All the top news and transfer rumors from the national newspapers on Monday …
DAILY MIRROR
West Ham will join Tottenham in a battle to sign Adama Traore in a “cut price” deal from the Wolves.
Arsenal are facing allegations from the FA over missiles fired at Manchester City’s Rodri following Saturday’s winning goal.
Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in young Leeds Charlie Cresswell.
Ethan Laird will be on loan from Manchester United again after being recalled from a temporary stint with Swansea City.
THE SUN
Manchester United are preparing a summer offer for West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice but are expected to spend £ 100m to secure his signature.
Real Madrid are looking to raise £ 50m in transfer funds by offloading Gareth Bale, Isco and Marcelo in January.
Leeds United and Brighton are ready to battle for the signing of Blackburn Rovers’ striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
Jose Mourinho is interested in bringing Manchester United youngster Charlie Wellens to AS Roma.
Mesut Ozil is keen to add a Turkish club to his owned portfolio and could invest in 2. Lig Corum FK after buying a stake in Mexican club Necaxa last year.
DAILY MAIL
Lionel Messi has hinted that he would like to finish his playing career in the United States.
Barcelona are unable to register new signing Ferran Torres until he manages to reduce his inflated salary.
Jose Mourinho is desperately trying to persuade an unvaccinated Roma player to get caught as the “pivotal” star risks being sidelined when new rules come into effect on January 10.
Prominent figures from Real Madrid, Juventus and Barcelona recently met in an effort to revive their plans for a European Super League.
Nottingham Forest are considering a new offer for Reading defender Tom Holmes.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United have recruited someone to read fan mail sent to players to try and protect them from abuse.
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool are continuing to look into signing Leeds striker Raphinha and Villarreal striker Arnaut Danjuma but believe the deals may be too complicated for completion in January.
Julian Alvarez’s agent is reportedly on his way to the UK for a relocation meeting.
TIMES
Shane Watson is surprised at how England dealt with their senior player rotation during the Ashes and can’t believe it when Stuart Broad is left out.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Hibernian are expected to sign Arsenal defender Harry Clarke, who has impressed on loan with rivals Ross County, and also want Celtic midfielder Ewan Henderson.
Eintracht Frankfurt has joined the race to sign Aberdeen child prodigy Calvin Ramsay.
DAILY REGISTRATION
Oli Burke could be offered a career lifeline from Blackburn Rovers this month after struggling to make an impact with Sheffield United.