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Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Dembele, Giroud and Khedira
Football
08:36 · November 30, 2020 · 3 min read



DAILY TELEGRAPH


Newcastle United have received another two positive Covid tests and are now waiting nervously to learn whether they have suffered a mass infection within the first-team squad.
Chelsea and West Ham are among the clubs monitoring the situation of RB Leipzig left-back Matthew Bondswell.
Burnley will look at the list of players with expiring contracts when their proposed takeover goes through including Jack Cork and Robbie Brady.
Appetite is growing for the Indian Premier League to expand from eight to 10 teams from as early as the 2021 season, in a move that would have huge implications for England and the rest of the world game.
Giselle Mather, Wasps' director of rugby, has led calls for the Premier 15s to secure its first television deal so that the women's domestic game can "become commercially out there".




Thiago Liverpool return ‘a few weeks’ away - Klopp

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Thiago's injury proved more severe than Liverpool initially thought, according to the Reds boss.
DAILY MAIL
Fit-again West Ham talisman Michail Antonio is keen to start against Aston Villa after being out of action for three games due to a hamstring injury.
All-action Kalvin Phillips looks a dead cert for Gareth Southgate's England line-up after an impressive display against Everton.
VAR did its job by awarding Brighton a penalty for Andy Robertson's challenge on Danny Welbeck...I'd have given the same decision, says Mark Clattenburg.
Chris Wilder fears Sheffield United risk becoming 'detached' at the bottom of the table as they approach a tough run of fixtures in December and is targetting a 17th-placed finish.
DAILY MIRROR
Philippe Coutinho admits playing for Liverpool in the Premier League was "exciting" and says he will always be grateful for having represented the Anfield club.
Sami Khedira has once again talked up a move to the Premier League with a fresh transfer admission.
Manchester United will revive their interest in Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele in January, according to reports in Spain.
Graham Ruthven reflects on Chelsea's 0-0 draw with Tottenham
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THE SUN
Manchester United matchwinner Edinson Cavani faces a possible three-match ban for a 'racist' celebratory post-game comment.
Super rich Jonathan Rowland is the mystery man behind a dramatic late bid to save Wigan.
Arsenal have completed the signing of talented 15-year-old defender Reuell Walters from Manchester United.
David Beckham will pull out all the stops to bring French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud to Inter Miami, according to reports.
Diego Maradona's agent once tried to secure the late Argentina great a Premier League manager's job at Aston Villa.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United want to offload defenders as they are interested in signing Villareal centre-back Pau Torres.
DAILY STAR
Former England footballer Steve Hodge said he will not flog Diego Maradona's Hand Of God shirt - even though it is worth £1m following the football legend's death.
SCOTTISH SUN
Neil Lennon is on the brink of leaving Celtic after fans called for his sacking.
Jack Wilshere has quashed rumours linking him with a move to Rangers.

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
1st December 2020


daily mail
John Terry is a contender to be the next Derby manager, with key figures among the club's prospective new owners impressed by the former England captain, who is now assistant coach at Aston Villa.
David de Gea had a scan on his knee on Monday ahead of Manchester United's Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter Milan are interested in signing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud in January on a six-month loan deal with an option to buy.
Newcastle United were forced to cancel training on Monday and have closed the club's Benton headquarters amid a Covid-19 outbreak - leaving Friday's trip to Aston Villa in doubt.


daily telegraph
After a nine-month wait, the Rugby Football Union will on Tuesday announce the return of an adapted 15-a-side rugby in the grassroots game.
The English Football League has asked the Government for the 35-year ban preventing fans drinking alcohol in view of the pitch to be suspended.
Newcastle United have been forced to close their training ground until Wednesday following a Covid outbreak at the club, placing a huge question mark over Friday night's Premier League fixture against Aston Villa.
France's Stephanie Frappart will become the first female official to take charge of a men's Champions League game when Juventus host Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday.
Hakim Ziyech has said that Chelsea's players believe they can win the Premier League title this season.
Football has been urged to introduce neutral doctors as part of an immediate and radical overhaul of its "dangerous" head injury protocol.


