Morning Paper Talk

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Arsenal transfer target Mohamed Elneny will fly in to complete £5m move with trio Mathieu Flamini, Mikel Arteta and Tomas Rosicky set to leave the Gunners in summer.
Louis van Gaal's time at Manchester United is up - the only question is who replaces him.
Jose Mourinho wants to manage England if Roy Hodgson steps down after Euro 2016.
Manchester United's Memphis Depay needs time to adapt to demands of Premier League, says Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink.
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has revealed that a dressing room showdown after defeat at Watford helped spur the Reds onto success against Leicester.

Cesc Fabregas has not travelled to Manchester United with the rest of the Chelsea squad because of injury.
Jose Mourinho is resisting former club Real Madrid as he waits to see how the situation will develop at Manchester United and elsewhere in Europe.
Harry Kane had a trial at Watford before he joined Spurs, with the two sides going head to head on Monday.

Mohamed Elneny will be Arsenal's only January signing as club close in on £7m deal.
Arsenal fans have petitioned for referee John Moss to be banned from officiating their games.
Under-pressure Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal was with the team at the Lowry Hotel as usual ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea.
The incredible rise of Bournemouth continues, but Eddie Howe has strongly criticised the Football League over the financial fair play rules he fears could neuter the game's underdogs.
Neymar is aware of interest from Manchester City and refused to rule out a move from Barcelona.
Jurgen Klopp calls for patience on Daniel Sturridge despite the Liverpool and England hitman suggesting that he is 'good to go'

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has refused to rule out returning for Chelsea's Diego Costa.
Chelsea and Tottenham want Atletico Madrid's Jackson Martinez.
Roberto Martinez reckons Gareth Barry will break Ryan Giggs all-time Premier League appearance record.
John Stones backs Everton team-mate Tom Cleverley to return to England fold.

Louis van Gaal will resign if Manchester United fail to beat Chelsea on Monday.
Inter striker Mauro Icardi has dealt transfer blows to Arsenal and Manchester City by saying he wants to stay.
Liverpool striker Christian Benteke says he will 'run more' after a chat with Jurgen Klopp.
Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal's defeat at the hands of Southampton was down to a lack of physicality.

Chelsea are plotting a huge £110m bid for Antoine Griezman and Paul Pogba next summer.
Arsenal are plotting a shock move for former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, currently plying his trade with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany.
Arsenal youngster Gedion Zelalem will remain at Rangers for the remainder of the season, Mark Warburton has confirmed.

Jason Cummings will be watched by representatives of Wolves, Reading and Rotherham in the match against Rangers at Ibrox this afternoon.

Arsène Wenger has ruled Jack Wilshere out of Arsenal action until February.
Saido Berahino is set to start for West Brom against Newcastle amid speculation about his future.
Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha has been urged by Alan Pardew to raise his game in Yannick Bolasie's absence.

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Jose Mourinho is facing a massive dilemma after being offered an instant return to Real Madrid.
Wayne Rooney claimed Manchester United's spirited display against Chelsea proved the players still believe in boss Louis van Gaal.
Watford striker Odion Ighalo is a £12m target for Spanish giants Atletico Madrid.
Aston Villa want Chelsea reject Loic Remy as Remi Garde seeks to bolster his strike force for the relegation fight.

West Brom and Watford have made opening enquiries about Tottenham winger Andros Townsend. Albion boss Tony Pulis is not blessed with transfer funds this window and will likely need to sell first.
Jamie Redknapp says Wayne Rooney faces the biggest challenge of his career… the Manchester United captain must fight for his place in the England squad.
Monaco are monitoring developments with Everton forward Kevin Mirallas.
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce will revive talks with Bayern Munich this week over a move for Jan Kirchhoff.
Leicester and Sunderland are ready to rival Aston Villa for Croatia goalkeeper Lovre Kalinic.
Bournemouth have made enquiries over Fulham striker Ross McCormack. The Scotland international cost £11m from Leeds United in 2014 and Fulham want to recoup their money on a player who has scored 14 goals this season.
Eddie Howe is looking to add four or five new faces to ensure his squad can withstand any more injuries and stay in the Premier League. They have agreed a deal to sign Juan Iturbe from Roma and have discussed offers for Jonathan de Guzman and Carlo Zuniga from Napoli plus Leeds right back Sam Byram.
Fulham expect bids for young French striker Moussa Dembele with PSG, Manchester United, Everton, Tottenham, Napoli and Bayern Munich among those interested.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea appears set to make his dream move back to Spain after Real Madrid said they would sign the 25-year-old in the summer.
Patrick Bamford is set to terminate his Crystal Palace loan early after growing frustrated at lack of first-team opportunities.

