WHO Poll
Q: 2023/24 Hopes & aspirations for this season
a. As Champions of Europe there's no reason we shouldn't be pushing for a top 7 spot & a run in the Cups
24%
  
b. Last season was a trophy winning one and there's only one way to go after that, I expect a dull mid table bore fest of a season
17%
  
c. Buy some f***ing players or we're in a battle to stay up & that's as good as it gets
18%
  
d. Moyes out
38%
  
e. New season you say, woohoo time to get the new kit and wear it it to the pub for all the big games, the wags down there call me Mr West Ham
3%
  



Alan 1:25 Tue Dec 20
Tuesday newspapers
BBC

Everton are close to agreeing a new contract with English winger Anthony Gordon, 21, to stave off interest from Chelsea. (Telegraph - subscription required)

France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 31, is pushing for a move to Barcelona when his Chelsea deal ends next summer and is in advanced talks over a pre-contract agreement. (Sport - in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain will open talks with Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, following his World Cup heroics, with his current deal expiring next summer. (RMC via Mail)

Bayern Munich are interested in signing Argentina and Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 30. (MediaFoot - in French)

Borussia Monchengladbach and Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer, 34, is in talks with Bayern Munich over a move after Germany's Manuel Neuer broke his leg. (Goal)

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has distanced himself from the Brazil job, saying he wants to stay with the European champions. (Rai Radio 1 via Mail)

France forward Kylian Mbappe, who turns 24 on Tuesday, could soon announce he will leave PSG at the end of the season, with Real Madrid interested. (Sport - in Spanish)

Barcelona are keen on signing Celtic and Croatia full-back Josip Juranovic, 27, but face competition from Atletico Madrid and Premier League clubs. (Sky Sports)

Napoli director Cristiano Giuntoli has dismissed Newcastle United's chances of signing 21-year-old Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. (Sport Express, via Fabrizio Romano)

Kvaratskhelia has plenty of admirers but says he feels at "home" at Napoli. (Football Italia)

Tottenham Hotspur are considering England and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 28, as a long-term replacement for France's Hugo Lloris, 35. (Football Insider)

Arsenal will open talks with England forward Bukayo Saka, 21, over a new deal in the "coming weeks and months". (Caught Offside)

Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane could replace former team-mate Didier Deschamps as coach of the France national team in the wake of their World Cup final defeat to Argentina. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Arsenal and Leeds United have joined the race to sign Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, 23, with Atletico Madrid preparing to sell. (Goal)

Chelsea are confident they can seal the signing of RB Leipzig and Croatia centre-back Josko Gvardiol, 20, despite being aware of rival interest. (90 min)

Benfica are keen on signing Chicago Fire forward Jhon Duran, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United also interested in the 19-year-old Colombia striker. (Record, via Mail)

Everton midfielder Alex Iwobi, 26, is set to sign a new deal after the Nigeria player agreed the terms of an extended contract. (Football Insider) Chelsea are in contention to sign Borussia Dortmund's 18-year-old Germany striker Youssoufa Moukoko in January. (Give Me Sport)

Inter Milan have initiated contact about signing former England defender Chris Smalling, 33, on a free transfer when his contract with Roma runs out in the summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar has yet to respond to Inter Milan about the offer of a contract extension, with the 27-year-old's current deal expiring in June 2023. (Sky Sport Italia, via Football Italia)

Inter Milan are considering a move to sign former Watford midfielder Roberto Pereyra, 31, when the Argentine's Udinese contract expires. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Former West Ham and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand said he could have signed for Barcelona but ex-Hammers boss Alan Pardew did not allow the move. (TalkSPORT)





Sky Paper Talk

THE DAILY MAIL

FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to hold the World Cup every three years as part of a long-term plan to revolutionise international football.

FIFA are facing questions after celebrity chef Nusret Gokce - better known as Salt Bae - somehow gained access to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after the World Cup final and was seen touching the iconic trophy.

