The top stories and transfer rumors from Tuesday’s papers…
Premier League
Manchester United is set to block January exits for Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee where both are expected to play key roles in the Christmas period – The sun
Wayne Rooney means Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah should do more to help under fire Liverpool boss Arne Castle – BBC
Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo lined up to play on Christmas Eve for Cameroon and Ivory Coast in the opening round of the African Cup of Nations – The sun
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is open to a return to the boyhood club Sao Paulo – ESPN
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira retains the backing of the club’s executive chairman Jeff Shi, until further notice – The sun
Scottish football
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Chris Sutton gave his immediate reaction to Brendan Rodgers stepping down as Celtic manager
Ange Postecoglou is favorite to replace Brendan Rodgers on Celtic and make a shocking return to the club – The Scottish sun
EFL
Patrick Bamford have trained with Frank Lampard’s Coventry Citybut is not in line to receive a contract with the club – Daily Mail
European football
Vinicius Junior relation to Real Madrid leader Xabi Alonso has escalated into an ‘unsustainable conflict’ where the winger feels disrespected and open to a move – SEAM
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Kaveh Solhekol updates us on the troubled relationship between Vinicius Junior and Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid
Dani Carvajal will undergo keyhole surgery for a knee injury which will keep him out for the rest of 2025 – Athletics
Formula 1
Red Bull are set to delay their decision on their driver line-up for the 2026 season to focus on Max Verstappen’s championship game – The Express