All the top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
Daily mail
Jude Bellingham could be on the move for just £60m if a reported secret release clause is genuine.
Chelsea and Barcelona have both received a boost in terms of signing 18-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund.
Man Utd, Chelsea and Tottenham are all considering a move for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Newcastle have made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho their “main transfer target”. The Italian is about to enter the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing a sensational swoop to sign Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich in the next 18 months.
Aaron Ramsey has yet to return to his club Nice following Wales’ group stage exit from the World Cup last month, according to club manager Lucien Favre.
Anthony Elanga is supposedly increasingly frustrated that he cannot find a place at Manchester United.
the sun
Chelsea have submitted an offer in excess of Enzo Fernandez’s £105m release clause, according to reports.
Premier League leaders Arsenal are in fresh talks over Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Al Nasr president Musli Al-Muammar has dismissed reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a huge move to the Saudi Pro League.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in players in the January transfer window.
Gennaro Gattuso has revealed his father threatened to harm him if he did not join Rangers during his playing days.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis McAllister, according to reports.
Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind has been released by Ajax.
Sheffield United star Iliam Ndiaye has revealed that he “dreams” of returning to Marseille one day.
Lille and Canada forward Jonathan David says he intends to play in the Premier League at some point.
The hotel room occupied by Argentina legend Lionel Messi during the Qatar World Cup is to be turned into a museum.
Monaco want more than £35m for Chelsea target Benoit Badiashile but the 21-year-old central defender is ready to move to Stamford Bridge.
Everton want to sign Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga on loan for the rest of the season but will be unable to if Erik ten Hag is able to land a replacement.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in players in the January transfer window and will battle Leicester City for Atalanta winger Jeremie Boga.
Leeds United have opened talks with Red Bull Salzburg over a £9.75m deal for centre-back Max Wobber, who previously played under Whites head coach Jesse Marsh.
Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are looking to sign former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi in the summer when his contract with Benfica expires.
Daily Telegraph
Arsenal have rejected a £55m bid for Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk, who are demanding a fee of around £85m.
Southampton are considering recalling Jan Bednarek from his loan at Aston Villa.
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers wants a centre-back, left-back and right-winger in January, while Caglar Soyuncu, Ayoze Perez, Jannik Vestergaard and Dennis Praet will be allowed to leave.
Harlequins prop Joe Marler faces an anxious wait for a possible suspension after an incident during Tuesday’s Gallagher Premiership defeat against Bristol.
Arsenal are set to erect a statue of Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium, potentially as early as 2023, following his surprise return to the club on Boxing Day.
Evening Standard
Betinho reacted in comical fashion after being strangely included in Manchester United’s squad list.
Daily Mirror
PSG boss Christophe Galtier has touched on any problem between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is looking to add veteran Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij to his defensive options in the summer when he will be a free agent.
Prolific Rennes forward Martin Terrier has re-emerged as a possible Manchester United target in January as they look for an affordable replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Napoli winger Hirving Lozano, according to reports in Italy.
The time
Contract talks between Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford have stalled, leaving his long-term future at the club in serious doubt.
Manchester United will not be involved in the battle to sign Joao Felix because of Atletico Madrid’s demands for a loan fee and 100 percent wage contribution, totaling £16 million.
Daily record
Celtic will renew their interest in Banik Ostrava forward Ladislav Almasi if their pursuit of Cho Gue-sung does not go to plan, with Ange Postecoglou keen to add to his attacking options as doubts swirl over Giorgos Giakoumakis’ future in Scotland.
New Wigan boss Kolo Toure says he will take a very close look at his Scottish loanees – Stephen Humphys (Hearts), Jamie McGrath (Dundee United) and Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) – before deciding whether to recall any of them .
