Trent Alexander-Arnold issues Liverpool demands to reject Real Madrid transfer - Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

DAILY MIRROR

Trent Alexander-Arnold has demanded a long-term contract and a commitment to make him Liverpool captain if he is to stay at Anfield.

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Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has remained coy over a possible move for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee.

Liverpool are unlikely to sell Darwin Nunez to AC Milan this month without signing a replacement.

Kyle Walker could link up with Cristiano Ronaldo as early as this month if Al Nassr are successful in a bid for the struggling Manchester City defender.

THE SUN

Thomas Tuchel will be in attendance for Tottenham's match against Newcastle - his first Premier League game as England manager.

Marcus Rashford has turned down three money-spinning moves to Saudi Arabia as he weighs up his next move.

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Manchester United's Harry Maguire was among hundreds of flood victims after his £4m home was hit by the New Year's Day deluge.

Arsenal are lining up a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, according to reports.

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is a surprise target for Real Madrid.

Marcus Rashford is at the centre of a stunning swap deal involving Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Jesse Lingard has axed his fashion brand after piling up debts of nearly £300,000.

Manchester City are eyeing a double raid for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush and Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly fallen out with Ruben Amorim as he seeks an Old Trafford exit.

DAILY MAIL

Aston Villa are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Netherlands striker Donyell Malen.

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AC Milan are yet to contact Liverpool in regards to a move for Darwin Nunez in the January transfer window.

Julen Lopetegui has backed Jarrod Bowen to make a speedy recovery after the West Ham skipper was ruled out for six weeks with a fractured foot.

Mads Hermansen has seen a specialist as the Leicester goalkeeper struggles to recover from the groin injury that has ruled him out of the last three matches.

Liverpool are braced to reject Real Madrid's pending £20m offer for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The expectation is that Manchester City will reverse their normal habits in attempting to embark on a busy window in the transfer market - but don't want any of Pep Guardiola's core stars leaving the club.

The season-ending injury suffered by Jamal Lewis prompting his return from a loan stay at Sao Paulo will not have a huge impact on Newcastle's PSR situation, because the club were paying the bulk of his wages anyway.

Evan Ferguson reportedly remains a target for Arsenal as Mikel Arteta gears up to strengthen his striking options ahead of another title race.

Newcastle are interested in signing Southampton's teenage star Tyler Dibling in 2025, and are monitoring the situation of James McAtee at Manchester City.

Tottenham fear left back Destiny Udogie will be out for two months after suffering a hamstring injury in the draw with Wolves.

The recent team leaks at Manchester United certainly caught the imagination of the players, who had their own ideas about who the mole was.

Crystal Palace are ready to trigger a 12-month extension in Will Hughes's contract.

Monaco are among the clubs monitoring Millwall youngster Romain Esse.

Manchester City are considering a move for Lens centre back Abdukodir Khusanov.

THE TIMES

Marcus Rashford has turned down the chance to become one of the best-paid players in the world after rejecting a £35m-a-year deal from the Saudi Pro League that would have doubled his salary at Manchester United.

Everton's new stadium will host its first match next month when the club's under-18s play in front of 10,000 spectators.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Premier League executives and managers are warning the transfer market will be changed for ever as so many top-flight clubs are unable to spend in January because of profitability and sustainability rules.

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Marcus Rashford has rejected three offers from Saudi Pro League clubs in deals worth up to £35m per season.

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed members of his England backroom staff but is yet to name a black or minority ethnic (BME) coach as part of the Football Association's own placement programme.

THE GUARDIAN

Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they made an initial inquiry about the England right-back's availability a few days ago.

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Charlotte FC are hopeful of striking a deal to take Newcastle wide-man Miguel Almiron back to the MLS.

Plymouth have scrapped plans to make a documentary about their battle against relegation from the Championship after Wayne Rooney's departure this week.

THE ATHLETIC

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has reduced the club's debt by converting another £82m of loans into share capital.

Lydia Bedford is set to leave her role with Brentford Under-18s to become the new head coach of Calgary Wild.

Real Madrid are targeting a return for David Alaba in January following the serious knee injury that has kept him out for the last 12 months.

Brighton & Hove Albion's new midfielder Diego Gomez will not make his debut in Saturday's home game against Arsenal.

DAILY RECORD

Free agent Ryan Kent will reportedly be offered a return to Rangers.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers, alongside Club Brugge and AZ Alkmaar, are reportedly interested in Varazdin star Leon Belcar.

Montrose have denied they are the latest SPFL team to hit the financial skids.

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