Paper Talk
Thursday 9 December 2021 06:54, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's national newspapers...
DAILY STAR
Everton have opened talks with Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey to add competition for Newcastle United, who reportedly want to sign the Wales international in January.
THE SUN
Premier League clubs fear they could be banned from using unvaccinated players under the government's new Covid-19 crackdown.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka was carried off on a stretcher after colliding with advertising boards in worrying scenes at the end of Manchester United's draw against Young Boys.
Kalvin Phillips is ready to snub Manchester United for Liverpool in the summer.
Manchester United and Liverpool are set to lock horns over American teenage striker Ricardo Pepi.
Chelsea are in talks with Barcelona over loan deals for Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.
Arsenal could move for Georginio Wijnaldum as PSG's ex-Liverpool midfielder ponders a swift Premier League return.
Arsenal representatives are preparing to fly out to Italy to try and secure the transfer of Juventus winger Dejan Kulusevski.
Tyson Fury is set to fight in the United Kingdom for the first time since 2018, with Old Trafford and the Principality Stadium favourites to host a potential clash with Dillian Whyte.
DAILY MAIL
Roberto Mancini has ruled out becoming Manchester United's next manager after reports emerged of a "verbal agreement" he had made with the club.
Georginio Wijnaldum is willing to return to the Premier League on loan in January, if PSG sanction a temporary deal.
Liverpool are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach's Denis Zakaria as they target a swoop for the defensive midfielder this January, according to reports.
Manchester City are confident of calling on Phil Foden against Wolves after an ankle scare in midweek.
Newcastle United are keen on signing Tottenham defender Joe Rodon, who could be on his way out of the club as early as January.
Nicky Hammond is in the running to become part of Newcastle United's transfer team.
Highly-rated Colorado Rapids winger Dantouma Toure is currently training with Arsenal, according to reports.
THE TIMES
David Moyes wants to sign defensive reinforcements for West Ham United in January after the loss of the centre back Kurt Zouma to a hamstring injury.
DAILY MIRROR
Marcelo is set to bring down the curtain on a trophy-laden 15-year career with Real Madrid.
United States U17 international Dantouma Toure is reported to be training with Arsenal after a similar spell on trial in Scotland with Rangers.
Former Sheffield United player Terry Kennedy, forced to retire in 2018 because of a serious injury and now a builder, has won £1m on the National Lottery with a ticket he almost left behind in the shop.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Charlton Women are set to rebrand as Charlton Ladies but the move, reported to have been led by owner Thomas Sandgaard, has been labelled as "insulting" by players.
DAILY EXPRESS
A report in the Netherlands has dropped a heavy hint that Manchester City want Ajax boss Erik ten Hag to take over if Pep Guardiola leaves in 2023…should the Dutchman still be available.
AC Milan have entered the race to sign Lille defender Sven Botman, who is also reported to be a target for Liverpool and Newcastle.
Chelsea could try and tempt Lucas Digne away from Everton in January although the Frenchman has denied reports that he is unsettled at Goodison Park.
Flamengo have emerged as possible candidates to make a move for Arsenal outcast Pablo Mari, although technical director Edu is reportedly not keen on letting him move to Brazil.
DAILY RECORD
Inter Milan are keen to end Luka Jovic's torrid time at Real Madrid and could make a move for the striker in January.
SCOTTISH SUN
Neil Lennon is on the shortlist for the Ipswich Town job, according to reports.
A section of Celtic's support is planning a silent protest when they play Real Betis on Thursday over the potential appointment of Bernard Higgins to a senior role with the club.
