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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jesse Lingard, Anthony Martial, Edinson Cavani
By Sporting Life
07:52 · SAT December 18, 2021

DAILY MIRROR

Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial appear likely to be the first two players cast aside by Manchester United in January but Martial's £30m price tag is putting some suitors off.
Everton have formally agreed a £17m deal for Ukraine left back Vitaliy Mykolenko, paving the way for the departure of Lucas Digne who has been targeted by both Leicester and Newcastle in the January transfer window.
Barcelona have stepped up their efforts to seal a January deal for Manchester United's Edinson Cavani as they make him a mega-money contract offer.
Qatar SC have terminated the contract of winger Youcef Belaili, a day after he scored the goal for Algeria which knocked Qatar out of the FIFA Arab Cup.
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The latest Sporting Life Accumulator from our expert tipsters
THE SUN
Juventus are lining up a January loan move for Manchester United striker Anthony Martial.
Arsenal are keen on Juventus pair Arthur and Dejan Kulusevski according to reports in Italy.
Cadiz and Elche are hoping to bring Diego Costa back to Spain after he helped Brazil's Atletico Mineiro to a domestic league and cup double.
Chelsea have sent scouts to watch FC Copenhagen wonderkid Roony Bardghji, who recently became the youngest goalscorer in Denmark's top division.
DAILY MAIL
Christian Eriksen's agent says the Denmark international, who was released by Inter Milan on Thursday, dreams of returning to professional football and is in good health.
Tottenham have had to train using mannequins because of the amount of players forced to isolate through positive tests for Covid-19.
Liverpool have invited Toronto starlet Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty for a trial as Europe's top clubs continue to track the 17-year-old, already a senior Canada international.
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Barcelona are set to cancel their loan deal with Rapid Vienna for highly-rated winger Yusuf Demir and not take up the option to sign the 18-year-old for £8.5m.
Porto fans have reacted with fury to stories that the club has spent £150,000 to employ a witch doctor in a bid to help them win the Portuguese title.
England fans planning on travelling to next year's Qatar World Cup will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid to avoid a lengthy spell in quarantine.
A Premier League star is refusing to be vaccinated against Covid as his family are vegan.
THE GUARDIAN
The Premier League will hold emergency meetings next week with club owners and team managers to discuss the escalating disruption caused by Covid, with some clubs set to express their desire for a Christmas "firebreak" of fixtures.
DAILY EXPRESS
Philippe Coutinho and Ousmane Dembele have attracted Premier League interest as Barcelona look to remove high earners from their wage bill to finance a move for Man City's Ferran Torres.
DAILY STAR
Mason Greenwood is reportedly frustrated with Manchester United team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo because of the Portugal star's "undroppable" status within the squad.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers could be in the market to sign another Romania star, with attacking midfielder Olimpiu Morutan being linked with a move to Ibrox.
Jason Cummings' Dundee career could be over after he was sent home from training on Friday after appearing dressed as The Joker at an event in Glasgow the previous day.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ruben Amorim, Marcus Rashford, Boubacar Kamara & Weston McKennie
By Sporting Life
09:16 · SUN December 19, 2021


