Kevin Strootman, 24, is expected to make his long-awaited return to action for a Roma reserve team this weekend in a move that could boost Manchester United’s prospects of signing the Netherlands midfielder in January – (Times – subscription required)
Forward Joel Campbell, 22, is ready to leave Arsenal in January after becoming fed-up at a lack of first-team chances – (Daily Mirror)
Robin van Persie, 31, has scored only three goals this term and his place in the Manchester United starting line-up against Crystal Palace this weekend is reportedly under threat from 18-year-old James Wilson, who came on for him in the Manchester derby defeat at Etihad – (Daily Mirror)
EA Sports have picked a 23-man England squad based on official Performance Data, which includes three each from West Brom, West Ham and Sunderland, with neither Wayne Rooney nor Joe Hart making the starting XI – (Daily Mail)
Leicester City assistant manager Craig Shakespeare has denied talks have taken place with midfielder Esteban Cambiasso, 34, over extending his contract, which expires at the end of the season – (Leicester Mercury)