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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kalvin Philips, Paul Pogba, Jude Bellingham, Joules Kounde
By Sporting Life
10:29 · THU October 28, 2021

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool have joined Manchester United in the chase for Kalvin Phillips of Leeds United.
THE SUN
Manchester United will be forced to pay Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a hefty £7.5m to sack him now.
Manchester United have received a rare boost with Raphael Varane expected to return early from injury.
Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov believes Antonio Conte could 'handle' replacing under-fire boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Chelsea could lose Thiago Silva next summer after the defender was offered an emotional return to his first club Fluminense, according to reports.
Liverpool are among the Premier League giants eyeing Jude Bellingham - but have been warned he will cost mega money.
Mo Salah has been added to Egyptian schools' curriculum in a move designed to inspire the nation's children.
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DAILY MAIL
Chelsea are considering moves for Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde and Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt as the Blues look to revamp their defensive options, according to reports.
Liverpool are reportedly ready to use the offer of a lucrative signing-on fee to get Mohamed Salah to agree to a new long-term deal, becoming the club's highest earner in the process.
Manchester United have 'accepted' Paul Pogba will not agree to a new contract and have prepared themselves to lose him on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to reports.
The Premier League has told clubs that strict Covid restrictions are set to be relaxed once vaccine levels reach 85 per cent.
The Premier League will come under increased pressure to allow five substitutes per team, per game after football's law-making body backed a proposal for the temporary rule to become permanent.
Beleaguered Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the support of his highest-profile player in Cristiano Ronaldo, with the Portuguese superstar encouraging his team-mates to get behind the Norwegian.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Super agent Mino Raiola is reportedly set to travel to Juventus for a meeting with the Serie A club's management in November, with the future of Paul Pogba among the topics up for discussion.
Liverpool director Michael Edwards could be forced to do battle with Bayern Munich for the services of Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans next summer, according to reports.
Newcastle United have reportedly stepped up their interest in German wonderkid Florian Wirtz by sending a scout to watch him in a recent game for Bayer Leverkusen.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Football's temporary five substitute allowance since Covid-19 is expected to become permanent after lawmakers extended the increased allowance on Wednesday.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Ex-Celtic flop Marvin Compper has been appointed assistant manager at Lokomotiv Moscow.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ismaila Sarr, Kingsley Coman, Raphinha
By Sporting Life
07:22 · FRI October 29, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Newcastle's new owners are looking at Watford forward Ismaila Sarr as a potential first new signing in January but the Hornets appear determined to hang on to their biggest asset.
Newcastle and Chelsea have reportedly been alerted to the possibility of signing Eden Hazard in January with the Belgian attacker struggling for game time at the Bernabeu.
Wayne Rooney says Manchester United's struggling stars lack effort and commitment, and has also stopped short of giving his backing to under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Harry Maguire will lead Manchester United players' public fight-back on Saturday after the crisis club's week from hell. The United skipper is scheduled to be grilled by broadcasters ahead of the crunch game at Tottenham, the club's first outing since Sunday's humiliating 5-0 loss at home to Liverpool.
The SPFL is set to offer Scotland's top clubs a vote on the introduction of VAR before the end of February.
Turkish media tycoon Acun Ilicali is reported to have agreed a £30m fee to take control of Hull City and he is set to bring in a new Turkish coach and a number of players from the country as well.
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THE SUN
Arsenal are on red alert after Switzerland star Denis Zakaria stalled on signing a new contract with Bundesliga side Borussia Monchengladbach.
Manchester United have been boosted in their hopes of signing Kingsley Coman next summer with Bayern Munich now reported to be "determined" to sell the France winger.
Donny van de Beek and Eric Bailly are seeking assurances over their respective futures at Manchester United after being frozen out of the first-team picture.
Aston Villa are in pole position to land in-demand River Plate striker Julian Alvarez, who has been scoring at nearly a goal-a-game for the Argentinian side this season.
Lens star Jonathan Clauss, who is being tipped for a first France call-up at the age of 29, has revealed it was his childhood dream to play for Chelsea and would relish playing in the Premier League.
Eddie Nketiah is set to snub the offer of a new contract with Arsenal unless he receives more playing time.
Chelsea are interested in West Brom teenager Leonardo Cardoso, who is yet to sign his first professional contract at The Hawthorns.
January signing Omar Rekik was one of six young Arsenal players given the chance to train with the first team as Mikel Arteta looks for his next breakthrough star.
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THE TIMES
Premier League clubs are set to force through new rules that mean any sponsorship deals connected to a club's ownership must reflect the true market value.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United will not sell Paul Pogba in January and are fully prepared for the midfielder to leave at the end of the season for free when his contract expires.
Barcelona are closing in on the appointment of Xavi Hernandez as their new head coach following the sacking of Ronald Koeman on Wednesday night.
DAILY EXPRESS
Neymar has urged Paris Saint-Germain to go into battle with Liverpool for the signature of Leeds midfielder Raphinha.
Former Newcastle midfielder Geremi has thrown his hat into the ring to become the club's new sporting director.
Chelsea believe they will have to sell three players in order to finance a return for Real Madrid forward Eden Hazard.
Dele Alli is being tipped for a January departure from Tottenham.
Andy Murray will join Novak Djokovic at the Paris Masters 1000 after being handed a wildcard entry into the event.

