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Thursday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Pogba, Elhamed, Mbappe, Bilic
Football
08:17 · December 10, 2020 · 3 min read

DAILY MAIL

Paul Pogba is heading for the Manchester United exit following heart-to-heart talks with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his substitute role in the crushing defeat to Red Bull Leipzig.
David Seaman believes Dean Henderson may have to part ways with Manchester United if he wants to challenge Jordan Pickford for the spot as England's No 1 goalkeeper.
Rainbow flags will be allowed in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup after Qatar said it would comply with FIFA rules promoting tolerance and inclusion at matches despite the Arab country's strict anti-LGBTQ laws.
Manchester United's early exit from the Champions League has cost the club a minimum of £8.6m.
Scouts from Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United will be watching Leon Bailey on Thursday night as they assess a summer move for the Bayer Leverkusen winger.
EFL clubs are set to do battle at a meeting on Thursday to discuss the Premier League's bailout package.
Slaven Bilic could become the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season if West Brom lose against Newcastle, with Baggies chiefs already looking at alternatives to the Croatian manager.
Arsenal and Wolves are among the clubs monitoring developments with Valencia striker Maxi Gomez.
Samuel Umtiti could leave Barcelona to join Juventus on loan during the January transfer window.
Klopp hails Liverpool's 'exceptional' record-breaker Salah

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Mo Salah's 22nd UCL goal saw him overtake Steven Gerrard as Liverpool's highest goalscorer in the competition.
DAILY MIRROR
Video footage captured Juventus star Pablo Dybala and some of his team-mates openly laughing at Ronald Koeman during their 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Liverpool are hoping 'sporting guarantees' can convince Kylian Mbappe to take a wage-cut and join the Premier League champions.
THE TIMES
Paul Pogba is determined to leave Manchester United and has his heart set on a return to Juventus.
British athletics has descended into a bout of infighting after a group of senior figures in the sport sent the UK Athletics board a letter criticising the chief executive, Joanna Coates, and her leadership team.
THE GUARDIAN
Rugby union authorities are likely to be forced into immediate safety measures to reduce the risk of lawsuits from current and future players, a leading brain injury lawyer has said.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Rugby Players' Association are prepared to start legal proceedings against the law firm representing former rugby players with early-onset dementia over damaging claims that it is not fit for purpose.
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THE SUN
Fed-up Manchester United chiefs want Paul Pogba out of the club in the January transfer window.
England's 'big six' clubs could all be part of a new-look Champions League amid UEFA chiefs' latest plans to fend off the genuine threat of a breakaway European Super League.
Manchester United are staring at a potential £50million financial black hole after their Champions League debacle.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on young defender Eric Garcia's situation at his former club Manchester City.
Race row Romanian ref Sebastian Coltescu looks set to dodge a 10-game ban - by quitting football.
Raul Jimenez's father says the striker's fractured skull 'won't have any consequences' on his Wolves future.
Diego Maradona's relatives began fighting over his £37million fortune yesterday - with at least 16 battling for a slice.
RB Leipzig will have to pay £16.2m to sign Champions League hero Angelino on a permanent basis in the summer.
SCOTTISH SUN
Hatem Elhamed has confessed he has struggled to settle at Celtic - as three Israeli clubs battle to sign him in the New Year.

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Friday's Newspapers:11th December 2020



the sun
Juventus are considering cutting ties with Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil is reportedly now leaning towards a move to DC United - where he can better manage his business activities.
Fikayo Tomori is set to leave Chelsea on loan in January, according to reports.
Wolves have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Brazilian forward Hulk on a free transfer to stand in for the injured Raul Jimenez.
Several Premier League clubs are looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen talent Leon Bailey.


the times
The FA has taken out a £175m loan from the Bank of England to ease financial problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, documents released by the bank have revealed.
Paul Pogba is determined to leave Manchester United and has his heart set on a return to Juventus.


