All the top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
DAILY MAIL
Jude Bellingham could be on the move for just £60m if the reported secret release clause is genuine.
Chelsea and Barcelona have both been boosted by the signing of 18-year-old Youssoufa Moukoko from Borussia Dortmund.
Man Utd, Chelsea and Tottenham are considering a move for Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Newcastle have made Chelsea midfielder Jorginho a “priority transfer target”. The Italian is entering the final six months of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
Real Madrid are reportedly set to make a sensational swoop to sign Alphonso Davies from Bayern Munich in the next 18 months.
Aaron Ramsey is still not back at Nice after last month’s group stage win over Wales, according to club manager Lucien Favre.
Anthony Elanga is believed to be growing increasingly frustrated at his inability to nail down a place at Manchester United.
SUN
Chelsea have submitted a bid that exceeds Enzo Fernandez’s £105m release clause, according to reports.
Premier League leaders Arsenal are in fresh talks over Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans.
Al Nassri president Musli Al-Muammar has played down reports linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a huge move to the Saudi professional league.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in players during the January transfer window.
Gennaro Gattuso has revealed that his father threatened to hurt him if he did not join Rangers on match days.
Chelsea are leading the race to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis MacAllister, according to reports.
Ajax have released former Manchester United defender Daley Blind.
Sheffield United star Illiam Ndiaye has revealed his “dream” to return 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 where Argentinian legend Lionel Messi lived during the World Cup in Qatar is to be turned into a museum.
Monaco want more than £35m for Chelsea target Benoit Badiashile, but the 21-year-old centre-back wants 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 unless Erik ten Hag can secure a move.
Bournemouth are hoping to bring in players during the January transfer window and are battling 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 Wober, who previously played under Whites boss Jesse Marsch.
Atletico Madrid and Sevilla are set to sign former Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi in the summer when his contract with Benfica expires.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal have had a £55m bid for Mykhailo Mudryk rejected by Shakhtar Donetsk and are demanding a fee of around £85m.
Southampton are considering recalling Jan Bednarek on loan from Aston Villa.
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers wants a centre-back, left-back and right-back in January, while Caglar Soyuncu, Ayoze Perez, Jannik Vestergaard and Dennis Praet are allowed to leave.
Harlequins punter Joe Marler faces an anxious wait over a possible ban during Tuesday’s Gallagher Premiership defeat against Bristol.
Arsenal are set to build a statue of Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium, possibly as early as 2023, following his surprise return to the club on Boxing Day.
Evening Standard
Betinho has responded in a comical way after making an odd inclusion in Manchester United’s squad list.
DAILY MIRROR
PSG boss Christophe Galtier has downplayed the problems between Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is set to add veteran Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij to his defensive options in the summer when he is a free agent.
Prolific Rennes striker Martin Terrier has re-emerged as a potential target for Manchester United in January as they look for a cheap replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
According to Italian reports, Liverpool are in pole position to sign Napoli winger Hirving Lozano.
TIMES
Contract talks between Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford have stalled, leaving his long-term future at the club in serious doubt.
Manchester United are not involved in the battle to sign Joao Felix as Atletico Madrid demand a loan payment and 100% of his wages, totaling £16m.
DAILY record
Celtic will renew their interest in Banik Ostrava striker Ladislav Almas if their pursuit of Cho Gue-sung does not go to plan, with Ange Postecoglou looking to add to his attacking options amid doubts over Giorgos Giakoumakis’ future in Scotland.
New Wigan boss Kolo Toure says he will take a close look at his Scottish loanees – Stephen Humphis (Hearts), Jamie McGrath (Dundee United) and Jordan Jones (Kilmarnock) – before deciding whether to recall them.
