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Friday's football transfer rumours and gossip from UK newspapers (January 12 2018)

Manchester United have been linked with moves for both Alexis Sanchez and Jamie Vardy in Friday's papers - get all the latest transfer gossip.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United have followed up their pursuit of Alexis Sanchez with moves for Jamie Vardy and Javier Hernandez.

Manchester United and Chelsea are set to battle it out to sign Brazilian starlet Arthur Melo from Gremio.

Sir John Hall fears for Newcastle's future if owner Mike Ashley doesn't sell soon.

Crystal Palace midfielder James McArthur has signed a new three-year deal.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is eyeing Danish left-back Mads Pedersen.

Sunderland are in talks to sign Burnley striker Jon Walters.

Reading boss Jaap Stam is targeting a double-swoop for Barnsley striker Tom Bradshaw and Southampton defender Sam McQueen.

QPR and Bolton have made loan approaches for Cardiff winger Anthony Pilkington.

DAILY EXPRESS

Brighton manager Chris Hughton has urged the Premier League to follow the FA and the Football League and adopt the Rooney Rule.

Leicester manager Claude Puel believes new signing Fousseni Diabate can be the next Riyad Mahrez.

Crystal Palace are closing in on a deal for Getafe goalkeeper Vicente Guaita.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Stoke have offered Quique Sanchez Flores the manager's job and are waiting for his response.

Nottingham Forest manager Aitor Karanka is targeting Chelsea forward Charly Musonda.

DAILY MIRROR

Feuding managers Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte are on collision course again as both are on PSG's wish list for the manager's job.

Arsenal fans are convinced PSG forward Julian Draxler is joining the club after he attended an NBA game in London alongside several Gunners stars.

Liverpool and Tottenham are heading for a summer battle to sign Norwich's James Maddison.

Leicester have confirmed Kelechi Iheanacho will stay at the club this month.

DAILY MAIL

Amanda Staveley faces competition to buy Newcastle as a second Dubai investor looks to make an offer for the Premier League club.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is set to leave at the end of the season with Max Allegri and Luis Enrique on the shortlist to replace him.

Premier League VAR may be heading for the big screens as Mike Riley calls to make it clearer for fans in the stadium.

Liverpool are ready to sell striker Daniel Sturridge for £30m after he asks to quit Anfield.

THE SUN

Alexis Sanchez has snubbed Jose Mourinho's sensational bid to hijack his transfer to Manchester City.

Theo Walcott does not know if he will be allowed to leave Arsenal in January, despite interest from Everton and Southampton.

Cardiff will pay £2m for Bolton striker Gary Madine.

Reading are in talks for a loan-deal to sign Derby forward Chris Martin.

THE TIMES

Alexis Sanchez is determined to join Manchester City this month despite late interest from Manchester United.

Liverpool are in official contact with RB Leipzig as they attempt to bring forward Naby Keita's arrival as Philippe Coutinho's replacement.

THE INDEPENDENT

Swansea boss Carlos Carvalhal says it will take a £50m-plus bid to sign defender Alfie Mawson.