Tuesday newspapers (includes West Ham)

[Alan]

"BBC Manchester United have made enquiries about RB Leipzig's 27-year-old Germany striker Timo Werner and could make a bid in January. (Sky Sports Germany) Arsenal are lining up a January move for Aston Villa's 25-year-old Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, with 30-year-old Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey's Gunners future uncertain. (ESPN) Juventus are considering signing Partey, which could help fund Arsenal's bid for Luiz. (Mirror) Manchester City and Liverpool are keen on Luiz. (90 Min) Manager Unai Emery says Aston Villa do not intend to sell Luiz. (Standard)Chelsea are plotting a one in, one out transfer policy which could mean several players leaving to make way for new signings. (Telegraph - subscription) Among the Chelsea players would could leave are 39-year-old Brazil defender Thiago Silva, whose contract expires next summer, and 24-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah. (Standard) Manchester United have made Crystal Palace's England defender Marc Guehi, 23, their top target in January. (Football Insider) Manchester City and Arsenal are interested in AC Milan's 15-year-old Italian forward Francesco Camarda. (Tuttosport - subscription, in Italian) Tottenham and Arsenal are keen on Feyenoord's 22-year-old Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez. (L'Equipe - in French) Scouts from several Premier League clubs have been watching Getafe's 22-year-old English striker Mason Greenwood. (AS - in Spanish) Newcastle could make a loan move for Paris St-Germain's French striker Hugo Ekitike, 21, in January. (Caught Offside) Manchester City and Arsenal have sent scouts to watch FC Copenhagen's 15-year-old Danish midfielder Tristan Aldcroft Panduro. (Mail) Newcastle's English winger Jacob Murphy, 28, is attracting interest from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest.(Football Insider) Crystal Palace are monitoring Nottingham Forest manager Cooper as a possible replacement for Roy Hodgson. (Times - subscription) Barcelona want to keep Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 24, despite interest from Bayern Munich.(Sky Sports Germany) England manager Gareth Southgate is expected to hold talks with Manchester United's 18-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo to persuade him to play for England rather than Ghana. (Star) Sky Paper Talk THE SUN Arsenal have rejected an approach from a Premier League club for keeper Aaron Ramsdale as speculation grows about his future. Two Manchester United academy stars were spotted going mad in the away end at Everton as they celebrated Alejandro Garnacho's goal. Brighton captain Lewis Dunk became the first player in 15 years to be sent off for dissent during a game. Premier League chiefs are set to warn MPs to stop trying to get Everton's 10-point deduction overturned after criticism from local politicians and Liverpool's mayor Andy Burnham. DAILY MAIL The Football Association believe 'super professional' Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo will prioritise playing for England over Ghana. Chelsea striker Armando Broja is a January target for Premier League neighbours Fulham. Trent Alexander-Arnold will not face disciplinary action from the FA following his goal celebration against Manchester City. England manager Gareth Southgate is among the famous football faces owed money by agent Terry Byrne, who invested their cash in a disastrous £25m property deal without telling them and some of whose businesses now face liquidation. Crystal Palace are facing up to playing the remainder of the season without key midfielder Cheick Doucoure because of a serious Achilles injury, while forward Eberichi Eze might be out until 2024 with an ankle issue. A deal for Conor Benn's controversial fight with Chris Eubank Jr is expected to be finalised this week with the working target for the fight to be staged at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in early February. Leicester Tigers are increasingly bullish about being able to keep World Cup winner Jasper Wiese after he went cold on a move to Stade Francais. THE TIMES Tottenham Hotspur have stepped up their interest in Jota, which would reunite the left winger with his former manager at Celtic, Ange Postecoglou. Football's lawmakers will be asked to consider whether VAR's powers should be extended to cover free-kicks, corners and second yellow cards. Tottenham retain an interest in Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly after being turned down with an offer for him in the summer. Crystal Palace are monitoring Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper as