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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Mo Salah, Willy Caballero, Eden Hazard
By Sporting Life
07:28 · MON December 06, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Angry Everton fans are planning a walkout in the 27th minute against Arsenal to send a message to owner Farhad Moshiri as he returns to Goodison Park for one of the most crucial games in his five-year reign.
Rafa Benitez was given the ultimate backing by Farhad Moshiri on Sunday night as Everton's owner allowed director of football Marcel Brands to quit.
A number of EFL clubs were left 'seriously unimpressed' following a recent group call with Twitter to discuss the fight against online abuse.
Footballers earning north of £100,000 a week and set to leave their clubs on a free transfer this summer may have to lower their expectations, with insiders claiming the market is the flattest in years.
Referee Felix Zwayer has explained his decision-making after two controversial penalty calls led to Bayern Munich beating Borussia Dortmund and Jude Bellingham referencing the official's involvement in a past match-fixing scandal.
Mohamed Salah has reiterated his desire to stay at Liverpool and urged the club to solve the contract impasse that has alerted Barcelona.
Britain is in line to host one of the four groups in the Davis Cup finals next year after being given a wildcard straight into the 16-team event in 2022.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Yorkshire are on the brink of appointing Darren Gough as their new director of cricket and his appointment could be announced on the same day Yorkshire's sacked staff meet with lawyers to discuss taking legal action en masse.
THE SUN
Leeds could face an FA probe after Sergi Canos appeared to be hit by an object after scoring Brentford's second at Elland Road.
Crystal Palace ace Wilfried Zaha is caught up in an alleged rental scam.
Southampton are lining up a shock move for 40-year-old former Chelsea star Willy Caballero to solve their goalkeeping crisis.
Jose Mourinho is a shock managerial target for Everton if they sack Rafa Benitez, according to reports.
Chesterfield mercilessly mocked Paul Scholes as they celebrated knocking Salford out of the FA Cup by mimicking him chewing his daughter's toenails.
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has called Donny van de Beek's lack of progress at Manchester United a 'mortal sin' - despite being linked with the Red Devils job.
Eden Hazard is reportedly looking for a move back to the Premier League with West Ham and Everton leading the race to secure his signature.
THE TIMES
Chris Silverwood has confirmed that Ben Stokes is ready to play in the first Test of the Ashes series despite the England all-rounder having not appeared in a competitive fixture since July 26.
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DAILY STAR
Lionel Messi was completely omitted from Brazil's top five picks in this year's Ballon d'Or vote, despite landing a record seventh award.
DAILY EXPRESS
Fiorentina would prefer to sell Dusan Vlahovic to the Premier League over striking a deal with Juventus in a major boost for Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City, it has emerged.
Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has been snubbed by Rangers star Borna Barisic ahead of the January window.
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe vowed to "play for a big club" whatever transfer decision he makes in the summer.
DAILY MIRROR
Lionel Messi has been 'ordered to demolish' his luxury Barcelona hotel after a £26m oversight.
Jude Bellingham is now the subject of a criminal complaint after his post-match remarks about referee Felix Zwayer following Borussia Dortmund's defeat by Bayern Munich in 'Der Klassiker'.
SCOTTISH SUN
Jota looks almost certain to be out of Celtic's Premier Sports Cup final against Hibs at Hampden on December 19.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ben Mee, James Tarkowski, Tyrese Campbell
By Sporting Life
07:33 · TUE December 07, 2021

THE SUN

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is ready to offer £20m to make Stoke hotshot Tyrese Campbell the first signing of the Saudi era at St James' Park.
Former Barnsley boss Gerhard Struber has rejected the chance to become close friend Ralf Rangnick's assistant at Manchester United and will instead stay at New York Red Bulls.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told fans 'I tried my best' after a chance encounter with a group of supporters at a sushi takeaway.
Joey Barton could still face an FA ban - despite being cleared of attacking a rival boss.
Joe Root will warn his England team to brace themselves for pure hatred when the Ashes battle begins.