daily telegraph
Championship clubs are demanding a meeting with referees' chief Mike Riley over the poor standard of officiating this season.
Manchester United's senior players fear the team's erratic form is being exacerbated by too many tactical and selection changes from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Frank Lampard, the Chelsea manager, will tell his players that Christmas parties are off-limits this year during the Covid-19 pandemic and hectic festive schedule.


daily mail
Footballers have been told to scrap their Christmas parties this year to avoid breaching UK coronavirus laws.
Clubs in Leagues One and Two of the EFL have used a meeting of all 72 football league sides to push for a larger share of the £250m bailout package agreed with the Premier League than smaller rivals.
Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United for £50m with his future at the club uncertain.
Sheffield United want a new centre-back in January and are exploring potential deals for Manchester United's Marcos Rojo or Preston North End's Ben Davies.
Barcelona chief Jordi Farre has insisted Lionel Messi will sign a new contract if he is elected as the club's new president in a potentially huge blow to Manchester City's chances of signing him on a free transfer.


daily express
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been discussing William Saliba's future and confirmed he will decide what to do with the defender in the coming weeks.
The Premier League's 'big six' could all be guaranteed a place in the Champions League with plans to shake up Europe's premier competition having been discussed by UEFA.


daily mirror
Robin van Persie has revealed that he was left seething when Arsenal tried to persuade him to stay at the club by showing him their financial results.
Lionel Messi's failed exit from Nou Camp has left Barcelona's dressing room "disrupted" and certain players feeling "undervalued", according to reports from Spain.
Mikel Arteta is hoping to raid his former club Manchester City for the signing of Eric Garcia.


daily star
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly ready to take over at Manchester United, should they look to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United are huge admirers of Brighton's highly-rated defender Ben White, who is also linked with a move to Liverpool.


daily record
Steven Gerrard has issued a warning to Rangers' board calling for midfielder Glen Kamara to be rewarded with a new deal.
Morton have been rocked by the departure of manager David Hopkin just six games into the Championship season.


scottish sun
Rangers target Juan Alegria has revealed he's set to complete his move to Ibrox imminently and dreams of following in the footsteps of Colombian stars in Europe.
Shane Duffy's Celtic loan will not be cut short in January, according to Brighton boss Graham Potter.
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Friday's Paper Talk: Football news and transfer gossip, including Ramsey, Ozil, Tomori, Bailey, Pogba, Garcia
Football
08:33 · December 11, 2020 · 3 min read

THE SUN

Juventus are considering cutting ties with Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil is reportedly now leaning towards a move to DC United - where he can better manage his business activities.
Fikayo Tomori is set to leave Chelsea on loan in January, according to reports.
Wolves have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Brazilian forward Hulk on a free transfer to stand in for the injured Raul Jimenez.
Several Premier League clubs are looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen talent Leon Bailey.
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THE TIMES
The FA has taken out a £175m loan from the Bank of England to ease financial problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, documents released by the bank have revealed.
Paul Pogba is determined to leave Manchester United and has his heart set on a return to Juventus.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Championship clubs are demanding a meeting with referees' chief Mike Riley over the poor standard of officiating this season.
Manchester United's senior players fear the team's erratic form is being exacerbated by too many tactical and selection changes from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Frank Lampard, the Chelsea manager, will tell his players that Christmas parties are off-limits this year during the Covid-19 pandemic and hectic festive schedule.
DAILY MAIL
Footballers have been told to scrap their Christmas parties this year to avoid breaching UK coronavirus laws.
Clubs in Leagues One and Two of the EFL have used a meeting of all 72 football league sides to push for a larger share of the £250m bailout package agreed with the Premier League than smaller rivals.
Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United for £50m with his future at the club uncertain.
Sheffield United want a new centre-back in January and are exploring potential deals for Manchester United's Marcos Rojo or Preston North End's Ben Davies.
Barcelona chief Jordi Farre has insisted Lionel Messi will sign a new contract if he is elected as the club's new president in a potentially huge blow to Manchester City's chances of signing him on a free transfer.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been discussing William Saliba's future and confirmed he will decide what to do with the defender in the coming weeks.
The Premier League's 'big six' could all be guaranteed a place in the Champions League with plans to shake up Europe's premier competition having been discussed by UEFA.
DAILY MIRROR
Robin van Persie has revealed that he was left seething when Arsenal tried to persuade him to stay at the club by showing him their financial results.
Lionel Messi's failed exit from Nou Camp has left Barcelona's dressing room "disrupted" and certain players feeling "undervalued", according to reports from Spain.
Mikel Arteta is hoping to raid his former club Manchester City for the signing of Eric Garcia.
DAILY STAR
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly ready to take over at Manchester United, should they look to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United are huge admirers of Brighton's highly-rated defender Ben White, who is also linked with a move to Liverpool.
DAILY RECORD
Steven Gerrard has issued a warning to Rangers' board calling for midfielder Glen Kamara to be rewarded with a new deal.
Morton have been rocked by the departure of manager David Hopkin just six games into the Championship season.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers target Juan Alegria has revealed he's set to complete his move to Ibrox imminently and dreams of following in the footsteps of Colombian stars in Europe.
Shane Duffy's Celtic loan will not be cut short in January, according to Brighton boss Graham Potter.