daily mirror
Lyon's Houssem Aouar has claimed he has no regrets over his failed summer move to Arsenal.
Anthony Martial is a major doubt for Manchester United's crunch Champions League game against PSG after he was seen leaving the training ground.
Hakim Ziyech has revealed how he has learned a lot from Eden Hazard after calling him an inspiration.


the times
Football fans who are allowed in stadiums this week will be able to drink alcohol only while seated - but not in their seats in the stands.
Pep Guardiola has told Benjamin Mendy that he faces stern competition from Joao Cancelo for his place in the Manchester City starting XI.


the independent
Barcelona will be fined €3,000 (£2,692) for Lionel Messi's tribute to Diego Maradona after scoring in the win over Osasuna.


daily record
Celtic have revealed a winter training camp was behind the club's request for their New Year clash with Hibs to be rearranged.
Promotion chasers Hearts have published their annual accounts for 2020 - posting a small profit despite the raging Covid crisis.


scottish sun
Ex-Rangers and Kilmarnock 'keeper Cammy Bell has told Queen's Park he's set to retire from football.
Police are scouring social media footage of the Celtic fan protests to identify yobs who pelted officers with missiles.


daily express
Chelsea are interested in signing David Alaba and a bid could come as early as January.


daily star
Manchester United and Chelsea will have to contend with Manchester City for the signature of Denis Zakaria in the transfer window.


the sun
Watford ace Andre Gray has apologised for holding a Covid poker party with pals - months after previously flouting lockdown rules.

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
2nd December 2020


the sun
Barcelona are ready to offload centre-back Samuel Umtiti with Everton favourites to capitalise.
Football fans will pack out football stadiums by the end of the season even if the vaccine programme hasn't been fully rolled out.
Nice manager Patrick Vieira wants to take Arsenal defender William Saliba on loan, according to reports.
John Barnes believes Jurgen Klopp could 'easily' convince Kalidou Koulibaly to sign for Liverpool in January.
The future of Lyon forward Memphis Depay is under scrutiny once again with Barcelona favourites to secure his signature.
Mario Balotelli is closing in on a transfer to Vasco de Gama with an official announcement set for January.
Anthony Joshua has told rival Tyson Fury the only way he'll sell out Wembley is by fighting him.


daily mail
Jurgen Klopp has been given a boost in his battle for five subs and his campaign to change the fixture schedule to reduce injuries after scientific research suggests he is right.
Barcelona have reportedly made Antonio Rudiger and Shkodran Mustafi their alternative defensive targets if they fail to sign Eric Garcia in January.
Zinedine Zidane has insisted he won't quit as Real Madrid boss after defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk left his side's Champions League hopes in the balance.
Sir Geoff Hurst has called the decision to patch up David Luiz, then allow him to play on and drive home after clashing heads with Raul Jimenez, 'absolutely disgraceful'.
Marine will be forced to play their dream FA Cup date with Tottenham at a different venue if they cannot make their stadium Covid-19 secure.


daily express
Liverpool have reportedly been offered free agent Ezequiel Garay in January but the Reds could face competition from Barcelona for the defender.
Real Madrid want to use Eden Hazard as part of a swap deal for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe, it has been claimed.


daily star
Manchester United could land 18-year-old Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in a cut-price £45m deal.


the times
The FA has responded to criticism in the BBC documentary Anton Ferdinand: Racism, Football and Me by writing to clubs to remind players that support is there for anyone who becomes a victim of abuse.
Restrictions on Premier League and EFL clubs appointing foreign managers are to come in from January - and the new rules would have prevented Manchester United appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.


daily telegraph
Chelsea are set to reduce the allocation of family tickets available to players when fans return in a bid to get as many supporters into Stamford Bridge as possible.
The Football Association continues to resist tape recording all victim accounts of misconduct despite facing criticism during the Anton Ferdinand documentary.
Reforms to the Champions League format involving clubs playing 10 different opponents in the group stage are set to be discussed by Uefa.
The drastic health, social and economic impact of a sharp drop in physical activity was laid bare to parliament on Tuesday, ahead of the return from lockdown of grassroots sport.


