Edinson Cavani’s brother has indicated the striker is nearing an exit from Manchester United, with a move to Brazil potentially on the cards for the 34-year-old Uruguayan. (Manchester Evening News)
Real Madrid have emerged as favourites to sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger after positive talks with the 28-year-old German about joining on a free next summer. (Guardian)
Midfielder Dele Alli’s Tottenham career could be coming to an end as new boss Antonio Conte does not see the 25-year-old in his plans. (The Athletic, via Star)
Tottenham have been hit by a new positive coronavirus case among their first-team squad, with the club also suffering a fresh outbreak among their Under-23s.(The daily telegraph)
Manchester United reluctantly want their Premier League match with Brentford on Tuesday to be called off after a Covid outbreak forced the club to close their training ground and threw their preparations into disarray.(The daily telegraph)
The Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard has said that the club may have concerns about signing a player next month who has not been vaccinated against Covid-19.(The times)
Ben Stokes’ fitness and Ollie Pope’s fragility give England cause for concern in their middle order.(The times)
Brentford have made contact with Braga over Portuguese wonderkid Francisco Moura. (The sun)
Dundee captain Charlie Adam has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after his car allegedly hit a tree.(The sun)
Wayne Rooney’s £150,000 Land Rover was daubed with graffiti after he parked it in a busy Christmas market.(The sun)
Former Manchester City star Nicolas Otamendi had a belt put around his neck during a violent robbery at his home in Portugal on Monday morning.(The sun)
Newcastle have made Lille centre-back Sven Botman, 21, a priority signing in the January transfer window with Manchester United winger Jesse Lingard, 28, also on Eddie Howe’s wishlist. (Guardian)
Barcelona, Juventus and Brazilian club Corinthians are interested in signing Manchester United’s Cavani. (Marca)
Manchester United are prepared to compete with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Manchester City in the chase for Porto winger Luis Diaz, 24. (Fichajes, via Team Talk)
Burnley manager Sean Dyche says the club will not be spending large sums in the January transfer window. (Talksport)
Forgotten Aston Villa striker Keinan Davis, 23, has emerged as a January transfer target for resurgent Championship side Nottingham Forest. (Birmingham Live)
Brentford have made contact with Braga over a potential January move for Portuguese left-back Francisco Moura, 22. (Sun)
Premier League clubs are fearful of mass postponements and the potential need for another lockdown due to the rapid spread of the Omicron Covid-19 variant and the slow progress of vaccinating players.(Daily mail)
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s latest disciplinary breach has compounded long-standing concerns about his suitability as club captain from senior coaching staff.(Daily mail)
Phil Jones has reportedly asked to play for Manchester United’s Under-23 side in an attempt to build match sharpness, having impressed interim-manager Ralf Rangnick. (Daily mail)