SUNDAY EXPRESS

Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as a surprise candidate to become the next permanent Manchester United manager, according to reports.
Barcelona want to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a replacement for Sergio Aguero.
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara.
Six Manchester United first-team players are seeking an exit from Old Trafford in January.
Tottenham have been put on red alert after AC Milan star Franck Kessie told the club he does not wish to extend his contract.
West Ham are ready to make a move for Liverpool's deputy striker Divock Origi in January.
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Sporting Life's preview of Tottenham v Liverpool with best bets and score predictio
THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Manchester City are ready to rocket Bernardo Silva alongside the highest earners in their history to keep him at the Etihad and double his wages to around £300,000-a-week.
Newcastle are willing to pay a hefty loan fee of around £6million to tempt Manchester United striker Anthony Martial to St James' Park, and are also eyeing ex-Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.
Leeds have targeted Juventus's £20m American midfielder Weston McKennie to boost their survival fight.
Southampton are setting up a surprise raid for Angers super kid Mohamed-Ali Cho - who is already in the £20million bracket.
Newcastle have put Brighton's Dan Ashworth high up their list to become director of football.
Nottingham Forest are looking into a surprise loan swoop for Newcastle's forgotten midfielder Sean Longstaff.
Burnley owner Alan Pace has told Premier League stars who refuse Covid jabs to find a new job.
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MAIL ON SUNDAY
Pressure will grow on unvaccinated footballers at the Premier League's emergency meeting on Monday after a raft of fixtures again fell by the wayside due to Covid infections.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said clubs will be reluctant to sign unvaccinated players as the Covid crisis continues to affect top-class sport nearly two years into the pandemic.
This season's Carabao Cup is set to be disrupted by coronavirus, with the possibility of staging the semi-finals over one leg instead of two now being considered, according to reports.
West Brom forward Rayhaan Tulloch could be allowed out on loan next month amid increasing interest from League One clubs.
EFL chairman Rick Parry has ruled out a 'circuit-breaker' to momentarily suspend the season because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Ralf Rangnick is adamant that it is too early to have finalised his plans for his first window as Manchester United boss.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Juan Mata is increasingly keen to leave Manchester United, so he can join Spanish giants Barcelona.
Manchester City are set to hand full-back Joao Cancelo a bumper new contract extension.
Newcastle United have reportedly tabled a nine-figure bid for Arsenal target and Serie A top scorer Dusan Vlahovic.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has become the new majority owner of former club Cruzeiro, beating out a bid from Liverpool chiefs Fenway Sports Group.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jesse Lingard, Erling Haaland, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
By Sporting Life
07:16 · TUE December 21, 2021

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Jesse Lingard is expected to see out the remainder of the season at Manchester United before leaving the club on a free transfer in the summer.
Managers and players have been left angry with their clubs and the Premier League for rejecting a 'festive firebreak' amid the upsurge in coronavirus cases which they believe will put safety at risk.
Newcastle United are set to make a formal complaint to the Premier League over the standard of officiating in their last three games after a series of controversial decisions went against Eddie Howe's side.
Tottenham Hotspur are set to seek legal advice over UEFA's decision to effectively throw them out of Europe even though the club are not planning to appeal.
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THE SUN
Real Madrid are serious contenders to beat Manchester City and United in the race for superstar Erling Haaland.
Manchester United will fight to keep Edinson Cavani at Old Trafford next month amid interest from Barcelona.
Barcelona have approved a £1.3billion renovation of the Nou Camp despite the club being in financial crisis.
Premier League matches could again take place behind closed doors, according to reports.
Tottenham's Europa Conference League exit has seen English clubs slip behind their French and Dutch counterparts in UEFA's rankings.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left puzzled at the lack of hand sanitiser available ahead of his post-match press conference at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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DAILY MAIL
Premier League players and coaches are on a collision course with their own club executives over the drive to continue playing amid the Covid outbreak that has wrecked the fixture schedule.
The Premier League are in the dark over the spread of the Omicron variant among their clubs as Covid threatens to wreak havoc with the Christmas and New Year schedule.
Newcastle United are weighing up a move for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele.
Barcelona have been alerted by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's exile at Arsenal and would be interested in signing him on loan next month.
Arsenal are considering signing three Juventus stars in the upcoming January transfer window, according to reports.
Maurizio Sarri wants to be reunited with Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga at Lazio, according to reports.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Franck Kessie, Ousmane Dembele, Tyler Adams, Edinson Cavani
By Sporting Life
06:24 · FRI December 24, 2021

