Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 28, will return to Serie A before the end of his career, his agent has said. (Tuttosport, via Goal)
Newcastle have made contact with Manchester United over a possible January deal for England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28. (Sun)
Manchester United have drawn up a four-man shortlist in case 34-year-old Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani joins Barcelona, including Norway’s Erling Haaland, 21, Portugal’s Joao Felix, 22, Germany star Timo Werner, 25 and Swedish youngster Alexander Isak, 22. (Mail)
Inter Milan have not held any contract discussions with Dutch defender Stefan de Vrij, 29, amid interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Real Madrid have identified Leicester and Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, 25, as a replacement for Brazil star Casemiro, 29. (Naija)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s future at Arsenal is in fresh doubt after he was dropped from their 3-0 win over Southampton because of a disciplinary breach.(The mail)
Barcelona have emerged as the favourites to sign Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer next year, with the Spaniard’s Chelsea team-mates now fearing that their captain’s days at Stamford Bridge are numbered.(The mail)
Tottenham Hotspur face being kicked out of the Europa Conference League after failing to fulfil their game against Rennes on Thursday because of Covid-19 sweeping through the playing squad and backroom staff at the club.(The sunday times)
Juventus are set to listen to offers for USA midfielder Weston McKennie, 22, Wales star Aaron Ramsey, 30, and Brazilian Arthur, 25, in January. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Brighton are set to beat Manchester City, Liverpool and AC Milan to the signing of 18-year-old Polish midfielder Kacper Kozlowski for £8m from Pogon Szczecin. (Mail)
Barcelona will target a move for 26-year-old Belgian midfielder Adnan Januzaj when his Real Sociedad contract expires next summer. (Mail)
The Catalans have also set their sights on Manchester United’s French striker Anthony Martial, 26, as an alternative to Manchester City and Spain star Ferran Torres, 21. (Sport – in Spanish)
Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has put himself in the frame to become Manchester United’s next manager – by turning a bunch of Premier League journeymen into Champions League record-breakers.(Sunday mirror)
Jurgen Klopp has once again given his blessing for Steven Gerrard to replace him as Liverpool boss as the Aston Villa manager returned to Anfield.(Sunday mirror)
Everton’s former director of football Marcel Brands has written to members of Rafael Benitez’s squad to wish them luck for the rest of the season.(Sunday mirror)
Premier League clubs are waiting to hear whether they will lose their players to the Africa Cup of Nations earlier than first feared.(Sunday mirror)
PSG and Argentina’s 28-year-old forward Mauro Icardi’s wife and agent is currently holding talks with Juventus over a potential return to Italy. (Fichajes – in Spanish)
Spain midfielder Pedri, 19, insists he is happy at Barcelona despite interest from Manchester City. (Tuttosport – in Italian)
