Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jurgen Klopp, Paul Pogba, Sergio Aguero and more
Football
13:05 · December 19, 2020 · 3 min read
DAILY MAIL
Jurgen Klopp is reportedly monitoring the progress of Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma as he prepares to replace Georginio Wijnaldum.
Carlo Ancelotti has raised the tantalising prospect of a reunion with Sami Khedira as he refused to rule out a move for the Juventus midfielder.
Sergio Aguero says he has a difficult daily battle with knee pain and insists he needs time after starting just three matches since June.
Premier League clubs could raid the French market in January, in anticipation of making some bargain signings due to the collapse of the Ligue 1 TV deal.
Juventus are offering Paulo Dybala and Federico Bernardeschi to Manchester United in their bid to bring Paul Pogba back to the club, according to reports.
Premier League clubs have key reservations towards raiding the Chinese Super League amid a player exodus due to cost concerns.
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THE SUN
Vincent Kompany has boosted the fighting spirit of his Anderlecht side by getting former world boxing champ Joe Calzaghe to give them a pep talk.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is weighing up a January move for Real Madrid midfielder Isco but faces competition from Juventus, AC Milan and Everton.
Bayer Leverkusen are interested in a shock loan move for Manchester United youngster Brandon Williams, according to reports.
Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on Slavia Prague's Abdallah Sima, dubbed the new Thierry Henry - but face a £50m bill for his signature.
Sergio Aguero has told Manchester City's Premier League rivals not to count them out of the title race.
Frank Lampard has ditched forcing the Chelsea squad to stay in a hotel the night before games to beat fatigue and help to see family.
Investors ALK Capital aim to complete their £200m takeover of Burnley before the end of the year.
DAILY EXPRESS
Jose Mourinho has phoned Luka Modric about a sensational return to Tottenham, according to reports in Spain.
Liverpool target Ozan Kabak of Schalke is reportedly on the brink of making a decision about his future and said to be close to a move.
Liverpool and Manchester United are reportedly monitoring Sporting's 18-year-old defender Nuno Mendes.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United will enter contract talks with Marcus Rashford in early 2021 in an attempt to secure his long-term future at Old Trafford.
Manchester United reportedly have a five-man shortlist for their director of football role, including Marc Overmars.
Barcelona presidential candidate Agusti Benedito has admitted they will not be able to compete financially if the top clubs in Europe come for Lionel Messi.
Barcelona are ready to sell Philippe Coutinho and have set a transfer deadline of January 24 for one to be completed.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has vowed none of his top stars will be sold in January.
DAILY RECORD
Manchester United have opened discussions over the potential January transfer of young Ecuador international Moises Caicedo.
Manchester United have shortlisted three of Europe's most successful recruitment specialists as the English Premier League club look to appoint its first director of football in the New Year.
DAILY STAR
Mesut Ozil's agent has hinted that the midfielder is more likely to stay at Arsenal than he is to leave - but says there have been talks with another club.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Pep Guardiola has insisted he will not be forced into the transfer market next month to solve Manchester City's goal drought - but warned his players that they can forget about winning the title unless they put a run together soon.
Jose Mourinho believes Bayern Munich manager Hansi Flick should have been named Fifa coach of the year ahead of Jurgen Klopp.
THE TIMES
War is brewing between Fifa and football's most powerful agents over plans to cap the fees paid to intermediaries.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka remains committed to forcing his way into Gareth Southgate's England squad despite repeated overtures to switch his allegiance to DR Congo.
Nuno Espirito Santo says he will be seeking cover for Raul Jimenez in the January transfer window.




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