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Latest Football Gossip (Dec 29th 2017)

THE SUN

Juventus have rejected an offer of £70million 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.

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.

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 have held discussions over a deal for Benfica full-back Andre Almeida.

Huddersfield have spoken to Monaco regarding Almamy Toure.

Brighton are wary of West Ham entering the race for £25million-rated Celtic striker Moussa Dembele.

Real Madrid have watched Ryan Sessegnon at Fulham this season but he is still expected to join Tottenham eventually.