Saturdays football rumours and all the latest gossip
from the day's back pages (December 22, 2018)
Another potential Premier League manager exit and the future of Mesut Ozil dominate Saturday's papers.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are set to enquire over the availability of unsettled star Isco - as they eye an audacious Mesut Ozil swap deal.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly eyeing up a move for Timo Werner, who has previously admitted to wanting a switch to Manchester United.
THE TIMES
Real Madrid would prefer to appoint Jose Mourinho as their next manager rather than Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino.
DAILY MAIL
Mauricio Pochettino will not let his relationship with chairman Daniel Levy stop him walking away from Tottenham.
DAILY MIRROR
Monaco boss Thierry Henry wants to sign Cesc Fabregas in January.
THE SUN
Arsenal want to sell Mesut Ozil next month - but may be resigned to punting him around on loan in a desperate bid to offload him.
Claude Puel is clinging to his job after showdown talks with Leicester chiefs.
Chelsea star Victor Moses is expected to join Crystal Palace in a £12m deal next month.
Sheffield Wednesday are offering Steve Bruce a stunning £2m-a-year contract to tempt him back into management.
THE TELEGRAPH
Claude Puel is facing the sack as Leicester City manager as he battles growing unrest behind the scenes.
SCOTTISH SUN
Derek McInnes has confirmed Derby want Max Lowe back in January.