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BBC
Paul Pogba wants to renew his contract with Manchester United but the 28-year-old France midfielder is demanding he overtakes Cristiano Ronaldo to become the Premier League's highest-paid player. (L'Equipe, via Metro)
Barcelona are preparing to bolster their forward line in January with Manchester City's England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, 34, and 25-year-old German international Timo Werner of Chelsea all being considered. (Marca, via Mirror)
Six-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi, 34, could be set for a move back to Barcelona despite the Argentina forward having only quit the La Liga giants for Paris St-Germain three months ago. (Star)
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers, who has been linked with replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United, is believed to have a release clause in his contract that allows him to leave if a club in the Champions League makes a move for him. (Star)
Newcastle are eyeing up a move for Juventus' France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 26, in the January transfer window. (Calciomercato, via Mirror)
But Newcastle may find it difficult to buy or loan players from Premier League clubs in January because some top-flight teams do not want to do business with them. (Telegraph - subscription required)
England keeper Dean Henderson, 24, wants to leave Manchester United at the end of the season if he cannot overtake Spain stopper David de Gea, 31, as the first choice at Old Trafford. (Mail)
Liverpool are lining up a triple January transfer swoop to cover for Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Naby Keita when the trio head off to the Africa Cup of Nations, with Inter Milan's Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 28, among those being considered. (Star)
Super-agent Jorge Mendes is wooing Fulham's 19-year-old England youth international midfielder Fabio Carvalho and is trying to fix him up with a move to Liverpool. (Mail)
Fiorentina forward Dusan Vlahovic remains a priority target for Juventus, despite interest from Premier League clubs in the 21-year-old Serbia international. (Tuttosport - in Italian)
Bayern Munich scouts have been watching 17-year-old West Brom striker Reyes Cleary, who has scored 14 goals in 12 games this season. (Mail)
Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, 25, has told Chelsea fans not to worry about his future despite his contract expiring in the summer. (Standard)
Christensen's Chelsea future hinges on whether or not an impasse over the terms and length of his proposed new contract can be broken. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Juventus have offered Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, to fellow Serie A side Roma on loan. (Calciomercatio - in Italian)
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the sun
Premier League clubs could invoke an "anyone but Newcastle" transfer policy, such is the anger at their takeover by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
Liverpool are keen to make a triple transfer in January with Marcelo Brozovic, Arnaut Danjuma and Gleison Bremer on their radar as replacements for key players heading off to the Africa Cup of Nations.
Eddie Howe wants to make Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey his first signing as Newcastle United manager.
Newcastle are looking to add Michael Edwards to their backroom staff now the Liverpool transfer guru has announced he will leave the Anfield club at the end of the season.
West Ham and Newcastle are set to go head to head in a battle for the signature of Marseille's Croatia centre-back Duje Caleta-Car, previously a target for Liverpool.
Andreas Christensen says he has 'no idea' if his Chelsea deal will be extended past the season.
Manchester City have reportedly made an enquiry to RB Leipzig over attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku.
Newcastle are reportedly lining up an ambitious £13m move for Juventus star Adrien Rabiot.
the times
Aston Villa hope to name Steven Gerrard as their new manager in the next 48 hours after agreeing a £3m compensation package with Rangers.
Jack Grealish is to be assessed by England having reported that he felt unwell hours after Declan Rice had withdrawn from Gareth Southgate's squad due to illness.
daily express
Aston Villa will push to recruit Rangers assistants Gary McAllister and Michael Beale should they agree terms to make Steven Gerrard their new manager.
Arsenal are ready to revive their interest in RB Leipzig midfielder Tyler Adams, with the revelation in Germany he can be signed for £34m because of a clause in his contract.
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte has apparently asked Spurs transfer chief Fabio Paratici to sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Manchester United's director of football John Murtough is reportedly interested in bringing RB Leipzig playmaker Dominik Szoboszlai to Old Trafford, according to reports.
scottish sun
Giovanni van Bronckhorst could be a candidate to take over as Rangers head coach if Steven Gerrard leaves the club for Aston Villa.
Eddie Howe has insisted he didn't reject the Celtic job.
daily mail
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson wants to leave the club if he is unable to oust David de Gea from the No 1 shirt.
Saul Niguez hopes the international break is just what he needs to revive his Chelsea loan spell.
West Ham are ready to make a move for Giovanni Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid boss Diego, after a series of impressive displays on loan with Hellas Verona.
Karim Benzema will remain available for France selection even if he is found guilty over a sex tape blackmail charge against former team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.
Bayern Munich have sent scouts to watch prolific West Brom striker Reyes Cleary.
Super agent Jorge Mendes is keen to add Fulham youngster Fabio Carvalho to his stable and set him up with a move to Liverpool.
