Tuesday 28 January 2020 08:06, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Tuesday's national newspapers...
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have performed a stunning U-turn and decided to give Alexis Sanchez another chance to succeed at Old Trafford.
Gareth Southgate has pencilled in Sheffield United pair Jack O'Connell and George Baldock for England caps.
THE SUN
Kylian Mbappe is open to a move to Liverpool but the PSG superstar will set the Reds back £253m.
Watford boss Nigel Pearson is making a shock move for Burnley's out-of-favour centre-back Ben Gibson.
Manchester United and Tottenham are locked in talks with Islam Slimani as both clubs look to sign the Leicester forward.
Manchester United are discussing a deal to bring former PSG transfer guru Antero Henrique in to oversee the club's transfer activity.
FA Cup fourth-round replays are set to stay until at least 2025.
Stoke are making a £2m bid for Aberdeen's powerful English target man Sam Cosgrove.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City's official supporters' club have hit back at Pep Guardiola by defending their loyalty after the manager's criticism following Sunday's win over Fulham.
The Premier League warned clubs that arranging games during the winter break could damage the mental health of their players.
Arsenal are expected to reject an approach from Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang this week.
Leicester City striker Islam Slimani has asked to end his loan at Monaco after Manchester United made a shock enquiry for him.
The introduction of safe standing in English football's top two divisions could move a step closer this week with a season-long study into the safety risks due to be published this week.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea are keeping a watchful eye on the situation of Tottenham target Krzysztof Piatek as they line up alternatives to Edinson Cavani.
Surrey have called for an FA Cup-style 50-over knockout competition to be introduced involving the 20 national counties - once known as the minor counties - playing against the 18 first-class teams.
Premier League clubs face a three-day scramble for the best young European talent as leading sports lawyers warned English clubs may be incorrect in believing they can sign teenage wonderkids until the end of the year with Britain's exit from the European Union.
Businessman Yasir Al-Rumayyan is expected to become the chairman of Newcastle United if the Saudi Arabian-backed consortium take control of the club.
THE GUARDIAN
Faf Du Plessis has said there was no malicious intent when he shoulder-barged England's Jos Buttler during an incident on the fourth and final day of the fourth Test that looks likely to land the South Africa captain with an International Cricket Council disciplinary charge.
THE TIMES
The proposed £340m takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund could yet meet opposition from the Premier League over alleged state-sponsored TV piracy.
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool are in talks over a Premier League victory parade and have already agreed a route with the city council due to road closures.
DAILY STAR
Jurgen Klopp will not face any punishment even if Liverpool face "the kids" in the FA Cup.
Manchester City are willing to pay £80m for Real Madrid transfer target Milan Skriniar.
Steven Nzonzi is set to ignore interest from West Ham and Aston Villa to join Rennes on loan from Roma for the remainder of the season.
Middlesbrough look set to beat Derby for the loan signing of Leicester centre-half Filip Benkovic.
Arsenal could be set to enter talks with Atletico Madrid over the future of Thomas Lemar after he was left out of their latest matchday squad.
SCOTTISH SUN
Stoke will have to start bidding at a minimum of £3m to land Dundee United's Lawrence Shankland before the end of the week.
DAILY RECORD
Hearts defender Christophe Berra has been offered the chance to return to England with Salford City.
Rangers hope to offload Brandon Barker and Jordan Jones this week to allow manager Steven Gerrard to make one new signing.