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DAILY MIRROR
Ronald Koeman will receive a pay-off of £10m after he was sacked mid-flight by Barcelona president Joan Laporta on the way back from Wednesday's defeat by Rayo Vallecano.
Former England rugby union star James Haskell has abandoned his plans for a career in MMA and will instead try his hand at becoming a stand-up comedian.
THE GUARDIAN
The Premier League has agreed to meet Amnesty for talks over a new owners' test in the wake of Newcastle's turbulent Saudi takeover.
DAILY RECORD
Henrik Larsson could remain as part of Barcelona's backroom staff if Xavi Hernandez takes over as manager despite the likelihood of him bringing multiple members of Al-Sadd staff with him.
SCOTTISH SUN
Joe Hart epitomises everything Callum McGregor believes is good about Celtic right now.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Toni Kroos, Aaron Ramsey, Loris Karius & Donny van de Beek
By Sporting Life
09:22 · SUN October 31, 2021

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Tottenham are not thought to be considering an immediate change of head coach but next weekend's trip to Everton is now looking crucial for Nuno Espirito Santo's future.
Daniel Kretinsky, the Czech billionaire negotiating the purchase of a 27 per cent stake in West Ham, will propose a partnership between the club and Sparta Prague which he has co-owned for 17 years, as a potential player development line for the Premier League side.
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Manchester City are growing increasingly uneasy over outside interest in talented youngster James McAtee, who has been dubbed the Salford Silva.
Wayne Rooney's Derby County are looking to move out Scotland international David Marshall in the next transfer window.
Patrick Vieira will clear striker Jean-Philippe Mateta to leave Crystal Palace in the next window and cut short his loan.
Birmingham want to keep Australian midfielder Riley McGree for the rest of the season.
Liverpool academy stars including Elijah Dixon-Bonner and Billy Koumetio were watched by 32 scouts last week.
Theo Hernandez is set to snub Manchester City and PSG and sign a new long-term deal with AC Milan, according to reports.
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England players have become embroiled in a dispute with the FA over tax payments, with their bonus for reaching the Euro 2020 final slashed from £7.8m to £5.25m.
Newcastle United's sponsors have been accused of 'turning a blind eye to homophobia' with their silence over the club's Saudi-led takeover.
Inter Milan midfielder Christian Eriksen could be allowed to resume his football career in England if he was to pass an assessment by a sports cardiologist acting on behalf of the FA.
Manchester United missed out on PSG defensive midfielder Idrissa Gueye last summer as they weren't able to make a firm offer because Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard all stayed.
Newcastle United's new owners have been forced to keep Sports Direct signage up inside St James' Park due to legal clauses inserted by former owner Mike Ashley ahead of the club's sale.
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SUNDAY TIMES
Newcastle United will accelerate the process of appointing a new manager and sports director after the Saudi Arabia-led £305m takeover of the club.
Ross County have lodged a strongly worded protest with the Scottish Premiership after their home match with Hibernian was called off on Saturday at less than four hours' notice.
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SUNDAY MIRROR
Anthony Martial's wife has hit back at Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's claim that her husband is injured after he was left out of Manchester United's matchday squad to face Tottenham.
Liverpool are hoping to cut their losses on Loris Karius by letting the struggling goalkeeper leave for free in January.
Donny van de Beek has tasked his new agent with getting him out of Manchester United in January.
Newcastle's new owners will have to launch a compelling charm offensive to lure Ajax coach Erik ten Hag to Tyneside.
SUNDAY MAIL
Ross County could seek compensation from Hibs as they count the cost of the late postponement of Saturday's Premiership clash.
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Newcastle United are interested in Real Madrid's 31-year-old midfielder Toni Kroos (El Nacional)
The Magpies aren't too worries by Aaron Ramsey's wage demands as they consider signing the 30-year-old Wales midfielder from Juventus. (Tuttosport)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Toni Kroos, Aaron Ramsey, Loris Karius & Donny van de Beek
By Sporting Life
07:02 · MON November 01, 2021