daily record
Real Madrid fell to a shock 2-0 defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League - and it's bad news for Scotland's coefficient.
Scottish clubs may see more demand from the Premier League for players after Brexit - but new rules could make signing promising talent more difficult.
Derek McInnes has told on-form Ryan Hedges he has to rip things up for the next four months if he is to have any chance of breaking into the Wales squad for the Euro 2020 finals.

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Thursday's Newspapers:
3rd November 2020



the sun
Tottenham can reportedly sign Inter Milan star Milan Skriniar for £45m next month.
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he wanted to sign Diogo Jota three years ago after the Liverpool boss saw him play for Wolves in his debut.
Arsene Wenger has reportedly rejected a big-money offer to return to football with Serbia.
Wigan's future is on the line as the EFL asks more questions about Spanish bidder Jose Miguel Garrido Cristo.
Marcus Rashford could miss Manchester United's clash against West Ham after sustaining a shoulder injury.
Premier League players will again wear rainbow laces for the next two weekends - to press home the league's commitment to diversity.
Erling Haaland has been ruled out for the remainder of 2020 after suffering a hamstring injury.


the guardian
Anthony Joshua would be ready to take a pay cut if it means he can fight Tyson Fury in Britain.
World Athletics has opened the door for Russia's track and field stars to compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year providing promises of serious reform are upheld.


daily mail
A device that instantly diagnoses concussion by testing a player's saliva could be available to use by 2022.
Liverpool's hopes of signing Perr Schuurs have been dealt a blow after the Ajax defender revealed he is prepared to turn down an Anfield move.
Zinedine Zidane and the Real Madrid dressing room are divided with the Frenchman facing a 'total breakdown' between himself and his players.
Newcastle have been trying to contain the spread of Covid-19 for at least two weeks - and senior staff believe they should have been tested more frequently this season.
Sunderland are investigating after one of their players Jay Turner-Cooke labelled the club's hierarchy 'cowards' for making his father, the club kitman, redundant.
Neymar has revealed he is desperate to reunite with former team-mate Lionel Messi next season, raising the question as to whether that is in Paris, in Manchester or back at Barcelona.
Football agencies will organise cultural and diversity training for their foreign clients to try to avoid the type of race controversy that has left Edinson Cavani facing a ban.
Overseas spectators will be allowed to attend next summer's Olympics without mandatory vaccines or quarantine periods.


daily telegraph
Aston Villa have valued England star Jack Grealish at £100m with the price rising all the time.
The "shocking" and "shameful" lack of diversity within leading sports organisations in Wales will be exposed on Thursday night.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty has called on the Government to urgently invest in the nation's swimming facilities as the country builds back from Covid-19 and exempt them from any future lockdowns.


the times
An American sports investment company is close to completing the takeover of Burnley with the Premier League set to approve the £200m deal.
Planned reforms of the Champions League that would involve clubs playing 10 different rivals in the group stage could restore the "zing" to the competition, according to marketing experts.
Newcastle's players have been given individual training programmes, as they were during lockdown, in an attempt to keep them fit enough to fulfil the club's next Premier League fixture, against West Bromwich Albion a week on Saturday.
Marine are confident that their ground will be Covid-19 compliant and have insisted they are ready to stage their FA Cup third-round tie with the Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur.
Competitors at the Tokyo Olympics next year will have to return home immediately after their events rather than indulge in the usual post-Games sightseeing and partying, organisers have warned.


daily star
Chelsea are reportedly targeting a free move for out-of-contract Bayern Munich star David Alaba - which could see Frank Lampard cool his interest in Declan Rice.


daily mirror
John Terry would look to take former Chelsea and England team-mate Ashley Cole to Derby as part of his management team.
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum says the Reds aren't really training at the moment as Jurgen Klopp's side continue to sustain injuries during their crowded fixture list.


daily express
One of Diego Maradona's sons has called for Lionel Messi to retire his Argentina and Barcelona No 10 shirt in honour of his dad.


scottish sun
A team of hooligan spotters is trawling CCTV and social media in a bid to nail the Celtic thugs who injured three policemen.
Steven Gerrard says Rangers' European runs have "educated" him as a manager.
Neil Lennon has revealed he's pushing ahead with January transfer targets.
Dundee United are at the centre of a Covid-19 scare - after members of their staff tested positive.

