The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United’s four-man shortlist as they chase a new striker has come to light – Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha of Wolves, Ipswich centre-forward Liam Delap and Lille’s Jonathan David are the four men on Amorim’s shortlist.
Mason Greenwood has decided to close the door on England and has switched his international allegiance to Jamaica.
Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly expressed major doubts over where he fits into Ruben Amorim’s system at Manchester United.
Thomas Tuchel has set up his own hotline for England players.
THE ATHLETIC
Ruben Amorim caused damage to the big screen television in Manchester United’s dressing room during a furious critique of his players’ performance in the 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.
Chris Wood is close to following his Nottingham Forest team-mate Murillo by agreeing a new contract with the Premier League’s surprise Champions League contenders.
THE SUN
Marcus Rashford’s representatives have reportedly held talks with Barcelona over a winter move.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has club legends in his sights during another round of brutal pay cuts.
A football agent has revealed how he offered Zinedine Zidane to Newcastle – only for Toon to brand the Frenchman a barely Championship-level player.
Kyle Walker is to join AC Milan after agreeing a 12-month loan deal.
Manchester United have reportedly made a shock enquiry for Crystal Palace star Tyrick Mitchell.
DAILY MAIL
Wesley Fofana is back on the grass at Chelsea’s training ground doing individual work, with it hoped that the £75m defender can return before the end of the season.
Southampton are in talks with the Football Association over their plan to appoint Johannes Spors as new technical director after the move hit employment red tape.
Nottingham Forest have placed Wolves forward Matheus Cunha at the top of their January shopping list.
Manchester United are coming under increasing pressure from a government body to clamp down on ‘persistent standing’ inside Old Trafford – and risk having the capacity reduced if they fail to do so.
Aston Villa want to ward off interest in attacker Louie Barry from Celtic and Lens by offering the 21-year-old a new contract.
Leicester City fans are considering a boycott of the FA Cup fourth-round clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford in protest at the club’s ‘unacceptable’ pricing.
Andy O’Boyle, Manchester United’s former deputy football director, has applied for the job of loans manager at Liverpool.
Jack Grealish has reportedly been the subject of shock interest from Manchester United, amid his uncertain future at Manchester City.
Celtic’s quest to land top target Raul Moro suffered a setback last Friday night when the £8.5m winger sustained a fractured collarbone in Real Valladolid’s 2-1 defeat to Espanyol.
Louis Rees-Zammit has been told he would be welcomed back to rugby with open arms as he ponders his next step after being released by NFL side Jacksonville Jaguars.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Thomas Tuchel has held talks with a number of his new England players after he started calling around the squad in an attempt to speed up his introductions.
Chelsea will hold more talks over Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho and will assess their midfield options before the January transfer window closes.
A European Union chrome ban has been blamed for medals awarded in the Paris Olympic Games cracking and crumbling.
THE GUARDIAN
Nottingham Forest have submitted a £22m bid for Yoane Wissa, which Brentford have resolved to reject.
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Lisa Nandy, the secretary of state for culture, media and sport, has attacked the Conservative frontbench in the House of Lords over what she called attempts to wreck plans for an independent football regulator.
DAILY EXPRESS
Former Arsenal sporting director Edu reportedly completed the groundwork on a £30m transfer for Brazilian talent Igor Jesus before departing.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic have been handed a boost in their quest to bring Kieran Tierney back to Parkhead – with the emergence of talented Arsenal teen Myles Lewis-Skelly opening the door further for a January exit for the Scotland star.
Eintracht Frankfurt are considering a move for Motherwell star Lennon Miller – although Udinese have failed in the first move.
SCOTTISH SUN
St Johnstone’s move for Roman Eremenko has dramatically collapsed – after an SFA panel refused to endorse his work permit application.
Kris Boyd has revealed he could have been an Aberdeen player.
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