The top stories and transfer rumors from Friday's newspapers…
DAILY STAR
Manchester United are plotting a shock attack on Brentford for Cameroon international Bryan Mbeumo. United boss Ruben Amorim is a huge admirer of the striker and believes he would fit into his long-term plans at Old Trafford.
THE SUN
Newcastle follows Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
Arsenal and Manchester United will use a different ball to their FA Cup rivals this weekend.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United are making progress in their efforts to put together a renewed executive team, which will expand Jason Wilcox's power base at the club.
Christopher Vivell, who joined Manchester United in July as interim recruitment director, is now in talks over a permanent role at the club.
Arsenal's acting sporting director Jason Ayto is gaining internal support to take on the role permanently.
Newcastle will try to convince Martin Dubravka to stay at the club beyond this month.
Manchester City are making positive progress in the move for Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov.
Newcastle have no buyback clauses in the contracts of Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh.
Tottenham's medical staff will carry out regular home checks on Rodrigo Bentancur in the coming days following his worrying collapse on the pitch on Wednesday evening.
Chelsea's plan to use Trevoh Chalobah as a middleman in a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi could stumble over wages.
Rangers are showing interest in Serbian international midfielder Sasa Zdjelar.
Dan Ashworth's shock sacking from Manchester United has had a knock-on effect with Michael Appleton no longer returning to his former club as loan manager.
England head coach Thomas Tuchel was 'hugely impressed' by a whistle tour of Tottenham's training center on Saturday morning.
Newcastle have sent recruitment chief Steve Nickson to monitor James Trafford, but a bid for the Burnley goalkeeper is not expected in January.
Sportsbank officials will fly to the Middle East in the coming days with a view to finalizing their deal to become controlling partners in Crystal Palace.
West Ham were confident that Christophe Galtier and Paulo Fonseca would have accepted their roles as head coaches had their bid to appoint Graham Potter been unsuccessful.
Newcastle are faced with the prospect of missing out on Millwall's Romain Esse this month.
Novak Djokovic has sensationally claimed he was poisoned with lead while detained in Australia before being deported in 2022.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester City are banking on a three-way transfer deal to save their stuttering season.
Plymouth chief Simon Hallett has hit back at suggestions that Wayne Rooney was hired as a publicity stunt after confirming a planned documentary would no longer take place.
Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell is receiving admiring looks from other Premier League clubs.
Wrexham's new multi-million pound training ground has been ransacked by thieves.
THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool could consider a move to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli – should it be decided he will leave the club in this transfer window.
Juventus are interested in signing Barcelona and Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo.
Borussia Dortmund has extended the contract of Sebastian Kehl, the club's sporting director, until 2027.
Monaco have agreed a deal with Sturm Graz for the signing of forward Mika Biereth.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
West Ham United are expected to review Tim Steidten's position despite new head coach Graham Potter's insistence that he can work with the club's controversial technical director.
In the 20 months he was out of football, Graham Potter attracted interest from more than ten clubs, in England and abroad, and four foreign national football associations.
David Moyes will hold further talks over a stunning return to Everton after an extraordinary day at Goodison Park which saw Sean Dyche sacked three hours before the FA Cup tie against Peterborough.
Petr Cech has revealed he scouted new Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky for Chelsea while he was a technical and performance advisor at Stamford Bridge.
England are expected to beat Wales to Kepu Tuipulotu due to a change in World Rugby eligibility rules, which they believe will allow them to pick the teenage tyro with immediate effect.
England are refusing to boycott next month's Champions Trophy match against Afghanistan over security fears for their players in Pakistan and the threat of reprisals from the Taliban and their supporters.
DAILY EXPRESS
Edu was reportedly unhappy that Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta was given too much authority at the Emirates Stadium before leaving the club.
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has agreed a contract to move to the Saudi Pro League in the January transfer window, according to reports.
THE TIMES
The PFA is drawing up plans to oppose the introduction of the Premier League's first spending cap from next season and has been in contact with the two Manchester clubs, who are also against the 'anchoring scheme'.
David Moyes has emerged as Everton's first choice to replace Sean Dyche, who was sacked after telling the club's new owner that he had taken them as far as he could.
The scale of the rebellion against Bill Sweeney was laid bare on Thursday evening when 152 clubs from across England put unprecedented pressure on the RFU board to sack him.
DAILY RECORD
In-form Hamza Igamane has admitted his dream is to play for “a big club in Europe” as he opened up about his future goals.
Scottish football's domestic transfer market could be in for a radical shake-up in a bid to provide a better path for its future stars.
Hearts star Kye Rowles is expected to be given the green light to complete his move to DC United next week.
Hibs are confident he will approve an extension to Lewis Miller's deal at Easter Road.
SCOTTISH SUN
Former Motherwell loanee Mika Biereth is on the verge of becoming the most expensive deal yet in the January European transfer window, according to reports.
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