On-loan Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, got off to a difficult start at new club Valencia – after he was booed by fans at his own official welcome, after refusing to kiss the team’s badge – (Independent)
Arsenal and Manchester United could be set to miss out on a January move for William Carvalho with Sporting Lisbon keen to get the in-demand midfielder to sign a new contract – (Metro)
Fiorentina’s technical director Eduardo Macia has spoken of his relief at landing a ‘great right-back’ following Micah Richards’ arrival at the club – (Sky Sports)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has explained why he left the club to join Real Madrid on loan for the remainder of the season – (Daily Star)
Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of ex-striker Andrew Johnson – (Daily Mirror)