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham hope to beat Manchester United and Liverpool to the signing of AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie, who will be able to speak to suitors in January as an impending free agent.
THE SUN
Barcelona have tabled fresh terms to Ousmane Dembele and are increasingly confident the Newcastle United and Manchester United target will stay at the Nou Camp.
Ajax and Barcelona are talking about a possible swap deal which would see Sergino Dest return to Amsterdam and Noussair Mazraoui move to Catalonia.
Arsenal's renewed interest in using striker Eddie Nketiah more frequently might not pay dividends with a January move to West Ham or Brighton still possible.
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DAILY STAR
Brentford target Vanderson is reported to have written an apologetic email to the Premier League club after snubbing them at the 11th hour to join Monaco in January.
Romeo Beckham has broken with family tradition and signed a clothing deal with Adidas' competitors Puma.
DAILY MAIL
Chris Armas' arrival at Manchester United could give the club a boost in their pursuit of RB Leipzig star Tyler Adams after they worked together for three years at New York Red Bulls.
England supporters could end up at "glamping" sites in Saudi Arabia as World Cup 2022 organisers continue to explore options for hosting many more people than Qatar could ever hope to accommodate.
John Barnes feels Frenkie de Jong's blend of defensive awareness and attacking impetus would make him an ideal signing for Manchester United.
Mohamed Salah is reported to have demanded Liverpool sign another attacking option during long-standing talks over a new contract.
Edinson Cavani could be on his way to Brazil, with Corinthians interested in the unsettled Manchester United striker.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Gordon Taylor's final year at the PFA saw him take home more than £3m in pay, which included £1.4m in bonuses.
Emergency talks are underway to try and save Women's Championship side Coventry United.
Manchester United could follow the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid by building a second stadium to host their women's and academy teams.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Feyenoord are attempting to sign Heerenveen midfielder Joey Veerman, who has been a long-time target for Rangers.
Rangers striker Kemar Roofe is facing five driving charges and will stand trial next summer.
Stoke City are in pole position to sign Hearts defender John Souttar.
DAILY RECORD
Dunfermline are considering a move for full-back Aaron Taylor-Sinclair, who has been a free agent since leaving Livingston in the summer.
Partick Thistle are trying to sign James Maxwell, currently out on loan with Ayr United, from Rangers on a permanent basis.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ruben Neves, Gareth Bale, Alexandre Lacazette
By Sporting Life
08:28 · MON December 27, 2021


THE SUN

Manchester United will have to compete with Chelsea for Wolves star Ruben Neves in January.
Liverpool may have to wait until next summer to land Villarreal star Arnaut Danjuma.
Interim Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick is targeting four German wonderkids for potential transfers - Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, Borussia Monchengladbach's Luca Netz, RB Leipzig's Eric Martel and Bochum's Armel Bella-Kotchap.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen, Leeds star Raphinha and Napoli's Fabian Ruiz.
Graham Ruthven's Premier League analysis
Romelu Lukaku celebrates his goal against Aston Villa
DAILY MIRROR
Gareth Bale is set to be transfer listed by Real Madrid in the January window along with Isco, Mariano Diaz, Luka Jovic, Eden Hazard and club captain Marcelo.
Alexandre Lacazette has reportedly rejected Arsenal's latest contract offer - leaving boss Mikel Arteta with a striker dilemma ahead of the January transfer window.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are reportedly 'ready to sell' Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the January transfer window and already have two replacements eyed up - Fiorentina's Dusan Vlahovic and Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United have opened the door for Anthony Martial to leave Old Trafford - but only if the deal is right for the club.
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Who joins Jack Grealish in team of 2021?
DAILY RECORD
Motherwell assistant manager Chris Lucketti has admitted Tony Watt could leave the club in January after being left out of the 2-1 Boxing Day win over Livingston.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Samuel Umtiti, Raphinha, Fabian Ruiz & Reece James
By Sporting Life
11:36 · TUE December 28, 2021

