The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Arsenal and Manchester City are set to battle Bayern Munich to sign Barcelona star Dani Olmo in January, according to reports.
Chelsea want to land midfield ace Dario Essugo on the cheap. The Sporting Lisbon prospect, 19, is starring for LaLiga side Las Palmas on loan.
Yeovil Town’s match at Hartlepool United was suspended after strong winds wreaked havoc at Victoria Park. Players from both sides left the field after an advertising board was ripped loose on one of the stands.
Gary Neville’s brutal Secret Santa present for Jamie Carragher has apparently been rejected by Everton – a brick at the club’s new Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium.
Brentford’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday was given an extra touch of glamour by supermodel Claudia Schiffer. The 54-year-old German, who has a home in England with filmmaker husband Matthew Vaughn, was spotted among the crowd at the Gtech Community Stadium.
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After Bukayo Saka was pictured leaving Selhurst Park on crutches, Jamie Redknapp says Mikel Arteta will be praying the potential injury does not side-line the winger for too long as he is so important to Arsenal’s title challenge.
DAILY MAIL
Wayne Rooney remains positive despite Plymouth slipping to the bottom of the Championship table following a thrilling 3-3 home draw with sixth-placed Middlesbrough.
Mykhailo Mudryk was spotted ringside ahead of Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury’s highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening.
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Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol explains why Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk has been provisionally suspended for a positive test of a banned substance – Mudryk insists he has never knowingly used any banned substances
Jack Grealish snapped back at Aston Villa fans who booed his return to Villa Park on Saturday afternoon with a reminder of his Manchester City achievements after the final whistle.
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho slammed his side’s ‘weak performance’ and the overall the quality of football in their 1-1 draw with Eyupspor.
DAILY MIRROR
Marcus Rashford is being chased by Saudi Arabian trio Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli and Al-Qadsiah, reports claim, after Manchester United reportedly greenlit an exit for the wantaway forward.
Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi admits he will “try and find space” for champion players amid links with Paul Pogba.
Martin Zubimendi has explained why he pulled out of a move to Liverpool in the summer in favour of staying with Real Sociedad – admitting the interest caught him by surprise.
DAILY STAR
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Jamie Redknapp and Jamie Carragher discuss Marcus Rashford’s decision to release a statement on his future at Manchester United
Shamed Premier League football referee David Coote is plotting a new career as a £10,000-a-time after-dinner speaker.
DAILY RECORD
A Rangers dossier is being prepared on Isaac Price as they weigh up a move for the Standard Liege star.
Dundee boss Tony Docherty has floated the prospect that Vaclav Cerny was “maybe offside” before netting Rangers winner.
