Monday’s news and transfer rumour gossip.
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, could move to the United States to join New York Cosmos if he fails to sign a new deal at Anfield – (Metro)
But Reds boss Brendan Rodgers insists he wants to keep Gerrard at Anfield and the decision is based on the qualities of the veteran midfielder and not sentiment – (Daily Telegraph)
Arsenal’s hopes of signing Basel defender Fabian Schar have been boosted after the 22-year-old admitted he is ready to leave the Swiss club – (Daily Express)
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have been put on alert with 15-year-old West Ham starlet Reece Oxford no closer to agreeing a permanent deal at Upton Park – (Sky Sports)
Tottenham will make a concerted effort to sign out-of-favour Bayern Munich winger Xherdan Shaqiri, 23, in January – (Goal.com)
Manchester City could replace manager Manuel Pellegrini with Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone, 44, if the club decide to sack the 61-year-old at the end of the season – (Metro)
Manchester City will battle it out with local rivals Manchester United in the race to sign 20-year-old Feyenoord defender Terence Kongolo – (Daily Express)
Former Manchester United boss David Moyes, 51, is in contention to take charge of Spanish side Real Sociedad after they parted company with 36-year-old coach Jagoba Arrasate – (Daily Mirror)
Pellegrini says Man City should have had three penalties during Sunday’s win over Manchester United, bemoaning the performance of referee Michael Oliver as “unbelievable” – (Daily Telegraph)
But City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 27, was fortunate to escape unpunished after he appeared to square up to Michael Oliver during the Manchester derby – (Daily Mail)
Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has told 21-year-old West Brom striker Saido Berahino to “keep his mouth shut” after he accused Foxes defender Marcin Wasilewski, 34, of elbowing him – (Daily Mirror)
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce is backing in-form winger Stewart Downing, 30, for an England recall – (Daily Star)
Manchester City have sold out Etihad Stadium for Wednesday’s vital Champions League encounter with CSKA Moscow by offering fans two seats for the price of one – (Guardian)
Hull City midfielder Stephen Quinn, 28, has backed 30-year-old Tigers keeper Eldin Jakupovic to bounce back from his error against Southampton – (Sky Sports)
Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 28, believes the pressure on unbeaten Chelsea could play into City’s hands in the Premier League title race – (Talksport)
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, 24, says the Reds need to show more creativity after their 1-0 loss to Newcastle on Saturday – (Liverpool Echo)
New Birmingham boss Gary Rowett, 40, says he is not concerned about relegation and is focused on leading the Blues up the Championship table – (Birmingham Mail)
Andy Carroll was involved in a rather bizarre moment while visiting Rome – after the West Ham striker was kicked out of a store for filming his appearance in an H&M advert – (Metro)
Edinson Cavani has expressed his desire to stay at PSG – (Daily Star)
Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal star Theo Walcott will benefit from an England call-up, although he admits he needs to be managed carefully – (Daily Express)
United target Kevin Strootman is closing in on his return to fitness – and insists he is happy at Roma – (Daily Mirror)
Southampton’s Nathaniel Clyne hoping for his first England cap after starring against Hull this weekend – (Daily Star)
Wigan’s second-choice goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi has made a one-month loan switch to Sky Bet Championship rivals Brighton – (Sky Sports)
Newcastle are trying to hijack Lassana Diarra’s move to Celtic – (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United’s injury woes continue as Louis van Gaal confirmed that Marcos Rojo dislocated his shoulder during the Manchester derby this weekend – (Daily Express)