THE SUN

Barcelona misfit Samuel Umtiti has emerged as a £17m target for relegation-haunted Newcastle.
Bayern Munich are stepping up their interest in Leeds star Raphinha to rival Liverpool.
Manchester United are not currently negotiating a January Paul Pogba sale, according to reports.
Liverpool could raid Serie A for midfield reinforcements next summer and are tracking Napoli's Fabian Ruiz.
Lucas Digne could be on his way to Newcastle next month - but only if Eddie Howe inspires a quick improvement.
Former Arsenal midfielder Dani Ceballos is reportedly set for an £8.5m January transfer from Real Madrid to Real Betis.
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Our football tipsters pick out their best bets for Tuesday's action
DAILY MAIL
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reportedly approved the pursuit of Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho.
Blackburn are offering a sensational £10m bonus to their squad if they secure Premier League promotion this season.
Only 0.3 per cent of fans have been unable to show their Covid status when asked, according to recent Premier League data.
Ferran Torres has reportedly passed his Barcelona medical ahead of his £55m switch to the Nou Camp once the January transfer window opens.
Real Madrid are willing to include Eden Hazard in a bid for Chelsea star Reece James, according to reports.
Three football stars have the Spanish tax authorities on their case, with Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti and Barcelona legends Dani Alves and Samuel Eto'o owing more than £3m combined.
Watford are confident Tuesday's game against West Ham will go ahead despite further Covid issues.
France have become the latest nation to limit spectators at football matches with new Covid rules announced on Monday limiting outdoor gatherings to just 5,000 people.
Blackburn are offering a sensational £10m bonus to their squad if they secure Premier League promotion this season.
A bizarre clause in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's contract has explained the midfielder's lack of game time at Arsenal.
THE GUARDIAN
Antonio Conte has described the Covid situation in the Premier League as "a big mess" but says clubs are trying their best to deal with the fallout from positive cases.
Jake Osgathorpe gives his verdict on the latest round of Premier League fixtures
Jake Osgathorpe gives his verdict on the latest round of Premier League fixtures
DAILY TELEGRAPH
A police force formally apologised on Monday to the family of Dalian Atkinson, six months after an officer was jailed over the footballer's death.
DAILY STAR
Newcastle are reportedly 'in the mix' for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang though the frozen-out Arsenal forward is believed to be eyeing up a different destination.
AS Roma manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen on signing young Manchester United defender Charlie Wellens.
DAILY MIRROR
Philippe Coutinho has reportedly moved one step closer to joining Arsenal after Mikel Arteta gave the green light to pursue a transfer.
DAILY RECORD
Blackburn Rovers have opened pre-contract discussions to snap up Hearts star John Souttar on a free transfer.
Jonny Hayes has his fingers crossed Aberdeen can keep in-demand Calvin Ramsay and Ryan Hedges next month - so they can help catapult the club back into the European fight.
Injured Celtic star David Turnbull is set to miss two months of football, according to a report.
SCOTTISH SUN
Ange Postecoglou has no plans to take any days off during the winter break as he ramps up Celtic's title bid.
Paul Hartley has emerged as a contender for the vacant Kilmarnock job.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Erling Haaland, Ousmane Dembele, Hugo Lloris, Dejan Kulusevski, Philippe Coutinho
By Sporting Life
06:58 · THU December 30, 2021

THE SUN

Ousmane Dembele has rejected a new contract at Barcelona following a furious meeting with club bosses - as two Premier League clubs contacted the winger over a free transfer.
David Beckham is in line for a knighthood after having his finances cleared by the taxman.
Chelsea are reportedly ready to push through a deal for AC Milan star Theo Hernandez next month.
Denis Zakaria has told Borussia Monchengladbach he will quit the club in the summer - with Arsenal already expressing an interest.
Napoli want to sign Axel Tuanzebe - despite the fact the Manchester United defender is currently on loan at Aston Villa.
Brazilian outfit Fortaleza are reportedly set to offer a contract to Jack Wilshere.
Erling Haaland's future is expected to finally be decided in February.
Norwich are open to selling Todd Cantwell next month.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles has reportedly agreed personal terms with Roma.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Juventus have slapped a price tag of around £29.4m on Arsenal and Tottenham target Dejan Kulusevski ahead of the upcoming January transfer window, according to reports.
Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is keen on launching a move for out-of-favour Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
DAILY MAIL
Hugo Lloris is open to rejoining Nice when his Tottenham contract expires next summer amid interest from his boyhood club, according to reports.
Manchester United have a contingency plan in place in case Edinson Cavani leaves next month, with the club reportedly lining up a swoop for Mauro Icardi.
Jake Osgathorpe gives his verdict on the latest round of Premier League fixtures
Jake Osgathorpe gives his verdict on the latest round of Premier League fixtures
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are reportedly the preferred destination for out-of-favour Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho in the January transfer window.
Chelsea have ramped up their pursuit of Everton left-back Lucas Digne on loan for the remainder of the season.
DAILY MIRROR
Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has made a brutal assessment of the Gunners' transfer strategy since he left the club in 2018 with legendary manager Arsene Wenger.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Everton full-back Lucas Digne's chances of a January exit have increased with Italian clubs Inter Milan and Napoli registering their interest in the out of favour left-back.
DAILY RECORD
Leicester City are considering a January move for Aberdeen's rising star Calvin Ramsay.
Craig Gordon could yet make a dramatic return to England as reports suggest the Hearts keeper is being eyed by clubs in the Championship and League One.
Rangers have been linked with a move for American midfielder James Sands as Giovani van Bronckhorst looks to add some versatility to his squad in January.
Fernandy Mendy is swapping Montrose for Mohamed Salah after the Alloa stopper earned a dream Africa Cup of Nations call-up for Guinea-Bissau.
Celtic-linked winger Hannes Wolf is on the brink of being cut loose at Borussia Monchengladbach.
SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic have reached an agreement to sign striker Daizen Maeda from Yokohama F Marinos.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Adama Traore, Charlie Cresswell, Declan Rice
By Sporting Life
09:18 · MON January 03, 2022


