Regional Paper Talk: Man Utd 'open talks' with Barcelona over Philippe Coutinho
Monday 7 January 2019 21:18, UK
A round-up of the top football stories and transfer gossip making the back pages of Monday's regional newspapers.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United have opened talks to sign former Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona.
Manchester United will delay any decision on Sampdoria defender Joachim Andersen until the summer transfer window.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Andy Carroll will have to wait until the end of the season before finding out whether he has a future at West Ham.
Crystal Palace are exploring the free transfer market as they continue their search for a striker after last week pulling out of a deal for Liverpool's Dominic Solanke.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Marco Silva will only push Everton to make signings in the January transfer window if any of his long-term targets become available.
Former Everton striker Victor Anichebe has revealed he would "play for Everton for nothing" after his career in China turned sour.
EXPRESS & STAR
Rekeem Harper has hinted at a long-term stay at West Brom - despite being out of contract at the end of the season.
FOOTBALL.LONDON
Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi has told head coach Maurizio Sarri and assistant manager Gianfranco Zola he is prepared to be patient, wait and work for his chances in the first team.
BOURNEMOUTH ECHO
Eddie Howe admits he is still looking at "different areas" when it comes to adding to his Bournemouth squad in January.
THE SENTINEL
Tyrone Barnett has joined Cheltenham Town on a free transfer after his contract at Port Vale was cancelled by mutual consent.
NOTTINGHAM POST
Nottingham Forest will look to move a few players out of the City Ground exit in the coming days and weeks, as well as make new signings, says Aitor Karanka.
EVENING GAZETTE
Martin Braithwaite had no doubts about joining Leganes when he learnt the Spanish club had retained an interest and wanted him in January.
THE PINK UN
Legia Warsaw defender William Remy will not be heading to Carrow Road in the January transfer window.
BRISTOL POST
Bristol City have been linked with a move for Preston North End goalkeeper Chris Maxwell.
COVENTRY TELEGRAPH
Coventry City have reportedly lined up Aston Villa striker Rushian Hepburn-Murphy for as a loan target this month.
THE BOLTON NEWS
Forest Green chairman Dale Vince has slammed Bolton for not honouring their deal to sign Christian Doidge.
THE STAR
Gary Madine wants to join Sheffield United on loan during the January transfer window.
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
Hearts plan to complete a loan deal for Leeds United centre-back Conor Shaughnessy on Monday.