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Friday's Newspapers:
4th December 2020



daily mail
Manchester United have been given the go-ahead to trial 'safe-standing' at Old Trafford once they are allowed to return to full capacity and will install 1,500 rail seats early next year as part of an initial trial.
More than a dozen football clubs in the EFL has refused to pay millions of pounds to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs in November in protest at a lack of financial support for the national game from government.
Jurgen Klopp and his fellow Big Six managers face further frustration in their battle to introduce five substitutions in the top flight, with the Premier League seemingly reluctant to sanction the change at this stage of the season.
The Government have put back plans to invest £550m in grassroots football in support of the UK and Ireland's planned 2030 World Cup bid.
League One and Two clubs applying for additional funding from the Premier League will be limited to free transfers during next month's window, under the terms of the £250m bailout finalised on Thursday.
Nice have sacked manager Patrick Vieira after overseeing a run of five consecutive defeats, culminating in the French club's disappointing exit from the Europa League on Thursday night, according to reports in France.
Frank Lampard has been backed to manage England by his former Chelsea team-mate Branislav Ivanovic.
The Premier League will not change their Covid-19 testing programme despite the mass outbreak at Newcastle United threatening to disrupt more fixtures - and extra testing will remain at the expense and discretion of individual clubs.
Sergio Ramos called for a players-only crisis meeting after Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday - putting their chances of qualification in huge doubt.


the sun
Manchester City are back in pole position for Lionel Messi after Barcelona reopened their rift with the superstar.
Olivier Giroud told Chelsea manager Frank Lampard: play me or I am off.
Matteo Guendouzi has been 'worth every penny' since joining Hertha Berlin, sporting director Arne Friedrich has enthused.


daily telegraph
Manchester United stand to lose around £15m in budgeted income if they are knocked out of the Champions League next week in what would be a fresh blow in a year when club finances have been decimated by the Covid-19 crisis.
Senior MPs said the long-awaited agreement on the bailout package between the Premier League and the EFL is just a short-term sticking plaster and only regulatory reform will halt a "deep-rooted" crisis.
Marcelo Bielsa has admitted "Spygate" gave him a lesson about what is acceptable in English football as he prepares to meet Frank Lampard in the Premier League.


the guardian
UK Sport failed to investigate detailed claims from a British Cycling whistleblower who also alleged that "Shane Sutton is corrupt", leaked emails suggest.


daily mirror
Liverpool could be about to welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold and Naby Keita back to the squad ahead of Sunday's clash with Wolves.
Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour could become the subject of a January bid from Serie A giants Juventus, according to Italian reports.


daily star
Mauricio Pochettino is already considering alternative options to Manchester United for his next managerial job.
Olivier Giroud is set to be dropped by Chelsea this weekend against Leeds, despite scoring four in their Champions League clash in Seville.
Former Arsenal scout Joel Crahay has revealed that the club tried to sign Rennes winger Jeremy Doku during his time at Anderlecht.
Manchester United defender Brandon Williams is being monitored by Newcastle for a January move.
Lionel Messi has been tipped to join Paris Saint-Germain next year in a move that could see him reunited with former Barcelona team-mate Neymar.


the times
Home advantage has narrowed significantly in the Premier League during the period in which no fans were allowed into stadiums, according to an analysis of results since the beginning of last season.
Sunderland will begin a significant rebuilding process at the club by appointing Kristjaan Speakman as their new sporting director.
A number of Great Britain's leading track and field stars are facing financial turmoil after severe cuts to their contracts with Nike, with Katarina Johnson-Thompson understood to be among those affected.


scottish sun
Riot police will be on standby around Celtic Park on Sunday to prevent a repeat of the shameful protests that saw three officers injured last weekend.

