' Todays National Football Paper News ' 18/12/18

PAPER TALK 18/12/18



Barcelona have made a move for out-of-favour Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen. (The Guardian)



Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly with a view to a big January transfer bid. (The Sun)


Arsenal want Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon but understand he will cost in the region of £40m. (The Sun)



Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has fuelled fresh speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea after being spotted chartering a plane to London on Monday. (Daily Express)

DAILY EXPRESS / DAILY MAIL / THE SUN / THE MIRROR 18/12/18




Manchester United have sent scouts to watch Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly with a view to a big January transfer bid.



Arsenal want Boca Juniors winger Cristian Pavon but understand he will cost in the region of £40m.



Barcelona are considering selling Brazilian flop Malcom after receiving a huge £58m offer from a Chinese club.



Alastair Cook is set for a knighthood in the New Year's Honours in recognition of his glittering cricket career.

Manchester United have reportedly opened talks with Galatasaray over young defender Ozan Kabak.




Arsenal are leading the chase for £45m-rated Lille winger Nicolas Pepe, according to reports in France.




Rory McIlroy IS expected to play on the European Tour next year after crisis talks with Tour boss Keith Pelley.



The Premier League are planning an anti-racism summit in a bid to avoid a potential media blackout from players.



West Ham midfielder Jack Wilshere is expected to be out for five weeks, with West Ham fearing his ankle injury need surgery.
the times




Chelsea are prepared to ban supporters from matches at Stamford Bridge for offensive behaviour that takes place away from the ground as part of their attempts to combat racism and anti-semitism among elements of their fanbase.




Tottenham are experiencing further problems in the completion of their new stadium with the roof of the huge South Stand springing a leak.






Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi has fuelled fresh speculation linking him with a move to Chelsea after being spotted chartering a plane to London on Monday.




Manchester United are ready to fight to keep Paul Pogba at the club - as Juventus plan a £125m January bid.




Zinedine Zidane is interested in taking over at Manchester United and replacing Jose Mourinho, despite his agent stating earlier this season that he has no interest in managing a Premier League club.
daily mail



Manchester City want Isco from Real Madrid but Florentino Perez wants more than the £100m the club got from Juventus for Cristiano Ronaldo.



Kick It Out, the anti-racism group that battles discrimination in English football, has seen almost two-thirds of its staff leave since 2016 amid astonishing claims of 'bullying' at the organisation.



Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is eyeing a fight against British champion Callum Smith after his convincing win over Rocky Fielding.