Thursday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
premier league
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is keen to return to Manchester to join Manchester United, but the former Manchester City player is under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2033 – The Express
Liverpool have shown strong interest in Micky van de Ven and Spurs’ resolve will be tested in the summer as the 24-year-old resists contract talks.
Spurs manager Thomas Frank likes Brentford captain Nathan Collins but there is no guarantee he will take over after the summer – Daily Mail
Liverpool full-back Kostas Tsimikas, currently on loan at Roma, is on Nottingham Forest’s target list – The Athletic’s reporter
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek as the Midlands side are keen to strengthen their midfield following Boubacar Kamara’s knee injury – Telegraph
Brentford defensive midfielder Frank Onyeka is being pursued by Sheffield United and Coventry City for a January move, but Valencia are also interested – Standard
AFCON
Senegal’s president announced that each member of the winning national team would receive a huge bonus and land.
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Europe
Paris Saint-Germain defender Lucas Hernandez and his wife have denied claims that they overworked and trafficked a Colombian family who worked in their home.
Scotland
Chris Aitken admits he is devastated that his Stranraer team could be knocked out of the Scottish Cup and says the team has nothing to hide – Scottish Sun
