The top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday's newspapers…
THE SUN
According to reports, Liverpool are interested in launching transfers for Joao Pedro and Jeremy Frimpong.
Violent football ultras are staging sickening Fight-Club style brawls in forests across Europe to avoid detection by police.
DAILY MAIL
Liverpool's staff Christmas party – at the city's Anglican cathedral – was halted early after suspected drug paraphernalia was found in the toilets.
England will now not travel to America for two friendlies in June after Friday's World Cup qualifying draw placed them in a group of five teams.
Lionel Messi has revealed that Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reminds him of himself as a youngster.
Wayne Rooney is not considering a possible sacking by Plymouth and insists he is focusing on improving the squad in January.
Paul Pogba has given an update on his future with a cryptic Instagram post behind his departure from Juventus.
DAILY MIRROR
Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United have too many problems of their own to think about Manchester City's crisis ahead of Sunday's derby.
Regis Le Bris has insisted that Sunderland's “fundamentals are still strong” after losing Tommy Watson for two months.
THE TIMES
Debbie Hewitt, president of the FA and vice-president of British FIFA, is not expected to stand for UEFA's executive committee when former Manchester United chief executive David Gill steps down in April after his term expires .
The exodus of senior executives from Aston Villa shows little sign of stopping, with Paul Tyrrell, who held a number of senior roles at the club, the latest to depart to take over as Chief Operating Officer at Nottingham Forest.
Tom Ilube and Bill Sweeney have been told “there is no more trust” as senior figures in the Championship called for a government review of the RFU's leadership of the game and urged clubs in England to back a no-confidence debate .
THE ATHLETIC
England manager Thomas Tuchel has said he must “prove himself” after the mixed reactions to his appointment.
Marc Skinner said Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments were 'difficult' to hear but stressed that Manchester United's women's team is supported.
THE INDEPENDENT
New England manager Thomas Tuchel will speak to Ben White and offer the Arsenal defender a “clean start” when he takes charge in the new year.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
2003 World Cup winner Phil Vickery has revealed his diagnosis of probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and spoken for the first time about the brain damage he suffered from head injuries during his career.
THE GUARDIAN
Julen Lopetegui has revealed that the West Ham squad will visit Michail Antonio this weekend as the forward continues his recovery following a “miracle” escape from a car crash.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De'Vondre Campbell will not be part of the 49ers moving forward after he declined to participate in a game after losing his starting job.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers are reportedly close to signing a deal that will see Umbro take over as their new kit supplier from the start of next season.
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