Monday’s news and rumour roundup.
Manchester United will get Angel Di Maria, 26, to try to convince close friend Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, to leave Real Madrid and return to Old Trafford next summer – (Daily Express)
And Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal is also keen to add Borussia Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels, 25, to his squad – (Daily Express)
Arsenal and Chelsea are set to battle for the signature of Valencia striker Paco Alcacer, 21, when the transfer window reopens in January – (Daily Mirror)
Roma are preparing to launch a £2m bid for Liverpool full-back Glen Johnson, 30 – (Daily Star)
Manchester City face losing England midfielder James Milner, 28, in January – and they are lining up Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse, 19, or Jay Rodriguez, 25, to replace him – (Daily Star)
Newcastle are considering former Manchester United boss David Moyes, ex-Crystal Palace coach Tony Pulis and Southampton’s Ronald Koeman to replace current manager Alan Pardew after a poor start to the season – (Daily Star)
Alternatively, Pardew is set to be given time to turn things around at St James’ Park – (Guardian)
Striker Danny Graham, 29, who has failed to score in 13 appearances for Sunderland since joining them for £5m in January 2013, is set to go out on loan. Championship sides Charlton, Middlesbrough and Wolves are all interested – (Daily Mirror)
Bolton Wanderers look set to claim the signature of highly rated Crewe Alexandra striker Max Clayton, 20 – (Stoke Sentinel)
Liverpool and England winger Raheem Sterling “will be one of the stars of Europe,” says team-mate Philippe Coutinho. Sterling, 19, is set to make his Champions League debut against Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad on Tuesday – (Liverpool Echo)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says he is keen for midfielder Fabian Delph, 24, to sign a new deal following his impressive start to his England career – (Sky Sports)
Striker Abel Hernandez, 24, could make his debut for Hull City against West Ham in Monday’s Premier League match after receiving his visa in time – (Hull Daily Mail)
West Ham midfielder Alex Song, 27, who is on loan from Barcelona, is a world-class player and will inspire his new team-mates, according to Hammers boss Sam Allardyce – (Independent)
Cardiff City fans want former Stoke and Crystal Palace manager Tony Pulis to replace current boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. The Bluebirds are 15th in the Championship and lost 4-2 at home to Norwich on Saturday, despite taking a 2-0 lead – (Wales Online)
Mathieu Debuchy is expected to be out for two months after suffering an ankle injury in Saturday’s draw with Manchester City at the Emirates Stadium – (Daily Mail)
Manchester United have been dealt an early blow ahead of the January transfer window, as Roma chief Walter Sabatini has ruled out the possibility of an Old Trafford move for midfielder Kevin Strootman – (Metro)
Philippe Coutinho says he would be happy to open talks about a new contract at Liverpool as he looks forward to the prospect of playing in the UEFA Champions League – (Sky Sports)
Bayern Munich defender Holger Badstuber is set to undergo surgery again after damaging his thigh in the side’s 2-0 win over Stuttgart this weekend – (Inside Futbol)
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller claims his rumoured transfer to Manchester United was never realistic – (Goal.com)
Ferdinand labels Terry an ‘idiot’ over racism row involving brother Anton, but reveals that he would have been prepared to line up next to him for England – (talkSPORT)
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he will meet with club officials to discuss the possibility of a new contract – (Sky Sports)
Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado has revealed that he is also set for talks with the Serie A club over a new contract – (Sky Sports)
Man United boss Louis Van Gaal has warned young defender Tyler Blackett that he will have to step up his game if he wants to keep his place in the side once the side’s injury crisis eases – (Inside Futbol)
Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone hopes Zlatan Ibrahimovi? hasn’t ruined his England career – (Daily Star)
Wilfried Zaha wants his season back at home with Crystal Palace to relaunch his career for Manchester United and England – (Daily Mirror)