A round-up of Friday’s biggest transfer stories.
Manchester United are ready to pay as much as £25m to land exciting young Southampton left-back Luke Shaw this January.
Full story: Daily Star.
Arsenal target Ciprian Marica is reportedly close to choosing his next club after being released by German side Schalke this summer.
Full story: Daily Star.
Manchester City are hoping to sign Cape Verde youngster Pericles Pereira (commonly known as ‘Pecks’) in January on the recommendation of their scouts.
Full story: The Metro.
Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton looks set to go out on loan to Championship side Derby County.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
PSG manager Laurent Blanc made an approach to sign Mesut Ozil before he joined Arsenal this summer.
Full story: RMC.
Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio says he decided to sell Stephane Sessegnon to West Brom as his heart was no longer with the club.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Manchester United are hoping to get influential midfielder Michael Carrick to sign a new contract with the club.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
New Tottenham signing Vlad Chiriches has been granted a work permit to play in England.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Chelsea youngster Nathaniel Chalobah has joined Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan.
Full story: BBC Sport.
Juventus manager Antonio Conte seems to be first choice for Arsenal as an eventual successor to Arsene Wenger.
Full story: Daily Star.
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is still considering re-signing Carlton Cole if he can prove his fitness.
Full story: Daily Star.
Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he is delighted to see Wayne Rooney back at his best.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is delighted with the club’s recent form and record-breaking 10-game winning streak away from home.
Full story: Sky Sports.
The Premier League is planning a crackdown on referees getting too close to players and managers of teams.
Full story: The Guardian.
The FA are also considering Premier League clubs developing lower-league ‘feeder’ teams to allow more development for home-grown players.
Full story: The Guardian.
West Ham winger Matt Jarvis is hoping a strong season this year can put him in contention for an England place in time for the World Cup.
Full story: The Metro.
Legendary Roma midfielder Francesco Totti could be set to sign a two-year extension to his current deal, keeping him at the club til the age of 38.
Full story: Forza Italian Football.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew admits he is concerned by Papiss Cisse’s lack of form in front of goal.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has called for fans to behave themselves ahead of this weekend’s Manchester Derby clash.
Full story: Manchester Evening News.
Former Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists he over-achieved in his recent second spell in charge at Anfield.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
West Brom manager Steve Clarke says Nicolas Anelka is not guaranteed a starting spot in his side this season.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Manchester United fan Usain Bolt admits he has been trying to tire out Sergio Aguero in the build-up to this weekend’s game!
Full story: Daily Star.