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Nuno Espirito Santo is on the brink of being sacked as Tottenham head coach following urgent talks on Sunday, with Daniel Levy furious after their capitulation against Manchester United.
DAILY MAIL
Steve Bruce was seen enjoying a holiday in Dubai as he was pictured for the first time since his Newcastle sacking earlier this month.
Newcastle United's new owners have been forced to keep Sports Direct signage up inside St James' Park due to legal clauses inserted by former owner Mike Ashley ahead of the club's sale.
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DAILY MIRROR
Paulo Fonseca is back in the frame to take control at Spurs despite the club opting for Nuno Espirito Santo ahead of his Portuguese countryman back in June.
Newcastle United have already been turned down by some of their big managerial targets.
THE SUN
Kevin De Bruyne is sweating on his place ahead of Saturday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Tottenham fans clashed with each other after their 3-0 defeat to Manchester United on Saturday.
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DAILY RECORD
Determined Blackburn Rovers will ramp up their interest in Aberdeen star Ryan Hedges again in January.
Hearts' PA system was 'hacked', leading to The Sash being played at Tynecastle during the FOH open day.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Antonio Conte, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland
By Sporting Life
10:24 · TUE November 02, 2021

THE SUN

Antonio Conte will be   given £150m to revive Tottenham in the transfer window.
Referee Alan Young is braced for the axe after forgetting to play injury time in Leyton Orient's chaotic win over Hartlepool on Saturday.
DAILY MAIL
Jude Bellingham has rubbished claims that he is eyeing a move to Liverpool as the Borussia Dortmund youngster put to bed rumours of an Anfield switch on Twitter.
Jack Harrison has revealed he received a ticking off from old friend and mentor Frank Lampard for allegedly singing a song mocking him after Leeds United won promotion to the Premier League.
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DAILY MIRROR
Borussia Dortmund's head of first-team football Sebastian Kehl believes star striker Erling Haaland will still be at the club beyond the summer.
THE TIMES
Atletico Madrid have sold fewer than 200 tickets for Wednesday's Champions League game against Liverpool amid coronavirus concerns after the previous Anfield meeting between the sides was blamed for a huge spike in cases.
THE GUARDIAN
England players have struck a new pay deal with the Rugby Football Union that will see Eddie Jones's squad earn around £70,000 each if they win all three of their autumn internationals.
Formula One will hold six sprint race meetings next season, the sporting director, Ross Brawn, has confirmed.
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DAILY RECORD
Ross County have been told to put their bill into SPFL chiefs after the late cancellation of Saturday's clash with Hibs.
Jack Ross will be forced to field a team of Hibs kids against Ross County after ten of first-team stars were ruled out due to Covid.
Celtic fans could face a late scramble to get to Budapest if they're given the 11th hour green light to get access to the Ferencvaros clash on Thursday.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Aaron Hickey has revealed he would love a Scotland call-up.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Harry Kane, Dusan Vlahovic, Unai Emery
By Sporting Life
07:37 · WED November 03, 2021

