The top stories and transfer rumors from Tuesday’s papers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United could seek a mid-season friendly to ease the financial woes of being knocked out early in both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup – The telegraph
Manchester United bosses are reportedly unhappy with the amount of noise a potential Ole Gunnar Solskjaer received return – The sun
Man United’s decision not to hire Solskjaer on a temporary basis comes after players reportedly shared their lack of confidence in the Norwegian with the club’s hierarchy – Daily Express
West Ham have inquired Metz midfielder Alpha Tour after Lucas Paqueta made clear his desire to leave the club – Daily Mail
Tottenham forward Mathys Tel is keen to earn playing time elsewhere as he seeks a loan move in January – Daily Mail
Liverpool will not sanction a sale of Federico Chiesadespite interest from Juventusuntil Mohamed Salah returns from AFCON duty – TuttoSport
Unai Emery is keen to bring Tammy Abraham back to Aston Villa – The telegraph
Michael Carrick has former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves on his shortlist if he gets the interim manager role at Old Trafford – The Guardian
Previous Liverpool and Crystal Palace defender Mamadou Sakho has announced his retirement from football – The sun
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Rangers is among several clubs in Europe who are interested in DAC Dunajska Streda winger Damir Redzic – The Scottish sun
Martin O’Neill have refused to rule out Stephen Welsh returns to Motherwell despite the Hoops just recalling him from a loan spell there – The Scottish sun
EFL
MLS club Toronto FC have made an offer of £13.4m for Norwich City forward Josh Sargent – Daily Mail
EUROPEAN SOCCER
Kylian Mbappe paid his respects to outgoing Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonsowho describes him as someone “who had clear ideas and knows many things about football” – Daily Mail
João Cancelo has completed his medical prior to a return to Barcelona – Athletics