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Sunday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Diogo Jota injury and Paul Pogba
Football
08:52 · December 13, 2020 · 2 min read




THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH


Dele Alli will be granted a move from Tottenham during the January transfer window out of respect for his five years' service to the club.
Football's world players' union has demanded the scrapping of rules under which those who walk off the pitch in protest at racist abuse face punishment for doing so.
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SUNDAY MIRROR


Juventus hope Manchester United will allow Paul Pogba to return to Turin next month - on loan.
William Saliba has made light of his Arsenal omission after claiming he is "locked up" like former team-mate Matteo Guendouzi.
Carlo Ancelotti is ready to make a move next month for either of unsettled Spurs stars Dele Alli and Harry Winks.


THE SUN ON SUNDAY


Liverpool fear Diogo Jota may be injured for two months.


THE MAIL ON SUNDAY


Istanbul Basaksehir assistant manager Pierre Webo said that the player's decision to walk off the pitch after he was racially abused by a match official was a watershed moment in football.
PFA chief Gordon Taylor is personally wading in to the Premier League's mounting injury crisis and has urged league bosses to overrule the clubs who have decided in favour of not using five substitutes.
A Championship club has threatened to issue a lifetime ban to a supporter for booing while players took a knee this week.


STAR ON SUNDAY


Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out a dramatic recall for Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil.


SUNDAY MAIL


Scottish clubs will soon be barred from hoovering up some of Europe's top young talents under rules set to come into force after Brexit.




SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY


Celtic have joined a host of clubs keeping tabs on Airdrie winger Thomas Robert.
James Forrest is out of next month's Old Firm clash after suffering a devastating injury setback.

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Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Arsenal, Mesut Ozil, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Wolves
Football
09:41 · December 14, 2020 · 3 min read



THE SUN

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold were quickly friends again after it appeared they had a minor touchline fall-out.
Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce will go head-to-head in a star-studded celebrity football match to raise funds for Covid-19 charity Mask Our Heroes.
An Arsenal return for Mesut Ozil appears to be on the cards next month - but Mikel Arteta says a decision has still not been made.
Borussia Dortmund reportedly have an agreement with Marco Rose to become their next permanent manager.
Xhaka red card 'unacceptable' - Arteta