Adnan Januzaj could be coming home to Old Trafford early to salvage under-fire boss Louis Van Gaal's season and job at Manchester United.
Arsenal are ready to battle it out with Barcelona for Celta Vigo winger Nolito - and could offer Joel Campbell in part exchange to lure him to the Emirates.
Watford are winning the race for 19-year-old Peterborough striker Jonathan Edwards.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino wants his board to offer a bumper new deal to Harry Kane to offset interest from Manchester United.
Bacary Sagna has urged Manchester City fans to be patient with his fellow French international Eliaquim Mangala, insisting he can still be a 'great' given time.
West Brom have made contact with Tottenham over the availability of winger Andros Townsend.
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for AC Milan keeper Diego Lopez, according to reports in Italy.
Ashley Cole will meet this week with LA Galaxy bosses in an attempt to seal a move to the MLS side.

Manchester United are set to launch a £45m bid for Lazio star Felipe Anderson.
Mohamed Elneny will undergo a medical on Tuesday in Paris ahead of signing his Arsenal contract on Wednesday. The FC Basel midfielder will join in a deal worth £7.4m.

Celtic are facing an injury crisis ahead of Wednesday's Premiership game at Dundee with Kris Commons, Dedryk Boyata and Stuart Armstrong almost certainly out.
Caretaker David Hopkin will be in pole position to become Livingston manager - if he can secure three points against Falkirk tonight.

The Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan is due to end his 19-month injury torment on Tuesday with a comeback appearance against Fleetwood Town.
David Sullivan has revealed that Rafael Benitez had agreed a deal to become West Ham United's manager in the summer before Real Madrid stepped in at the 11th hour.

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Get all the latest football whispers and gossip in Wednesday's edition of Paper Talk.


DAILY MIRROR

Cesc Fabregas has been left battling for his future at Chelsea amid serious interest from Juventus and Inter Milan.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy wants £14m to part company with Andros Townsend with West Brom, Watford, Aston Villa and Newcastle all interested.

Victor Anichebe admits he could quit West Brom when the transfer window opens despite a starring role in the win over Newcastle.

Liverpool starlet Jerome Sinclair could be a shock target for Manchester City. He is out of contract in the summer.

Belgium international Axel Witsel wants to leave Zenit St Petersburg next month.

Leicester City have enquired about PSV Eindhoven defender Santiago Arias.

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Norwich are closing on a £2.2m deal to sign Dinamo Zagreb defender Ivo Pinto and have offered £8m for Everton striker Steven Naismith.

Manchester United are monitoring Everton's emerging midfielder Joe Williams. The 19-year-old is an integral member of the Toffees' Under 21 side having joined the club as a seven-year-old.

Swansea City are ready to turn to Chelsea's Patrick Bamford to solve their goalscoring woes.

Leicester City's £9m striker Andrej Kramaric is wanted by Torino. The 24-year-old joined a year ago from Rijeka after rejecting the chance to go to Chelsea.

Stevan Jovetic has no regrets about his exit from Manchester City, and is enjoying life at Inter Milan following his £14m move to Serie A.

Crystal Palace co-chairman Steve Parish says he would not stand in the way if Real Madrid came calling for manager Alan Pardew.

Mohamed Elneny will undergo a medical on Tuesday in Paris ahead of signing his Arsenal contract on Wednesday. The FC Basel midfielder will join in a deal worth £7.4m.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is considering a £4m bid for Leicester's England under-20 international Ben Chilwell.