DAILY MIRROR

West Ham are set to join Tottenham in a battle to sign Adama Traore in a "cut-price" deal from Wolves.
Arsenal are facing FA charges over the missiles thrown at Manchester City's Rodri after his winning goal on Saturday.
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in Leeds youngster Charlie Cresswell.
Ethan Laird is set to be loaned out again by Manchester United after he was recalled from a temporary spell with Swansea City.
The VAR official for Liverpool's game against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge was changed before the game following a Jurgen Klopp rant.
Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has issued a transfer plea to striker Kylian Mbappe as he became free to talk to other clubs.
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THE SUN
Manchester United are preparing a summer bid for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice but are expected to need to spend £100m to secure his signature.
Real Madrid are looking to raise £50m in transfer funds by offloading Gareth Bale, Isco and Marcelo in January.
Leeds United and Brighton are set to battle it out for the signature of in-form Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
Jose Mourinho is interested in bringing Manchester United youngster Charlie Wellens to AS Roma.
Mesut Ozil is keen to add a Turkish club to his ownership portfolio and could invest in 2. Lig side Corum FK after purchasing a stake in Mexican side Necaxa last year.
Cristiano Ronaldo has bought a hi-tech oxygen chamber to maintain his fitness.
Neil Taylor is a January transfer target for five Championship clubs.
Arsenal are reportedly close to signing Alexander Isak after Real Sociedad banned him from joining Barcelona.
Barcelona are reportedly looking to prise Anthony Martial from Manchester United by offering Ousmane Dembele in a swap deal.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen on signing Real Madrid outcast Eden Hazard in January - but the Anfield board are not convinced.
DAILY MAIL
Lionel Messi has dropped a hint he would like to finish his playing career in the United States.
Barcelona are unable to register new signing Ferran Torres until they manage to reduce their bloated wage bill.
Thomas Tuchel will hold crisis talks with Romelu Lukaku on Monday after the Chelsea boss axed the club's record-signing for the draw against Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho is desperately trying to persuade an unvaccinated Roma player to get jabbed as the "fundamental" star faces being sidelined when new rules come in on January 10.
Senior figures from Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona met recently in an attempt to revive their plans for a European Super League.
Nottingham Forest are weighing up a fresh bid for Reading defender Tom Holmes.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United have recruited someone to read fan mail sent to players to try and protect them from abuse.
Kieran Trippier was spotted 'waving goodbye' to the Atletico Madrid fans after their win on Sunday as his Newcastle United transfer nears its completion.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe
Who should Newcastle sign in January?
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool are continuing to look into the possibility of signing Leeds striker Raphinha and Villarreal forward Arnaut Danjuma but believe deals might be too complicated for January completion.
Manchester United target Julian Alvarez's agent is reportedly on his way to the United Kingdom for a transfer meeting.
Tottenham could have the opportunity to sign Real Madrid midfielder Isco in a cut-price deal this month, per reports.
THE TIMES
Michail Antonio admitted his recent barren spell had weighed heavily on his mind but the West Ham United forward is confident a frustrating period is now behind him after a Covid-enforced lay-off last month helped him refocus.
Bologna are the latest club understood to be interested in a move for Calvin Ramsay, the highly-rated Aberdeen right-back who is the subject of attention from clubs across Europe.
Shane Watson is surprised at the way England have dealt with rotating their senior players during the Ashes and cannot believe it when Stuart Broad is left out.
SCOTTISH SUN
Hibernian are set to sign Arsenal defender Harry Clarke, who has impressed in a loan spell with rivals Ross County, and also want Celtic midfielder Ewan Henderson.
Eintracht Frankfurt have joined the race to sign Aberdeen wonderkid Calvin Ramsay.
Hibs are poised to complete the transfer of Elias Hoff Melkersen from Celtic's Europa Conference League rivals Bodo/Glimt.
DAILY RECORD
Scottish football's cash-strapped clubs have yet to receive a single penny of an emergency bail-out which is meant to protect them from the latest coronavirus lock-down.
Rangers youngster Kai Kennedy has been recalled by the Ibrox club from his loan spell at Dunfermline.
Oli Burke could be offered a career lifeline by Blackburn Rovers this month after struggling to make an impact with Sheffield United.
Dundee United hope to persuade Motherwell to let Tony Watt leave this month - and could even throw in a couple of players to sweeten the deal.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Aaron Ramsey, Lucas Digne, Dusan Vlahovic
By Sporting Life
07:38 · TUE January 04, 2022