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THE TIMES
Yorkshire could be relegated from Division One of the County Championship and up to eight individuals may be banned from all involvement in cricket as part of the ECB's investigations into racism at the club.
Chris Armas, the former head coach of New York Red Bulls, is set to become the first addition to Ralf Rangnick's backroom staff at Manchester United.
Thomas Tuchel has been given a boost by Mateo Kovacic returning to his injury-hit Chelsea squad, with the midfielder set to be available for selection this weekend.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Football Association is pledging £3.6m to new research and clinical advice for recently retired players who face an elevated risk of dementia.
DAILY MAIL
Leeds are being investigated by the FA after Brentford's Sergi Canos appeared to be struck by an object thrown from the crowd at Elland Road on Sunday.
European rugby authorities are still uncertain whether this weekend's first set of Heineken Cup fixtures will go ahead in full with doubts over Bristol's clash with Scarlets remaining.
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DAILY MIRROR
Newcastle are prepared to double Ben Mee and James Tarkowski's salaries to tempt them to quit Burnley.
Lille forward Renato Sanches says he will evaluate any offers that are sent his way and says "maybe" it is Arsenal and AC Milan who are interested in him.
Barcelona have made one final attempt to extend Ousmane Dembele's deal at the Nou Camp, with bonuses to make him potentially the highest-paid player at the club.
THE GUARDIAN
A global investigative network intended to tackle sexual abuse across all sports is due to be established by FIFA and a United Nations agency next year in the wake of the scandals in Afghanistan and Haiti revealed by the Guardian.
Norwegian top-flight club Tromsø have released a kit featuring a QR code that puts the spotlight on human rights issues in Qatar with just under a year until the World Cup there.
SCOTTISH SUN
Scottish clubs have been handed a "hugely significant" boost after a plan to hammer potential foreign transfers was halted.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Aaron Ramsey, Kalvin Phillips, Georginio Wijnaldum
By Sporting Life
07:29 · THU December 09, 2021

DAILY STAR

Everton have opened talks with Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey to add competition for Newcastle United, who reportedly want to sign the Wales international in January.
THE SUN
Kalvin Phillips is ready to snub Manchester United for Liverpool in the summer.
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to lock horns over American teenage striker Ricardo Pepi.
Chelsea are in talks with Barcelona over loan deals for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.
Arsenal could move for Georginio Wijnaldum as PSG's ex-Liverpool midfielder ponders a swift Premier League return.
Arsenal representatives are preparing to fly out to Italy to try and secure the transfer of Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski.

