Monday’s newspaper headlines and transfer news…
SUN
Arsenal and Manchester City could battle it out for Martin Zubimendi next month, according to reports.
Liverpool are continuing to build a dossier on Sheffield United’s teenage striker Ryan Wan.
Wolves have Sunderland No.1 Anthony Patterson on their radar again should they lose one of their own goalkeepers at Molineux.
Manchester United are reportedly struggling to agree new deals for Alejandro Garnacho and Coby Maino.
Real Madrid are close to signing Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to Spanish reports.
Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina is wanted by Manchester City as they cast the net for a long-term replacement for Kyle Walker.
Demarai Gray has told Al Ettifaq he wants to leave next month amid interest from Fulham.
DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea are hoping to sign five players in the January transfer window, with manager Enzo Maresca looking to further reduce his squad following summer changes.
“Porto” head coach Vitor Bruno denied claims that Fabio Vieira could recall Arsenal.
DAILY MAIL
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly set to use Barcelona’s failure in La Liga to re-sign Dani Olmo in the summer and plot a move for the Spanish star.
Pep Guardiola accidentally announced that Erling Holland became a father for the first time in the last few days.
ATHLETIC
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be without defender Totti for three to four weeks due to a muscle injury.
Aston Villa are considering recalling Samuel Ealing-Junior from his season-long loan spell at Bologna.
Nottingham Forest have maintained their record of having a home player in every game since 1941, with 18-year-old Zach Abbott on the Everton bench.
Anthony Gordon insists he has “no plans” to leave Newcastle United and is “intended” to see out his long-term contract on Tyneside, believing a trophy and Champions League qualification can cement the club’s status in the top flight.
EXPRESS OF THE DAY
Manchester United can give prodigy Chido Obi-Martin his debut before the end of the season, RIA Novosti reports.
Wayne Rooney has hinted at stepping down as Plymouth Argyle manager after a string of poor results as the side languish at the bottom of the Championship.
DAILY RECORD
Jim Goodwin hopes Aberdeen supporters who threw empty vodka bottles and rockets at him and his Dundee United recovery team will be caught and banned from football for life.
Jota has been labeled out of favor by Stade Rennais boss Jorge Sampaoli due to his fitness level amid speculation of a move in January.
SCOTTISH SUN
Kasper Schmeichel has confirmed he will hold talks over his Celtic future next month.
Dunfermline are eyeing a move for Kelty Hearts gaffer Michael Tidser.