Saido Berahino could be finally off with Spurs lining up another bid as the West Brom striker receives a warning over persistent lateness by his manager Tony Pulis.

Chelsea are seeking talks with Crystal Palace about Patrick Bamford's future but the striker is not part of Guus Hiddink's immediate plans despite announcing that he will end his loan spell at Selhurst Park.

Celtic might have to bring in stop-gap January signings as cover for their lengthy casualty list.

THE SUN

Norwich look set to land Everton striker Steven Naismith in January for an £8m fee.

Manchester City are preparing to poach Liverpool starlet Jerome Sinclair away from Anfield.

Crystal Palace will try and sign Chelsea striker Loic Remy after Patrick Bamford cut short his loan spell at the club.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sergio Aguero has revealed it will be almost impossible for Manchester City to sign his international team-mate Lionel Messi.

Juventus are in pole position to sign Rolando Mandragora from Italian club Genoa, beating Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool to the 18-year-old's signature.

Arsene Wenger is hoping to secure his second signing of the January transfer window before it even opens by adding Honduran winger Andy Najar to the Arsenal squad.

Barcelona forward Sandro Ramirez has emerged as a shock target for Tottenham in January.

Arsenal have been told to fork out £18m if they want to sign Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.

DAILY STAR

Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is readying a £10m bid for Russian international Alan Dzagoev as he looks to add more quality to his squad in January.

Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford has revealed there are Premier League clubs interested in signing him next month.

Manchester United have confirmed goalkeeper Joel Castro Pereira has arrived back at the club following a loan spell at Rochdale.

Sam Allardyce has threatened to clear out his flops as Sunderland continue to struggle at the bottom of the Premier League.

THE GUARDIAN

Norwich City have agreed a deal in principle with Everton for the £8m purchase of Steven Naismith having revived interest first expressed in the summer.

Manchester City have categorically ruled out signing Jamie Vardy or Neymar in next month's transfer window following recent reports linking the players with a move to the Etihad Stadium.

DAILY RECORD

Dundee United have finally secured the signature of Eiji Kawashima following a protracted pursuit of the Japan goalkeeper.

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Manchester United are closing in on a huge £35m deal for Lazio's Felipe Anderson.
Manchester City are preparing to launch a £32m bid for the services of Real Madrid whiz Isco,
Arsene Wenger is ready to see of the challenges of Manchester United and Liverpool and pounce for Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell.
Sunderland have agreed a £5m fee with French club Lorient for centre-half Lamine Kone.
Juan Iturbe has begun training with Bournemouth after agreeing a £1.1m season-long loan from Roma as he awaits international clearance.

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is learning English as he prepares for one of the Premier League's top jobs and is keen on Chelsea and Manchester United.
Red-hot Watford strikers Odion Ighalo and Troy Deeney will be handed bumper pay-rises to keep them at the club.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is ready to cut short the season-long loan of Queens Park Rangers' England defender Steven Caulker.

Mathieu Debuchy is set to leave Arsenal with both Lyon and Roma interested.
Leicester have targeted Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic after the Ukraine club intimated they would sell him in January for £16m.
Guus Hiddink insists Cesc Fabregas is happy at Chelsea following transfer speculation.
Arsenal could face another 10 years without a title if they fail to win the Premier League this season, says Jamie Carragher
Jonjo Shelvey wants to remain part of Swansea's battle for Premier League survival, caretaker manager Alan Curtis has insisted.
Norwich City have made enquiries for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia and are willing to pay £7m.
Sunderland are weighing up a bid for Stoke utility player Marc Wilson.
Derby County are showing interest in Reading's Nick Blackman.

Manchester United are in talks with James Rodriguez over a proposed £59m move to Old Trafford, according to reports.
Steven Naismith will have to wait for Everton's fixture congestion to ease before he can make a final decision on a move to Norwich, says Roberto Martinez.
Manchester United and Everton are competing for the signature of AC Milan defender Cristian Zapata.

Guus Hiddink has slammed Remi Garde's pursuit of Loic Remy after the Aston Villa boss declared his interest in the Chelsea striker.
Sunderland will make Lorient defender Lamine Kone their first signing of the January transfer window.
Louis van Gaal was wrong to let Javier Hernandez leave Manchester United last summer, says Old Trafford great Rio Ferdinand.

