Thursday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
Sun
Manchester United’s January transfer plans are in tatters, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe limited to a handful of loan deals.
Chelsea are eyeing a potential signing for Benfica’s Antonio Silva after scouting him.
daily mail
Arsenal have lodged a complaint with the Premier League referees over the rough treatment of Bukayo Saka by their opponents.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been pictured at Manchester United for the first time since a £1.3bn investment in the Premier League giants was announced.
Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz is in talks to join Middlesbrough on a permanent basis.
Everton manager Sean Dyche has admitted he cannot expect to do much business in the January transfer window given the club’s ownership and financial uncertainty.
Manchester United have invited Luke Littler to attend their game against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford as a guest of the club following their fairytale run to the World Darts Championship final.
daily mirror
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s arrival on the scene marked a major transformation for Manchester United.
Manchester United have activated an option to extend defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contract until 2025.
Arsenal are prioritizing the signing of a left-back in the January transfer window.
Tony Mowbray and Gary Rowett are the early favorites to replace Wayne Rooney at Birmingham City.
telegram
Chelsea have agreed a new sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency company BingX, which describes itself as a “determined supporter of the Russian cryptocurrency community”.
guardian
Nottingham Forest released Jonjo Shervey from his contract before joining Turkish club Çaykur Rizespor on a free transfer, contrary to initial statements that he had left the club on loan.
Former Croatia international Nikola Kalinic has signed with Hajduk Split until the end of the season on a deal worth €1 (86p).
The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Vassal family, investors in the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, the National Women’s Soccer League team announced Wednesday.
daily star
Leeds United manager Luke Humphries begged for a selfie during a visit to his beloved club.
manchester evening news
A number of clubs are interested in signing Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri on loan for the second half of the season, with the winger struggling for game time at Old Trafford.
Manchester City’s new academy director isn’t just thinking about his time at City Football Academy. He has already challenged the club to find a “player of the future”.
independent person
Police have banned Newcastle United fans from using public transport to travel to this weekend’s FA Cup match against arch-rivals Sunderland.
evening standard
Tottenham target Radu Dragusin’s agent has revealed that the defender has no plans to leave Genoa during the January transfer window.
Brentford will not have to hand over 30 per cent of Ivan Toney’s transfer fee, it emerged during talk of a move to Arsenal in January.
scottish sun
Rangers have asked the SFA to ban Willie Collum from all future Gers matches.
Rangers are reportedly interested in Alfredo Morelos’ international teammate Steven Alzet.
daily records
Rangers’ investigation into Liverpool left-back Owen Beck has been rejected as the Ibrox club look to add to their first-team squad, according to reports.