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Footballs latest transfer rumours and all the gossip in today's back pages (January 04, 2019)

Will Tottenham make any signings in January? A lot depends on who they can offload first, according to the papers.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United will resist any approaches for Eric Bailly in the January transfer window amid reported interest from Sevilla.

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor could face further questions from a Charity Commission investigation after it emerged he has continued to receive £2.2m pay.

West Brom have launched a bid to sign Newcastle midfielder Isaac Hayden.

Rangers have been urged to go into partnership with supporters to unlock a potential income stream of up to £6m a year.

THE SUN

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata is a loan target for La Liga side Sevilla after they let Luis Muriel join Fiorentina but will only be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge if they themselves sign a striker.

Tammy Abraham's move to Wolves is under threat because of a match he played for Chelsea U23s.

Southampton are stepping up their interest in £15m-rated Japan forward Shoya Nakajima.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe wants Liverpool defender Nathaniel Clyne in a January loan deal but will have to fight off rival interest from Cardiff City.

Crystal Palace have made a £6.5m bid for Everton and Senegal striker Oumar Niasse.

Premier League clubs paid less than £90m in tax between them between 2008 and 2017.

Sheffield Wednesday will give fresh starts to outcasts George Boyd, Keiren Westwood and Sam Hutchison.

THE INDEPENDENT

Mesut Ozil's future at Arsenal will be reviewed at the end of the season after the midfielder and the club distanced themselves from the possibility of a transfer this month.

THE TIMES

Manchester City are facing a possible Champions League ban over alleged manipulation of sponsorship money.

The Chinese owners of Wolves bought a stake in Jorge Mendes' player agency after being impressed that he 'indirectly controlled many clubs in major European leagues'.

DAILY EXPRESS

Leeds United are interested in Hoffenheim's Steven Zuber who has become surplus to requirements at the Bundesliga club.

Gary Rowett is set to be sacked by Stoke if they crash out to Shrewsbury in the FA Cup.

DAILY MAIL

Fulham are considering ending Timothy Fosu-Mensah's loan spell from Manchester United after he failed to impress new manager Claudio Ranieri.

Chelsea are hoping to convince Callum Hudson-Odoi to sign a new contract despite bids from Bayern Munich.

DAILY MIRROR

Tottenham are willing to listen to offers for Fernando Llorente, Vincent Janssen, Georges-Kevin Nkoudou and Victor Wanyama, as they attempt to raise funds for transfers.

Pelle Clement is set to leave Reading and join Eredivisie side PEC Zwolle, managed by former Royals boss Jaap Stam.

Ipswich boss Paul Lambert wants Cardiff winger Anthony Pilkington on loan for the rest of the season.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic captain Scott Brown has rejected an opening contract offer from Western Melbourne with the A-League club now preparing an improved deal.

Swansea are tracking Rangers youngster Ross McCrorie and will consider making a January move to sign him.