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Arteta described Granit Xhaka’s actions as ‘unacceptable’ and costly after Arsenal's 1-0 defeat by Burnley.
DAILY MAIL
Talks will start on Monday over the long-awaited mega-fight that would pocket Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury £100m each - and the bulk of the deal could be concluded in just two days.
Joel Matip suffered a back injury in Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Fulham to give Jurgen Klopp an even bigger selection headache.
Lionel Messi must take a pay cut or he will have to leave Barcelona next summer, according to one of the presidential candidates in the club's upcoming election.
DAILY STAR
Wolves are ready to renew their interest in Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly turned down an offer from Juventus to swap Miralem Pjanic and Douglas Costa for Paul Pogba during the previous transfer window.
Christian Eriksen has completed his move to Inter
Arsenal target Christian Eriksen has endured a terrible time since moving to Inter
DAILY MIRROR
Former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen will reportedly be offered to Arsenal in a swap deal this January.
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City are struggling to turn chances into goals - and conceded it is a concern.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman tore into youngster Riqui Puig in an explosive dressing room rant over reports he had leaked information out of the club.
RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff has confirmed the Bundesliga club's interest in highly-rated midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.
THE GUARDIAN
The expected multimillion-pound lawsuit from rugby players who have suffered permanent brain damage has less than a 50/50 chance of succeeding and a settlement is the most likely outcome, according to two sports law experts.
Racing's ruling body is to review the process by which it approves racehorse names after a runner was allowed to compete under the name of a racial slur.
The main talking points from the latest Premier League action
READ: The main talking points from the latest Premier League action
DAILY EXPRESS
Toto Wolff has dismissed speculation that George Russell could be drafted in next season to replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes.
Manchester United will have the opportunity to sign AC Milan attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu in January, but only if they are willing to pay around £20m.
DAILY RECORD
Derek McInnes will make a pre-contract pitch for Ross County striker Ross Stewart and has also vowed to strengthen his Aberdeen squad again in January.
SCOTTISH SUN
Martin O'Neill's wish for a managerial comeback will put Celtic on red alert.

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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Bale, Xhaka and Khedira
Football
09:17 · December 15, 2020 · 2 min read


DAILY MAIL

Gareth Bale is keen to return to parent club Real Madrid for a swansong season when his loan at Tottenham ends.
Granit Xhaka is facing a fight to save his Arsenal career after the club fired a stark warning over growing indiscipline on Monday.
Promoted clubs who breach the Championship's new salary cap on their way up could be hit with Premier League points deductions.
Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has questioned Paulo Dybala's recent claims about his future, by insisting the club have in fact made him a bumper new contract offer.
Marcos Alonso and Diego Costa began the mind games early as Atletico Madrid and Chelsea prepare to face each other in the last 16 of the Champions League.
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DAILY MIRROR

Mikel Arteta has received unwavering support from the Arsenal hierarchy to lead the club to a "big, big, big and beautiful future".
Juventus outcast Sami Khedira has revealed he has talked to Carlo Ancelotti about signing for Everton.
Edu has hinted Arsenal are trying to reach a pay-off agreement with outcast Mesut Ozil.

DAILY STAR

Christian Eriksen is ready to snub a Premier League return and hold out for a move to PSG.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Southampton are keen to sign Manchester United and England U21 full-back Brandon Williams on loan next month.
Another 30 rugby players have come forward to voice dementia fears to a legal team poised to launch its landmark duty-of-care case against authorities on Tuesday.
Manchester City celebrate Kyle Walker's opening goal at Sheffield United
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DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal plan to loan out defender William Saliba once the January transfer window opens.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij in January.
Manchester United are plotting a raid on Inter Milan for Christian Eriksen but Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are in the running for the Denmark international.

THE SUN

West Ham can get
Lyon skipper Marcelo for free next summer - after almost landing him for £20m in January.
Premier League clubs will vote to introduce concussion substitutes from the start of next month.
Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil is reportedly open to a switch to the MLS when his current Gunners deal runs out at the end of season.
Arsenal are reportedly looking to land Stade Reims star Boulaye Dia in a bid to solve their goal crisis.

DAILY RECORD

Derek McInnes has told Aberdeen's AGM the club could be set to sell unsettled Ronald Hernandez.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic are closing in on a bumper contract extension for shock new No1 Conor Hazard.
Brazil icon Rivaldo reckons Ianis Hagi could quit Rangers.

