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Plus: N’Golo Kante wants a pre-contract deal with Barcelona in January; Manchester United might have to pay Diogo Costa’s £65m release clause to land the Porto goalkeeper; Bayern Munich eye a move for Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez
Tuesday 20 December 2022 07:39, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
THE DAILY MAIL
FIFA president Gianni Infantino wants to hold the World Cup every three years as part of a long-term plan to revolutionise international football.
FIFA are facing questions after celebrity chef Nusret Gokce – better known as Salt Bae – somehow gained access to the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after the World Cup final and was seen touching the iconic trophy.
Erik ten Hag has brought mind coaches into Manchester United to help his players cope with any psychological issues.
Karim Benzema could reverse his decision to retire from international football if Zinedine Zidane takes over from Didier Deschamps as manager of France.
Manchester United technical director Darren Fletcher’s twin sons are expected to sign professional contracts across town at Manchester City.
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Arsenal are interested in signing Atletico Madrid forward Matheus Cunha as a temporary replacement for Gabriel Jesus in January, according to a report.
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane is expected to return to club action soon after a report emerged that his injury suffered in the World Cup final isn’t serious.
Didier Deschamps has suggested he could continue as France manager until after Euro 2024.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly been approached by Chelsea, who are keen to take the teenage sensation to Stamford Bridge.
THE SUN
N’Golo Kante wants a pre-contract deal with Barcelona in January as he eyes a free transfer in summer, reports in Spain say.
Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag is using drones to study squad training sessions in a bid to transform the club’s fortunes.
Manchester United might have to pay Diogo Costa’s £65m release clause to land the Porto ‘keeper.
West Ham are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka on loan in the January transfer window.
THE TIMES
Eddie Jones says he may have been too nice to England players.
Manchester United have brought in a performance psychologist and have held meetings with the team behind this year’s Tour de France winners to give the squad an extra boost.
Everton are looking to finalise new deals for Anthony Gordon and Alex Iwobi which will secure the long-term futures of two of Frank Lampard’s key players.
THE DAILY STAR
Ally Pally new boy Danny Jansen was budding a footballer before a tractor shattered his leg.
DAILY MIRROR
Emiliano Martinez’s starring role as Argentina won the World Cup has not gone unnoticed, with Bayern Munich reportedly eyeing a move for the goalkeeper.
Jude Bellingham said “no” when asked by a Manchester United supporter if he’s going to complete a summer transfer to Old Trafford.
Former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein has urged FIFA referees’ boss Pierluigi Collina to introduce “real time” into football.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Everton winger Anthony Gordon is close to pledging his immediate future to Goodison Park by signing a new long-term contract.
THE ATHLETIC
Crystal Palace shareholder John Textor completes Lyon takeover.
Southampton have been fined £10,000 and given a suspended six-month ban from recruiting academy players after the Premier League found them guilty of breaking rules when signing a player from another club’s academy.
Carlo Ancelotti has distanced himself from reports linking him to the vacancy with the Brazil national team by revealing he plans to stay at Real Madrid until 2024.
Raphael Varane has admitted he “wasn’t well” after a virus impacted the France camp ahead of the World Cup final.
THE DAILY RECORD
Momodou Bojang looks set to leave Hibs next month as Lee Johnson steps up his January clearout.
Barcelona are reportedly in the hunt to sign Celtic right-back Josip Juranovic after his World Cup heroics with Croatia.
Rangers boss Michael Beale insists he is keen to keep hold of Ryan Jack.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Hearts hit a major stumbling block in bid to sign ‘Japanese Mbappe’ Yutaro Oda.
Motherwell have won the race for Sligo Rovers’ Shane Blaney.
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