Tuesday’s news and rumour roundup.
Forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, has become disillusioned with life at Real Madrid and could be keen on a return to Manchester United, according to the Spanish club’s former president Ramon Calderon – (talkSPORT)
Manchester United have an offer ready to re-sign Ronaldo from Real – (Sky Sports)
United’s hopes of signing Ronaldo have been boosted by Paris St-Germain ruling out a bid for the player – (Daily Star)
Liverpool could move for Ezequiel Lavezzi as the Argentina forward, 29, faces up to limited playing time at Paris St-Germain, having been a substitute in each of the French champions’ opening three league matches – (Daily Express)
Barcelona winger Pedro, 27, has put Arsenal and Liverpool on red alert amid reports he is ready to quit the club in the new year after growing concerns he will be left as a luxury back-up to summer signing Luis Suarez, 27 – (Metro)
Chelsea’s Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard is close to signing a new five-year deal worth £200,000-a-week. The Blues are hopeful a new contract will end Paris St-Germain’s hopes of signing the 23-year-old – (Daily Mail)
Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini, 32, will be a surprise contender for the role of manager should club owner Mike Ashley sack current boss Alan Pardew – (Daily Telegraph)
Former Argentina boss Alejandro Sabella has emerged as a surprise front runner to take over as manager at Leeds United, who sacked Dave Hockaday in August – (Daily Mirror)
Everton want to build a new stadium at Walton Hall Park, which is about a mile from Goodison Park – (Liverpool Echo)
At the other end of Stanley Park, Liverpool hope to receive the go-ahead this month from city councillors for their proposed £75m Anfield upgrade – (Daily Telegraph)
James Milner, 28, insists Manchester City can win the Champions League as they prepare to take part in the competition for the fourth time – (Guardian)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, says it will be a “major, major disappointment” if the Reds do not get beyond the last 16 of the Champions League – (Daily Mail)
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes, 39, believes Real Madrid have left themselves vulnerable in the defence of their Champions League title by selling Xabi Alonso and Angel Di Maria, opening the door to an English winner – (Independent)
Southampton midfielder Jack Cork, 25, who was linked with Crystal Palace in the summer, wants to extend his contract with the Saints beyond the end of the season – (Sky Sports)
Wolfsburg striker Nicklas Bendtner, 26, has criticised his former club Arsenal, saying his last year with the Gunners was “wasted” – (Daily Mirror)
West Ham United winger Stewart Downing, 30, believes he may have to wait until Roy Hodgson is no longer England manager to be recalled into the national squad – (Evening Standard)
Tottenham Hotspur fans flocked to social media on Monday evening to express their bemusement at Younes Kaboul being named as the club’s new captain – ahead of Hugo Lloris and Jan Vertonghen – (Metro)
Mario Gotze has identified Manchester City’s David Silva as Bayern Munich’s main threat in their Champions League clash – (Inside Futbol)
Roma have announced that Gervinho has signed a new contract that will keep him in the Italian capital until the summer of 2018 – (Goal.com)
Italy midfielder Marco Verratti has signed a one-year extension to his contract at Paris Saint-Germain – (Sky Sports)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has expressed his delight following Christian Benteke’s return to training on Monday – (Inside Futbol)
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has revealed Benfica youngster Talisca could have signed for an English club in the summer, had he been granted a work permit – (Sky Sports)
Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he was surprised that Manchester United were willing to let Shinji Kagawa leave the club – (Goal.com)
Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho has admitted that he would be keen on signing a new deal with the Reds – (Daily Mirror)
Dejan Lovren admits he’s struggling to lead the Liverpool back line – (Daily Star)