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Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has hinted he is 'glad' his side did not sell Jadon Sancho to Manchester United in the summer.

Angel Gomes' father suggests his son left Manchester United in the summer transfer window because he was keen to 'relaunch' his fledgling career.

Paul Ince has accused Manchester United's board of panicking when they appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that new signing Facundo Pellistri will step up his game time with the U23s.

Jude Bellingham has admitted he never seriously considered joining Manchester United in the summer transfer window because he was so set on joining Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester United have been urged to be active in the January transfer window by former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel following their Premier League disappointments.

Owen Hargreaves says John Stones needs to follow Virgil van Dijk's example if he is to live up to his potential at Manchester City.

LIVERPOOL ECHO

Cenk Tosun has so far failed to justify the £27m spent on him in January 2018
Image: Cenk Tosun was injured on loan at Crystal Palace last season

Cenk Tosun has been told he will be used in "some games" this season after making his first Everton appearance in over 11 months.

James Rodriguez is likely to be available for Everton for their weekend clash against Manchester United.

Bournemouth's David Brooks - who was linked with a move to Everton - has revealed he is keen to return to the Premier League.

NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has revealed the truth behind Newcastle's interest in signing him from Dinamo Zagreb in 2008, saying no-one told him directly that the Magpies wanted to sign him at the time.

THE SUN

Liverpool could lose Mohamed Salah for a large chunk of next season as Egypt want him for the Olympics and Africa Cup of Nations.

Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani will not worry if manager Marcelo Bielsa leaves next summer.

Neymar is reportedly ready to rule out a return to Barcelona and commit to Paris Saint-Germain.

Mohamed Salah celebrates after putting Liverpool 2-1 up
Image: Egypt want Mohamed Salah for the Olympics and African Cup of Nations next year

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly tracking long-term Arsenal target Samuel Chukwueze.

Maurizio Sarri could be set for a return to management with reports in Italy linking the ex-Chelsea boss to Fiorentina and Roma.

DAILY MIRROR

Pep Guardiola will give his Manchester City players a day off in the sunshine as a reward for all but clinching their place in the Champions League knockout stage.

DAILY MAIL

Gareth Southgate is concerned about the potential damage to his relationship with Premier League managers due to tension caused by England's intense autumn schedule.

The FA will use next week's friendly against the Republic of Ireland to pay tribute to legendary World Cup winner Nobby Stiles.

Gareth Southgate
Image: Gareth Southgate could be on a collision course with Premier League managers

Ashley Williams is being lined up to join the Wales coaching staff in the absence of Ryan Giggs.

Zinedine Zidane is confident Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos will extend his stay at the club, after he made it a century of goals during their 3-2 win over Inter Milan.

West Ham are in talks to sign promising Danish centre-back Frederik Alves Ibsen from Silkeborg.

Christian Malcolm is lining up an all-star backroom staff featuring Kelly Sotherton, Darren Campbell and Goldie Sayers to strengthen British chances at the Tokyo Olympics.

THE TIMES

A number of Premier League clubs could mount a fresh attempt for five substitutes to be allowed at the mid-point of this season after it was revealed injuries have risen by 15 per cent at the start of this campaign compared with previous years.

DAILY STAR

Erling Haaland has been backed to join Liverpool instead of Manchester United by Red Bull Salzburg's sporting director Christoph Freund.

Neal Maupay was dropped by Brighton at the weekend following an altercation with a team-mate, according to reports.

William Saliba is reportedly frustrated by his current situation at Arsenal.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sir Alex Ferguson never wanted Jose Mourinho appointed as Manchester United manager.

THE GUARDIAN

Pep Guardiola has not ruled out Sergio Aguero returning early from a hamstring injury for Manchester City's match at home to Liverpool.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Calls are growing for footballers to receive yearly screenings to deal with the dementia crisis.

Sergio Aguero celebrates his equaliser against Porto
Image: Sergio Aguero could be fit in time for the visit of Liverpool on Sunday

Slaven Bilic is facing a potentially pivotal game against Tottenham this weekend as concerns grow over West Brom's Premier League start and form this year.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers have issued 19m more shares which could bring in around £4m in cash to the Ibrox club.

Former Rangers defender Luca Gasparotto has retired from football at the age of 25 - to become a tree surgeon.

Scotland's Euro 2021 opponents Serbia have received a boost after skipper Dusan Tadic was passed fit after his coronavirus scare.

Celtic target Mohamed Magdy's club has lashed out at his agent for touting him for a move to Parkhead ahead of their African Champions League Final.

DAILY RECORD

Jimmy Nicholl has panned Jordan Jones for his covid-19 shame - and says the Rangers winger has thrown his support back in his face.

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