Erik ten Hag has brought mind coaches into Manchester United to help his players cope with any psychological issues.

Karim Benzema could reverse his decision to retire from international football if Zinedine Zidane takes over from Didier Deschamps as manager of France.

Manchester United technical director Darren Fletcher's twin sons are expected to sign professional contracts across town at Manchester City.

Arsenal are interested in signing Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha as a temporary replacement for Gabriel Jesus in January, according to a report.

Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is expected to return to club action soon after a report emerged that his injury suffered in the World Cup final isn't serious.

Didier Deschamps has suggested he could continue as France manager until after Euro 2024.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly been approached by Chelsea, who are keen to take the teenage sensation to Stamford Bridge.

THE SUN

N'Golo Kante wants a pre-contract deal with Barcelona in January as he eyes a free transfer in summer, reports in Spain say.

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is using drones to study squad training sessions in a bid to transform the club's fortunes.

Manchester United might have to pay Diogo Costa's £65m release clause to land the Porto 'keeper.

West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan in the January transfer window.

THE TIMES

Eddie Jones says he may have been too nice to England players.

Manchester United have brought in a performance psychologist and have held meetings with the team behind this year's Tour de France winners to give the squad an extra boost.

Everton are looking to finalise new deals for Anthony Gordon and Alex Iwobi which will secure the long-term futures of two of Frank Lampard's key players.

THE DAILY STAR

Ally Pally new boy Danny Jansen was budding a footballer before a tractor shattered his leg.

DAILY MIRROR

Emiliano Martinez's starring role as Argentina won the World Cup has not gone unnoticed, with Bayern Munich reportedly eyeing a move for the goalkeeper.
Martinez

Jude Bellingham said "no" when asked by a Manchester United supporter if he's going to complete a summer transfer to Old Trafford.

Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has urged FIFA referees' boss Pierluigi Collina to introduce "real time" into football.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Everton winger Anthony Gordon is close to pledging his immediate future to Goodison Park by signing a new long-term contract.

THE ATHLETIC

Crystal Palace shareholder John Textor completes Lyon takeover.

Southampton have been fined £10,000 and given a suspended six-month ban from recruiting academy players after the Premier League found them guilty of breaking rules when signing a player from another club's academy.

Carlo Ancelotti has distanced himself from reports linking him to the vacancy with the Brazil national team by revealing he plans to stay at Real Madrid until 2024.

Raphael Varane has admitted he "wasn't well" after a virus impacted the France camp ahead of the World Cup final.

THE DAILY RECORD

Momodou Bojang looks set to leave Hibs next month as Lee Johnson steps up his January clearout.

Barcelona are reportedly in the hunt to sign Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic after his World Cup heroics with Croatia.

Rangers boss Michael Beale insists he is keen to keep hold of Ryan Jack.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Hearts hit a major stumbling block in bid to sign 'Japanese Mbappe' Yutaro Oda.

Motherwell have won the race for Sligo Rovers' Shane Blaney.













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Long Lost 4:20 Tue Dec 20
Re: Tuesday newspapers
Lee Trundle 1:30 Tue Dec 20
Re: Tuesday newspapers

When i read that I wondered if Alan had put it in for a laugh to see who actually reads it

cheesebgt 3:10 Tue Dec 20
Re: Tuesday newspapers
ted fenton 1:37 Tue Dec 20

ted fenton 1:37 Tue Dec 20
Re: Tuesday newspapers
Thanks Alan 1:34 Tue Dec 20

Thanks Alan 1:34 Tue Dec 20
Re: Tuesday newspapers
Thanks Alan

Lee Trundle 1:30 Tue Dec 20
Re: Tuesday newspapers
Former West Ham and QPR defender Anton Ferdinand said he could have signed for Barcelona but ex-Hammers boss Alan Pardew did not allow the move. (TalkSPORT)

*raises eyebrows*





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