year in style.
daily star
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be unveiled as the new Cardiff manager today.
daily telegraph
Cardiff are expected to confirm Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as the club's new manager and give him a £25 million January transfer budget.
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daily mirror
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer walked into the Cardiff lions' den last night - insisting he had got the green light from mentor Sir Alex Ferguson.
Raheem Sterling could be set for a loan move to Swansea once Liverpool land Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah.
West Ham are plotting moves for Nikica Jelavic and Asamoah Gyan as the club's owners back under-fire boss Sam Allardyce.
Goal-shy West Ham and Stoke are leading the race to sign Manchester City starlet John Guidetti on loan.
Rafa Benitez wants to end Juan Mata's Chelsea misery and offer him a World Cup rescue at Napoli.
Joleon Lescott is willing to take a pay cut on his £90,000-a-week Manchester City wages to move to Tottenham on loan.
Arsenal have been told that they will have to buy Mirko Vucinic if they are to convince Juventus to part with the Montenegrin striker.
Inter Milan are set to put Manchester United and Chelsea on alert by releasing midfielder Esteban Cambiasso this summer.
Hull's Steve Bruce aims to land Jake Livermore from Tottenham for £3million after selling Tom Cairney to Championship promotion hopefuls Blackburn.
daily mail
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he will have the final say on all footballing matters at Cardiff City after he was confirmed as their new manager yesterday.
Wayne Rooney would prefer to put off any decision on a new deal at Manchester United until after the World Cup.
Chelsea defender David Luiz is attracting fresh enquiries from Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Luke Shaw has told Southampton he does not want to leave St Mary's this month.
Juan Mata looks set to stay at Chelsea - at least until the end of the season - despite his angry reaction to being substituted at Southampton.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert could be forced into the transfer market for a striker after Libor Kozak broke his leg in a training game and looks set to miss the rest of the season.
Johnny Heitinga has opted to stay in Everton's reserves rather than sign for West Ham after the two clubs agreed terms.
Hull City and Celtic are willing to test Sunderland's resolve to hold on to striker Steven Fletcher.
Cardiff City have been offered former Everton defender Joseph Yobo, 33, by Fenerbahce.
Manchester City are ready to grant Joleon Lescott's wish to leave the club on loan, with Tottenham and Newcastle leading the chase to sign the England defender until the end of the season.
Mark Clattenburg is being investigated by referees' chief Mike Riley after Southampton accused him of 'abusing and insulting' their captain Adam Lallana.
Celtic look set to be priced out of a renewed move for Alfred Finnbogason after the striker's agent claimed Heerenveen value him at more than £8million.
the sun
Sepp Blatter has branded the Premier League's serial divers as "deeply irritating cheats".
Rafa Benitez is preparing a £20million bid to rescue Juan Mata from his Chelsea nightmare.
New Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make Blackpool's £8million-rated winger Tom Ince his first transfer target.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is eyeing a move for Cardiff defender Mark Hudson to bolster his defensive options
Reading forward Adam le Fondre expects to leave the Madejski Stadium this month
Joleon Lescott has told Manchester City he wants to quit the club so that he can play regular first-team football with Tottenham, Newcastle, Monaco and Besiktas all keen on the England international
Stoke midfielder Wilson Palacios is a target for La Liga outfit Real Betis
daily star
Arsenal are ready to pull out all the stops to land hot-shot Diego Costa.
Sam Allardyce looks set to escape the West Ham axe - because the club can't afford to sack him.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini could still slam the door shut on Joleon Lescott's hopes of joining Tottenham.
Manchester United are set to focus their search for a new left-back on Everton's Leighton Baines and Southampton's rising star Luke Shaw after losing interest in Spanish international Alberto Moreno.
Inter Milan are readying an audacious bid to take Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela back to Italy on-loan for the rest of the season.
Liverpool have been installed as favourites in the race to secure the signing of promising Barcelona star Cristian Tello ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
daily express
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not mad to take over at Cardiff City - and says he will have full control.
Juan Mata's days at Chelsea appear to be numbered after his agents rang the club to demand answers after he was substituted again by Jose Mourinho.
West Brom's players are ready to back Keith Downing if he changes his mind about becoming the club's new manager.
daily telegraph
Sam Allardyce has survived West Ham United crisis talks as the club attempt to plot a way out of their deepening hole.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was persuaded to take the manager's job at Cardiff City after chairman Mehmet Dalman gave him assurances that owner Vincent Tan would allow him to be "the most important person at the football club".
the times
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant he has no qualms about working with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan and insisted that the Malaysian's controversial image is exaggerated.
Swansea City have made an approach for Raheem Sterling and hope that Liverpool will allow the winger to leave on loan if they sign Mohamed Salah from Basle this month.
the independent
Juan Mata's advisers have sought assurances from Chelsea that Jose Mourinho is not planning to sell the Spain international this month after the player showed his frustration with his substitution in the victory over Southampton on Wednesday.
