Plus: Crystal Palace told Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is not available in January; Charlie McNeill set to be recalled from loan by Man Utd, with club braced for bid from Borussia Dortmund for teenager Dan Gore; Rangers are ready to splash £2.5m on Vitesse Arnhem star Million Manhoef
Saturday 30 December 2023 08:17, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...
THE ATHLETIC
Real Madrid will make a move for Kylian Mbappe but will only give the PSG star until mid-January to decide on whether or not he will join the club.
DAILY MAIL
Crystal Palace have been told Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is not available in January after the Eagles made an enquiry for his services.
Arsenal's chances of winning the Premier League title this season have been given a 15 per cent downgrade by Opta's supercomputer.
David Moyes is set to end speculation surrounding his future by signing a new contract with West Ham after gatecrashing the Premier League's top six.
THE SUN
Karren Brady has criticised FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup plans, insisting elite players are being asked to perform too much already.
Conor McGregor has held talks with the UFC over his long-awaited octagon return just days after blasting the promotion.
DAILY MIRROR
Roberto Firmino will return to Merseyside in the coming weeks - for a book signing following the release of his memoirs, "Si Senor: My Liverpool Years".
Russell Martin saw his Southampton side win in front of Rishi Sunak but the Saints boss had no interest in engaging with the Prime Minister after their win at St Mary's.
Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham was "surprised and embarrassed" to be named in the New Year's Honours List.
DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal have reportedly renewed their interest in signing Dusan Vlahovic - but Gunners transfer chief Edu is reportedly refusing to pay more than £35m for the Juventus player.
Liverpool have joined Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone next month, according to reports.
Charlie McNeill is set to be recalled by Manchester United in January after only playing three games since joining League One side Stevenage.
Manchester United are reportedly set to receive a 'significant bid' from Borussia Dortmund for their teenage midfielder Dan Gore.
DAILY STAR
Football stars are reportedly threatening legal action over the increasing number of matches.
The Saudi Pro League faces more huge embarrassment as just 299 spectators turned up for a recent match.
THE SCOTSMAN
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has revealed no new signings are in the pipeline for the start of the January transfer window.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are ready to splash £2.5m on Vitesse Arnhem star Million Manhoef.
