Joshua Zirkzee a Target for Juventus, Kieran Trippier on the Verge of January Departure from Newcastle - Paper Talk

Here are the latest updates on the top stories and transfer rumors in the football world as the January transfer window opens: 1. Lionel Messi's future at Barcelona remains uncertain, with the Argentine superstar's contract set to expire at the end of the season. While talks are ongoing between Messi and the club, many speculate that he may leave on a free transfer in the summer. 2. In the Premier League, Manchester City are reportedly considering a bid for Barcelona's Sergi Roberto, while Manchester United are linked with a move for Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. Chelsea are also said to be monitoring RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano. 3. Real Madrid are weighing up a move for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, who has yet to sign a new contract with the Reds. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain are said to be in discussions with Tottenham over a potential loan move for Dele Alli. 4. Arsenal are reportedly looking to offload several players this month, including Mesut Ozil, Shkodran Mustafi, and Sead Kolasinac. The Gunners are also said to be pursuing a loan deal for Real Madrid's Martin Odegaard. 5. In Italy, Milan are said to be in talks with Chelsea over a potential loan move for Fikayo Tomori, while Juventus are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea's Olivier Giroud. As the transfer window opens, expect to see more movement and rumors in the coming days and weeks.

THE SUN

Kieran Trippier is poised for a Newcastle exit this month as the club's Saudi owners look to balance the books.

West Ham star Jarrod Bowen is set to be out for two months after breaking his foot.

DAILY MAIL

Four English clubs have joined Manchester United and Man City among those circling for Dani Olmo as the clock ticks down on Barcelona's chances of registering him with LaLiga.

Manchester United had scouts at FC Porto's win over Boavista at the weekend as they continue to assess what - if any - transfer business can be done in January.

Mikel Arteta is prioritising a new attacker in the January window.

Dark clouds may have enveloped Old Trafford - but global investment bankers UBS are predicting a bright future for Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho has revealed that re-joining Chelsea in 2013 is one of the two major regrets of his managerial career.

Manchester United are becoming increasingly frustrated with professional hawkers who are haranguing their players to the detriment of genuine fans.

Joshua Zirkzee is attracting interest from Juventus and Napoli but will fight for his Manchester United future.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to try and raise the £40,000 Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos have cut from the club's sponsorship of the Association of Former Manchester United Players.

DAILY EXPRESS

Wolves are weighing up a bid for Millwall defender Japhet Tanganga in the January transfer window.

DAILY MIRROR

Joshua Zirkzee is a shock New Year target for Italian giants Juventus.

Kostas Tsimikas believes Liverpool can win the lot this season.

Amad Diallo confessed that "apologising is not enough" as Manchester United enter 2025 in crisis.

THE ATHLETIC

San Diego Wave are set to hire Jonas Eidevall as their new head coach on a three-year contract.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United could face the prospect of players remaining on their current wages in the event of relegation from the Premier League, with the club historically not inserting clauses for dropping out of the top flight.

Referee officials have admitted to a major error in Leicester Tigers' draw with Harlequins at Twickenham last Saturday, after failing to rule out Cadan Murley's second try because of a forward pass.

EVENING STANDARD

Mikel Arteta is hopeful Raheem Sterling will be back "quite soon" as Arsenal look to cope without Bukayo Saka.

THE TIMES

Ruben Amorim will be unable to bring in the reinforcements he wants in January unless Manchester United offload some of their first-team squad.

Mark Robins is set to be named the new Stoke City manager, only weeks after being sacked by Coventry City.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers have been ordered to pay Aberdeen £600,000 for Connor Barron after an SFA tribunal finalised the details of his summer move to Ibrox.

Motherwell are facing a huge injury sweat over teenage starlet Lennon Miller.

SCOTTISH SUN

Hearts are poised to make a move to bring former St Johnstone double cup winner Jamie McCart back to Scotland.

Celtic midfielder Odin Thiago Holm is poised to move to the MLS on loan.

Celtic star Greg Taylor is a shock target for new Dinamo Zagreb boss Fabio Cannavaro at the end of his contract.

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