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The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…

THE SUN

The £500m proposed takeover of Everton 777 Partners is almost certainly dead in the water.

Jose Mourinho, who has been sacked by Roma after a two-and-a-half-year stint at the Serie A club, could already be lined up with a new role with his native Portugal.

Chelsea have reportedly made an offer to sign Sporting Lisbon star Viktor Gyokeres.

Chelsea are also considering a shock transfer for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran.

Newcastle are reportedly planning a swoop for Atalanta star Ederson.

Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona star Ronald Araujo, according to reports.

A gang who burgled Jack Grealish’s home is believed to have carried out other raids on the home of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Love Island stars Molly Mae Hague and Tommy Fury.

Graham Potter has lined up a return to management in Sweden – by buying a £2m mansion in the Scandinavian country.

Jaap Stam is being lined up for a stunning return to management in the seventh tier of Dutch football.

Roy Hodgson has confirmed Crystal Palace’s loan interest in Kalvin Phillips.

Liverpool are plotting a transfer move for Chelsea’s Levi Colwill, according to reports.

DAILY MIRROR

Benfica have released a statement denying they have held talks with Manchester United over the potential transfer of Joao Neves.

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly offered Kylian Mbappe a mouthwatering new contract worth €100m (£86.15m) per season in an attempt to keep him at Parc des Princes.

A number of Barcelona players are losing faith in struggling manager Xavi, as the inquest into their embarrassing 4-1 defeat to bitter rivals Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup final goes on.

Joe Cole admits he never should have quit Chelsea for Liverpool: “I wish I hadn’t signed.”

THE GUARDIAN

Wolves are considering a move for Armando Broja, whose future is likely to hinge on whether Chelsea sign a striker this month.

Newcastle are resigned to almost certainly being without the injured Joelinton for the remainder of the season and will review their January transfer plans at a specially convened meeting later this week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Jose Mourinho is set to be on the market for Premier League clubs looking to change managers following his dismissal at Roma after two-and-a-half years with the Italian team, although the Portuguese could also be heading for the Saudi Pro League.

An exasperated Andre Onana had to be calmed down by El Hadji Diouf after the Manchester United goalkeeper travelled 5,000 miles in less than 24 hours to make Cameroon’s opening Africa Cup of Nations match – only to be left out of the squad.

Jamie George, the Saracens hooker, will be named as England captain for the upcoming Six Nations on Wednesday.

Ali Carter has hit back in his war of words with Ronnie O’Sullivan, claiming that he feels sorry for the World No 1, who is now also facing the prospect of disciplinary action.

EVENING STANDARD

West Ham have rejected an initial approach from Marseille for out-of-favour winger Said Benrahma.

Chelsea have ruled out a January move for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Brentford are close to agreeing a six-month loan deal to sign Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon.

Oleksandr Zinchenko is a doubt for Arsenal’s clash with Crystal Palace on Saturday.

David Moyes says he expects reinforcements to arrive at West Ham this month after Said Benrahma’s red card at Bristol City added to his attacking crisis.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United have been linked with Matthijs de Ligt and Ronald Araujo as Erik ten Hag looks to overhaul his defensive options, with the Dutchman reportedly “very interested” in reuniting with De Ligt, whom he managed at Ajax.

Everton’s potential new owner 777 Partners is facing another lawsuit after an investor started legal proceedings citing damages of more than $30m (£23.6m).

Chelsea have had a £73m offer for Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres rejected, according to reports.

Manchester United have been teeing up golf courses as potential sites for a new training ground.

Arsenal defender Cedric Soares is emerging as a serious January target for Besiktas.

Sir Dave Brailsford has only been observing behind the scenes at Manchester United for a few weeks, but the INEOS sporting director is said to have noted the level of overstaffing at the club.

Facundo Pellistri could be the next Manchester United player to go out on loan after Granada joined Dutch clubs PSV Eindhoven and NEC Nijmegen in the race for the Uruguayan.

A Spanish court has dropped a lawsuit over alleged racist abuse aimed at Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr during a La Liga match last year against Osasuna.

Manchester United are looking to keep hold of Amad Diallo despite a loan request from Michael Carrick’s Middlesbrough.

The group of 19 footballers suing the FA for compensation over brain injuries includes players in their 30s – and the figure involved may eventually rise to ‘several hundreds’.

Forest Green Rovers manager Troy Deeney has posted the racist abuse he has received on his Instagram following his weekend rant about his players after their 2-0 defeat by Harrogate.

THE TIMES

Nottingham Forest will prioritise selling players over buying them in this transfer window, as they look to show Premier League officials they are taking their charge for breaching financial rules seriously.

Jordan Henderson was scheduled to leave Al Ettifaq’s training camp on Tuesday night and return to England as he considers the options that would bring an end to his brief spell in the Saudi Pro League.

Adam Scott believes the PGA Tour is close to sealing a huge investment deal with an American consortium but said no deadline had been set for finalising an agreement with the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United paid for 56 lawyers to work on the deal that will see INEOS buy a minority stake in the club.

EFL chairman Rick Parry has told Reading fans he is trying to force out the League One club’s unpopular owner Dai Yongge but he cannot make the Chinese businessman sell up.

Three Manchester United supporters were arrested for chants related to the Hillsborough disaster before last month’s Premier League match against Liverpool at Anfield.

Japhet Tanganga is expected to return to Tottenham Hotspur this month, having not played at all for Augsburg since joining the Bundesliga side on loan in September.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea have reportedly been offered Karim Benzema, Roberto Firmino and Aleksandar Mitrovic from the Saudi Pro League as Mauricio Pochettino seeks to add firepower to his squad.

Arsenal transfer target Joshua Zirkzee has emerged on Erik ten Hag’s radar as he searches for a striker signing at Manchester United, according to reports.

Chelsea are reportedly keen on reviving their interest in Southampton defender Kyle Walker-Peters, who previously failed to make the grade under Jose Mourinho at Tottenham.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United are reportedly willing to ship off Aaron Wan-Bissaka in order to capture Michael Olise in a swap deal.

DAILY RECORD

Cameron Carter-Vickers is wanted by West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Brentford.

Owen Beck has been tipped to make a move to Celtic – but a single appearance for Liverpool would end any plans of a switch to Parkhead this month.

Philippe Clement has told Ridvan Yilmaz he’s going nowhere until Rangers find his replacement.

Former Rangers assistant Neil Banfield says Michael Beale’s era was met by a wall of physicality every week – but he insists the Londoner had them on a road to glory.

SCOTTISH SUN

Marseille are no longer interested in signing Hibs left-back Josh Doig this month.

Rangers boss Philippe Clement has revealed that the Ibrox men are ‘close’ to making further January signings.