Regional Paper Talk: Real Madrid insert £674m release clause on Brahim Diaz contract
Tuesday 8 January 2019 22:02, UK
A round-up of the top football stories and transfer gossip making the back pages of Tuesday's regional newspapers.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Real Madrid have set Brahim Diaz's release clause at a whopping £674m (€750m) after his move from Manchester City, according to reports.
Manchester City are among three sides who have made an offer for Juventus striker Paulo Dybala, according to reports.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Arsenal are exploring the possibility of making former midfielder Edu the club's new director of football.
Lucas Perez could be on his way out of West Ham, with Real Betis keen on signing the former Arsenal striker.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has repeatedly said he doesn't expect any incomings at Anfield this month, unless "something crazy" happened.
Klopp has rubbished suggestions Dejan Lovren's hamstring injury will force Liverpool to sign a centre-back this month.
Everton are set to reject all offers for Joe Williams this month.
NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Newcastle United's bid to sign Miguel Almiron is in danger after the Atlanta United star is understood to have demanded £100,000-per-week from the Magpies.
Sunderland are closing in on a loan move for Burnley centre-back Jimmy Dunne.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
Aston Villa are being linked with a £10m move for Sheffield Wednesday winger Adam Reach.
Wolves have been linked with a move for Lazio defender Wallace, by reports in Italy.
EXPRESS & STAR
Tammy Abraham's proposed loan to Wolves is not dead, despite the striker reportedly deciding to stay at Aston Villa.
Newcastle have turned down an approach from West Brom for wantaway midfielder Isaac Hayden.
THE SENTINEL
Luton Town manager Nathan Jones has emerged as the favourite to fill the vacant manager's job at Stoke following Gary Rowett's sacking.
THE DAILY ECHO
Steven Davis insists the opportunity to work with Steven Gerrard at Rangers was too good to turn down.
WATFORD OBSERVER
Serbian teenager Filip Stuparevic has completed a move to Watford, according to his club FK Vozdovac, but Hornets fans will have to wait until at least next season to see their new player.
BOURNEMOUTH ECHO
Eddie Howe explained Bournemouth's decision to spend big on Dominic Solanke, saying: "Coveted young players aren't cheap."
LEICESTER MERCURY
Leicester City have been linked with a move for Guingamp's 18-year-old forward Matthias Phaeton.
HUDDERSFIELD EXAMINER
Collin Quaner's loan move from Huddersfield Town to Ipswich is edging closer.
SUNDERLAND ECHO
Jack Ross admits Jerome Sinclair could have a decision to make over his Sunderland future this month.
YORKSHIRE EVENING POST
Leeds defender Lewie Coyle admits he is unsure over his long-term future at Elland Road after extending his loan deal with Fleetwood until the end of the season.
Leeds defender Paudie O'Connor is poised to join Bradford City on loan after cutting short his time at Blackpool.
WALES ONLINE
Victor Moses has emerged as a January target for Cardiff City.
NOTTINGHAM POST
Nottingham Forest are understood to have handed a deal to 20-year-old French striker Idris Kadded, with reports in France suggesting a six-month contract has been agreed with the option to extend it.
LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH
Andrew Fisher has interest from at least two League Two clubs as Blackburn weigh up the next step for his development.
THE PINK UN
Former Norwich playmaker Wes Hoolahan is in talks to extend his short-term stay at West Brom.
EVENING TIMES
Hibernian want to sign Lewis Morgan from Celtic on loan until the end of the season.
