Regional Paper Talk: No assurances for Yaya Toure as Man City plan contracts talks

​​​​​​​A round-up of the top football stories and transfer gossip making the back pages of Tuesday's newspapers.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Pep Guardiola is ready to discuss Yaya Toure's future - but has failed to offer the Ivorian any assurances that he will be offered a new deal.

Ander Herrera has admitted Manchester United's spending power in the transfer market keeps him on his toes at Old Trafford.

Reported Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann has revealed he would have no issue seeing out his playing days at Atletico Madrid.

Gary Neville believes only Xabi Alonso, Sergio Busquets, Luka Modric or Toni Kroos could fill the void left by Michael Carrick, when he decides to leave Old Trafford.

Raheem Sterling told Leroy Sane to shoot on sight against Arsenal, and the advice pay dividends as the Germany international hit his first Manchester City goal.

LONDON EVENING STANDARD

Ray Parlour believes Arsenal have two matches to save their season after a damaging week left them nine points behind leaders Chelsea. 

Tammy Abraham insists he can buck the trend and make the grade at Chelsea.

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has rejected a £100k-a-week pay rise in China to remain in Europe.

Surprise German title challengers Red Bull Leipzig have joined Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United in pursuit of Fulham youngster Ryan Sessegnon.

LIVERPOOL ECHO

The Cameroon Football Federation have criticised Joel Matip's decision not to participate in the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

Everton's new stadium architect, Dan Meis, has hinted the Toffees new ground could have "steep intimate seating" - but no obstructed views.

NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

Jonjo Shelvey has been hit with a five-match ban and a £100,000 fine after a racially-aggravated misconduct charge was proven at an FA hearing.

Newcastle could land target Brentford midfielder Alan Judge at a knock-down price next month, according to reports.

SUNDERLAND ECHO

Sunderland will need at least 10 wins this season to have a chance of avoiding relegation, according to Black Cats boss David Moyes.

Sunderland's wait for a decision over whether they have to pay Inter Milan £8m for Ricky Alvarez will go on until March 2017.

BIRMINGHAM MAIL

The future of Pierluigi Gollini remains cloudy with new rumours linking the Aston Villa goalkeeper to an imminent move to Inter Milan.

Birmingham City have completed the £1m signing of Burnley striker Lukas Jutkiewicz.

EXPRESS & STAR

West Brom are facing stiff competition from Everton to land Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.

Wolves defender Mike Williamson is feeling good after making his long-awaited return from injury for the club's U23s.

THE SENTINEL

Former Stoke midfielder Steven N'Zonzi is set to be at the heart of a transfer tussle between Manchester City and Chelsea, according to reports.

Ramadan Sobhi is adapting well and will soon delight Stoke fans, according to Potters team-mate Dionatan Teixeira.

THE DAILY ECHO

Dusan Tadic has urged Southampton to 'push themselves to the limit' top bring Europa League football back to St. Mary's next season.

HULL DAILY MAIL

Hull City midfielder David Meyler has dismissed the possibility of leaving the club in January after insisting he is determined to stay and fight for his place.

LEICESTER MERCURY

Christian Fuchs believes Leicester showed their 'dirty' side to battle back to earn a point at Stoke on Saturday.

EVENING GAZETTE

Reported Manchester United target Victor Lindelof came agonisingly close to signing for Middlesbrough in a cut-price deal in last season's January window.

THE STAR

Tom Lees is determined to help Sheffield Wednesday smash their clean-sheet record this season.

HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER

Wolfsburg director Hans-Gerd Bode has dismissed speculation linking the German side to Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner.

BOURNEMOUTH ECHO

Nathan Ake will command a regular starting berth at Chelsea next season, according to Bournemouth team-mate Harry Arter.

EVENING TIMES

Former Rangers midfielder Lewis Macleod signs one-year contract extension at Brentford.