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Saturday's Newspapers:
5th December 2020



daily mirror
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Leicester winger Harvey Barnes as a possible transfer alternative to Jadon Sancho.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is winning his battle to be fit for Liverpool's clash with Wolves on Sunday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he will not run Marcus Rashford into the ground and risk burning him out.
Harry Winks might have to quit Tottenham in January - or risk losing his England place at the Euros.


daily telegraph
The Premier League's £250m rescue package will fail to address the chaos of the English game's "fundamentally unhealthy" pyramid, according to a former chairman of the Football Association.
A £550m grass-roots cash injection ahead of a potential 2030 World Cup bid is safe despite ministers sparking alarm by omitting the pre-election pledge in the Spending Review.
Hector Bellerin has said speculation over Mikel Arteta's future is "so unjust" and insisted that the Arsenal manager's overhaul of the club cannot be completed overnight.
The League Managers' Association has experienced a significant spike in requests to help former managers and coaches who have been diagnosed with dementia.
Crystal Palace's players have all returned negative coronavirus tests after the club took special measures following the recent outbreak at Newcastle United.
Renewed calls have been made to scrap 'harmful' and 'discriminatory' regulations forcing female athletes to regulate naturally-higher testosterone levels in order to compete.
England's tour to South Africa could be called off as officials anxiously await results of an emergency round of testing for Covid-19.


the sun
Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy is in a race against time to save his £475,000 supercar from being crushed.
Eric Dier has revealed he was ready to quit Spurs before Jose Mourinho reinvented him as a defender.
Petr Cech wants football chiefs to not ban heading as he fears new laws to limit heading would ruin the game.
'New Mesut Ozil' Berkay Ozcan is back on Arsenal's radar.
Arsenal players allegedly exchanged angry words with each other in a clear-the-air meeting called by manager Mikel Arteta, reports claim.
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has thrown his weight behind Arsene Wenger's planned reform of the offside laws.
Millwall players will keep taking the knee - despite fears they could be booed by their own fans for doing so.
Ryan Giggs has had his 'special leave' extended to cover the 2022 World Cup draw on Monday.


daily mail
Sir Alex Ferguson has texted David Moyes to praise the work he is doing, with the West Ham manager saying anyone who calls him a 'dinosaur' lacks intellect.
Sean Longstaff has signed a deal with super agent Pini Zahavi and it is expected the high profile 'Mr Fix It' will attempt to broker a transfer away from Newcastle.
Manchester United are revisiting long-standing plans to appoint a director of football on the orders of owner Joel Glazer.
Jurgen Klopp has warned England will suffer at next summer's European Championships if the Premier League persist with the rule of three substitutions.
The cyber attack on Manchester United is finally over, two weeks after hackers targeted the club, it was revealed on Friday night.
Nuno Espirito Santo on Friday expressed optimism that Raul Jimenez would play for Wolves again after he suffered a fractured skull against Arsenal.


the times
Max Allegri wants to be the next successful coach in English football.
Leeds United may soon be in line for another big cash injection from the San Francisco 49ers, according to a new document submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Joe Hart could make his first Premier League appearance for nearly two years tomorrow after doubts emerged over the fitness of the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.


daily star
Arsenal could be signing the next David Beckham in Hungarian sensational Dominik Szoboszlai.
Liverpool and Arsenal are two teams with an eye on the January transfer window, and could be set to battle it out for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma.


daily record
Former Hearts defender Aaron Hickey has confirmed Celtic were one of a clutch of clubs after his signature in the summer.
Neil Lennon sat down with Jeremie Frimpong in Celtic's team hotel and had a lengthy one-to-one chat.


