Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
premier league
Manchester United are considering a surprise return for midfielder James Garner on a reduced price transfer in January, the Daily Mail reports.
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Manchester United’s Ruben Amorim has said that he will only consider making reinforcements during the January transfer window if he is convinced he can strengthen the squad.
Chelsea are monitoring French centre-backs Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes and Gillian Noguessan from Saint-Etienne, but their priority is to release players including Axel Disasi, Raheem Sterling and Tyrik George – a reporter from The Athletic.
Fulham and Crystal Palace are eyeing a move for Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb – talkSPORT
Wolves considering signing Nashville SC striker Sam Surridge – talkSPORT
The Premier League and EFL are set to hold talks early next year about merging Saturday 3pm kick-offs to be broadcast live weekly for the first time, the Guardian reports.
EFL
John Terry is one of the candidates being considered by Oxford United following Gary Rowett’s sacking, it has been reported.
european soccer
Teams in the Saudi Pro League are interested in Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski (AS).
Robert Lewandowski celebrates with teammate Fermin Lopez
Barcelona have reportedly cooled their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi after learning of his wage demands – Mundo Deportivo
scottish football
Celtic interested in GAIS striker Ibrahim Diabaté – The Scottish Sun
Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy plans to raid former club Columbus Crew to sign star man Wessam Abou Ali – Scottish Sun.
