All the news and rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers…
daily Mail
Jude Bellingham could only be on the move for £60m if his reported secret release clause is real.
Chelsea and Barcelona have both received a push regarding the signing of 18-year-old Youssouf Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham are all considering a move for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Newcastle made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho his “number one transfer target”. The Italian is about to enter the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid are said to be looking for an exciting deal to sign Alfonso Davies from Bayern Munich in the next 18 months.
Club manager Lucien Favre reports that Aaron Ramsey has yet to return to his club Nice after Wales were knocked out in the group stage of the World Cup last month.
Anthony Elanga should be feeling increasingly frustrated that he can’t secure a place at Manchester United.
the sun
Chelsea have bid in excess of the £105m release clause for Enzo Fernandes, according to reports.
Premier League leaders Arsenal are in fresh talks for Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
The president of Al-Nasr club, Mosuli Al-Muammar, downplayed the reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a major move to the Saudi Professional League.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in the players during the January transfer window.
Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that his father threatened to harm him if he did not join Rangers in his playing days.
Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis McAllister.
Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind has been released by Ajax.
Sheffield United star Eliam Ndiaye has revealed his “dreams” of returning to Marseille one day.
Lille and Canada striker Jonathan David has said he plans to play in the Premier League at some point.
The hotel room occupied by Argentine legend Lionel Messi during the Qatar World Cup will be turned into a museum.
Monaco want more than £35m for Chelsea target Benoit Badiachel, but the 21-year-old defender is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Everton want to sign Manchester United striker Anthony Elanga on loan for the remainder of the season, but won’t be able to unless Erik ten Hag can secure a replacement.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in players during the January transfer window and will battle it out with Leicester City for Atalanta winger Jeremy Boga.
Leeds United have opened talks with Red Bull Salzburg over a £9.75m deal for centre-back Max Wober, who previously played under Whites boss Jesse Marsh.
Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are looking to sign former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi in the summer, when his contract with Benfica expires.
The Daily Telegraph
Arsenal made a bid of £55m for Mykhailo Modric, which was rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk, who are demanding a fee of around £85m.
Southampton is considering withdrawing Jan Bednarik from his loan to Aston Villa.
Leicester City coach Brendan Rodgers wants to be a central defender, left back and right winger in January, while Caglar Soyonko, Izy Perez, Janick Westergaard and Dennis Praet will be allowed to leave.
Harlequins back-up Joe Marler is facing an anxious wait over a possible suspension following an incident during Gallagher’s Premier League defeat to Bristol on Tuesday.
Arsenal are ready to build a statue of Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium, possibly as early as 2023, after his surprise return to the club on Boxing Day.
evening standard
Betinho responded in comical fashion after a bizarre inclusion in the Manchester United squad.
daily mirror
Paris Saint-Germain president Christophe Galtier has downplayed any issue between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Manchester United boss Eric ten Hag is looking to add veteran Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij to his defensive options in the summer when he’s a free agent.
Prolific Rennes striker Martin Terrier has re-emerged as a potential target for Manchester United in January as they look for an affordable replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Napoli winger Hirving Lozano, according to reports in Italy.
times
Contract talks between Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford have foundered, leaving his long-term future at the club in grave doubt.
Manchester United will not be involved in the battle to sign Joao Felix due to Atletico Madrid’s demands for a loan fee and 100 per cent wage contribution, totaling £16m.
Daily log
Celtic will renew interest in Banik Ostrava striker Ladislav Almasi if his pursuit of Cho Gi-sung does not go as planned, with Ange Postecoglou keen to add more of his attacking options as doubts remain over Giorgos Giakomakis’ future in Scotland.
New Wigan chairman Kolo Toure says he will take a hard look at his Scottish peers – Stephen Hemphis (Hearts), Jimmy McGrath (Dundee United) and Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) – before deciding whether to call up any of them.