scottish sun
Rangers have outstripped Celtic in the European prize money stakes for the first season since 2010-11.
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Sunday's Newspapers:6th December 2020


sunday mirror
Manchester United are set to reward Bruno Fernandes with a new double-your-money contract worth £200,000-a-week.


mail on sunday
Chelsea are reportedly open to selling centre-backs Antonio Rudiger and Fikayo Tomori in January.
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly held a conversation on the phone with Red Bull Salzburg's Dominik Szoboszlai over a potential move to Real Madrid in January.


sunday telegraph
Spectators at Tottenham's FA Cup third-round tie at non-league Marine FC could be the first football crowd to try digital health passports to help boost Covid-19 crowd numbers.


sunday times
Joe Hart could make his first Premier League appearance for nearly two years in the North London Derby after doubts emerged over the fitness of Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
The Arsenal Women head coach Joe Montemurro says there should be no more "excuses or delays" in action when it comes to the introduction of concussion substitutes in football.


sunday express
Jesse Lingard has talked with the Manchester United hierarchy about a possible move away from Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens in January.
Manchester United are still working on getting summer signing Amad Diallo a work permit to be able to join the club in the January transfer window.


the sun on sunday
Liverpool are targeting a January double transfer swoop for RB Leipzig pair Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate, according to reports.
Bristol City stars wore black armbands against Birmingham in tribute to one of the victims of the Avonmouth explosion earlier this week.


sunday mail
Fan group The Celtic Trust have hit out at Parkhead power-brokers for 'insulting' supporters in recent weeks, amid speculation surrounding Neil Lennon's future at the club.


Manchester United are set to reward Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 26, with a new double-your-money contract worth £200,000-a-week in a bid to ward off interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. (Sunday Mirror)

England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 27, is ready to ask Manchester United to let him leave in January, with reported interest from a number of Premier League sides plus Scottish clubs Rangers and Celtic. (Team Talk)

However, Manchester United are set to extend Lingard's contract by another year - despite his continuing first-team absence. (Star on Sunday)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has asked former club Manchester City to keep him informed about the availability of England defender John Stones, 26. (90 Min)

Inter Milan will open talks with former Everton and Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku over a new contract amid interest in the 27-year-old Belgium striker from clubs including Juventus. (90 Min)

Former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is set to sign for Serie B club AC Monza on a deal until the end of the season. The 30-year-old Italian has been without a club since leaving Brescia after their relegation last term. (Sky Sports)

Paris St-Germain sporting director Leonardo says the club is making progress as they look to tie France striker Kylian Mbappe, 21, down to a new deal. (Goal)

Besiktas president Ahmet Nur Cebi has admitted he would be keen to re-sign Everton's Turkey striker Cenk Tosun, 29, but has hinted his side would only be able to afford a loan deal. (Liverpool Echo)

Jose Mourinho says Tottenham "did not waste our time" attempting to sign Brazil midfielder Willian, 32, in the summer because Arsenal's wage offer was out of their reach. (London Evening Standard)


Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has contacted RB Salzburg's Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in the hope of persuading the 20-year-old to sign for the Spanish club. (Bild, via AS)

Leicester City have been linked with Sporting Lisbon's Ecuador winger Gonzalo Plata, 20. (Vitotvo, via Leicester Mercury)

Serie A side Bologna are eyeing a move for Wolves forward Patrick Cutrone, the 22-year-old Italian who is currently on loan at Fiorentina. (Il Resto del Carlino, via Sport Witness)

Former Liverpool defender Conor Coady, the 27-year-old Wolves and England centre-back, knew former Molineux team-mate and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 24, would prove an immediate success at Anfield. (Liverpool Echo)

Newcastle's fixture against West Brom next Saturday is in the hands of "the medical people", according to Baggies boss Slaven Bilic. (Newcastle Chronicle)

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Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Kieran Trippier, Jesse Lingard, Man Utd, Paulo Dybala
Football
10:47 · December 07, 2020 · 3 min read

