Papers: Chelsea's David Luiz a consideration for Barcelona in January
Monday 5 November 2018 23:42, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Monday's national newspapers...
DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea's David Luiz is on a list of defenders under consideration by Barcelona as they look to bolster their defensive options in January.
England's record cap-holder Peter Shilton has slammed the decision to award Wayne Rooney with an England farewell, accusing the FA of 'giving caps away'.
Granit Xhaka has revealed Arsenal's players are convinced they will finish in the top four this season.
THE SUN
Chelsea and Manchester City are battling to sign Sunderland's teen sensation Bali Mumba after he impressed their scouts.
Manchester United are considering approaching Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs over using their Hotel Football as a base before home matches in a bid to avoid being late for games.
Brighton supremo Paul Barber is the favourite to succeed Martin Glenn as chief executive of the FA after being headhunted for the role.
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey believes criticism towards Lee Probert over his decision to book Leicester's Demarai Gray on Saturday is unfair and he blames the game's refereeing body PGMOL instead.
Stoke will demand answers from James McClean after slamming his team's own fans over his refusal to wear a poppy on his shirt.
One West Ham fan has set up a Go Fund Me page to pay for Declan Rice's new contract after he turned down the club's initial offer.
Gennady Golovkin wants to take on UFC stars Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov after being dethroned by Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
DAILY MAIL
Everton want to sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a replacement for Seamus Coleman, and Crystal Palace could be tempted to sell if the Toffees include Ademola Lookman as part of the deal.
David Wagner has received assurances from the Huddersfield board that he will not be sacked, even if they are relegated.
THE INDEPENDENT
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are likely to face legal action from the remaining 15 Premier League clubs if they join a proposed European super league in 2021.
DAILY RECORD
Gordon Strachan is among the favourites to replace Mark Hughes at Southampton if the Welshman gets sacked.
Barry Smith is in the running to return to Brechin City as manager, nearly 10 years on from a spell as a player at Glebe Park.
