Liverpool are planning a move for Aston Villa’s record signing Johan Manzambi, according to The Sun, while Arsenal are considering a surprise January approach for Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae.
Manchester City’s belief that they have “irrefutable evidence” capable of overturning their guilty verdict on appeal is based on a large collection of emails, letters and bank statements, reports The Telegraph.
The Mirror says JJ Gabriel is nearing an exit from Manchester United, with his team-mates continuing to play without him.
EFL
Phil Parkinson’s position as Wrexham manager is coming under increasing pressure, according to talkSPORT.
Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has offered to help the club in an advisory capacity as it faces the possibility of another change in manager.
Scottish football
Rangers manager Derek McInnes says he is satisfied with his current squad and does not want the club to undertake major transfer business in January, reports the Scottish Sun.
Celtic are reportedly considering David Moyes as their next manager, although the suggestion has been described as “disrespectful” to under-pressure Martin O’Neill by the Daily Record.
Other football
Former Manchester United player Antony has revealed that his home was burgled while he was away with Real Betis on Champions League duty, according to The Sun.
Barcelona are facing significant disruption before their El Clasico meeting with Real Madrid, with club workers threatening strike action.
FIFA are preparing to rewrite the rules that controversially allowed USA striker Folarin Balogun to avoid a World Cup ban this summer, claims the Mirror.
Alex Scott, the former Football Focus host, has left her presenting role for the Women’s Champions League coverage on Disney+, reports the Guardian.
Tennis
Rising tennis player Rafael Jodar has apologised after an incident at the Shanghai Masters and said he is still “learning how to behave on court”, according to The Athletic.
Cycling
British Cycling is facing further questions after a former employee accused the organisation of having a “toxic culture”.
The Guardian reports that the accusation came days after Matt Richardson was sent home from the World Track Championships in Shanghai.
