Saturday 16 December 2017 08:59, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Saturday's national newspapers...
DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea are lining up a sensational player-plus-cash deal for the £80m-rated Monaco star Thomas Lemar and are willing to put Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi into the deal.
Arsenal could lose eight players next summer as Arsene Wenger braces himself for his biggest-ever squad shake-up.
THE SUN
Zinedine Zidane has talked up a potential Real Madrid move for Mohamed Salah after admitting that the Liverpool star is a player he "rates a lot".
Jose Mourinho has been hit with another ban - after being told he cannot serve his players their traditional Christmas lunch.
Mousa Dembele has denied reports he has found £1m worth of hidden treasure in his new hotel.
Diego Maradona has warned Cristiano Ronaldo over his 'greatest ever' claims as the Real Madrid star is told to pull his socks up.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan is heading to the Manchester United exit after a bust-up with boss Jose Mourinho.
DAILY EXPRESS
Barcelona have reportedly been told to pay £127m for Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho - but negotiations are still ongoing.
DAILY MAIL
West Ham are prepared to cash in on Domingos Quina, with Liverpool leading the chase to land the starlet.
THE GUARDIAN
Newcastle United's players have scrapped their Christmas party after suffering seven defeats in the last eight games.
DAILY STAR
Mauricio Pochettino vowed Spurs will pump up the volume and party if they stun runaway leaders Manchester City.
Arsene Wenger admits he has found the Premier League tougher over the last few years - as most teams want to park the bus.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Jose Mourinho says he will allow any unhappy player to leave Manchester United for the right price in next month's transfer window, news that will spark speculation over the futures of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Luke Shaw.
Everton manager Sam Allardyce says his healthy relationship with Steve Walsh, the club's director of football, can ensure the transfer structure yields more productive results at Goodison Park.
THE TIMES
Crystal Palace are exploring selling the naming rights to Selhurst Park to help fund the proposed £100m redevelopment of the main stand.
Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey want Carl Robinson, the Vancouver Whitecaps coach, to replace Chris Coleman as Wales manager.