THE SUN

Harry Kane is ready to abandon all plans to quit Tottenham - after the arrival of new boss Antonio Conte.
Tottenham could be delayed in having Conte pitchside as the club wait for his visa to be approved.
Tottenham are 'close' to agreeing a £165,000-a-week deal with AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, according to reports.
Manchester City have held talks over acquiring a minority stake in Russian giants Spartak Moscow.
Brighton have received a huge boost as Dan Burn's injury is not as bad as first feared.
Fabio Carvalho has turned down a 'massive' contract offer from Fulham.
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DAILY MAIL
Limited funds will be made available for Antonio Conte to strengthen Tottenham's squad in January, but he is likely to sell players to raise funds for his primary targets, including Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg rushed to the aid of a collapsed man outside the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday night as the midfielder was confronted with another distressing health drama.
Daniel Farke's position as Norwich manager is under mounting scrutiny following his side's winless start to the Premier League season.
Barcelona are expected to announce Xavi Hernandez as their new coach on Thursday but the club's supporters might have to wait until after the international break to see him in the dugout.
Sol Campbell has revealed he will spend time with former Arsenal team-mate Patrick Vieira at Crystal Palace as he looks to get back into management.
Rotherham boss Paul Warne is a contender for the vacant manager's job at Barnsley.
THE TIMES
Unai Emery is on the brink of becoming Newcastle United's new manager and could be in charge of their Premier League game away to Brighton on Saturday.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke said he expected Kieran Tierney to be fit in time for the vital World Cup qualifying ties in Moldova on November 12 and against Denmark at Hampden three days later.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Juventus wonderkid Mohammed Ihattaren is considering retiring at the age of just 19 because of personal reasons.
DAILY STAR
Christian Eriksen is said to be 'tempted' by a return to Ajax where he might be able to continue his playing career with a heart defibrillator fitted.
SCOTTISH SUN
Steve Clarke is ready to throw 'pest' Jacob Brown in for a shock Scotland debut in the World Cup crunch in Moldova.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Coutinho, Niklas Sule, Erling Haaland
By Sporting Life
07:26 · THU November 04, 2021

THE SUN

Barcelona are reportedly ready to accept a January loan offer from Newcastle United for midfielder Philippe Coutinho which will include an option to buy.
Chelsea and Manchester United have been warned Erling Haaland's £64m transfer could actually cost more than a quarter of a billion pounds.
Ebere Eze could make a shock return to the Crystal Palace squad this weekend against Wolves, only six months after sustaining a serious Achilles injury.
Newcastle are interested in Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule, according to reports in Germany.
Everton are set to make a January move for Real Mallorca midfielder Iddrisu Baba after sending scouts to watch the £10m rated player in action.
Sergey Kovalev is demanding a rematch with Canelo Alvarez after revealing he had only six days of rest, following a bruising win over Anthony Yarde, before going into training for their 2019 fight.

