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What do Tuesday's papers reckon - get all the latest rumours and gossip here. - (Jan 9th 2018)

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester City have made their first move to prise Alexis Sanchez from Arsenal and a £30m deal could even be completed this week.

Jose Mourinho is said to still be angry with the Manchester United board after being forced to choose between signing Nemanja Matic and Ivan Perisic over the summer.

West Ham are closing on a £12m deal to sign Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey.

Barcelona are set to announce another signing, with Colombia centre-back Yerry Mina poised to join from Palmeiras.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal have moved Thomas Lemar back to the top of their wanted list and are prepared to test Monaco's resolve not to sell their star forward in January.

Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal will have a summer showdown over the signature of Bayer Leverkusen's £40m+ rated winger Leon Bailey.

Rafa Benitez has blocked any Newcastle outgoings this month that could aid his side's relegation rivals, including West Ham target Jonjo Shelvey and Brighton target Aleksandar Mitrovic.

West Ham are plotting a move for Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin but could miss out after Valencia made a £12m offer.

Paris Saint-Germain have ruled out making a summer move for Juventus striker Paulo Dybala, opening the door for Manchester United.

Manchester United's Dubai training camp was hit by an opening night downpour.

Philippe Coutinho has penned an emotional open letter to Liverpool fans after he completed his £142m move to Barcelona.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea's interest in Juventus left-back Alex Sandro has stalled after the club was put off by an increased £80m asking price.

Derby County have opened talks with Stoke managerial target Gary Rowett over a new contract.

Liverpool have rubbished Barcelona's claim the Merseyside club sold Philippe Coutinho for a 'reduced' fee as the £142m signing was finally unveiled at the Nou Camp.

THE SUN

Alexis Sanchez is ready to kiss goodbye to a massive £25m signing-on fee to ensure he joins Manchester City this month.

Harry Kane has revealed he has not held contract talks with Tottenham - and nor is he planning any.

Stoke City will have to wait until next season if they want former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic as their new manager.

The Potters have also been told Gary Rowett will cost them £1.5m if they want the Derby boss to take over from Mark Hughes.

Leicester are prepared to make a loss on £25m striker Kelechi Iheanacho if they can find a buyer this month.

Newcastle striker Aleksandar Mitrovic has opened talks over a move to Bordeaux according to reports in France.

Marouane Fellaini has told Jose Mourinho that he wants a new challenge not a new contract as he heads for the Old Trafford exit door.

Rafa Benitez is locked in a transfer stand-off with Newcastle having been told he must sell before he can buy.

DAILY STAR

Bournemouth are set to splash out £1m to sign Colchester United's leading scorer Sammie Szmodics.

Schalke will not allow talk of Leon Goretzka's future to drag on until the end of January.

Real Madrid are "desperate" to sign Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso, according to reports in Spain.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal could offer Mathieu Debuchy to West Brom as part of a package to sign Jonny Evans.

Antoine Griezmann wants £400,000 a week to sign for Manchester United and snub Barcelona.

THE GUARDIAN

Everton are ready to sell Oumar Niasse for £13m, sparking a race between Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace, West Brom and West Ham.

THE TIMES

Stoke City will speak to Martin O'Neill about their managerial vacancy after Mark Hughes was dismissed at the weekend.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers will step up their attempts to sign Russell Martin on loan if they can offload Bruno Alves this month.

Hamilton's Ioannis Skondras could be facing a huge 22-game ban after being charged with assaulting referee Gavin Duncan in last month's clash with Ross County.