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Kobbie Mainoo transfer news: Man Utd midfielder keen on Napoli move if Old Trafford exit materialises - Paper talk and football gossip

Headlines from Wednesday's papers as Antoine Semenyo hesitates over Tottenham move; Murillo eyeing move to Europe's top clubs; Aston Villa explore deal for Gremio teenager

Tuesday 9 December 2025 23:38, UK

Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers.

Premier League

Kobbie Mainoo remains keen on a move to Napoli if he is allowed to move on loan in January - Daily Mail

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in 2026 after the Seagulls reduced their valuation from £105m to £74m - Daily Mirror

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On Sky Sports Saturday Social Fuad Cadani and Faysal debate whether Kobbie Mainoo should leave Manchester United after failing to start a single Premier League game this season
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Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo is hesitant to join Tottenham amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City - The Sun

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The Saturday Social panel debate whether in-demand Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo should stay or go in the January transfer window

Chelsea chiefs are refusing to give up on the idea of moving to Earls Court - despite a rival project being set to pass another milestone this month - The Sun

Chelsea's FA disciplinary hearing into 74 charges of breaching agent regulations during the Roman Abramovich era - including allegedly making a secret off-the-books payment to Eden Hazard's former agent - is due to be concluded this week - Times

Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is open to a change of scene next summer as he continues to attract interest from Europe's top clubs - Daily Mail

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Aston Villa are exploring a deal for Gremio forward Alysson - The Athletic

International football

A Mason Mount England recall is unlikely as Thomas Tuchel is said to have reservations about how much the midfielder could actually impact the Three Lions group that plays a totally different style to United's under Ruben Amorim - Daily Mail

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Championship

Man Utd are in talks with Sheffield Wednesday head of recruitment Kevin Beadell with nothing decided over whether on loan Harry Amass will remain at the Championship side - Daily Mail

Scottish Football

Lech Poznan will only be able to afford to sign Luis Palma from Celtic on a permanent basis if they qualify for Europe next season - Daily Record

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