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DAILY MAIL
Marouane Fellaini has revealed he cried when learning that David Moyes - who had brought him to Old Trafford from Everton - had been sacked by Manchester United in 2013.
Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has admitted he is "in awe" of midfielders N'Golo Kante and Jorginho when he works with them in training.
Antonio Conte will reportedly pick up nearly £2m from Inter Milan after his next managerial role proved not to be with one of their Serie A rivals.
Jesse Lingard and Jadon Sancho are at risk of being axed by Gareth Southgate for England's final World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino after struggling for game-time at Manchester United.
Barcelona remain keen on signing Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele in January.
Danny Ings is set to miss out on a reunion with former club Southampton with Aston Villa worried he will not recover from a soft tissue injury in time.
Derby County will learn next week whether their appeal against a 12-point deduction has been successful.
Uwe Rosler has emerged as a contender for the vacant manager's post at Championship Barnsley.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tottenham's players were "buzzing" after their first training session held by new manager Antonio Conte.
Bath's kit manager Steve Middleton has been banned for a game after swearing at a referee during their recent defeat by Wasps.
THE TIMES
Chief constable Mark Roberts, the man in charge of football policing in the UK, has admitted his concerns over a "headlong rush" into safe standing being introduced in England and says identifying racist abusers could also become far more difficult as a result.
Ryan Kent is set to return to the Rangers squad for the first time since suffering an injury against Lyons on September 16 when Steven Gerrard's side face Brondby in Denmark.
DAILY RECORD
Kawasaki Frontale star Reo Hatate, who can play anywhere down the left flank, is being lined up as Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou's next arrival from Japan's J-League.
Antonio Conte's Chelsea No 2 Angelo Alessio appears unlikely to join his Tottenham backroom staff with current club - Indonesia's Persija - confident he will stay with them.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Inter Milan are determined not to let former boss Antonio Conte take any of their players to Tottenham in January with Nicolo Barella and Alessandro Bastoni already having been linked.
Brazilian club Palmeiras are ready to make an offer to Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, whose contract at Old Trafford only runs until the summer.
DAILY STAR
Newcastle United are set to appoint Eddie Howe as their new manager despite "reservations" about the former Bournemouth boss.
Paris Saint-Germain officials are said to be concerned at the lack of French being spoken by manager Mauricio Pochettino and star signing Lionel Messi.
West Ham are set to open talks with defender Ben Johnson over a new contract with his current deal expiring in 2022.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Xavi to Barca, Alexander Isak
By Sporting Life
07:01 · FRI November 05, 2021

THE SUN

Chelsea are plotting a January move for Fenerbahce defender Attila Szalai, the man dubbed "Hungary's Virgil van Dijk".
Cristiano Ronaldo could make Manchester his permanent home after his playing days come to an end.
Barcelona have joined Brazilian side Palmeiras as a potential suitor for Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, if he becomes a free agent next summer.
Newcastle have made Barcelona star Marc-Andre ter Stegen their number one transfer target, according to reports.
Manchester United are reportedly interested in luring highly-rated teenager James McAtee away from rivals Manchester City.
DAILY MIRROR
Sir Alex Ferguson ruined Manchester City's hopes of signing Cristiano Ronaldo over the summer in a phone call with the Portuguese star which lasted only 20 seconds.
Arsenal's hopes of signing £60m-rated Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak have been boosted by the Sweden international's admission that he would love to play in the Premier League.
Newcastle are reportedly trying to hijack Marseille's move for Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi.
Former lightweight world champion Viktor Kotochigov has suffered burns after being the victim of an acid attack while in England for a training camp.

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DAILY MAIL
Another former Yorkshire cricketer of Asian heritage has come forward with fresh claims of racial misconduct at the county, dating back to the early 2000s.
Kyle Walker is a major doubt for Manchester City's derby clash with United on Saturday after suffering a foot injury.
Manchester United and Barcelona are monitoring Manchester City's James McAtee as his contract enters its last 18 months.
Southampton are monitoring £15m-rated Red Bull Salzburg striker Chukwubuike Adamu.
Only five Premier League clubs have ditched single-use plastic bottles at their training grounds, with neither Tottenham nor Chelsea - who played in the first net zero carbon match in September - are on that list.
A West Ham fan lost a finger in the away end at Genk celebrating his side's second goal in their 2-2 Europa League draw.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Bowling guru Troy Cooley, one of the masterminds of England's 2005 Ashes victory, has joined Chris Silverwood's set-up in a massive boost ahead of this winter's series in Australia.
DAILY RECORD
Travelling Rangers fans were left furious after only two turnstiles were opened for the Europa League clash at Brondby and also criticised Danish police for "out of order" tactics.
Victor Wanyama is keen on a return to Celtic and revealed a loan move last season broke down over finances.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Xavi and his current club Al-Sadd are set for an ugly stand-off as rumours over his impending move to manage Barcelona continue to swirl.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United will not be offering a coaching role to Cristiano Ronaldo despite his previous admission it would be a "retirement dream".