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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Charlton Women are set to rebrand as Charlton Ladies but the move, reported to have been led by owner Thomas Sandgaard, has been labelled as "insulting" by players.
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DAILY MAIL
Roberto Mancini has ruled out becoming Manchester United's next manager after reports emerged of a "verbal agreement" he had made with the club.
Georginio Wijnaldum is willing to return to the Premier League on loan in January, if PSG sanction a temporary deal.
Liverpool are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach's Denis Zakaria as they target a swoop for the defensive midfielder this January, according to reports.
Manchester City are confident of calling on Phil Foden against Wolves after an ankle scare in midweek.
Newcastle United are keen on signing Tottenham defender Joe Rodon, who could be on his way out of the club as early as January.
DAILY MIRROR
Marcelo is set to bring down the curtain on a trophy-laden 15-year career with Real Madrid.
United States U17 international Dantouma Toure is reported to be training with Arsenal after a similar spell on trial in Scotland with Rangers.
DAILY EXPRESS
A report in the Netherlands has dropped a heavy hint that Manchester City want Ajax boss Erik ten Hag to take over if Pep Guardiola leaves in 2023, should the Dutchman still be available.
AC Milan have entered the race to sign Lille defender Sven Botman, who is also reported to be a target for Liverpool and Newcastle.
Chelsea could try and tempt Lucas Digne away from Everton in January although the Frenchman has denied reports that he is unsettled at Goodison Park.
Flamengo have emerged as possible candidates to make a move for Arsenal outcast Pablo Mari, although technical director Edu is reportedly not keen on letting him move to Brazil.
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THE TIMES
David Moyes wants to sign defensive reinforcements for West Ham United in January after the loss of the centre back Kurt Zouma to a hamstring injury.
DAILY RECORD
Inter Milan are keen to end Luka Jovic's torrid time at Real Madrid and could make a move for the striker in January.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Neil Lennon is on the shortlist for the Ipswich Town job, according to reports.
A section of Celtic's support is planning a silent protest when they play Real Betis on Thursday over the potential appointment of Bernard Higgins to a senior role with the club.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Antonio Rudiger, Jarrod Bowen, Amadou Haidara
By Sporting Life
07:13 · FRI December 10, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Antonio Rudiger is set to become one of football's highest-paid defenders, potentially earning up to £400,000 a week if he leaves Chelsea as a free agent next summer.
Chelsea team-mates are said to be "bewildered" that the club has not offered a new contract to Cesar Azpilicueta who, like Rudiger, is free to leave in the summer.
Premier League players have brought in a self-imposed ban on using camera phones at their Christmas parties.
Liverpool are monitoring West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen as a future transfer target, according to reports.
Leeds United defender Junior Firpo says he lost his appetite for football while playing under Ronald Koeman's management at Barcelona.
Sergino Dest is keen on leaving Barcelona after losing his spot since Xavi's appointment as manager, and hopes Bayern Munich will firm up their interest in him.

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DAILY MIRROR
Ralf Rangnick is keen on bringing RB Leipzig midfielder Amadou Haidara to Old Trafford and the Bundesliga side are concerned about a release clause in his contract.
Vinicius Junior says there is no point experts putting price tags on his head because he is feeling comfortable at Real Madrid and has no intention of seeking a move.
Clement Lenglet is facing criticism from Barcelona supporters after being pictured smiling and laughing with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski after their Champions League defeat on Wednesday.
DAILY EXPRESS
Barcelona are reported to have placed midfielder Frenkie de Jong, goalkeeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen and defender Sergino Dest on the transfer list.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Clubs have been advised to group players together on team buses based on their vaccination status and keep goalkeepers apart from the rest of the squad as the Omicron variant threatens more disruption to football in the UK.
THE TIMES
Sports clubs and events may be allowed to carry out spot checks rather than monitor every fan for proof of vaccination against coronavirus or a negative test result.
Ange Postecoglou, the Celtic manager, has admitted that the outlook is "not good" for Kyogo Furuhashi, who was injured in their Europa League victory against Real Betis.
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THE SUN
Ajax have told Newcastle to "stop calling" about Marc Overmars, who has agreed a contract extension to stem rumours of him becoming director of football at St James' Park.
Antonio Rudiger is reported to have agreed a contract with Real Madrid and could be the first of multiple Chelsea defenders to leave the club next summer.
Manchester United have been handed a boost with Raphael Varane set to return to full training on Friday.
Kalvin Phillips is being lined-up for surgery on the shoulder injury which almost wrecked his Euro 2020 dream.
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has emerged as a possible January target for Newcastle.
Danny Rose has been told he is not fit enough by unhappy Watford boss Claudio Ranieri.
Former Newcastle midfielder Rob Lee has urged his old side to sign English trio Jesse Lingard, James Tarkowski and Kieran Trippier in January.
Hundreds of Leicester fans missed the first 20 minutes of their Europa League clash with Napoli after police escorted their coaches in the wrong direction.
Benfica fans have made a mocking website in which each click sends under-fire manager Jorge Jesus one step closer to Brazilian club Flamengo, who he is being linked with.
DAILY RECORD
Former Celtic winger Lewis Morgan is set to complete a move to MLS with the New York Red Bulls.
Hibs look set to be left disappointed if they move for Alex Neil as Jack Ross' Easter Road replacement - with the bookies' favourite viewing his future down south.
St Johnstone are close to sealing a permanent deal with Ali Crawford, who is currently on loan with the Perth club from Bolton Wanderers.
SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic are reported to have agreed a deal to bring another Japan star to Glasgow, with Gamba Osaka's Yosuke Ideguchi set to join Ange Postecoglou's squad.
Scotland No.2 John Carver is a shock name in the frame for the Hibs job.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Erik ten Hag, Erling Haaland, Gleison Bremer, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
By Sporting Life
08:16 · SUN December 12, 2021

