What the papers say
Former Arsenal and Chelsea player Ashley Cole is interested in returning to English football after being released by LA Galaxy, according to the Daily Mirror. The 37-year-old is said to have received a number of offers from Championship clubs. However, The Sun says the left-back is set to be offered a new deal at LA Galaxy on reduced terms.
Paris St Germain will reportedly use their Champions League match with Liverpool as an opportunity to open talks on Brazilian international Fabinho. The Daily Mirror says reports in France suggest the side are keen on bagging a new defensive midfielder, with a loan switch a potential outcome.
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is eyeing up Brazil international Eder Militao, the Daily Record reports. The paper says the 20-year-old Porto centre-back, who has impressed in his first season in Portuguese football, has been identified as a fit for United’s strategy of recruiting young talent.
Players to watch
Zack Steffen: Manchester City are closing in on a deal for the USA goalkeeper, according to Sky Sports News. The Premier League club are said to be hoping to strike an agreement when the transfer window opens on January 1, with reports in the USA claiming the fee being negotiated for the Columbus Crew player is between £5million and £8million.
Ousmane Dembele: The 21-year-old is reportedly likely to stay put at Barcelona as the side have no plans to sell him. ESPN reports that the France forward has not told the Spanish side that he wants to leave in January.
