The top stories and transfer rumors from Friday's newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Man Utd have reservations about activating Alvaro Carreras' £25m buyback clause in January after selling the left-back to Benfica last summer. The deal helped ease United's financial concerns, but the club saw the need for a left wing-back.
Dani Olmo's agent Andy Bara has reportedly arrived in Manchester as Premier League clubs consider whether to take advantage of Barcelona's uncertain ability to sign the player.
Sport claims that Barcelona are keen to sell Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen after deciding not to give the latter a new contract. The Dane came over on a free transfer from Chelsea, but has been out of action for a long time this season. Newcastle, Juventus and AC Milan are linked.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United are planning to keep Antony at the club when the January transfer window opens next week – and the player's agent has clarified his current situation amid speculation that the Brazilian could leave the club.
Ruben Amorim stressed that Manchester United must enter survival mode after a fourth defeat in five Premier League games.
Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City's plan to be active in the January transfer window.
Legendary sportscaster Chris Kamara made his triumphant return to broadcasting on Boxing Day, two years after stepping back from his Football Saturday duties due to a speech disorder.
THE SUN
Ruben Amorim has indicated that Marcus Rashford is still not doing enough for his liking after leaving the forward out of the Manchester United squad for the fourth game in a row.
Wayne Rooney is clinging to his job after Frank Lampard's Coventry beat Plymouth 4-0.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's cheat sheet was revealed on his water bottle before he saved Erling Haaland's penalty against Manchester City.
Wilfried Zaha could be ruled out of a return to the Premier League in January by a little-known rule. The Ivorian winger, who is on loan to Lyon from Galatasaray, may not be able to represent a third team in the 2024/25 season after his 15-minute cameo in the Turkish Super Cup, should FIFA consider it an official match.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal have an interest in Wolves striker Matheus Cunha but could face a huge battle during the transfer window with the Brazilian locked in a battle for survival at Molineux.
Crystal Palace full-back Danny Imray has a host of promotion hunters from the Championship and League One looking to sign him on loan for the second half of the season.
Ipswich are among the teams eyeing Scottish midfielder Jordan Holsgrove during his spell at Portuguese club Estoril.
THE TIMES
Nottingham Forest and their fans dream of a return to European football after this win against Tottenham Hotspur sent them to third place in the Premier League – but Spurs supporters attacked their chairman Daniel Levy after a ninth league defeat of the season in their first 18 games.
Newcastle United assistant manager Jason Tindall was sent off after a 20-man brawl in the St James' Park tunnel at half-time during the home side's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.
Wayne Rooney has insisted he is the right man to manage Plymouth Argyle despite their 4-0 win over Frank Lampard's Coventry City leaving them bottom of the Sky Bet Championship. However, the former Manchester United and England captain accepted that he would inevitably come under intense pressure.
DAILY RECORD
Brendan Rodgers has promised Celtic can still reach new levels after victory over Motherwell saw them continue their unbeaten start to the Premiership season.
Stuart Kettlewell accused referee Ross Hardie of talking to his Motherwell side like schoolchildren.
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