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DAILY EXPRESS

Real Madrid are planning a shock move for Juan Mata, whose Manchester United contract expires at the end of the season.

Lionel Messi has given Barcelona his three choices if they don't sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool - they are Monaco's Thomas Lemar, Lyon's Nabil Fekir and Leicester's Riyad Mahrez.

Liverpool's Joe Gomez has his eyes on a place in England's squad for the World Cup after receiving his first call-up, for the friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

THE SUN

Mesut Ozil wants the number 10 shirt at Arsenal - currently worn by Jack Wilshere - if he is to sign a new deal at the club.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan says appointing David Moyes is a "gamble", and they have no one lined up to replace him at the end of the season.

Jose Mourinho is heading for a clash with the Manchester United board over further backing in the transfer market.

DAILY MIRROR

Slaven Bilic called his West Ham players after his sacking on Monday to ask them where they felt he had gone wrong, with many blaming him for allowing disciplinary standards to slip.

Paul Pogba is set to make his return from injury for Manchester United against Newcastle straight after the international break.

Southampton are targeting ex-Manchester City forward Stevan Jovetic to help solve their goal-scoring problems under Mauricio Pellegrino.

DAILY STAR

Sam Allardyce's chances of landing the Everton job are fading because of a disagreement over the contract - he wants a long-term deal, whereas the club see him as a short-term option.

Southampton's morale has not been affected by the Virgil van Dijk saga in the summer, according to winger Nathan Redmond.

Crystal Palace target Cenk Tosun says that he is not interested in a move to the club as he loves life at Besiktas.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has urged the media not to get carried away if England win their two friendlies against Germany and Brazil.

Nabil Fekir has hinted that Arsenal could be his destination when he leaves Lyon.

Chelsea have been dealt a blow in their quest to sign Alex Sandro with Juventus determined to hang onto the full-back in January.

DAILY MAIL

Newcastle are ready to renew their interest in Danny Ings in January, and are planning a loan move for the Liverpool striker.

PSG hope to sell Angel Di Maria and Lucas Moura in January, after UEFA told them they need to raise £70m if they want to meet financial fair play regulations.

Luke Shaw is set to reject a move to Fenerbahce in January and stay at Manchester United to fight for his place.

Eric Dier believes Gareth Southgate's ruthless selection for England's friendlies against Germany and Brazil will help guard against complacency.

THE GUARDIAN

David Luiz is set to return to full training with Chelsea on Wednesday after being dropped from the squad for their match against Manchester United.

Chelsea are reviewing their management structure after the resignation of technical director Michael Emenalo.

A video referee is set to be used in England friendly against Germany at Wembley on Friday.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Adam Lallana will play in a behind-closed-doors friendly match at Liverpool's training ground next week as he steps up his recovery from injury.