Leicester City are set to offer Jamie Vardy a new contract in an effort to kill off interest from Chelsea and Manchester City.
Guus Hiddink has accused Remi Garde of being disrespectful after the Aston Villa manager admitted that he wants to sign Loic Remy.
In his first interview since taking charge of Valencia, former Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville says "it's absolutely not true" he has taken on the role so he can pounce on either the England or Manchester United job.

Louis van Gaal has a potential escape route if he is forced to leave Manchester United, with Netherlands coach Danny Blind raising the idea of him becoming technical director for his country.

Shani Tarashaj, one of the brightest young talents in Swiss football, has been lined up for a move to Everton as the club prepare to let Steven Naismith move to Norwich City.
Guus Hiddink says Cesc Fabregas will not be leaving Chelsea during the January transfer window.

Remi Garde, the Aston Villa manager, has confirmed that Loic Remy, the Chelsea forward, is among his targets for the January transfer window.
Tottenham Hotspur have valued Andros Townsend at £14m in a proposed swap deal involving the England winger and West Brom's Saido Berahino.

Rangers boss Mark Warburton will make Doncaster man Harry Forrester his first signing of the January sales.
Hearts manager Robbie Nielson reckons his biggest task in January will be keeping the stars he's got rather than bringing new players in.

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Manchester United stars believe Diego Simeone will be their new boss.
Watford hotshot Odion Ighalo has told Atletico Madrid: "I want to stay in the Premier League." Ighalo, who has 14 goals this season, is a £12m target for the Spanish side.
Arsenal are confident of signing Basel's Mohamed Elneny for £5m - even though the Egyptian is struggling to get a work permit.

Ajax manager Frank De Boer has admitted he would be interested in holding talks about the Swansea vacancy. The Dutchman has more than a year to run on his contract in Amsterdam.
Arsene Wenger has hinted Arsenal will offer Jack Wilshere a new contract despite the midfielder not kicking a ball in anger this season.
Middlesbrough are keen on Fulham striker Ross McCormack.
Bournemouth are interested in Patrick Bamford.
Schalke have told Manchester City that they don't have enough money to buy Leroy Sane. Liverpool were rebuffed in an approach for the 19-year-old Germany international last summer.
Jose Mourinho's job options look likely to reduce with Paris Saint Germain to offer Laurent Blanc a new contract.

Arsenal's plans to sign Mohamed Elneny from Basel hang by a thread over questions about his work permit.
Manchester United have confirmed Sam Johnstone has completed a loan move to Preston.

Louis van Gaal has taken young striker Will Keane back from his loan spell at Preston as he tries to find a solution to Manchester United's goal drought.
West Ham are keen to sign Juventus and Italy striker Simone Zaza. The Hammers tried to bring him in on loan in the summer.
Watford wideman Valon Behrami is a target for Serie A side Udinese
Cardiff City keeper David Marshall has emerged as a target for Everton.
Norwich are returning for York starlet Ben Godfrey after having an initial bid rejected.

Charlie Austin has moved to the top of Alan Pardew's New Year hitlist as injuries bite into his Premier League top five push.
Arsene Wenger may allow David Ospina to leave Arsenal in the January transfer window.
Roman Abramovich is planning to make a £64m bid for Paul Pogba according to reports in Spain. The 22-year-old was released by Manchester United in 2012 after Sir Alex Ferguson declared him surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
Juventus star Paul Pogba will be at the centre of another transfer tussle between Europe's biggest clubs at the end of the season, according to his agent Mino Raiola.

Claudio Ranieri has insisted Leicester will not be selling Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez in the January transfer window.
Peter Crouch is set to stay at Stoke City after manager Mark Hughes indicated that he will not be sold during the January window.

Manchester City have made Leroy Sané, the highly rated 19-year-old Schalke forward, a prime transfer target but would hope to pay less than the £32m the German club are holding out for.