DAILY STAR

Aaron Ramsey is negotiating his way out of Juventus after being told he is no longer part of Max Allegri's first-team plans, with a move back to the Premier League with Newcastle or Everton on the cards for this month.
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THE SUN
Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici are at odds over which Juventus player to target for Tottenham, with Conte reportedly favouring Weston McKennie over Paratici's man Dejan Kulusevski.
Barcelona are closing on a deal to sign striker Alvaro Morata but can only complete the move by getting Philippe Coutinho off their wage bill.
Chelsea will step up their pursuit of Lucas Digne to boost their defence.
Newcastle have seen an offer for defender Sven Botman rejected by Lille, with AC Milan standing by to take advantage.
Liverpool and AC Milan have scouted £4m-rated Olympiakos midfielder Aguibou Camara.
Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich finally returned to training yesterday - after a two month Covid absence.
Arsenal centre-back Harry Clarke is set to be shipped out on loan to Hibernian after he was recalled from his spell at Ross County.
DAILY MAIL
Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle target Dusan Vlahovic is not ruling out signing a new deal with Fiorentina despite reports of a strained relationship over previous negotiations.
West Ham have ruled out making moves for Gabriel Barbosa and Adama Traore, but potential January targets include Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly and Everton left-back Lucas Digne.
Barcelona are interested in signing Andreas Christensen, with the defender yet to commit to a new contract at Chelsea.
Arsenal are touting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang around Europe's leading clubs but fear having to sell him at a much lower value and that his £350,000 weekly wage might prove a barrier to any deal.
Newcastle United have made fresh enquiries for Zenit St Petersburg's prolific striker Sardar Azmoun.
Watford are signing Brazilian centre back Samir from sister club Udinese.
Premier League teams are monitoring Christian Eriksen, who will be ready to return to group training later in January some six months after his cardiac arrest at Euro 2020.
Sead Kolasinac is set to leave Arsenal, with Marseille interested in the defender whose contract expires in the summer.
Nottingham Forest are set to beat QPR to the signing of Bournemouth defender Steve Cook.
Rangers are making a move for versatile New York City midfielder James Sands.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Romelu Lukaku hopes to return to Chelsea's squad this week after positive talks with Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel and director Marina Granovskaia.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe
Who should Newcastle sign in January?
DAILY MIRROR
Cristiano Ronaldo has followed in the footsteps of Manchester United's Class of 92 by going into business with Valencia owner Peter Lim.
AC Milan are looking to steal a march on Premier League clubs in the race to sign Lille forward Renato Sanches.
Luis Suarez could leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season and join David Beckham's MLS franchise Inter Miami.
An Argentinian DJ pictured with Lionel Messi at a party before his positive Covid-19 test has posted his own negative test online after receiving death threats.
DAILY EXPRESS
West Ham are ready to make a further offer for Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard as the Old Trafford club consider cashing in on him.
Stefanos Tsitsipas is worried about his participation in the Australian Open because of a nagging elbow problem.
SCOTTISH SUN
Kilmarnock want to appoint Derek McInnes as their new manager.
Steven Naismith has backed Nathan Patterson to become the latest Great Scot of Gwladys Street if he joins Everton.
Newcastle are interested in signing Alfredo Morelos this month, according to reports.
Celtic are set to sign Irish teenager Johnny Kenny from Sligo Rovers, beating Hibs to a deal after he was a guest at Easter Road last month.
Falkirk are chasing Clyde frontman David Goodwillie.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic youngster Ewan Henderson is edging closer to a reunion with his former team-mate Shaun Maloney, now head coach of Hibs.
Scotland U19 international Kerr Smith is set to make a move to the Premier League, with Crystal Palace keen to sign the Dundee United defender.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ousmane Dembele, Eddie Nketiah, Frenkie de Jong, Franck Kessie, Erling Haaland, Samuel Umtiti
By Sporting Life
07:20 · WED January 05, 2022

