Juventus are hot on the trail of an Arsenal defender, while David Moyes could be about to ditch West Ham’s underperforming record signing, according to Friday’s papers.
Juventus Hot On The Trail Of Arsenal Defender
Serie A champions Juventus are reportedly hot on the trail of Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin.
Bellerin has started every Premier League for the Gunners this season, having been the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout the summer as Barcelona eyed a move for the Spaniard.
However, TuttoMercatoWeb now claims that Juve have entered the race for the 22-year-old.
The Italian giants lost Dani Alves last summer and have not yet replaced the Brazil international, prompting them to move for Bellerin.
There has been speculation that the Gunners star was looking for a fresh challenge, having been at Arsenal since 2011, but that was more likely to be a return to Spain than a move elsewhere.
However, should Juve come calling it could prove difficult for Bellrin to turn down – particuarly with the future of undre-pressure Gunners Boss Arsene Wenger up in the air and the club set to lose their two highest profile names in Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.
Chase On For Milinkovic-Savic
Manchester City are set to launch a bid for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, with Manchester United and Juventus also monitoring the Lazio attacking midfielder, reports Calciomercato.
Milinkovic-Savic has been in fine form this season, claiming four goals and two assists to help Lazio climb to fourth in Serie A and progress from the Europa League group stage with two matches to spare.
Standing at an impressive 6-foot-4, the Serbian is thought to be a top target for Pep Guardiola, who could make his move in the January transfer window.
The 22-year-old moved to Italy from Belgian side Genk in 2015.
Palace Want Wilshere
Jack Wilshere leads Roy Hodgson's shortlist at Crystal Palace as the beleaguered Eagles boss searches for January reinforcements, reports the Telegraph.
Wilshere has made steady progress at Arsenal since returning from injury, but doubts remain over his long-term future with the Gunners ahead of his contract expiring next summer.
The 25-year-old is desperate to make England's World Cup squad and is reportedly keen to move when the transfer window opens to prove himself to Gareth Southgate.
West Ham, Swansea and Real Betis are also interested, but Hodgson could be the perfect manager to get Wilshere back in the Three Lions setup.
Others
Javier Mascherano has hinted that he is keen to end his career at former club River Plate after struggling to hold down a regular place at Barcelona this season, reports The Sun. The 33-year-old has a contract until 2019 but could return to Buenos Aires if Barca deem him surplus to requirements.
David Moyes could sell Marko Arnautovic in January just four months after he became West Ham's record £25 million signing, according to the Daily Mirror. Moyes has been told he can cash in on the Hammers' underperforming stars, with the potential sale of Arnautovic funding a move for Bournemouth's Harry Arter and Sunderland defender Lamine Kone.
Real Madrid will prioritise a move for Athletic Bilbao keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga over Manchester United's David de Gea, claims The Sun. Still only 23, Arrizabalaga is regarded as one of the brightest young goalkeepers in Spain, and has been backed for a move to the Santiago Bernabeu when his contract expires at the end of the season.
According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal are also keeping tabs on Arrizabalaga and will look to rival Real Madrid and Juventus for his signature.
West Ham could make January moves for Bournemouth’s Harry Arter and summer target William Carvalho (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea’s Danny Drinkwater faces international exile after turning down the chance to join up with injury-hit England (Daily Mirror)
Germany coach Oliver Bierhoff has hinted Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka is on his way to the Premier League, where Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool are among his admirers (Daily Mirror)
Joachim Low believes Gareth Southgate’s England options are the strongest he can remember (Daily Mirror)
Frank Lampard has refused to rule out the possibility of replacing Michael Emenalo at Chelsea (Daily Mirror)
Paris Saint-Germain are lining up Antonio Conte as their next manager according to reports in France (The Sun)
Roberto Mancini is demanding a yearly wage of £15m, 10 private jet flights and 52 business class flights home to make his desired return to Premier League management (The Sun)
West Brom players were surprised when manager Tony Pulis gave them a week off after their 1-0 defeat by Huddersfield (The Sun)
Barcelona star Javier Mascherano has revealed he wants to leave the club and return to River Plate (The Sun)
Joleon Lescott has branded Manchester City star John Stones the best in the business (The Sun)
Tony Adams has urged Arsenal to cash in on Alexis Sanchez as soon as possible (The Sun)
Sergio Ramos has suggested some Real Madrid players aren’t fans of Cristiano Ronaldo’s attitude on the pitch (Daily Express)
Belgium playmaker Dries Mertens could envisage himself playing in the Premier League one day but remains happy with life at Napoli (Daily Express)
Ashley Young thought it was a wind-up when he was told he was back in the England fold (Daily Star)
England boss Gareth Southgate has hailed John Stones as one of the best defenders in Europe (Daily Star)
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he’s delighted that Lionel Messi is at the World Cup (Daily Star)
Steven Caulker is among the high-earners set to leave QPR in January as they look to slash their wage bill (Daily Star)
Jose Mourinho expects his Manchester United squad to be strengthened following the international break after Paul Pogba, Marcos Rojo and Michael Carrick returned to training this week (Daily Mail)
United have lined up a deal for Benfica prospect Umaro Embalo (Daily Mail)
United have identified Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti as a target and hope to take advantage of his £53m release clause (Daily Mail)
Chris Coleman has given the clearest indication yet that he will extend his contract with Wales after outlining how he intends to take all his best players – including Gareth Bale – to the China Cup next March (Daily Telegraph)
Belgium forward Kevin Mirallas, 30, will decide on his Everton future after the club appoint a new manager (Liverpool Echo)
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