All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
DAILY MAIL
Jude Bellingham could be on the move for just £60million if a reported secret release clause is genuine.
Chelsea and Barcelona have both been given a boost to land 18-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund.
Man Utd, Chelsea and Tottenham are all considering the transfer of Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Newcastle have made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho their ‘first transfer target’. The Italian is set to enter the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a sensational move to sign Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich within the next 18 months.
Aaron Ramsey has still not returned to his club Nice after Wales exited the World Cup group stage last month, according to club manager Lucien Favre.
Anthony Elanga is believed to be growing increasingly frustrated at not being able to land a place at Manchester United.
THE SUN
Chelsea have tabled an offer worth more than Enzo Fernandez’s £105million release clause, according to reports.
Premier League leaders Arsenal are in talks over Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Al Nassr chairman Musli Al-Muammar has played down reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a huge move to the Saudi Pro League.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in players during the January transfer window.
Gennaro Gattuso has revealed his dad threatened to hurt him if he didn’t join Rangers during his playing days.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, according to reports.
Former Manchester United defender Daley Blind has been released by Ajax.
Sheffield United star Illiam Ndiaye has revealed he ‘dreams’ of one day returning to Marseille.
Lille and Canada striker Jonathan David has said he intends to play in the Premier League at some point.
The hotel room occupied by Argentine legend Lionel Messi during the Qatar World Cup is to be transformed into a museum.
Monaco want more than £35m for Chelsea target Benoit Badiashile but the 21-year-old centre-back is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Everton want to sign Manchester United striker Anthony Elanga on loan for the rest of the season but will not be able to do so unless Erik ten Hag is able to secure a replacement.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in players during the January transfer window and will battle with Leicester City for Atalanta winger Jeremie Boga.
Leeds United have opened talks with Red Bull Salzburg over a £9.75million deal for centre-back Max Wober, who previously played under Whites head coach Jesse Marsch.
Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are looking to sign former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi this summer when his contract with Benfica expires.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Arsenal have had a £55m bid for Mykhailo Mudryk turned down by Shakhtar Donetsk, who are demanding a fee of around £85m.
Southampton are considering recalling Jan Bednarek from his loan spell 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 over a possible suspension after an incident in Tuesday’s Gallagher Premiership loss to Bristol.
Arsenal are set to build a statue of Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium, potentially as early as 2023, after his surprise return to the club on Boxing Day.
EVENING STANDARD
Betinho responded comically after being bizarrely included in Manchester United’s squad list.
DAILY MIRROR
PSG boss Christophe Galtier has played down 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 this summer when he becomes a free agent.
Prolific Rennes striker Martin Terrier re-emerged as a possible target for Manchester United in January as they searched for an affordable replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Napoli winger Hirving Lozano, according to reports in Italy.
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 take part in the battle to sign Joao Felix due to demands from Atletico Madrid for a loan fee and a 100 per cent salary contribution, totaling £16million.
DAILY RECORDING
Celtic will renew their interest in Banik Ostrava striker Ladislav Almasi if their pursuit of Cho Gue-sung does not go to plan, with Ange Postecoglou keen to add to their attacking options as doubts swirl over Giorgos Giakoumakis’ future in Scotland.
New Wigan boss Kolo Toure has said he will take a very close look at his Scottish players – Stephen Humphys (Hearts), Jamie McGrath (Dundee United) and Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) – before deciding to recall one of them. ‘between them.