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

Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Haaland, McTominay and Pereira


The latest football rumour and gossip is wrapped up in Tuesday's Paper Talk, including Pep Guardiola's future at Manchester City.

DAILY MIRROR

  • Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has launched a Pep Guardiola charm offensive amid reports Manchester City are preparing for life after their boss.

DAILY MAIL

  • Manchester United have told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his job is safe and they won't be going for ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino.
  • Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has also been promised the money to chase Saul Niguez and Erling Haaland.
  • Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel has been ruled out until 2020 after falling at home and suffering a serious facial injury.
  • Bologna director Walter Sabatini has ruled out a move for Zlatan Ibrahimovic after revealing the 38-year-old Swedish striker has already decided on his next destination.
Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola could be returning to Spain

THE SUN

  • Bournemouth have suffered a big blow with David Brooks undergoing another ankle operation, ruling him out for at least three months.
  • Manchester United are planning to hand Scott McTominay a double-your-money new £60,000-a-week contract.

DAILY EXPRESS

  • Everton face a tough task trying to convince Vitor Pereira to become their next manager because his current club Shanghai SIPG want to keep him.
  • Manchester United have again been linked with Sporting Lisbon star Bruno Fernandes ahead of the January transfer window.

DAILY RECORD

  • Neil Lennon will ask the Celtic board to do everything in its power to secure cup final hero Fraser Forster on a permanent deal from Southampton.
  • Lennon insists Leigh Griffiths failed to make the bench on Sunday because Odsonne Edouard didn't start.

SCOTTISH SUN

  • Former Celtic defender Stephen Crainey has accused Rangers of a lack of sportsmanship during yesterday's Betfred Cup final.
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OTHER

  • Former Valencia manager Marcelino is the new favourite for the permanent manager's job at Arsenal. (London Evening Standard)
  • West Ham are considering moves for Darren Randolph and Asmir Begovic next month as they target a new No 2 goalkeeper. (London Evening Standard)
  • Charlie Wyke insists the Sunderland players are 100 per cent behind manager Phil Parkinson, as the Black Cats boss comes under increasing pressure from supporters. (Newcastle Chronicle)
  • Tottenham Hotspur are still keeping an eye on West Brom youngster Nathan Ferguson despite the change in management at the club. (Birmingham Mail)
  • Pep Clotet is not concerned about Birmingham City losing Jude Bellingham, with reports suggesting Chelsea are watching the 16-year-old. (Birmingham Mail)
  • West Brom have been left waiting by Barcelona for their Louie Barry money - and now Albion intend to raise the issue with FIFA because of the delay. (Birmingham Mail)
  • Nottingham Forest have been linked with Charlton Athletic striker Lyle Taylor - but Addicks boss Lee Bowyer has previously said he is hopeful of keeping his star man. (Nottingham Post)

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