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Wednesday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Slaven Bilic, Mesut Ozil and Dele Alli
Football
08:40 · December 16, 2020 · 3 min read
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DAILY TELEGRAPH

Slaven Bilic is set to be sacked by West Bromwich Albion on Wednesday, as the club take action in a bid to salvage their season.
The Professional Footballers' Association is to hold talks with the Premier League and English Football League in an attempt to end the practice of players being frozen out of first-team squads and ordered to train on their own or with under-age groups.
Aston Villa have been hit with a £25,000 fine by the Football Association after having six players booked and one sent off at Wolves.

DAILY EXPRESS

Hakan Calhanoglu is set to end speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United by signing a new deal with AC Milan.
Thiago Mendes and his family have been sent death threats after the Lyon midfielder was sent off for a horror challenge on Neymar in his side's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.

THE TIMES

Slaven Bilic is poised to become the first managerial casualty of the Premier League season despite seeing his West Bromwich Albion side hold Manchester City to a 1-1 draw.
Newcastle United are set to enforce their own Covid-19 guidelines and test their players and staff twice a week, with Steve Bruce revealing that two members of his first-team squad are still ill with the virus.
Hearts players will wear No 26 on the front of their shorts in this Sunday's Scottish Cup final against Celtic as a tribute to their former captain, Marius Zaliukas.

DAILY MAIL

Bayern Munich are ready to hand Jamal Musiala a new deal worth in excess of £100,000-per-week amid mounting Premier League interest in the record-breaking teenager.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has denied suggestions about problems between players behind the scenes at the club.
Mesut Ozil wants to stay at Arsenal and see out the rest of his contract despite being cast aside by Mikel Arteta, insists his agent.
Our match preview with best bets for Tottenham v Liverpool
Our match preview with best bets for Tottenham v Liverpool

THE SUN

Manchester City is "the best place" for Lionel Messi if he leaves Barcelona, according to former Argentina team-mate Pablo Zabaleta.
Sam Allardyce is the frontrunner to replace West Brom boss Slaven Bilic, who is expected to be the first Premier League managerial casualty.
Mesut Ozil wants to stay at Arsenal and see out the final six months of his deal, according to his agent - despite the club wanting him gone in January.
Leeds are reportedly eyeing a January swoop for Manchester United misfit Dan James.

DAILY MIRROR

Lionel Messi's dad has rubbished recent speculation linking the Barcelona superstar with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Ed Woodward has promised to bankroll Manchester United amid the transfer uncertainty at the club going into the January window.
Arsenal are positioning themselves to land Porto ace Fabio Vieira for £27m.
The agent of Lucas Torreira says the midfielder has no intentions of returning to Arsenal in January despite recent reports.
Harry Winks has been told he will not be allowed to leave Tottenham in January.
Steve Bruce has urged Newcastle to offer Dwight Gayle a new contract.

DAILY STAR

Demba Ba and
Sebastian Coltescu, the fourth official accused of making racist comments, have had a constructive phone call.

SCOTTISH SUN

Danny Murphy reckons Steven Gerrard could pull off a sensational loan swoop for Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli.

DAILY RECORD

Dave Cormack has insisted Aberdeen will push as hard as they can to try to split Rangers and Celtic and chase the dream of bringing money-spinning Champions League football to Pittodrie.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Pogba, Giroud, van Dijk, Braaf, Bolasie, Allardyce
Football
11:01 · December 17, 2020 · 3 min read

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea are confident they can hang on to Olivier Giroud in January and continue to show the striker that he will play enough to hold on to his place in the France squad for next summer's European Championships.
The Professional Footballers' Association is asking players across the game whether teams should stop taking a knee prior to kick off.