they plot a successor to under-fire Roy Hodgson. DAILY MIRROR Arsenal are ready to offload Thomas Partey in January as they target new faces to strengthen their squad in the New Year. Jose Mourinho is prepared to turn down the riches on offer in Saudi Arabia for a chance to manage Brazil's national team. Reece James headed over to France during the international break to pick the brain of South Africa's Rugby World Cup winning captain Siya Kolisi. Jake Daniels has called on fellow footballers to support Rainbow Laces after admitting he would not feel safe playing in a World Cup in Saudi Arabia. DAILY TELEGRAPH Lord Cameron is under pressure to release the £2.34bn funds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club. Chelsea are planning to significantly streamline their January transfer business in a bid to avoid the problem that former head coach Graham Potter was handed last season. The proposed purchase of Women's Championship side Lewes FC is off, because it conflicted with the club's principle of funding their men's and women's teams equally. Referees' chief Howard Webb has held talks with former players about becoming part of a next generation of officials, with up to 12 elite-level footballers expressing an interest. Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is increasingly frustrated with the club's failure to appoint a set-piece specialist to their coaching staff, although talks have taken place with a candidate in the last 48 hours. Graeme McDowell appears set to get a reprieve from being released by LIV Golf as he is set to be announced as part of Brooks Koepka's Smash team. DAILY EXPRESS Brentford are reportedly keen on keeping Ivan Toney until the summer. Chelsea have reportedly contacted the family of record-breaking 15-year-old Francesco Camarda about a possible switch to Stamford Bridge in the future, it has been claimed. Chelsea are still demanding £25m for Trevoh Chalobah even though the defender has not played this season because of a hamstring injury. Ajax have joined an ever-lengthening list of teams interested in signing Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in January. Northampton back-row Lewis Ludlam is set to join the ranks of players quitting England after agreeing terms with French club Toulon. THE GUARDIAN Several former Afghanistan players have claimed the president of the country's football federation, Mohammad Kargar, ordered them to fix two matches during a men's tournament in Malaysia. DAILY RECORD Under-pressure Steven Gerrard has pointed to the lack of penalties awarded to his Al Ettifaq side as a reason behind their Saudi Pro League struggles. OS U18s reach Premier League Cup knockouts with Boro win Middlesbrough U18s 1-5 West Ham United U18s Saturday 25 November, Premier League Cup, Rockliffe Park, 11am GMT West Ham United U18s reached the knockouts of the Premier League Cup following a comprehensive 5-1 win at Middlesbrough. Lewis Orford and Ollie Scarles combined to see the Hammers open the scoring on 26 minutes when Orford found the net after Scarles won the ball in midfield. Favour Fawunmi then added the second on the stroke of half-time - with a stunning volley - to see West Ham into a 2-0 lead, although Kevin Keen’s side weren’t done just yet. In the second half, the U18s showed their class to take all three points, producing a clinical attacking display. Orford was again involved, although this time the provider, as Ezra Mayers poked home his wicked free-kick, before Fawunmi added his second of the match and finished a neat move to make it 4-0 to West Ham with 55 minutes played. Dan Rigge then hit the bar as West Ham proved too strong for their opponents. And while the hosts would net a consolation goal through Ajay Matthews on the hour, Jemiah Umolu’s penalty, ten minutes from time, sealed a stunning win and a place in the knockouts. The U18s had previously beaten Derby County and drawn with Arsenal to seal top spot in Group B, with seven points from their three group games. West Ham United starting XI: Abraham (GK), Nwosu, Battrum ©, Mayers, Scarles (Akpata 75), Orford, Rigge (Jones 75), Medine, Ajala (Umolu 56), Fawunmi (Sowunmi 75) Subs not used: Awesu Goals: Orford 26, Fawunmi 45+2 55, Mayers 47, Umolu 80 Booked: Scarles Abraham Up next West Ham United U18s will face Leicester City next time out at Little Heath Ground on Saturday 2 December. The match will kick-off at 12 noon."

[BillyJenningsBoots]

Thanks Alan... Just watched the highlights of the Under 18s game and Lewis Orford looks a real prospect - just drifts past players such good control and passing he looks way better than the rest on the pitch.

[Texas Iron]

Cheers…

[Thanks Alan]

Thanks Alan