The top stories and transfer rumors from Friday's newspapers…
THE SUN
Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot ahead of the January transfer window.
Former FA Cup finalist Brett Ormerod has started his new job as Bolton's assistant kitman.
Sandro Tonali's agent has dismissed reports that he is unhappy at Newcastle and wants a return to Italy next month.
DAILY MAIL
Dan Ashworth's resignation as Manchester United's sporting director came amid concerns from his bosses that he did not have a clear vision for the club's head coach position.
Graham Potter was this week's leading contender to replace West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui if London Stadium had lost to Wolves.
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope is a doubt for Saturday's visit to Leicester in what has been a tough week for Eddie Howe.
One of Dan Ashworth's main competitors in the race to replace Edu at Arsenal is Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe, who will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season.
West Ham defender Luizao is attracting interest from Brazilian side Internacional heading into the January transfer window.
Sportsbank, the investment vehicle in talks to buy a stake in Crystal Palace, was alerted to the availability of Championship side Watford before its move to south London.
Millwall's players were left in the dark over Neil Harris' plans to step down as head coach this week. They only learned about the decision ten minutes before the club's official department.
Chelsea fans who made the journey to watch Enzo Maresca's side play FC Astana in Almaty have received a touching commemorative gift to mark the mammoth journey.
West Ham's senior players have visited Michail Antonio in hospital as he recovers from surgery following his car accident.
DAILY MIRROR
The final Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11.
Manchester City's miserable Champions League campaign has already cost the pre-tournament favorites almost £6million in prize money.
Arsenal are in great danger of losing Thomas Partey for nothing this summer.
THE ATHLETIC
Brighton & Hove Albion have been fined £20,000 by the Premier League for breaching youth development rules.
Ruben Amorim saw the positive in Rasmus Hojlund and Amad having a heated argument after Manchester United's 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
Gio Reyna says he is determined to “fight for more opportunities” after making his first start for Borussia Dortmund in more than a year in Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
Kylian Mbappe is a serious doubt for the Intercontinental Cup final due to a left thigh injury suffered during Real Madrid's Champions League victory over Atalanta on Tuesday.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Pep Guardiola is facing a defensive crisis ahead of Sunday's derby.
EVENING STANDARD
Tottenham are conducting a second review of their medical department in less than a year after a back-up of injuries threatens to further derail their season.
Fulham have been dealt a major blow after Arsenal loanee Reiss Nelson was ruled out for 10 weeks due to a hamstring injury.
THE TIMES
England will not be able to call up players for this summer's U21 European Championship if they are involved in the Club World Cup, after FIFA changed the reporting rules for international duties.
Funding for the coaches who guided Britain's athletics stars to the most successful Olympics in four decades has been cut by as much as 60 percent, leaving some facing the prospect of part-time work outside the sport.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers have secured 3,700 tickets for their clash with Manchester United, with the club looking to create a dedicated fan area in the city.
Celtic are reportedly leading the race to sign Carney Chukwuemeka on loan from Chelsea in January.
The possibility of a return to Rangers as Nathan Patterson has fallen out of favor could reportedly “open up” with the Everton defender desperate to improve his playing time.
Former Rangers goalkeeper Nikica Jelavic is reportedly set to take up his first senior management role at struggling Croatian side NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic have reportedly shown an interest in Ajax star Benjamin Tahirovic ahead of the opening of the January transfer window.
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