DAILY MIRROR

Ralf Rangnick is battling to unite the Manchester United dressing room as he faces up to his first crisis since taking charge.
Newcastle United have their eyes on four current Arsenal stars as they look to bolster their squad this month.
Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez has told Ousmane Dembele to stay at Camp Nou, with the winger currently locked in a contract standoff with the club.
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THE SUN
Manchester United fan fury after their horror show defeat by Wolves is set to go through the roof with the Glazer family sharing in a new £11m windfall.
Brighton and Crystal Palace remain keen on Eddie Nketiah - and would like to sign him in this window if possible.
In-demand MK Dons star Matt O'Riley is being closely watched by the Danish FA.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City are open to swapping Aymeric Laporte for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, according to reports in Spain.
Real Madrid are no longer in the running to sign Antonio Rudiger after talks with the Chelsea defender hit a stumbling block, according to reports in Spain.
Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has reportedly been told by his club that he must decide his future by the end of January as speculation continues.
Tottenham's bid to sign AC Milan's midfielder Franck Kessie in January has reportedly been frustrated by the Serie A giants' refusal to accept a swap deal involving Tanguy Ndombele.
Chelsea are reportedly set to fine Romelu Lukaku £417,000 over his controversial interview despite the striker clearing the air with Thomas Tuchel.
Sporting Life's preview for Chelsea v Tottenham
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Diego Carlos, the Sevilla centre-back, is on Newcastle's list of potential signings as they look at alternatives to Sven Botman.
Newcastle, despite being threatened by relegation, are close to signing Kieran Trippier from Atletico Madrid and are also targeting a striker during the window.
Paul Pogba can talk to European clubs about a pre-contract for next season but he will return from injury at Manchester United before making any decision on his future.
Monaco are one of the clubs monitoring Christian Eriksen as he steps up his training this month after suffering a cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 last year.
Stoke were dealt a blow when Harry Souttar suffered a serious knee injury which is expected to rule him out of the season. But they are considering a very similar replacement in his brother John.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Newcastle United's chances of signing Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti in the January transfer window have received a timely boost.
Real Madrid have reportedly bid £41m to wrap up a January deal for Paris Saint-Germain hitman Kylian Mbappe.
THE GUARDIAN
The Napoli and Italy forward, Lorenzo Insigne, has agreed a deal to join the MLS club Toronto FC this summer.
The Ajax and Cameroon international goalkeeper, André Onana, is poised to sign for the Serie A champions Internazionale.
SCOTTISH SUN
Watford boss Claudio Ranieri has admitted defeat in his efforts to snap up Rangers left-back Borna Barisic.
Ianis Hagi is set to be offered a new contract at Rangers - according to his dad, Gheorghe.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers have missed out on Heerenveen midfielder Joey Veerman as he joins boyhood club PSV Eindhoven.
Wantaway Zinedine Ferhat has reportedly attempted to force a January transfer move amid links with Celtic.