SUNDAY MIRROR

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has put himself in the frame to become Manchester United's next manager - by turning a bunch of Premier League *journeymen into Champions League record-breakers.
Jurgen Klopp has once again given his blessing for Steven Gerrard to replace him as Liverpool boss as the Aston Villa manager returned to Anfield.
Everton's former director of football Marcel Brands has written to members of Rafael Benitez's squad to wish them luck for the rest of the season.
Premier League clubs are waiting to hear whether they will lose their players to the Africa Cup of Nations earlier than first feared.
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THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Mino Raiola wants £47m in commission for a deal involving Erling Haaland - and Manchester City have not ruled out coming up with the cash to land the striker.
Liverpool will sell Nat Phillips in the window - and will not do a loan deal for their cult hero centre-half - with West Ham keen.
Chelsea's need to cover up a potential central defensive crisis has seen them add Torino's Gleison Bremer to their list of possible targets.
Leeds are checking out Blackburn goal machine Ben Brereton Diaz - but the asking price is putting off bidders.
Portsmouth are ready to swoop for AFC Wimbledon left-back Nesta Guinness-Walker in the transfer window.
Lewis Hamilton is set for a bumper £4m bonus if he wins the F1 world title on Sunday.
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THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
On at least 10 occasions in recent years, an individual football agent has been paid at least £10m for his role in moving a player between one European club and another, a Mail on Sunday investigation has found, with £5m-plus commissions twice as common.
Fans have been warned to expect huge delays outside stadiums when Covid passes come into force this week.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's future at Arsenal is in fresh doubt after he was dropped from their 3-0 win over Southampton because of a disciplinary breach.
Barcelona have emerged as the favourites to sign Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer next year, with the Spaniard's Chelsea team-mates now fearing that their captain's days at Stamford Bridge are numbered.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
Tottenham Hotspur face being kicked out of the Europa Conference League after failing to fulfil their game against Rennes on Thursday because of Covid-19 sweeping through the playing squad and backroom staff at the club.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Karim Adeyemi, Gleison Bremer, Ben Brereton Diaz
By Sporting Life
07:09 · MON December 13, 2021