Mario Balotelli has to do 'twice as much' as other players because he is black, claims agent Mino Raiola.
Rangers new signing Harry Forrester is eager to show what he can do and earn a longer deal after signing an initial six-month contract for his old boss Mark Warburton.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is weighing up a shock bid for Watford forward Troy Deeney.
Swansea are edging towards placing caretaker manager Alan Curtis in charge until the end of the season.
Bournemouth are preparing to offer Patrick Bamford a Premier League lifeline after the Chelsea striker cut short a loan deal with Crystal Palace.
Cardiff have slapped a £10million price tag on goalkeeper David Marshall.
Southampton are lining up a move for £7.5million-rated Sebastien Haller from FC Utrecht as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane.
Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry's season-long loan to West Brom has been scrapped.

West Ham are willing to offload forward Andy Carroll this month and his former club Newcastle and Sunderland are ready to pay up to £18million.
Manchester United are set to relaunch a £75million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois admits Chelsea's stars are playing to save their futures at Stamford Bridge.
Sadio Mane is trying to force a move away from Southampton after Chelsea and Bayern Munich joined Manchester United in the race to sign the forward.
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has made a £2million move for AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong and is offering a £1million bonus if the Foxes reach the Champions League.

Manchester City have been told young Schalke midfielder Leroy Sane will cost them at least £40million.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been linked with Manchester City and has fuelled exit talk by putting his house on the market.
Sadio Mane is ready to force his way out of Southampton after snubbing a new offer.
Rangers have beaten Arsenal to Accrington starlet Josh Windass.
Aston Villa have targeted Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy to lead their fight against relegation.
Watford will move for Lazio winger Keita Balde Diao if they miss out on Andros Townsend.
AEK Athens are eyeing a move for Aston Villa's Charles N'Zogbia.

Swansea City will resurrect their bid to re-hire former manager Brendan Rodgers in the summer, with Alan Curtis likely to remain in charge for the rest of the season.
Crystal Palace are keen on Wolves striker Benik Afobe and Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey but the deals could set them back £20million in total.
Leicester are to pull out of their ambitious bid for Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic after the club raised their valuation to £25million.
Leicester City will look to offer forward Jamie Vardy a new contract in January, in a bid to ward off interest from both Manchester clubs and Chelsea.
AC Milan are one of the clubs interested in signing Marouane Fellaini but Manchester United want him to stay at the moment and have already rejected several approaches regarding a possible loan deal.
Tottenham are poised to make Ebbsfleet United wonderkid Shilow Tracey, 17, their first January signing.

Gareth Bale is considering his future at Real Madrid after the Spanish club confirmed the dismissal of coach Rafael Benitez, only seven months after he was placed in charge.
Leicester have opened talks with Sampdoria over teenager right-back Pedro Pereira.
Tottenham have explored the possibility of signing Ademola Lookman and allowing the 18-year-old forward to stay at Charlton.
Andy Carroll would consider leaving West Ham only if it meant a return to Newcastle, despite former manager Sam Allardyce being interested in signing him at Sunderland.
Inter Milan have been told that Pablo Zabaleta, the Manchester City right back, may be available in the summer.

Sam Allardyce has accused the Premier League of putting players' health at risk and devaluing the FA Cup by staging a full programme of fixtures next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Oumar Niasse is set for a £15million move to the Premier League with a host of clubs interested on the Lokomotiv Moscow striker.

Alan Pardew is ready to offer Jonjo Shelvey an escape route out of Swansea by bidding to take him to Crystal Palace next month.

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Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is weighing up a shock bid for Watford forward Troy Deeney.
Swansea are edging towards placing caretaker manager Alan Curtis in charge until the end of the season.
Bournemouth are preparing to offer Patrick Bamford a Premier League lifeline after the Chelsea striker cut short a loan deal with Crystal Palace.
Cardiff have slapped a £10million price tag on goalkeeper David Marshall.
Southampton are lining up a move for £7.5million-rated Sebastien Haller from FC Utrecht as a potential replacement for Sadio Mane.
Arsenal winger Serge Gnabry's season-long loan to West Brom has been scrapped.