Antonio Conte has banned ketchup and mayonnaise from the Tottenham training ground canteen as he was disappointed with the squad's conditioning when he took over earlier this month.
Derby face near-certain relegation to League One with Wayne Rooney's side set for a further nine-point deduction, taking the total loss to 21 points.
Seventeen EFL clubs will wear their away kits at home to support a homeless charity campaign on Boxing Day, with more likely to follow, in a move which will embarrass the Premier League.
Juventus and Spain striker Alvaro Morata has admitted the fierce recent criticism of his performances has left him not wanting to get out of bed.
Ben Chilwell has revealed how a pep talk from Thomas Tuchel proved crucial in helping him banish the memory of a frustrating summer.
daily mirror
Edinson Cavani and Raheem Sterling are on Barcelona's transfer shortlist as they try to improve their squad for new head coach Xavi in January.
Chelsea have stopped talks with Andreas Christensen over a new contract after "goalposts changed" during discussions with the defender's representatives.
Jack Rodwell has agreed a move to Australia to try and salvage his career, and he is set to join Western Sydney Wanderers on a two-year deal.
Rangers are targeting Swansea boss Russell Martin as their next manager.
John Stones has revealed Gareth Southgate told him his England place was safe despite falling down the pecking order at Manchester City.
daily telegraph
A delegation of Yorkshire staff wrote to the county's board last month to complain that they had failed to stand up to Azeem Rafiq's "one man mission to bring down the club" and question the spinner's past behaviour.
Sale Sharks are increasingly confident of signing the England fly-half George Ford who is mulling a shock move away from Premiership leaders Leicester Tigers.
daily star
Manchester United are increasingly confident Brendan Rodgers will be their next manager thanks to a clause in his contract applying to clubs in the Champions League.
Antonio Conte is reported to have asked Tottenham to bring Gareth Bale back to the club in January for a second loan spell.
Mino Raiola has revealed teenager Mohamed Ihatteren, currently on loan at Sampdoria from Juventus, wants to retire from football at the age of 19 because of mental health problems.
Newcastle are planning to beat Manchester United to the signature of Atletico Madrid and England full-back Kieran Trippier in January.
Jose Mourinho might be looking to spoil the party as former Arsenal ace Aaron Ramsey has been offered to AS Roma despite being heavily linked with Newcastle.
the guardian
World Rugby are being urged to hand 2027 World Cup hosting rights to Australia despite what is expected to be a much more lucrative offer from the United States.
Evening Standard
West Ham not planning January spending spree despite investment from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
By Jack Rosser
West Ham are not planning a lavish January spending spree despite receiving fresh investment from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky.
Kretinsky on Wednesday completed his purchase of a 27 per cent stake in West Ham in a deal thought to be worth over £180million.
Forbes value Kretinsky’s personal wealth at £2.9billion and vice-chair Karren Brady says his arrival will “assist in the development of the club’s key areas of focus”.
His initial investment will help West Ham pay their debt which stands at £150m and David Moyes is unlikely to spend big in January as the Hammers chase Champions League qualification, though the Scot will be backed to bring in a central defender and a back-up striker to cover for Michail Antonio.
Moyes could also go back in for another move for Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard following his successful loan spell last season.
A central defender has become more of a priority for West Ham after Angelo Ogbonna suffered a serious knee injury in Sunday’s 3-2 win over Liverpool.
The Italian was today awaiting results of further assessment by a specialist but he is likely to miss the rest of the season.
Moyes is a long-term admirer of James Tarkowski, whose contract at Burnley expires in the summer and would be open to a move to the London Stadium. But Burnley still value Tarkowski at £20m and West Ham are unlikely to match that given he is in the final year of his contract.
Kretinsky said: “I am delighted this detailed process has now been successfully concluded. I am passionate about football. I greatly appreciate and respect the exceptional history and tradition of West Ham United as well as its loyal and passionate supporter base.”
Welcoming Kretinsky to West Ham, Brady said: “We are always looking to continue to progress and Daniel’s involvement brings investment which strengthens the club’s position and in turn will assist in the development of the club’s key areas of focus.”
C&H
Declan illness update
Declan Rice has been forced to withdraw from the England squad because of illness.
The non-stop Hammers skipper has ben in all the action this season but Gareth Southgate has been forced to live without him this time around with England due to play Albania and San Marino.
Claretandhugh was told by a key insider that the Hammers skipper played through Sunday’s amazing victory over Liverpool at the London Stadium with a virus.
And he added that if a player was ever in need of a rest it was Dec with the club and England agreeing that was the best way forward.
It’s a tribute again to the 22 year old that he should produce such a fabulous performance against the scousers whilst obviously being unwell.
It’s always uncertain how long it takes to recover from a virus but hopes are high Dec will be available to lead the Irons against Wolves in their next Premier League match
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