Top articles in Wednesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
transfer
Barcelona are keeping a close eye on England international and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, but Liverpool remain favorites for their marquee player Cadena Ser.
Manchester United are closely monitoring the situation of Guehi, who will be a free agent this summer, with limited progress being made in negotiations over Harry Maguire’s contract, Mail Sport reports.
Coby Mainu has put contract talks with Manchester United on hold as he seeks clarity over his future amid growing interest from Napoli Calciomercato.
West Ham and Everton are interested in Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the January transfer window – The I.
Roma are also keeping close tabs on Zirksee and are keen to take him on loan, but Benjamin Sesco’s injury could pave the way for the Dutch international to return to the team at Old Trafford – Mail Sport.
Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García has emerged as a target for Brighton in January, Mail Sport reports.
West Ham striker Niklas Furkrug is one of the options being considered by AC Milan ahead of the January transfer window, Corriere dello Sport reports.
Manchester United have joined Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign 16-year-old Swedish forward Kevin Villing from Germany’s AIK Stockholm Sky.
premier league
Arsenal defender Gabriel is expected to miss at least four weeks due to a thigh injury he sustained while playing for Brazil, but his absence could extend into January, BBC Sport reports.
championship
Former Liverpool manager Vitor Matos is the latest candidate to become Swansea manager, talkSPORT has reported.
boxing
Carl Froch says his career is over after Anthony Joshua agreed to fight YouTuber Jake Paul (The Sun).
John Fury trolls Jake Paul’s claims that his son Tommy Fury is running away from a rematch – The Sun.
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Sky Sports’ Jonny Nelson talks about Anthony Joshua’s motivation to fight Jake Paul on December 19th
