All the top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…
DAILY TELEGRAPHY
Arsenal are considering a £75million move for Moises Caicedo and could face Chelsea once again in the transfer market as the race for the Brighton midfielder intensifies.
Newcastle United will end their interest in Anthony Gordon and leave the winger stranded at Everton unless the Premier League rivals lower their £60m asking price.
Everton are eyeing former Stoke City and West Ham United striker Marko Arnautovic as a potential emergency signing in January as they face a battle to stay in the Premier League.
Chelsea are ready to compete with Liverpool for Wolves’ Matheus Nunes as they step up their pursuit of midfielders in the summer.
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Chelsea would rather move troubled Hakim Ziyech to Roma than a Premier League rival.
AC Milan are among several clubs monitoring Joao Cancelo’s situation at Manchester City.
Newcastle have reportedly made a third bid for Flamengo wonderkid Matheus Franca.
“Milan” is going to acquire “Newcastle” unfavorable star Alain Saint-Maximin on loan, RIA Novosti reports.
DAILY MAIL
Aston Villa are considering making a formal bid for Luis Henrique following interest in the Real Betis striker.
Everton are not abandoning their plans to appoint Marcelo Bielsa as their new manager, but face the prospect of paying at least £11million a year to land their No.1 target.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is of interest to Brighton, but any deal could depend on whether Liverpool are willing to let the midfielder leave for free this month.
Eight illegal gamblers, including two from England, have been banned from Twenty20 matches in South Africa in the first two weeks of the SA20 competition amid corruption concerns.
ATHLETIC
Sporting Lisbon have inquired about the possibility of signing Brighton & Hove Albion player Tariq Lamptey on loan.
THE TIMES
Chelsea are interested in Everton midfielder Amadou Onana as a possible alternative to Enzo Fernandez and Moses Caicedo.
Steph Houghton has emerged as the frontrunner to become the PFA’s first president in its 116-year history.
DAILY MIRROR
Sean Dyche has re-emerged as the favorite to take charge at Goodison Park as doubts grew over Marcelo Bielsa’s enthusiasm for the job.
Juventus’ off-field problems are escalating after claims in Italy that more than 20 players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, received €90m (£79.5m) in back wages.
THE INDEPENDENT
“Brighton and Hove Albion” rejected the offer of “RB Leipzig” midfielder Amadou Haidara.
DAILY STAR:
One bookmaker has already paid Arsenal to win the Premier League. one fan took home £14,000.
Barcelona are in talks to sign Marco Asensio from Real Madrid.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos has reportedly been ‘offered’ to Inter Milan as the striker’s agent Alejandro Camano attempts to seal a pre-contract agreement.
SCOTTISH SUN
Galatasaray are planning a shock move for Rangers comeback star Yanis Hagi, and his famous father’s Romanian club chairman, George Hagi, hopes they can complete the deal this month.
Kevin Nisbett could beat Ryan Porteous through the Hibs exit door.