Friday 29 December 2017 14:56, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Friday's national newspapers...
THE SUN
Juventus have rejected an offer of £70m plus Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Manchester United for Paulo Dybala.
Jose Mourinho fears Romelu Lukaku has slowed down because he has put on too much muscle since joining Manchester United.
Pep Guardiola is losing patience with Vincent Kompany at Manchester City following his latest injury blow.
Arsenal will battle Manchester City for West Brom captain Jonny Evans in the January transfer window.
Jack Wilshere has revealed he is desperate to start new contract talks with Arsenal.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes insists on loan PSG striker Jese wants to be a success in the Premier League.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Southampton are interested in signing Daniel Sturridge, Alfie Mawson and Ryan Sessegnon with their Virgil van Dijk money.
Manchester City will step up their interest in Real Sociedad central defender Inigo Martinez or Jonny Evans.
DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea are confident of agreeing a new five-year contract with Thibaut Courtois to fend off Real Madrid's interest.
Southampton want to re-sign Theo Walcott from Arsenal when the Virgil van Dijk money arrives.
West Ham want to sign Joe Allen and Lamine Kone in a January spending spree.
Xavi claims Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are "playing with the DNA of Barcelona".
DAILY MAIL
Barcelona are growing increasingly concerned that the Manchester clubs will pay Samuel Umtiti's release clause.
Everton will look to make headway in landing Steven N'Zonzi from Sevilla in the next 48 hours.
Leicester City have held discussions over a deal for Benfica full-back Andre Almeida.
Huddersfield Town have spoken to Monaco regarding Almamy Toure.
Brighton are wary of West Ham entering the race for £25m-rated Celtic striker Moussa Dembele.
Real Madrid have watched Ryan Sessegnon at Fulham this season but he is still expected to join Tottenham eventually.
Pape Souare was reunited with Adam Mills on Thursday, the Crystal Palace staff member who was first on the scene following the defender's horrific car crash in September 2016.
Yannick Carrasco looks poised to leave Atletico Madrid next month.
THE GUARDIAN
The FA has been urged by Kick It Out to act on the alleged racism from Millwall supporters during a recent game against Wolves.
FA technical director Dan Ashworth has admitted lessons must be learned from Mark Sampson's sacking in his end-of-year letter.
Liverpool's Rhian Brewster has opened up about racist abuse he has suffered in the last year and his dismay over the lack of action from the authorities.
DAILY EXPRESS
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing to make a move for Manchester United defender Daley Blind.
