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The agent of Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku has offered the services of the 22-year-old Frenchman to Spanish giants Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish)
Manchester United's Portuguese boss Ruben Amorim is under no pressure to pick England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, even if his continued absence could weaken their negotiating position over a January sale. (ESPN)
Manchester United are interested in bringing in 25-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, to the club in January. (Sky Sports Switzerland, via Manchester Evening News)
Newcastle United could reluctantly consider offers for Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 24, next summer to meet profit and sustainability rules, with Juventus interested. (Football Insider)
Bayern Munich are considering a shock Bundesliga move for Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens. (Sky Germany)
Chelsea have received no offers for their out-of-favour 28-year-old English left-back Ben Chilwell, who has played just once this season in the Carabao Cup. (Sun)
Arsenal have sent scouts to watch Atalanta's 25-year-old Italy forward Mateo Retegui. (Talksport)
Tension between AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca and France defender Theo Hernandez could lead to the 27-year-old's exit from the San Siro with Real Madrid and Manchester United interested in the left-back. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
Tottenham have made an approach to sign Atalanta and England defender Ben Godfrey, 26, on a short-term loan deal. (Football Insider)
West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan is set to leave the Midlands club to take over as boss at Spanish side Valencia. (Fabrizio Romano)
Lille could terminate the contract of 31-year-old France defender Samuel Umtiti, who has not played since January 2024 because of a recurring knee injury. (Fichajes - in Spanish)
Despite rumours, Liverpool forward Luis Diaz, 27, is happy at Anfield and not planning a move away. (Sky Germany)
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DAILY MAIL
Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could be out until March with a torn hamstring.
Manchester United have been hit by a mice infestation at Old Trafford.
Manchester City have identified Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as a replacement for current No 1 Ederson.
David Coote has decided not to appeal his dismissal by the PGMOL.
Marcus Rashford features as the face of January in Manchester United's official 2025 calendar, despite being linked with a departure from the club.
Jurgen Klopp was first approached by Red Bull more than two years ago and conducted secret meetings during his Liverpool reign, a company boss has revealed.
Atlanta United are considering a fresh approach to sign Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi.
Exeter fear that rookie wing sensation Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces a long spell out of action - which will have implications for their faltering season and England's Six Nations challenge.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
West Bromwich Albion are bracing themselves for an official approach from Valencia for head coach Carlos Corberan.
THE SUN
Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has left a coaching position after just nine days in the role.
Manchester United hero Lee Sharpe has warned his former club a potential exit by Marcus Rashford could come back to haunt them.
Zinedine Zidane would only return to management for two teams and neither of them play in the Premier League.
THE ATHLETIC
Crystal Palace have triggered an extension clause in Jean-Philippe Mateta's contract which will see his deal now run for a further year until June 2027.
Portuguese top division club Braga will allow free entry to the general public for their final home league game of 2024.
Alessandro Nesta has been sacked as head coach of Monza after winning just one of his 17 Serie A matches in charge.
2024 U.S. Open men's doubles champion Max Purcell has admitted breaking anti-doping rules and has been provisionally suspended from tennis while under investigation.
DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been dealt a blow to his hopes of signing Christian Pulisic, with AC Milan set to hand the American a new contract.
Ex-Manchester United defender Raphael Varane went undercover to attend former club Lens' match on Sunday.
Sporting Lisbon are set to sack Ruben Amorim's replacement as manager after just eight games in charge.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is under no pressure from club bosses to leave Marcus Rashford on the sidelines.
Former Arsenal defender Rob Holding has sparked dating rumours with a Champions League star after sharing some holiday snaps.
Alejandro Garnacho's hopes of a Barcelona escape route from Manchester United have been dashed after being snubbed by the Spanish giants.
Liverpool's scouting department have reportedly been blown away by Porto's Nico Gonzalez as a potential alternative option to Martin Zubimendi ahead of the January transfer window.
Luis Diaz has reportedly made a decision on his future at Liverpool amid interest from Barcelona, who are said to be weighing up a move.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic hero Shunsuke Nakamura has taken the next step in his coaching career as the Japanese icon eyes a move to Europe.
Alex Lowry and Adam Devine are reportedly free to leave Rangers next month.
SCOTTISH SUN
Under-fire VAR duo Alan Muir and Frank Connor will return to usual duties this week after their League Cup final howler.
Former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has returned to management at Santos - where he could reunite with Alfredo Morelos.
Sport Witness
“There are talks” – Negotiations begin for West Ham player to become ‘luxury’ January signing
By Naveen Ullal
River Plate are looking to offer West Ham United’s Guido Rodríguez an escape route in the winter market, according to multiple claims.
The midfielder joined West Ham on a free transfer in the summer and was a regular under Julen Lopetegui’s orders until November’s international break.
Since then, the West Ham player clocked in 22 minutes from four games. Real Betis have been pushed forward as a contender, but have ruled out his return.
Journalist Hernán Castillo, relayed by Soy del Millo, claims River Plate want to sign him in January.
“There are talks between River and Guido Rodríguez,” he said.
The Argentina international previously had a spell at River Plate and they are working on bringing him back.
TN are also reporting about River Plate’s desire to sign the West Ham player next month. They signed Germán Pezzella and Marcos Acuña in the summer and now want to make Rodríguez as their third ‘luxury reinforcement’.
To do this, River Plate have ‘begun’ negotiations, and the report hasn’t made it clear if that’s with the Hammers or the 30-year-old.
West Ham, for their part, are willing to let the World Cup winner leave on loan or through a sale. Their aim is to try and find a solution that benefits both parties.