The most prominent news and rumors transmitted from Friday newspapers..
The sun
Real Madrid are said to be monitoring Lisandro Martinez and Diogo Dalot ahead of the January transfer window.
Former FA Cup finalist Brett Ormerod has started his new job as Bolton's assistant man.
Sandro Tonali's agent has denied reports that he is unhappy at Newcastle and wants to return to Italy next month.
Daily Mail
Dan Ashworth's sacking as Manchester United's sporting director came amid concerns from his bosses that he lacked a clear vision for the club's head coach position.
Graham Potter was the main contender to replace West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui this week if his London Stadium side lose to Wolves.
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope is a doubt for the visit of Leicester on Saturday, in what has been a painful week for Eddie Howe.
One of Dan Ashworth's main rivals in the race to succeed Edu at Arsenal is Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabi, who will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season.
West Ham defender Luizao is attracting interest from Brazilian club Internacional as the January transfer window approaches.
Sportsbank, the investment vehicle in talks to buy a stake in Crystal Palace, has been alerted to the availability of Championship side Watford ahead of a switch to south London.
Millwall's players were unaware of Neil Harris' plans to step down as head coach this week, as they found out about the decision just 10 minutes before the club's official board.
Chelsea fans who made the trip to watch Enzo Maresca's side take on FC Astana in Almaty were given a poignant souvenir to mark the huge trip.
West Ham's top players visited Michail Antonio in hospital as he recovered from surgery following a car accident.
Daily mirror
The last Merseyside derby to be played at Goodison Park has been scheduled for Tuesday 11 February.
Manchester City's miserable Champions League campaign has already cost them almost £6m in prize money.
Arsenal are in serious danger of losing Thomas Partey for nothing in the summer.
The athlete
Brighton & Hove Albion have been fined £20,000 by the Premier League for breaching youth development rules.
Ruben Amorim saw the positives in a heated exchange between Rasmus Hoglund and Amad at the end of Manchester United's 2-1 win over Viktoria Plzeň in the Europa League.
Gio Reyna says he is determined to “fight for more chances” after starting for the first time in more than a year during Wednesday's Champions League loss to Barcelona.
There are serious doubts about Kylian Mbappe's participation in the Intercontinental Cup final due to a left thigh injury he suffered during Real Madrid's Champions League victory over Atalanta on Tuesday.
The Daily Telegraph
Pep Guardiola faces a defensive crisis before Sunday's derby.
Evening standard
Tottenham are conducting a second review of their medical department in less than a year after a pile-up of injuries threatens to further derail their season.
Fulham were dealt a huge blow after Arsenal's 10-week loan player Reiss Nelson was ruled out due to a hamstring injury.
The times
England will not be able to call up players for the European Under-21 Championship this summer if they are taking part in the Club World Cup after FIFA amended its rules on reporting for international duty.
Funding for coaches who led Great Britain's athletics stars to the most successful team Olympics in 40 years has been cut by up to 60 per cent, leaving some facing the prospect of part-time work away from sport.
Daily log
Rangers have secured 3,700 tickets for their clash with Manchester United, as the club searches for a dedicated fan zone in the city.
Celtic are said to be leading the race to snap up fringe player Carne Chukwuemeka from Chelsea on loan in January.
The possibility of a return to Rangers for Nathan Patterson “could open up” with the Everton defender desperate to improve his game time, it is said.
Former Rangers goal hero Nikica Jelavic will reportedly be selected to take up his first senior managerial role with struggling Croatian side NK Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Scottish sun
Celtic have shown interest in Ajax star Benjamin Dahirovic ahead of the January transfer window opening.