West Ham are willing to offload forward Andy Carroll this month and his former club Newcastle and Sunderland are ready to pay up to £18million.
Manchester United are set to relaunch a £75million bid to sign Gareth Bale from Real Madrid.
Thibaut Courtois admits Chelsea's stars are playing to save their futures at Stamford Bridge.
Sadio Mane is trying to force a move away from Southampton after Chelsea and Bayern Munich joined Manchester United in the race to sign the forward.
Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has made a £2million move for AC Milan midfielder Nigel de Jong and is offering a £1million bonus if the Foxes reach the Champions League.

Manchester City have been told young Schalke midfielder Leroy Sane will cost them at least £40million.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has been linked with Manchester City and has fuelled exit talk by putting his house on the market.
Sadio Mane is ready to force his way out of Southampton after snubbing a new offer.
Rangers have beaten Arsenal to Accrington starlet Josh Windass.
Aston Villa have targeted Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy to lead their fight against relegation.
Watford will move for Lazio winger Keita Balde Diao if they miss out on Andros Townsend.
AEK Athens are eyeing a move for Aston Villa's Charles N'Zogbia.

Swansea City will resurrect their bid to re-hire former manager Brendan Rodgers in the summer, with Alan Curtis likely to remain in charge for the rest of the season.
Crystal Palace are keen on Wolves striker Benik Afobe and Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey but the deals could set them back £20million in total.
Leicester are to pull out of their ambitious bid for Dynamo Kiev defender Aleksandar Dragovic after the club raised their valuation to £25million.
Leicester City will look to offer forward Jamie Vardy a new contract in January, in a bid to ward off interest from both Manchester clubs and Chelsea.
AC Milan are one of the clubs interested in signing Marouane Fellaini but Manchester United want him to stay at the moment and have already rejected several approaches regarding a possible loan deal.
Tottenham are poised to make Ebbsfleet United wonderkid Shilow Tracey, 17, their first January signing.

Gareth Bale is considering his future at Real Madrid after the Spanish club confirmed the dismissal of coach Rafael Benitez, only seven months after he was placed in charge.
Leicester have opened talks with Sampdoria over teenager right-back Pedro Pereira.
Tottenham have explored the possibility of signing Ademola Lookman and allowing the 18-year-old forward to stay at Charlton.
Andy Carroll would consider leaving West Ham only if it meant a return to Newcastle, despite former manager Sam Allardyce being interested in signing him at Sunderland.
Inter Milan have been told that Pablo Zabaleta, the Manchester City right back, may be available in the summer.

Sam Allardyce has accused the Premier League of putting players' health at risk and devaluing the FA Cup by staging a full programme of fixtures next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Oumar Niasse is set for a £15million move to the Premier League with a host of clubs interested on the Lokomotiv Moscow striker.

Alan Pardew is ready to offer Jonjo Shelvey an escape route out of Swansea by bidding to take him to Crystal Palace next month.

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Manchester United are ready to bid £75m for Gareth Bale this month following Rafa Benitez's Real Madrid sacking.
Chelsea are ready to lock horns with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Zenit midfielder Axel Witsel. The Premier League champions held talks with the 26-year-old last summer.
Chelsea will offer Patrick Bamford a first-team chance, despite his unsuccessful Crystal Palace loan spell.
Francesco Totti's wife has hinted that the Roma forward is considering hanging up his boots after his latest injury setback. The 39-year-old has not played for three months due to a thigh injury.
Bournemouth will rival Sunderland for QPR defender Steven Caulker, who is currently on loan at Southampton.
Leeds, QPR and Derby all want to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish on loan.

Gareth Bale is a target for Chelsea as well as United, and Zinedine Zidane's interest in Eden Hazard could swing things the way of the Blues.
Crystal Palace and Manchester United will fight it out for the services of Fulham starlet Moussa Dembele.
Chelsea flop Radamel Falcao is being chased by MLS side Columbus Crew.
West Ham's and France's "artist" Dimitri Payet has been backed for a Euro 2016 spot by France legend Frank Leboeuf.
Manchester United have rejected an approach from AC Milan for Marouane Fellaini.
Aston Villa have already started to prepare for life in the Championship by ordering scouts to look at players with experience outside the top flight.
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi says Pep Guardiola will be a success as a coach in the Premier League.
Crystal Palace have made a move for £10m Fiorentina striker Khouma Babacar.