Last updated:03/01/14 10:09am
daily mirror
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer walked into the Cardiff lions' den last night - insisting he had got the green light from mentor Sir Alex Ferguson.
Raheem Sterling could be set for a loan move to Swansea once Liverpool land Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah.
West Ham are plotting moves for Nikica Jelavic and Asamoah Gyan as the club's owners back under-fire boss Sam Allardyce.
Goal-shy West Ham and Stoke are leading the race to sign Manchester City starlet John Guidetti on loan.
Rafa Benitez wants to end Juan Mata's Chelsea misery and offer him a World Cup rescue at Napoli.
Joleon Lescott is willing to take a pay cut on his £90,000-a-week Manchester City wages to move to Tottenham on loan.
Arsenal have been told that they will have to buy Mirko Vucinic if they are to convince Juventus to part with the Montenegrin striker.
Inter Milan are set to put Manchester United and Chelsea on alert by releasing midfielder Esteban Cambiasso this summer.
Hull's Steve Bruce aims to land Jake Livermore from Tottenham for £3million after selling Tom Cairney to Championship promotion hopefuls Blackburn.
daily mail
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he will have the final say on all footballing matters at Cardiff City after he was confirmed as their new manager yesterday.
Wayne Rooney would prefer to put off any decision on a new deal at Manchester United until after the World Cup.
Chelsea defender David Luiz is attracting fresh enquiries from Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Luke Shaw has told Southampton he does not want to leave St Mary's this month.
Juan Mata looks set to stay at Chelsea - at least until the end of the season - despite his angry reaction to being substituted at Southampton.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert could be forced into the transfer market for a striker after Libor Kozak broke his leg in a training game and looks set to miss the rest of the season.
Johnny Heitinga has opted to stay in Everton's reserves rather than sign for West Ham after the two clubs agreed terms.
Hull City and Celtic are willing to test Sunderland's resolve to hold on to striker Steven Fletcher.
Cardiff City have been offered former Everton defender Joseph Yobo, 33, by Fenerbahce.
Manchester City are ready to grant Joleon Lescott's wish to leave the club on loan, with Tottenham and Newcastle leading the chase to sign the England defender until the end of the season.
Mark Clattenburg is being investigated by referees' chief Mike Riley after Southampton accused him of 'abusing and insulting' their captain Adam Lallana.
Celtic look set to be priced out of a renewed move for Alfred Finnbogason after the striker's agent claimed Heerenveen value him at more than £8million.
the sun
Sepp Blatter has branded the Premier League's serial divers as "deeply irritating cheats".
Rafa Benitez is preparing a £20million bid to rescue Juan Mata from his Chelsea nightmare.
New Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will make Blackpool's £8million-rated winger Tom Ince his first transfer target.
Crystal Palace boss Tony Pulis is eyeing a move for Cardiff defender Mark Hudson to bolster his defensive options
Reading forward Adam le Fondre expects to leave the Madejski Stadium this month
Joleon Lescott has told Manchester City he wants to quit the club so that he can play regular first-team football with Tottenham, Newcastle, Monaco and Besiktas all keen on the England international
Stoke midfielder Wilson Palacios is a target for La Liga outfit Real Betis
daily star
Arsenal are ready to pull out all the stops to land hot-shot Diego Costa.
Sam Allardyce looks set to escape the West Ham axe - because the club can't afford to sack him.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini could still slam the door shut on Joleon Lescott's hopes of joining Tottenham.
Manchester United are set to focus their search for a new left-back on Everton's Leighton Baines and Southampton's rising star Luke Shaw after losing interest in Spanish international Alberto Moreno.
Inter Milan are readying an audacious bid to take Tottenham misfit Erik Lamela back to Italy on-loan for the rest of the season.
Liverpool have been installed as favourites in the race to secure the signing of promising Barcelona star Cristian Tello ahead of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Tottenham.
daily express
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he is not mad to take over at Cardiff City - and says he will have full control.
Juan Mata's days at Chelsea appear to be numbered after his agents rang the club to demand answers after he was substituted again by Jose Mourinho.
West Brom's players are ready to back Keith Downing if he changes his mind about becoming the club's new manager.
daily telegraph
Sam Allardyce has survived West Ham United crisis talks as the club attempt to plot a way out of their deepening hole.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was persuaded to take the manager's job at Cardiff City after chairman Mehmet Dalman gave him assurances that owner Vincent Tan would allow him to be "the most important person at the football club".
the times
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is adamant he has no qualms about working with Cardiff owner Vincent Tan and insisted that the Malaysian's controversial image is exaggerated.
Swansea City have made an approach for Raheem Sterling and hope that Liverpool will allow the winger to leave on loan if they sign Mohamed Salah from Basle this month.
the independent
Juan Mata's advisers have sought assurances from Chelsea that Jose Mourinho is not planning to sell the Spain international this month after the player showed his frustration with his substitution in the victory over Southampton on Wednesday.
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