Mourinho disappointed Spurs couldn't get a result at Anfield



Mourinho felt his side should have come away with at least a point at Anfield on Wednesday
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City look likely to sell prodigious talent Jayden Braaf only a year after the youngster committed his long-term future to the club.
Liverpool are reportedly ready to begin talks with Virgil van Dijk over a new five-year contract in the new year.
Arsenal could make a January move for Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira and are willing to pay Porto his £27m release clause.
Barnsley midfielder Herbie Kane has admitted he regrets joining Liverpool at 15-years-old, saying his time at Anfield "wasn't the best".
THE SUN
Everton's Yannick Bolasie is set to be offered an escape route from his Everton misery by Middlesbrough.
Chelsea are reportedly set to hand Marc Guehi the chance to become the latest academy player to break into the first-team.
A grandad whose van was smashed by Jack Grealish is still waiting for him to get in touch and apologise.
Sam Allardyce will be handed a £1.5m bonus to keep West Brom in the Premier League.
Charly Musonda is reportedly set to end his 15-month Chelsea injury hell after recovering from a serious knee injury.
Our best bets for the latest midweek action in the Premier League
Our best bets for the latest midweek action in the Premier League
DAILY EXPRESS
Juventus have reportedly opened talks with Mino Raiola as they look to re-sign Paul Pogba.
Liverpool could turn to Sanches to replace Georginio Wijnaldum, who could leave Anfield as Liverpool are unwilling to agree to hand him a new four-year contract.
Paris St-Germain's Neymar has dismissed rumours of a return to Barcelona, insisting he is happy in the French capital.
DAILY MIRROR
Massimiliano Allegri recently admitted he wants to manage in the Premier League, as pressure grows on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.
Liverpool have identified Renato Sanches as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum.
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has conceded Lionel Messi could earn more if he opts for a Nou Camp exit in the summer.
Sheffield Wednesday's woes are mounting after it emerged their players are fuming at not been paid in full.
THE TIMES
Sam Allardyce has signed a deal that includes a break clause if West Brom are relegated and a seven-figure bonus if he succeeds in keeping them in the top flight.
Stewart Robertson, Rangers' managing director, has warned Scottish football is destined for "mediocrity" unless clubs become more vocal in their demands for change.
The competition watchdog has launched an investigation into price fixing of replica Rangers football kits sold by JD Sports and other retailers.
Bob Marley was a fan of Celtic FC who kept videos of their Old Firm matches and would regale his children with stories about the club, his son has revealed.
DAILY RECORD
The Scottish Government has been warned it has just one week left to save the Championship from a cash crisis that could see clubs go to the wall for Christmas.

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Friday's Newspapers:18th December 2020




daily express
Wolves are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool outcast Divock Origi, with Jurgen Klopp ready to sanction a move for the Belgian.
Liverpool have been tipped to sign Jack Grealish if the England midfielder leaves Aston Villa in the upcoming transfer windows.
Manchester United could make a move for West Ham star Declan Rice in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a late bid to sign David Alaba from Bayern Munich, but will face competition from four European giants in January.


daily mail
Premier League stars are unhappy with the four-person selection panel appointed to pick a successor to PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, amid concerns it lacks footballing expertise.
Manchester City youngster Yan Couto - who has not yet featured for the club - appears to have inadvertently revealed that Fernandinho will leave at the end of this season.
Everton will reportedly have to pay £13.5m if they want to sign Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik next month.
Sam Allardyce will prioritise a new central defender in January with James Tomkins emerging as an option for the new West Bromwich Albion boss.
A bus journey is among the suspected causes of Sunderland's Covid-19 outbreak, with an external employee on board one of those who have tested positive.


the times
Chelsea have condemned the decision by 10 Premier League clubs to again block the use of five substitutions, claiming it endangers player welfare.
Sheffield Wednesday's players have called for the Professional Footballers' Association's assistance after they were not paid on time or in full by the Sky Bet Championship club last month.


the sun
Manchester United have reportedly revived their interest in Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez.
Kylian Mbappe reportedly remains keen on a Real Madrid switch, despite opening contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain.
Joao Felix could leave Atletico Madrid this summer - with both Juventus and Inter Milan interested.
Arsenal great Emmanuel Petit has stuck the boot into the misfiring Gunners - insisting he simply does not care about them anymore.
Arsenal icon Arsene Wenger was a 'sore loser' that would not invite opposition managers in for a glass of wine, says Alan Curbishley.


