The latest football gossip and transfer rumours
The latest football gossip and transfer rumours

Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip, including Dries Mertens, Paul Pogba and Jarrod Bowen


A look at the highlights from Monday's back pages...

DAILY MAIL

Mikel Arteta: Spaniard appointed as new head coach of Arsenal
  • Mikel Arteta is reportedly lining up Napoli star Dries Mertens as his first signing as Arsenal head coach.
  • Diego Costa has set a target of knocking Liverpool out of the Champions League at Anfield as he battles for fitness ahead of last-16 tie.
  • Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City supporters to create more noise at the Etihad and believes his players deserve a better atmosphere.
  • Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp have been left angered by FIFA preventing them celebrating their Club World Cup with fans.

THE SUN

  • David Beckham has offered his old England team-mate Joe Hart a career lifeline with a transfer to Inter Miami.
  • West Ham are weighing up a £15m move for Hull City star Jarrod Bowen with Leicester and Tottenham also keen on the winger.

Empower the players - Neville

Gary Neville has reiterated the call for direct action against racism by players walking off the pitch - and admitted he was "ashamed" not to have done so in support of former team-mate Ashley Cole. Click the image below to read more...

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville


DAILY TELEGRAPH

  • Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wrote to the Premier League to voice his anger at his team being asked to play twice in 48 hours over Christmas.
  • Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes his side are in their most real relegation battle since promotion in 2015.
  • Wolves striker Raul Jimenez believes the club can secure a Champions League finish this season.

OTHER

Paul Pogba
  • Real Madrid have informed Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola that they are not thinking about signing the Frenchman in the January transfer window. (DAILY EXPRESS)
  • Tottenham contract rebel Christian Eriksen is reportedly set to snub a move to Manchester United in January. (DAILY MIRROR)
  • Arsenal are considering a January move for Bayer Leverkusen forward Kevin Volland. (Sky Sports)
  • Mario Mandzukic has arrived in Qatar ahead of completing a move from Juventus to Al-Duhail. (Sky Sports)
  • Manchester City may look to take advantage of a breakdown in contract talks between PSG and Marquinhos. (Sky Sports)
  • Lionel Messi is keen on Barcelona to splash the cash in the transfer window and Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich is in his sights. (DAILY STAR)
  • Andy Robertson believes victory in the Club World Cup can propel Liverpool towards further honours in 2020. (THE GUARDIAN)
  • Leeds have joined Derby and Middlesbrough in the race to land Aberdeen front man Sam Cosgrove. (SCOTTISH SUN)
  • Celtic have not made an official £3m bid for Fabricio Bruno. The Cruzeiro player is due to meet Hoops officials in London. (SCOTTISH SUN)
  • Celtic and Scotland physio Tim Williamson has told wannabe employers Manchester United to forget it. (SCOTTISH SUN)

Mourinho unhappy with Son dismissal

Jose Mourinho delivered a withering assessment of Antonio Rudiger's role in Son Heung-min's red card during Tottenham's defeat to Chelsea.

Jose Mourinho

Solskjaer fury at Man Utd display

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accused his Manchester United players of treating their game at Watford as a testimonial after they slipped to a shock defeat against the Premier League's bottom side.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Ancelotti targets Champions League

Carlo Ancelotti has targeted Champions League football with Everton, who he described as "one of the greatest clubs in England".

Carlo Ancelotti: New Everton boss pictured at Goodison ahead of their clash with Arsenal

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