Saturday 23rd December 2017
Last season’s 10 – 2 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich was the trigger that convinced Alexis Sanchez, 28, to leave Arsenal. To that point, he was set to sign a new deal with the Gunners.
The Times
Manchester United are set to rival Tottenham for Fulham defender Ryan Sessegnon, 17, with Luke Shaw leaving Old Trafford to make way for the youngster.
The Guardian
Thomas Lemar, 22, is attracting a lot of attention in the Premier League with Arsenal and Liverpool the most prominent suitors but Monaco vice-president Vadim Vasilyev isn’t ready to sell him just yet.
Daily Star
Bournemouth rejected a £8m bid from West Ham United for midfielder Harry Arter. The Hammers are expected to return with an improved offer for the 27-year-old
Daily Express
Arsenal are in pole position to sign Alessio Da Cruz, 20, from Novara, currently 14th in Italy’s Serie B.
talkSPORT
Liverpool target Stefan de Vrij, 25, is set to leave Lazio in January after being told he has no future at the club.
Daily Express
Talks with Cristiano Ronaldo, 32, will begin after the winter break, according to Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
Marca
Newcastle United are set to return for Chelsea midfielder Kenedy, 21, with a loan deal for the remainder of the season on the cards.
Daily Mirror
