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Daily mirror

Manchester United have reservations about triggering Alvaro Carreras' £25m buyback clause in January after selling the left-back to Benfica last summer. The deal helped ease United's financial concerns but the club saw the need to develop a left-back.

Dani Olmo's agent Andy Parra has reportedly arrived in Manchester with Premier League clubs weighing whether to take advantage of Barcelona's uncertain ability to sign the player.

Sport claim Barcelona are happy to sell Eric Garcia and Andreas Christensen, with the decision not to hand the latter a new deal. The Dane joined Barcelona on a free transfer from Chelsea, but was absent from the field for a long period this season. Newcastle, Juventus and Milan have been linked.

Daily Mail

Manchester United intend to keep Anthony at the club when the January transfer window opens next week – and the player's agent has made clear his current situation amid speculation that the Brazilian could leave the club.

Robin Amorim stressed that Manchester United must adopt a survival approach after their fourth defeat in five Premier League matches.

Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City's plan to be present in the January transfer window.

Legendary sports reporter Chris Kamara made a triumphant return to broadcasting on Boxing Day, two years after stepping down from his football duties on Saturday due to a speech condition.

The sun

Ruben Amorim has indicated that Marcus Rashford is still not doing enough to satisfy him after the striker was left out of the Manchester United squad for the fourth match in a row.

Wayne Rooney was left clinging to his job after Frank Lampard's Coventry beat Plymouth 4-0.

Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's cheat sheet on his water bottle before saving Erling Haaland's penalty against Manchester City has been revealed.

Wilfried Zaha could be banned from returning to the Premier League next January under a little-known rule. The Ivorian winger, on loan to Lyon from Galatasaray, could be banned from representing a third team in the 2024-25 season after making a 15-minute appearance in the Turkish Super Cup if FIFA deem this an official match.

The Daily Telegraph

Arsenal have shown interest in Wolves striker Matheus Cunha, but will face a huge battle for him during the transfer window as the Brazilian is involved in a fight for survival at Molineux.

Crystal Palace full-back Danny Emery has a host of Championship and League One players looking to sign him on loan for the second half of the season.

Ipswich are among the teams searching for Scottish midfielder Jordan Holsgrove during his time at Portuguese club Estoril.

The times

Nottingham Forest and their fans are dreaming of a return to European football after that win over Tottenham Hotspur sent them into third place in the Premier League – but Spurs supporters have attacked their boss Daniel Levy after their ninth league loss of the season in their opening 18 games. .

Newcastle United assistant manager Jason Tindall was sent off after an altercation between 20 players in the St James' Park tunnel in the first half during the home team's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.

Wayne Rooney insists he is the right man to lead Plymouth Argyle despite their 4-0 defeat by Frank Lampard's Coventry City keeping them bottom of the Sky Bet Championship. However, the former Manchester United and England captain admitted he will inevitably face intense pressure.

Daily log

Brendan Rodgers promised Celtic they could still find another level after victory over Motherwell saw them continue their unbeaten start to the Premier League season.

Stuart Kettlewell accused referee Ross Hardie of speaking to the Motherwell team like schoolboys.