Jack Grealish monitored by Premier League clubs, Cristiano Ronaldo opens door to transfer - Paper Talk

Plus: Cristiano Ronaldo open to leaving Al Nassr; Aston Villa want Borussia Dortmund forward; Man City's James McAtee linked with Bundesliga transfer; Newcastle are lining up a £20m move for Burnley's James Trafford; Manchester City captain Kyle Walker could leave the club in January

Monday 30 December 2024 23:18, UK

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers, ahead of the January transfer window on Wednesday.

DAILY MAIL

Tottenham and Newcastle United are believed to be monitoring Jack Grealish's situation.

Real Madrid's January transfer plans have reportedly been confirmed as the Spanish giants close in on Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Chelsea have boosted their squad with the addition of Argentinian defender Aaron Anselmino, who is set to be recalled from his loan spell with Boca Juniors prematurely, according to reports.

Evangelos Marinakis insists Nottingham Forest will prioritise team spirit over new signings as they aim to secure Champions League football for next season.

Aston Villa have rekindled interest in Borussia Dortmund forward Donyell Malen.

Bayer Leverkusen are emerging as contenders to sign Manchester City midfielder James McAtee.

THE SUN

Arsenal are facing a triple blow to their hopes of signing Newcastle star Alexander Isak.

Julen Lopetegui has reportedly been given two games to save his job at West Ham.

Newcastle United are lining up a £20m move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.

Former Premier League striker Matt Derbyshire has come out of retirement to sign for a seventh-tier club.

Mason Mount has been given the green light to build a golf simulator at his £4m Cheshire mansion - despite living next door to a luxury golf resort.

DAILY MIRROR

Premier League clubs must submit their latest financial figures by close of business on New Year's Eve as four clubs face anxious waits to see if they have satisfied profit and sustainability rules.

Manchester City captain Kyle Walker could leave the club in the January transfer window, it has been claimed.

Cristiano Ronaldo is open to leaving Al-Nassr when his contract expires - opening the door to a blockbuster move.

THE ATHLETIC

Brighton & Hove Albion could recall Carl Rushworth from his loan spell with Hull City for a temporary move to another Championship club.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

United States teenager Matai Akinmboni will have a medical at Bournemouth after they agreed a fee with DC United for one of the rising talents of Major League Soccer.

Any Saudi club planning to offer Marcus Rashford an escape route from Manchester United next month will need to sell before they can buy.

Everton centre-back Jake O'Brien has interest from foreign clubs, who will test whether he will be allowed out on loan in January.

Thomas Tuchel is not expected to attend the Premier League match between Brentford and Arsenal on New Year's Day.

Julen Lopetegui will be given more time at West Ham United despite the desperately poor performance in the 5-0 home defeat by Liverpool.

THE INDEPENDENT

Kevin De Bruyne will be able to discuss a summer move to a foreign club later this week after revealing that contract talks with Manchester City have not yet resumed.

THE TIMES

Barcelona's hopes of keeping Dani Olmo are hanging by a thread after a Spanish court again turned down the club's attempts to register the attacking midfielder for the second half of the season.

Wales' hopes of ending their 12-match losing streak in the Six Nations have taken a blow with the news that Dewi Lake could miss the whole tournament with an arm injury.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic are ready to let Stephen Welsh join KV Mechelen on loan.

Referee Don Robertson will be the man in the middle for Thursday's blockbuster clash between Celtic and Rangers.

Left-back Alex Valle has dropped a hint he will see out the season at Celtic amid speculation he could be recalled by Barcelona.

THE SCOTSMAN

A section of Hearts fans are to stage a protest against the club hierarchy ahead of the opening match of 2025.