DAILY MIRROR

Edwin van der Sar has poured cold water on speculation he will succeed Ed Woodward in an executive role at Manchester United in the near future.
Andreas Pereira has become the latest Manchester United player to go public with their desire to leave Old Trafford on a permanent basis.
Roma boss Jose Mourinho is planning alternatives with Diogo Dalot's situation at Manchester United transformed under Ralf Rangnick.
A number of Arsenal stars thought Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang should have never been given the captain's armband in the first place.
Liverpool have been handed a major blow in their race to sign Karim Adeyemi in the transfer window after the Red Bull Salzburg striker's latest comments.
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DAILY MAIL
Tottenham have returned to first-team training following the Covid outbreak that wrecked their schedule last week.
Arsenal are facing a battle to hold onto rising strike starlet Khayon Edwards amid mounting interest from clubs in England and abroad - including London rivals Chelsea.
Chelsea have reportedly entered the transfer race to sign Torino defender Gleison Bremer.
Brentford have opened talks with Gremio over a £9.5m deal for Brazilian right back Vanderson.
Tony Mowbray admitted Blackburn may not be able to keep hold of star striker Ben Brereton Diaz if a Premier League suitor comes calling in January.
DAILY EXPRESS
Aaron Ramsey will reportedly cost Everton or Newcastle £42m in wages, even if Juventus allow him to leave on a free transfer in January.
THE SUN
Tottenham could survive in the Europa Conference League as UEFA's Control Ethics and Disciplinary Body could decide to change the rules to allow the match to be played after the December 31 deadline.
Landon Donovan believes US football should use the EFL as a yardstick to grow its game across the pond.
Two fans were arrested after New York City winger Jesus Medina was hit by a beer can thrown from the crowd.
William Saliba has refused to reveal where he will be playing next season as he snubbed a question over his Arsenal future.
Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski was taken off after just 19 minutes against Empoli as he appeared to be struggling to breathe.
Joshua Kimmich has 'expressed regret' after refusing to get the coronavirus vaccine - and then catching the disease.
Rarmani Edmonds-Green is attracting interest from Championship trio Preston, Cardiff and Barnsley.
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DAILY RECORD
Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler has emerged as a possible candidate to replace Jack Ross as Hibs boss.
Motherwell staff and players were all forced to travel separately to Celtic Park on Sunday as SPFL clubs scramble to sort out the covid confusions - taking 35 cars.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Ryan Porteous is a shock £1m January transfer target for FC Krasnodar.
Kyle Lafferty has urged Connor Goldson to pen fresh terms at Rangers as he issued a 'just another player' warning about England.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Frenkie de Jong, Erling Haaland, Paul Pogba
By Sporting Life
07:50 · TUE December 14, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Premier League clubs are fearful of mass postponements and the potential need for another lockdown due to the rapid spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant and the slow progress of vaccinating players.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's latest disciplinary breach has compounded long-standing concerns about his suitability as club captain from senior coaching staff.
Edinson Cavani's brother has dropped a hint that the striker could be looking to leave Manchester United in the near future.
Phil Jones has reportedly asked to play for Manchester United's Under-23 side in an attempt to build match sharpness, having impressed interim-manager Ralf Rangnick.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta reportedly met up with super agent Mino Raiola amid rumours linking the Spanish giants with Erling Haaland and Paul Pogba.
Manchester City's sister club in America are braced for Premier League interest in MLS top goalscorer Valentin Castellanos.
Sam Allardyce has claimed that Crystal Palace midfielder Conor Gallagher could end up like Jesse Lingard if he doesn't play regularly for Chelsea when he returns to his parent club next summer.
Mercedes will get one shot at overturning the race result and Max Verstappen's drivers' championship title - and will not be able to take their claim to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
F1 bosses hope to save under-fire race director Michael Masi from the axe as they consider how to protect the Australian after his controversial decision allowed Max Verstappen to pass Lewis Hamilton for the title.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tottenham have been hit by a new positive coronavirus case among their first-team squad, with the club also suffering a fresh outbreak among their Under-23s.
A group of women MPs have called for an "immediate change to the law" after it emerged that women's football matches in the UK are not covered under football banning order legislation like men's league matches.
DAILY MIRROR
The father of Frenkie De Jong has confirmed five of the "top European clubs" have enquired about signing the Barcelona playmaker, but cast doubt over suggestions he could join Manchester United.
It's well documented that Erling Haaland is in fact a fan of Leeds United, but the generational talent almost ended up playing his football at Elland Road before he was snapped up by Red Bull Salzburg.
Andy Robertson says he has no problem with Liverpool's Champions League redraw against Inter Milan.
THE STAR
Manchester United are reportedly considering a January move for Marseille's Boubacar Kamara.
DAILY EXPRESS
Newcastle United director Amanda Staveley 'raised eyebrows' among her Premier League counterparts at a recent summit regarding the proposed owners' charter.
Manchester United staff have been left 'emotional' after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sent them Christmas gifts, reports say.
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THE TIMES
The Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard has said that the club may have concerns about signing a player next month who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Ben Stokes' fitness and Ollie Pope's fragility give England cause for concern in their middle order.
THE SUN
Liverpool striker Divock Origi is said to be at the centre of a transfer tussle between Serie A sides AC Milan and Atalanta.
Brentford have made contact with Braga over Portuguese wonderkid Francisco Moura.
Dundee captain Charlie Adam has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after his car allegedly hit a tree.
Wayne Rooney's £150,000 Land Rover was daubed with graffiti after he parked it in a busy Christmas market.
Former Manchester City star Nicolas Otamendi had a belt put around his neck during a violent robbery at his home in Portugal on Monday morning.
DAILY RECORD
Former Rangers chairman Dave King wants to become a board member at the club once again.
KV Oostende are keen on a £1m move for Hibs' cup final star Ryan Porteous.
Graeme Mathie is set to return to football with Ayr United.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Dave King wants a sensational return to the Rangers board.
Former Rangers star Andrei Kanchelskis has finally revealed why he did his iconic salute in a Scottish Cup semi-final annihilation of Ayr United... it was to gain height to look for Billy Dodds in the penalty box.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Paul Pogba, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Wayne Rooney
By Sporting Life
07:39 · WED December 15, 2021

