What the papers say
Tottenham have finally made a decision on the future of outcast Dele Alli, according to the Daily Mail. The paper says the club are willing to listen to offers for the 25-year-old midfielder, who has barely featured for manager Antonio Conte’s squad. Newcastle are believed to have already made enquiries, while a move to Germany’s Bundesliga is a possibility.
In some more positive news for United, the Manchester Evening News says Jesse Lingard is not expected to leave the club in the January transfer window. Although the 29-year-old is approaching the last six months of his contract, it is believed he intends on seeing out the season at Old Trafford, despite being linked with a West Ham return.
Staying with West Ham, the Evening Standard reports club bosses are set to follow through on a planned move for Liverpool defender Nat Phillips, despite the 24-year-old recently suffering a fractured cheekbone.
Social media round-up
Real Madrid hopeful of persuading Liverpool's Michael Edwards to become sporting directorhttps://t.co/0chbfeEZ3Rpic.twitter.com/JIfGAkUhzo— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) December 15, 2021
Barcelona hold 'secret meeting' with Mino Raiola as Erling Haaland transfer discussedhttps://t.co/mhKhIJJJMjpic.twitter.com/25eiTq2y9F— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) December 15, 2021
Players to watch
Anthony Martial: Atletico Madrid want to explore a possible exchange deal with Manchester United for the 26-year-old striker, according to Eurosport.
Dusan Vlahovic: Gazzetta dello Sport reports Fiorentina have set an £85m price tag on the 21-year-old striker.
Valentin Castellanos: The Daily Mail says West Ham are monitoring the New York City FC striker.
