The latest rumour and gossip from the back pages
The latest rumour and gossip from the back pages

Paper Talk: United £40million bid for Pochettino


The football rumour mill focuses on manager's today, with Manchester United chasing Mauricio Pochettino and Steve Bruce being linked with Sky Bet Championship club Reading.

THE SUN

  • Manchester United are prepared to fork out up to £40million to make Mauricio Pochettino their next boss.
  • Alex Pritchard is a £15million target for Wolves in the January transfer window.

DAILY MIRROR

  • Steve Bruce is set to be offered a return to management at Reading after Paul Clement was sacked.
  • Manchester United have been dealt a transfer blow as it has emerged Alex Sandro is close to agreeing fresh terms with Juventus.
Steve Bruce has been sacked by Aston Villa
Steve Bruce has been out of work since being sacked by Aston Villa earlier this season

DAILY STAR

  • Liverpool are not planning to recall Harry Wilson from his loan spell at Derby County.

DAILY MAIL

  • Wolves are preparing to offer £17million for Japan winger Shoya Nakajima from Portuguese side Portimonense.
  • Jean-Michael Seri's move to England is under further scrutiny after Fulham were accused of breaching FA agent rules.

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