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Kieran Trippier is among the players Manchester United will consider signing when they look to strengthen at right-back in January.
Filippo Giraldi has left his role as technical director at Watford, a position he held since 2016.
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith will remind Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley of their responsibilities after the pair appeared to break coronavirus social distancing rules on Saturday.
Burnley full-back Charlie Taylor is close to agreeing a new deal at Turf Moor to extend his stay into a fifth season.
The English Football League will remind its clubs and players of their coronavirus responsibilities after a weekend in which Norwich City's Max Aarons hugged a supporter at Carrow Road.
The players of Millwall and Queens Park Rangers will be supported by their clubs and the football authorities to take a knee ahead of their match at The Den on Tuesday night, three days after the gesture was loudly booed by Millwall fans.
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DAILY MAIL
Thomas Muller has admitted talk of a return to the international fold with Germany is a long way off despite his imperious club form in the Bundesliga.
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has played down the prospect of the club signing Lionel Messi if he leaves Barcelona next year.
The FA will examine the disgraceful booing of players taking a knee at Millwall and Colchester on Saturday - but there is growing doubt over whether the clubs will be punished.
DAILY MIRROR
Mesut Ozil believes he will be able to get another top club - but is unlikely to leave before next summer.
Manchester United are set to extend Jesse Lingard's contract despite the midfielder barely featuring this term.
Millwall staff confronted the club's hierarchy in heated scenes to demand action after fans booed their own players taking the knee.
Preview and best bets as Southampton visit Brighton & Hove Albion
READ: Preview and best bets as Southampton visit Brighton & Hove Albion
THE SUN
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's agent has slated Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's tactics following their defeat in the North London derby.
Wolves' players wore Raul Jimenez tribute tops at Liverpool as boss Nuno Espirito Santo revealed the striker has returned home after his sickening head injury.
Granit Xhaka was trolled by Bundesliga side Augsburg after the midfielder's lacklustre performance in the North London derby.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's super-agent Mino Raiola believes the legendary Swede will be able to play until he's 50.
DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal could be forced into launching a bid for transfer target Red Bull Salzburg's Dominik Szoboszlai during the January window after news emerged that Real Madrid are set to make a bid of their own.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among six clubs to have been offered the chance to sign Juventus star Paulo Dybala, according to reports.
Could Paulo Dybala be on his way to the Premier League?
Could Paulo Dybala be on his way to the Premier League?
DAILY RECORD
Under-fire Neil Lennon has admitted Celtic's title hopes are hanging by a thread - along with his managerial reign.
Joe Lewis backed Andy Considine's target of splitting the Old Firm and snatching a Champions League spot - despite Aberdeen chucking away another two points.
SCOTTISH SUN
Raging Celtic fans tried to block the team's coaches as they left Parkhead following another dismal display - as cops struggled to contain the violence.

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Tuesday's Newspapers:8th December 2020



daily mail
Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way back to Manchester United, with the club's shirt sponsor Chevrolet reportedly willing to help finance a move.
Players have discussed walking off the pitch if fans continue to disrespect their fight against racism.


the sun
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in the 20-year-old Cagliari centre-back Sebastian Walukiewicz.
Eden Hazard has reportedly cost Real Madrid £65,000 per minute since his £143m move from Chelsea in 2019.
Hulk has officially left Shanghai SIPG four years after first joining - and could now move to the Premier League on a free transfer.
Arsenal are among six clubs in the race to sign Dominik Szoboszlai - but a huge sell-on clause and a transfer payment plan could scupper a deal.
Juan Mata has made it clear that he does not want Lionel Messi to join Manchester City.


daily telegraph
Slaven Bilic is locked in another battle to save his job after West Brom's thrashing by Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Frank Lampard says Kai Havertz will be one of the best players in world football.
More than 70 former rugby players are preparing a potentially seismic group litigation action over the effects of concussions they suffered during their careers.


the times
Watford captain Troy Deeney has said that he will take his team off the field at Millwall if they are subjected to racial abuse when they play there this month.


daily express
England boss Gareth Southgate says he already knows his best XI for Euro 2020.