daily telegraph
The Premier League's biggest clubs are at war with the rest of the division after proposals to reintroduce the five substitute rule were dismissed for a third time.
Glitches in Amazon's Premier League coverage this week have raised fears problems could be worse when it screens matches over Christmas.
Sheffield Wednesday players have been told they will receive their full wages by Christmas after only getting a percentage of their November salaries.
The owner of Peterborough United, Darragh MacAnthony, has threatened to sue the Government - and called for other clubs to join him - after more fan bans were re-imposed following a review of national coronavirus restrictions.


daily mirror
Arsenal could be handed the chance to bring Marc Overmars to the Emirates, with their former player on the way out from Ajax where he is director of football.


scottish sun
Celtic outcast Andrew Gutman has been selected by Atlanta United in the MLS' re-entry draft.
Reports in Italy claim Roma are keen to take Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong to Serie A.


daily record
The Old Firm's hopes of landing two top targets in the January sales could be ended by Brexit.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Origi, Grealish, Mbappe, Alaba, Milik, Niguez, Gutman
Football
11:55 · December 18, 2020 · 3 min read

DAILY EXPRESS

Wolves are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool outcast Divock Origi, with Jurgen Klopp ready to sanction a move for the Belgian.
Liverpool have been tipped to sign Jack Grealish if the England midfielder leaves Aston Villa in the upcoming transfer windows.
Manchester United could make a move for West Ham star Declan Rice in the summer transfer window.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a late bid to sign David Alaba from Bayern Munich, but will face competition from four European giants in January.




Klopp staying humble after winning FIFA coach of the year award



Klopp was recognised for leading Liverpool to the Premier League title by being named the best men's coach

DAILY MAIl

Premier League stars are unhappy with the four-person selection panel appointed to pick a successor to PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor, amid concerns it lacks footballing expertise.
Manchester City youngster Yan Couto - who has not yet featured for the club - appears to have inadvertently revealed that Fernandinho will leave at the end of this season.
Everton will reportedly have to pay £13.5m if they want to sign Napoli's Arkadiusz Milik next month.
Sam Allardyce will prioritise a new central defender in January with James Tomkins emerging as an option for the new West Bromwich Albion boss.
A bus journey is among the suspected causes of Sunderland's Covid-19 outbreak, with an external employee on board one of those who have tested positive.
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THE TIMES

Chelsea have cond
emned the decision by 10 Premier League clubs to again block the use of five substitutions, claiming it endangers player welfare.
Sheffield Wednesday's players have called for the Professional Footballers' Association's assistance after they were not paid on time or in full by the Sky Bet Championship club last month.

THE SUN

Manchester United have reportedly revived their interest in Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez.
Kylian Mbappe reportedly remains keen on a Real Madrid switch, despite opening contract talks with Paris Saint-Germain.
Joao Felix could leave Atletico Madrid this summer - with both Juventus and Inter Milan interested.
Arsenal great Emmanuel Petit has stuck the boot into the misfiring Gunners - insisting he simply does not care about them anymore.
Arsenal icon Arsene Wenger was a 'sore loser' that would not invite opposition managers in for a glass of wine, says Alan Curbishley.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Premier League's biggest clubs are at war with the rest of the division after proposals to reintroduce the five substitute rule were dismissed for a third time.
Glitches in Amazon's Premier League coverage this week have raised fears problems could be worse when it screens matches over Christmas.
Sheffield Wednesday players have been told they will receive their full wages by Christmas after only getting a percentage of their November salaries.
The owner of Peterborough United, Darragh MacAnthony, has threatened to sue the Government - and called for other clubs to join him - after more fan bans were re-imposed following a review of national coronavirus restrictions.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal could be handed the chance to bring Marc Overmars to the Emirates, with their former player on the way out from Ajax where he is director of football.

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic outcast Andrew Gutman has been selected by Atlanta United in the MLS' re-entry draft.
Reports in Italy claim Roma are keen to take Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong to Serie A.

DAILY RECORD

The Old Firm's hopes of landing two top targets in the January sales could be ended by Brexit.