Manchester United must move for Pep Guardiola now to keep him out of Manchester City's hands.
United have been told they can have Lazio's Felipe Anderson if they stump up £36m.
Loic Remy has been told he will probably stay at Chelsea. Newcastle, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have all been linked with moves to sign the French striker during January's transfer window.
Tottenham and Everton look like losing out to Roma in the race for Fulham striker Moussa Dembele.
Nottingham Forest boss Dougie Freedman is ready to sign Manchester United's Nick Powell after a five-year battle for the midfielder.

Pep Guardiola is heading for Manchester City and wants Lionel Messi to join him there.
Emmanuel Adebayor is set to return to the Premier League as he considers offers from Watford and Crystal Palace.
Current Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola, who announced on Tuesday he was leaving for new challenges in the Premier League, almost became the Wigan manager in 2005.

Manchester United have agreed to let Spanish goalkeeper Victor Valdes leave for nothing. The former Barcelona No 1 joined United last year on a free transfer but has fallen out with manager Louis van Gaal.
Patrick Bamford is set to snub interest in his services during the January transfer window and stay at Chelsea for the rest of the season and fight for his place.
Ronald Koeman has stepped up his interest in Feyenoord midfielder Tonny Vilhena while insisting Victor Wanyama will stay at Southampton.
Eden Hazard's Chelsea future has been cast into doubt, with Real Madrid ready to make a £100m summer move.

Everton have slammed the door on Celtic's hopes of landing Aiden McGeady by insisting they will not subsidise any loan move.

Gareth Bale has no plans to leave Real Madrid but his future could largely hinge on where new boss Zinedine Zidane plays him, with the Welshman keen to retain a central position.

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Pep Guardiola has been told money is no object at Manchester City and will target Lionel Messi, Paul Pogba, David Alaba and Gerard Pique when he takes charge.
Real Madrid must fight off interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and PSG to keep Gareth Bale.
Eden Hazard will not commit his future to Chelsea until the next manager is chosen.
Juventus and Roma have joined AC Milan is a three-way Italian battle to sign Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
Manchester City could move for Sheffield United youngster Che Adams this month.
Bournemouth have been linked with a stunning bid for AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy.
In-form Watford striker Odion Ighalo - who has netted 14 goals so far this season - insists he would only leave the Hornets to join Manchester United.
Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi, 22 - a reported target for Spurs and Newcastle - has signed a new two-year deal with the French club.
Arsenal's German winger Serge Gnabry, 20, is set to join Sky Bet Championship side Brighton on loan for the rest of the season.
Sheffield Wednesday will have to fork out £3.5m if they want to sign Norwich City striker Gary Hooper on a permanent deal.
Blackpool are set to sign 24-year-old striker Danny Philliskirk from Sky Bet League 1 neighbours Oldham Athletic for a six-figure fee.

Marouane Fellaini could yet leave Old Trafford for Italy this month, but only if Milan, Juventus or Roma want a permanent deal.
United will not challenge Manchester City for Pep Guardiola in the summer.
Jurgen Klopp is in talks with former club Borussia Dortmund over a loan deal for defender Neven Subotic, while Inter Milann centre-half Andrea Ranocchia is also being watched.
Arsenal right-back Mathieu Debuchy is in talks with Roma over a January move.
Norwich have put a £15m price tag on Nathan Redmond as Crystal Palace monitor the winger.
Swansea want to take Chelsea's Scotland U21 international striker Islam Feruz on loan.
Middlesbrough are lining up a move for Reading midfielder Danny Williams.
Sky Bet League 2 side Luton Town are set to name Brighton coach Nathan Jones as their new manager.
Notts County's former Leeds and Manchester United striker Alan Smith - who is out of contract in the summer - is in talks to join Plymouth.