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Antonio Rudiger & Harry Winks
By Sporting Life
10:38 · SAT November 06, 2021

DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal have edged ahead of fierce rivals Tottenham in the race to sign Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Manchester United playmaker Jesse Lingard is tempted by the possibility of a return to West Ham United after seeing the Hammers carry last season's strong form into the new campaign, according to reports.
THE SUN
AS Roma boss Jose Mourinho is ready to raid two of his former Premier League clubs - Chelsea and Tottenham - to try and sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Antonio Rudiger and Harry Winks.
Shaun Wright-Phillips feels Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette would be a perfect January signing for Manchester City as they look for additional attacking options.
Ousmane Dembele is set to snub Manchester United and Chelsea to stay with Barcelona, even if that means him taking a pay cut on his next contract.
Atletico Madrid's interest could make it difficult for Manchester United and Newcastle in their pursuit of Inter Milan's Marcelo Brozovic.
Juan Roman Riquelme claims Man Utd striker Edinson Cavani phoned Argentine club Boca Juniors to beg for a transfer in January.
Manchester United and Newcastle United are reported to have ended their interest in bringing Eden Hazard back to the Premier League from Real Madrid.
Ademola Lookman wants to switch his international allegiance from England to Nigeria but is yet to convince new Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr he is worthy of a call-up.
Former Tottenham and Newcastle star David Ginola has signed up for the 2021 edition of I'm A Celebrity along with Paralympics star Kadeena Cox.