daily mirror
Mohamed Salah's Egypt team-mate Mohamed El-Shennawy has declared he would reject an offer from Liverpool in order to stay with Al Ahly.


daily star
Manchester United are set to make a surprise swoop for Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Chelsea stars were left frustrated by the superstitious training routine of Maurizio Sarri.


scottish sun
Jesse Lingard's representatives are exploring the option of a January loan move with Celtic and Rangers both linked, according to reports.


daily record
Michael Gardyne has vehemently denied claims that he fired a homophobic slur towards Rangers stars Connor Goldson or Alfredo Morelos.


the guardian
Frank Lampard has said he is not under pressure from Chelsea's board to sell Kepa Arrizabalaga after dropping the £71.6m goalkeeper.
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Wednesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Dybala, Pogba, Ozil and Vieira
Football
08:45 · December 09, 2020 · 3 min read


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United 'could sign Paulo Dybala' if Paul Pogba returns to Turin as part of a swap deal.
Gareth Southgate has offered his support to Wayne Rooney as the former England captain embarks on his managerial career.
MLS side DC United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil ahead of the January transfer window.
Marine FC's fairytale FA Cup run has taken another welcome twist after it was revealed their third round tie against Tottenham was selected for broadcast.
The FA and other governing bodies will face racial diversity targets for their boardrooms from next year, with the Government determined to add ethnic representation to the gender quotas introduced three years ago.
Newcastle United are confident Saturday's visit of West Bromwich will go ahead after the players returned to training on Tuesday.
Ross Barkley has been ruled out of Aston Villa's clash with Midlands rivals Wolves on Saturday.
Premier League and Championship clubs will lose £110 million per year if a Government review of gambling, launched today, leads to a ban on betting companies sponsoring football shirts.

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Lampard was pleased with how his Chelsea youngsters navigated their way through a 1-1 draw with Krasnodar
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen wants to link up with team-mate Raheem Sterling to continue the fight against racism and inequality.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Xherdan Shaqiri trained with Liverpool on Tuesday as the Reds limbered up for their Champions League trip to Denmark to face FC Midtjylland.
Arsenal target Dominik Szoboszlai has been backed for a move to RB Leipzig by his national manager Marco Rossi.
Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho admits there is tension within the squad after a poor start to the league which has left them down in ninth place.
Mesut Ozil is close to joining Fenerbahce according to one of the Turkish side's chiefs.
THE SUN
Patrick Vieira is poised for a quick return to management with Nantes - just days after being sacked by French club Nice.
Gabriel Martinelli made his long-awaited playing return for Arsenal's U23s on Tuesday night.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are facing two new stumbling blocks as they pursue a transfer for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.
Manchester United fans have begged the club to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Mauricio Pochettino.
Mauricio Pochettino
Mauricio Pochettino
THE TIMES
Jürgen Klopp is set to give youngsters Billy Koumetio, Jake Cain and Leighton Clarkson their Champions League debuts in Liverpool's dead-rubber group match against Midtjylland tonight.
The financial gap between clubs in the Champions League and the Europa League has widened significantly in the past three years, a new report has warned.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Pep Guardiola is hoping Sergio Agüero can finally put his injury nightmare behind him as he prepares to welcome back the Manchester City striker against Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Sergio Aguero suffered the injury just before half-time against Burnley
Sergio Aguero
THE DAILY RECORD
Rangers have been fined €10,000 after their match against Benfica kicked off late but manager Steven Gerrard is in the clear.
Ian Black believes Hearts will deliver a fatal blow to Neil Lennon's reign by lifting the Scottish Cup at Hampden.
Celtic and Rangers face an uphill battle to save an automatic Champions League place after Dynamo Kiev dropped into the Europa League.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are keen on a deal to sign Billy Gilmour on loan next month.
Hatem Elhamed could be set for a shock exit from Celtic next month in a desperate bid to reunite his family.
Celtic are braced for interest in rookie right-back Jeremie Frimpong with a number of English Championship clubs monitoring his situation.