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United are looking at midfield options in the transfer market as Paul Pogba's future at Old Trafford is uncertain with six months left on his contract.
Victor Lindelof is undergoing a series of precautionary investigations following his substitution against Norwich with breathing difficulties but Manchester United are confident the problem is not related to the Covid outbreak at the club.
Burnley are in talks with Ben Mee over extending his contract at Turf Moor.
Newcastle United have remained in the relegation zone following the club's Saudi Arabian takeover but they are pushing ahead with attempts to land England full-back Kieran Trippier in January.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been left in the dark over his Arsenal future after being stripped of the captaincy following a series of disciplinary breaches.
Premier League footballers will undergo a dramatic ramping up of Covid testing from Wednesday with lateral-flow tests to be taken at training grounds before they get out of their cars in a bid to fight the growing outbreak of the virus.
THE SUN
Wayne Rooney could make a sensational return to Everton if Rafa Benitez is forced out.
Premier League clubs have been cancelling their Christmas parties amid rising Covid-19 cases.
Manchester United are surprise entrants in the race to sign Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea.
Newcastle are reportedly keen on signing Arsenal flop Konstantinos Mavropanos in a bid to bolster their defensive options in January.
Tottenham are reportedly leading the race to sign Napoli hot-shot Lorenzo Insigne.
West Ham are among a host of European clubs keeping tabs on £15m-rated New York City hot-shot Valentin Castellanos.
DAILY MIRROR
Newcastle have appointed Liverpool analyst Mark Leyland to their backroom staff, according to reports.
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DAILY MAIL
Clubs across the Premier League are considering whether they can dock players' wages if they are forced to self-isolate because they have not been vaccinated.
Premier League players will be forced to report to club training grounds for PCR tests on Christmas Day as part of a massively increased screening programme designed to save the festive programme from the threat of an Omicron shutdown.
Newcastle and Manchester City are considering legal action against new rules to restrict related-party sponsorship that were approved by the Premier League on Tuesday.
Barcelona will avoid playing wonderkid Yusuf Demir until February due to contract issues surrounding his playing appearances.
Brentford goalkeeper Matthew Cox has been robbed of a dream professional debut against Manchester United and the opportunity to become the Premier League's second youngest ever goalkeeper due to the Covid outbreak.
Real Madrid are reportedly hopeful of luring Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards to the Bernabeu when he waves goodbye to Anfield at the end of the season.
EFL club Carlisle United have announced that fans will not need to provide Covid certification to enter their Brunton Park stadium after reducing the capacity to 9,999.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is furious with Real Madrid for going after Antonio Rudiger and could now pull the plug on any potential deal to bring Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge, according to reports in Spain.
Kylian Mbappe is free to talk to other clubs from January 1 but Real Madrid are reportedly ready to put negotiations on hold until March as a goodwill gesture to Paris Saint-Germain.
THE INDEPENDENT
Barcelona could offer a solution to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's problems, as the Spanish club are looking for a striker in January, and the Arsenal forward is a player they are considering.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Atletico Madrid are reportedly set to ask Manchester United if they are interested in taking any of their players in exchange for Anthony Martial.
Inter Milan have reportedly made it clear to their Champions League last-16 opponents Liverpool that Lautaro Martinez is not for sale, while warning the Reds that several other European giants are also interested in the Argentine international forward.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers are one of three clubs named as potential destinations for Bologna winger Andreas Skov Olsen in January in an Italian report.
SCOTTISH SUN
Ange Postecoglou wants Celtic to go all out to land his Japanese targets in time to face Rangers on January 2.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Erling Braut Haaland, Kieran Trippier, Antonio Rudiger
By Sporting Life
09:54 · THU December 16, 2021

