Dele Alli sits out Tottenham training as PSG move edges closer - Paper Talk
Wednesday 27 January 2021 07:28, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tottenham's Dele Alli has sat out training for the last two days as attempts to negotiate a loan move to PSG intensify ahead of the transfer window's close on Monday.
Thomas Tuchel must convince N'Golo Kante his future remains at Chelsea in what presents one of the most pressing immediate challenges for the club's new head coach.
While Newcastle may be losing their fight for Manchester United's Jesse Lingard, they are in a good position to make a move for Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury.
Boris Johnson is increasingly likely to ban gambling firm sponsors on football shirts by the autumn amid rising unease in Government over betting addiction.
THE SUN
Manchester United are eyeing a move for Hoffenheim midfielder Christoph Baumgartner.
Borussia Dortmund will reportedly consider offloading Manchester United transfer priority Jadon Sancho but not Chelsea target Erling Haaland.
DAILY MIRROR
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is preparing to unleash Amad Diallo - and training footage has emerged hinting at what the teenager will bring to Manchester United.
Leicester are plotting to finally land Burnley defender James Tarkowski this summer.
Santi Cazorla has opened the door to an Arsenal return as a coach under the management of Mikel Arteta.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has warned that Liverpool must not overthink the issues behind their devastating collapse in form.
Daniel James could leave Manchester United this transfer window following the arrival of Amad Diallo.
DAILY MAIL
Raul Jimenez is poised to make a remarkable return to action this season despite suffering a fractured skull that could have put his career in jeopardy.
The Football Association expect to have the shortlist of candidates for their vacant chairmanship position finalised this week.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham are interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain forward Angel Di Maria at the end of the season, according to reports.
Thomas Tuchel's appointment at Chelsea could cost Manchester United and Liverpool in their bid to sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano.
THE TIMES
Everton are interested in 19-year-old Bayern Munich forward Joshua Zirkzee. The Netherlands U21 international would prefer a move to Goodison Park rather than Parma who have also shown an interest.
THE GUARDIAN
PSG are pushing to sign Dele Alli on loan and talks are progressing well but Tottenham have said they do not want to let the midfielder go without finding a replacement.
THE INDEPENDENT
UEFA are still aiming for a full 12-venue Euro 2020, even if crowds are at a mere 25 per cent, although there is an acceptance that some venues may drop out.
DAILY STAR
Chelsea are set to abandon their interest in West Ham's Declan Rice following Frank Lampard's sacking at Stamford Bridge.
SCOTTISH SUN
Jack Ross has revealed Stevie Mallan is staying at Hibernian - after his planned move to Turkey stalled.
DAILY RECORD
Derek McInnes has told Rangers they will not be getting Scott Wright on the cheap as he issued a warning to all of the Aberdeen stars' suitors.
