The top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday's newspapers…
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United's £900m deal with adidas could be terminated by the German sportswear giant if the club were relegated from the Premier League.
West Ham United striker Michail Antonio said he is “thankful to be alive” after a car crash that resulted in a broken leg.
THE TIMES
Fulham fear Marseille will renew their interest in Andreas Pereira after having a bid of around £20m rejected last summer.
DAILY MAIL
Plymouth director of football Neil Dewsnip will follow Wayne Rooney out the door at the Devon club.
Tottenham are considering delving into the transfer market to sign a new goalkeeper as they deal with Guglielmo Vicario's injury.
Constantine Hatzidakis, who appeared to elbow Andy Robertson in the jaw in April 2023, has been handed his first Liverpool appearance since the controversial incident.
Interest in willing Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani is increasing as Aston Villa joins Tottenham and Manchester United in reportedly entering the race for the striker.
Man Utd star Casemiro is reportedly considering a move away from the club this month as a number of Saudi Pro League teams continue to monitor him.
Los Angeles FC completes a loan deal for Celtic outcast Odin Thiago Holm. Honduran winger Luis Palma is also attracting a lot of interest from MLS clubs.
DAILY MIRROR
Jonathan David is a potential free replacement for Darwin Nunez at Liverpool after reportedly being monitored for years during Jurgen Klopp's reign.
Aston Villa have recalled Lewis Dobbin from his season-long loan at West Bromwich Albion.
Right back Issa Kabore has returned to Manchester City from Benfica. The loan deal was to last until the end of the season, but both clubs decided to terminate the loan on the earlier occasion.
THE I-PAPER
The Friedkin Group gave every Everton employee a Christmas gift of £50 a day after completing their takeover, as the new owners assured staff there are no plans for job cuts at the club.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United will step up their bid to land Swedish star Viktor Gyokeres during this month's transfer window.
Pep Guardiola has admitted he regrets not extending Jesus Navas' contract with Manchester City.
THE INDEPENDENT
Everton could soon join Fulham in the race to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted his side's preparations for their win over Brentford were derailed by a bug that swept through his side.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Michael Oliver has been chosen as referee for his first Manchester United match since February last year when they visited Liverpool this weekend. Oliver was the VAR when he intervened to award West Ham's penalty against United in Erik ten Hag's last match – a decision Howard Webb later said was incorrect.
DAILY RECORD
Frustrated Aberdeen leaders have called for an urgent overhaul of both the domestic and international training compensation systems after feeling shortchanged by Connor Barron's tribunal fees.
Vaclav Cerny had no qualms about admitting fatigue to Rangers boss Philippe Clement, but insists rotation is inevitable during an exceptionally tough fixture list.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic are reportedly set to begin contract talks with winger Nicolas Kuhn over a new deal.
Rangers are looking for a new backroom appointment as the shake-up in the corridors of power at Ibrox continues – with a new director of communications in the pipeline.
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