Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes, 32, is nearing a move to Old Trafford after hinting he is ready to return to competitive football following injury – (Daily Express)
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, 34, who is out of contract at the end of the season and becomes a free agent on 1 January, will begin formal contract talks with the Anfield club this week – (Daily Express)
Meanwhile, Reds manager Brendan Rodgers has warned against placing pressure on striker Daniel Sturridge, who is nearing a return after first suffering a hamstring injury more than two months ago – (The Times – subscription required)
West Brom have opened talks with 21-year-old forward Saido Berahino, who has been named in the senior England squad for the first time, about extending his contract beyond 2017 – (Daily Express)
Jurgen Klinsmann backs Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino as Emmanuel Adebayor asks fans to stop booing – (Independent)