Mondays Football Headlines

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Latest Paper Gossip (Monday Dec 14th)

DAILY MIRROR

Former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam wants to return to English football - as manager of Fulham.
Valencia tried to lure Ryan Giggs to Spain before they went for Gary Neville - but the Manchester United legend believes he's in line to take over from Louis van Gaal.
Jose Mourinho claims it is too easy for foreign managers to earn Premier League jobs - and believes English coaches should fear for their futures.
Everton are keen on signing Arsenal defender Calum Chambers, who has found game time hard to come by.

THE SUN

Manchester United will step up their chase for Pep Guardiola after the 2-1 loss against Bournemouth and their Champions League exit
Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports that Diego Costa wants to return to Atletico Madrid, insisting the £32m striker is happy at Chelsea.
Alexandre Pato has put Manchester United and Chelsea on red alert - after he revealed he wants to move to the Premier League.
Yaya Toure will be offered a staggering £24m deal after tax to quit Manchester City for China.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has hinted he may make a move for Leicester goal machine Jamie Vardy. Mourinho said: "He is top scorer and it is normal big clubs want him. It is a beautiful story and his record is historic."
Rio Ferdinand says Louis van Gaal must get rid of the fear engulfing Manchester United every time they take to the pitch.
Lionel Messi has launched a potty-mouthed tirade at critics of his displays for Argentina.

DAILY STAR

Arsenal are bracing themselves for a remarkable swoop from Real Madrid to take their star man Mesut Ozil. Madrid are eyeing a move for the German international should James Rodriguez leave the Bernabeu.
Leeds boss Steve Evans is facing questions over his future after allowing owner Massimo Cellino into the dressing room during games.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has dismissed claims he has an incurable heel injury.
Bayer Leverkusen striker Stefan Kiessling has hinted that he's about to leave the Bundesliga club. According to reports, he's a major target for Liverpool and there could be a deal in place to bring him to England in January.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic is hoping to start discussing a new deal at Stamford Bridge, despite his poor form at the start of the season.
Mario Balotelli has said that he cannot wait for Euro 2016 - prompting Italy coach Antonio Conte to ask sarcastically whether the maverick striker would be playing or watching on television.
Jose Mourinho has refused to rule out Diego Costa returning to Atletico Madrid, but maintains the striker is happy at Chelsea.
Jose Mourinho has revealed his pre-match routine; he likes to find a quiet corner and watch a movie for half an hour.
He said: "I like to be in my little office at Stamford Bridge, lying there, watching a movie on my iPad. I hate it when the guy knocks on the door and tells you to come for the (TV) interview." ..

THE TELEGRAPH

Aleksandr Kokorin's move to Arsenal is a 'done deal'. The Dynamo Moscow forward is available at a knock-down price because his contract is up in the summer.

THE INDEPENDENT

The Football Association will consider a foreign coach to succeed Roy Hodgson if his four-year reign as England manager comes to end at Euro 2016.
England's Euro 2016 game against Wales in Lens next summer could be rescheduled with broadcasters keen for their fixture to be moved to an evening kick-off rather than its current 2pm slot.