Chelsea are refusing to give up hope of making Pep Guardiola their new manager.
Spurs want to tie down England midfielder Dele Alli, 19, to a new double-your-money deal.
Liverpool and Leicester are both tracking 21-year-old Standard Liege goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert,
Meanwhile, Reds midfielder Adam Lallana insists the club's hamstring injury crisis is not down to manager Jurgen Klopp's training regime.
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde could return to former club Lyon to sign 27-year-old striker Claudio Beauvue, who is on the transfer list.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce has told French side Marseille that they have no chance of signing Ahmed Elmohamady in this month's transfer window.
Reading wants Gillingham forward Bradley Dack to replace Derby-bound Nick Blackman.
Portsmouth and Scunthorpe are battling for the signature of out-of-favour Swindon striker Michael Smith.

Eden Hazard has made up his mind to leave Chelsea in the summer, with PSG, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid all in for his signature.
Manchester United sounded out Carlo Ancelotti about taking charge next summer before the Italian's move to Bayern Munich was confirmed.
Manchester United have failed in a bid to sign striker Sadio Mane this month but Southampton will listen to offers in the summer.
Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has snubbed the chance to join Newcastle after the French club accepted a £22m bid.
Liverpool and Leicester are in competition for Standard Liege goalkeeper Guillaume Hubert.

Steven Gerrard wants to emulate Pep Guardiola when he moves into management.
West Ham are considering a move for 21-year-old non-league Grays Athletic striker Dumebi Dumaka.

Marko Arnautovic's Stoke future is in doubt after talks over a new contract stalled.
Liverpool will sign 16-year-old goalkeeper Kamil Grabara, who had trials at Manchester City and Manchester United, from Polish club Ruch Chorzow for an initial £250,000.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Real Madrid in the summer, with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain keen to sign the 30-year-old forward.
Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are interested in signing 24-year-old QPR centre-back Steven Caulker, who is on a season-long loan at Southampton.

Montreal Impact's former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 37, will retire from playing to join Blues manager Guus Hiddink's backroom staff.

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DAILY MIRROR

Southampton are set to improve their bid for Stefano Sturaro after Juventus rejected a £12.7m offer.

Manchester United have begun discussions with Atletico Madrid over Saul Niguez. The 21-year-old Spanish midfielder has an £18m release clause in his contract.

Leandro Bacuna has emerged as a scapegoat for unhappy Aston Villa fans after being targeted with vile abuse about his baby daughter.

Leicester have joined the race for £3.7m Hajduk Split star Tino-Sven Susic, who is also being eyed by Inter Milan.

Chelsea are eyeing AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca as Diego Costa's injury worries continue.

DAILY MAIL

Newcastle are set to beat their former boss Alan Pardew to the £12m signature of Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

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THE SUN

Manchester United have had a £15m bid rejected for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez.

West Brom striker Saido Berahino is desperate to join Tottenham in January and will turn down approaches from all other clubs.

Arsenal target Marcelo Brozovic's agent has opened the door to a move to the Premier League.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United are set to beat Arsenal to the signing of Saul Niguez after sending officials to wrap up a deal for he Atletico Madrid midfielder.

Chelsea are plotting a £30m January raid for AC Milan's Carlos Bacca but face competition from Man Utd.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool are plotting a 'monster bid' for Anderlecht's Belgium international forward Dennis Praet.

Felipe Anderson has admitted he is uncertain if he will remain with Lazio in January amid interest from Manchester United.

Liverpool will make a strong effort to sign Saido Berahino as a replacement for Daniel Sturridge.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Leicester City are poised to offer Ben Chilwell a new deal after it emerged that the Arsenal and Liverpool target earns £800 a week.

Chelsea are confident of signing academy graduate Ruben Loftus-Cheek to a new long-term contract before the end of the season.

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is refusing to budge from his £14m valuation of Andros Townsend.

THE TIMES

Aston Villa's American billionaire owner Randy Learner is due to issue a statement following meetings on the club's future.

THE GUARDIAN

Newcastle may have secured the services of midfielder Henri Saivet, but manager Steve McClaren wants owner Mike Ashley to splash more cash in January to help their quest to avoid the drop.