THE SUN

Manchester United are currently reported to be the "only serious bidder" for Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Braut Haaland but have been told they must qualify for the Champions League to have a chance of signing him next summer.
Alexandre Lacazette has thrown his hat into the ring to replace Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Arsenal captain.
Arsenal and Tottenham are on red alert after Dusan Vlahovic reportedly turned down a lucrative contract offer from Fiorentina.
DAILY MIRROR
Inter Milan could terminate Christian Eriksen's contract six months after his cardiac arrest to allow him to find a club, potentially back at home in Denmark.
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DAILY MAIL
Newcastle United are promising to make Kieran Trippier one of their leading earners if he completes a January move to St James' Park from Atletico Madrid.
Arsenal fear stripping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the captaincy could end up costing them financially with rivals potentially believing they can play hardball and get the striker in a cut-price deal.
Paris Saint-Germain are "seeking to hijack" Real Madrid's move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, who will be free to speak with European teams in just over two weeks.
Barcelona are keen on Chelsea's teenage left-back Ian Maatsen who impressed last season on loan with Coventry City.
THE TIMES
The Premier League will insist on daily mandatory lateral flow tests for all players and staff before training, asking people to remain in their cars until the return a negative result.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United's Covid-19 outbreak has reached a total of 19 positive cases and there are fears about their Saturday Premier League date with Brighton.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Barcelona are reported to be in advanced talks to bring Alexis Sanchez back to the club on loan with the club ending Luuk de Jong's loan spell from Sevilla so he can join Inter Milan.
DAILY RECORD
Middlesbrough boss Chris Wilder does not expect Paddy McNair to leave the club as rumours of a return to Celtic continue to swirl.
Hamilton are set to open 2022 by signing defender Danny O'Reilly from Drogheda United.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Dusan Vlahovic, Dean Henderson, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
By Sporting Life
07:13 · FRI December 17, 2021

DAILY EXPRESS

Newcastle United are hoping to flex their transfer muscles against the likes of Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United and beat them to the signing of Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic in a deal that could top £100m.
Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso have reportedly told their agents to find new clubs for them in January.
THE SUN
Borussia Dortmund are keeping an eye on Hakim Ziyech's situation at Chelsea, where he is reported to be unhappy with his amount of playing time.
Dean Henderson is ready to leave Manchester United and could do so in January as rumours about interest from Dutch giants Ajax continue to swirl.
Barcelona's hopes of signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could depend on him keeping a promise he made to his grandfather that he would one day play for their fierce rivals Real Madrid.
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DAILY MAIL
Xavi has told his Barcelona bosses not to pursue a summer move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba after meeting with his agent Mino Raiola.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are interested in Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood, along with Barcelona and Juventus, according to a report in Spain.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Runarsson had to be treated for a head injury in hospital after a clash with an opponent while he was playing for Belgian side OH Leuven.
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DAILY RECORD
Rangers are facing fresh competition from Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin for the signature of Bologna winger Andreas Skov Olsen.
SCOTTISH SUN
St Johnstone target Daniel Cleary has announced he will be leaving his current club Dundalk.