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Paris Saint-Germain expect Sergio Ramos to finally start training next week after a long-term absence with a calf injury.
Real Madrid are considering which fringe players they might have to offload to finance a lucrative contract for impending Chelsea free agent Antonio Rudiger.
Granit Xhaka will not be available to train fully with Arsenal until the New Year after a slow recovery from a knee ligament problem.
Rafa Benitez has warned Everton may not be able to spend heavily in the January window even though he needs significant reinforcements.
Neil Warnock is facing a fight to save his job at Middlesbrough - with sources suggesting that defeat on Saturday is likely to seal his fate.
Barcelona made a surprise visit to scout Fleetwood Town teenager James Hill.
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DAILY MIRROR
Real Madrid have unveiled hi-tech plans for the new Santiago Bernabeu stadium and hope to be considered as a host for NFL games in the future.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has raised the temperature ahead of Saturday's derby at Old Trafford by insisting United remain the No 1 club in Manchester despite City's recent domination.
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DAILY STAR
Antonio Conte left it until the last minute to take the Tottenham job as he was holding out hopes that Manchester United would sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Luis Suarez showed that he still loves Liverpool despite boos on Wednesday as the star took home three kits.
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Everton boss Rafa Benitez doesn't expect to have much money to spend in January.
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DAILY RECORD
Aaron Hickey could be on his way to AC Milan, whose technical director Paolo Maldini has identified the Bologna left-back as a future star.
Albian Ajeti is set to end his horror spell with Celtic in January and could be replaced in Ange Postecoglou's squad by Yokohama F. Marinos striker Daizen Maeda.
A report in Portugal states that Celtic are ready to "move forward" for Jota as they weigh up exercising their option to buy in January.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers legend Derek Johnstone has hit out at Brondby's thugs after revealing he was caught up in trouble which flared as Danish hooligans set upon Gers fans in a VIP area of the Brondby Stadium.
Dundee United defender Charlie Mulgrew says he will not give up in his bid to get back in to Steve Clarke's Scotland squad.
St Mirren chairman John Needham has been charged with breaches of three SFA disciplinary rules over 'derogatory' comments he made on social media about Rangers fans.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Steven Gerrard, Christian Pulisic, Frank Lampard
By Sporting Life
07:27 · TUE November 09, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Aston Villa will make a formal approach to Rangers to speak to Steven Gerrard this week and are determined to make him their next manager.
Manchester United players and staff were surprised to be given a week off after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer flew back to Norway with his family on Monday.
Ed Woodward is in talks over taking a consultancy role at Manchester United following his departure.
Saul Niguez's move to Chelsea has failed to live up to expectations so far with the on-loan midfielder increasingly fed-up at being marginalised, according to reports.
Watford have agreed a deal to sign Nigeria goalkeeper Maduka Okoye from Dutch club Sparta Rotterdam for £5m.
New Genoa boss Andriy Shevchenko is eyeing a move for Chelsea's Christian Pulisic and Manchester City ace Oleksandr Zinchenko, according to reports.
Michael Vaughan is set to commentate on the Ashes despite being suspended by the BBC following allegations he used racist language towards Azeem Rafiq.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Former Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo has emerged as the leading contender to become Newcastle United's new director of football.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer headed to Norway on Monday for a short break with his family with Rio Ferdinand calling for the Manchester United manager to "hand over the baton" and leave Old Trafford.
Eddie Howe's was the stand-out interview from all the potential managers Newcastle looked at with one witness labelling it "superb".
Yorkshire staff were sent images of the Grim Reaper via email and had their car tyres slashed as public outrage over the Azeem Rafiq case escalated into death threats over the weekend.
Dual Grand National hero Tiger Roll will aim to emulate Red Rum by completing a historic hat-trick in next year's Aintree showpiece, at the grand age of 12 - as long as he is not given too much weight to carry.
THE GUARDIAN
Frank Lampard held talks with Norwich City on Monday as the club's search for a new manager goes on.
UK Athletics is on a potential collision course with two of the country's leading sprinters, who are considering defying orders from the governing body to cease contact with their coach after multiple allegations of sexual misconduct were made against him.
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THE SUN
Roberto Martinez is keen on taking the Aston Villa job but Steven Gerrard has emerged as the club's leading candidate to replace Dean Smith.
Manchester United's pampered stars have a team of technicians to tune in their TVs and fix their computers when they crash.
Thomas Tuchel is facing his first test of man-management at Chelsea with Saul Niguez frustrated at a lack of first-team games.
Kylian Mbappe wants to play for Jurgen Klopp ahead of Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports.
Joe Cole has urged Gareth Southgate to hold his nerve and keep playing three of the Premier League's top stars together - Mason Mount, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish.
Newcastle face a fight to sign Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette with defending LaLiga champions Atletico Madrid keen on a free transfer, reports say.
Dagenham & Redbridge's FA Cup clash with Salford City had to be stopped while medics rushed to a fan who had collapsed in the crowd.
Azeem Rafiq has been given the green light to name everyone in cricket race row.
England rugby coach Eddie Jones has been slammed for making 'sexist' comments about US Open champion Emma Raducanu.
DAILY MIRROR
Ralf Rangnick is reportedly a short-term option for Manchester United if they sack Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Juventus are ready to let Aaron Ramsey return to the Premier League on a free transfer in January.
Metropolitan Police are investigating a reported stabbing that is believed to have occurred in the aftermath of a non-league match between Park View FC and Newbury Forest in north London.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Christopher Jullien is pushing towards a Celtic comeback by the end of the month.
Former Liverpool ace Jermaine Pennant revealed that he came close to signing for both Celtic and Hibs in the past five years.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers face an anxious 48-hour wait to discover if Aston Villa will make an official approach to open signing talks with boss Steven Gerrard.
Rangers are watching St Johnstone keeper Zander Clark's contract situation closely.
Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has confirmed Tony Mowbray has spoken to him to confirm Blackburn's interest in Ryan Hedges.