Sunday 19 December 2021 08:06, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's national newspapers...
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim has emerged as a surprise candidate to become the next permanent Manchester United manager, according to reports.
Barcelona want to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as a replacement for Sergio Aguero.
Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara.
Six Manchester United first-team players are seeking an exit from Old Trafford in January.
Tottenham have been put on red alert after AC Milan star Franck Kessie told the club he does not wish to extend his contract.
West Ham are ready to make a move for Liverpool's deputy striker Divock Origi in January.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Manchester City are ready to rocket Bernardo Silva alongside the highest earners in their history to keep him at the Etihad and double his wages to around £300,000-a-week.
Newcastle are willing to pay a hefty loan fee of around £6million to tempt Manchester United striker Anthony Martial to St James' Park, and are also eyeing ex-Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.
Leeds have targeted Juventus's £20m American midfielder Weston McKennie to boost their survival fight.
Southampton are setting up a surprise raid for Angers super kid Mohamed-Ali Cho - who is already in the £20million bracket.
Newcastle have put Brighton's Dan Ashworth high up their list to become director of football.
Nottingham Forest are looking into a surprise loan swoop for Newcastle's forgotten midfielder Sean Longstaff.
Burnley owner Alan Pace has told Premier League stars who refuse Covid jabs to find a new job.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Pressure will grow on unvaccinated footballers at the Premier League's emergency meeting on Monday after a raft of fixtures again fell by the wayside due to Covid infections.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has said clubs will be reluctant to sign unvaccinated players as the Covid crisis continues to affect top-class sport nearly two years into the pandemic.
This season's Carabao Cup is set to be disrupted by coronavirus, with the possibility of staging the semi-finals over one leg instead of two now being considered, according to reports.
West Brom forward Rayhaan Tulloch could be allowed out on loan next month amid increasing interest from League One clubs.
EFL chairman Rick Parry has ruled out a 'circuit-breaker' to momentarily suspend the season because of a surge in COVID-19 cases.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Ralf Rangnick is adamant that it is too early to have finalised his plans for his first window as Manchester United boss.
DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Juan Mata is increasingly keen to leave Manchester United, so he can join Spanish giants Barcelona.
Manchester City are set to hand full-back Joao Cancelo a bumper new contract extension.
Newcastle United have reportedly tabled a nine-figure bid for Arsenal target and Serie A top scorer Dusan Vlahovic.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldo has become the new majority owner of former club Cruzeiro, beating out a bid from Liverpool chiefs Fenway Sports Group.
