Top articles in Tuesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Manchester United could look for mid-season friendlies to ease their financial woes following early exits from both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup, the Telegraph has reported.
Manchester United bosses are reportedly unhappy with the buzz surrounding Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s possible return – The Sun
Man United’s decision not to hire Solskjær on an interim basis comes after players reportedly shared their distrust of the Norwegian with club bosses – Daily Express
West Ham are making an offer for midfielder Alfa Toure, the Daily Mail reports, after Lucas Paqueta announced his intention to leave the club.
Tottenham forward Matthijs Tell aims to go on loan in January as he looks to earn game time elsewhere – Daily Mail
Liverpool will not allow sale of Federico Chiesa despite interest from Juventus until Mohamed Salah returns from AFCON duty – TuttoSport
Unai Emery keen to bring Tammy Abraham back to Aston Villa – The Telegraph
Former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves is on Michael Carrick’s shortlist to become interim head coach at Old Trafford – The Guardian
Former Liverpool and Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho announces retirement from football – The Sun
scottish football
Several European clubs Rangers are interested in DAC Dunajska Streda winger Damir Lezic – The Scottish Sun
Martin O’Neill has not ruled out Stephen Welsh returning to Motherwell despite the Hoops having just recalled him from loan spell – The Scottish Sun
EFL
MLS club Toronto FC have made a £13.4m offer for Norwich City forward Josh Sargent – Daily Mail
european soccer
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Sky Sports’ Kabe Solhekol and Mark McAdam talk about Manchester United’s move to appoint Michael Carrick as interim manager and whether the club will consider approaching Xabi Alonso after he splits with Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappé has paid tribute to outgoing Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, describing him as someone who “has clear ideas and knows a lot about football” – Daily Mail
Joao Cancelo completes medical tests ahead of return to Barcelona – Reporter for The Athletic
