The transfer window may not open again until January 1 2018 but that hasn’t put an end to plenty of speculation throughout Europe.
Here, we take a look at three big stories dominating the headlines on Saturday.
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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY
Chelsea and Tottenham are set to fight over ROSS BARKLEY in January, the Daily Mirror reports. Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has faith in the Everton midfielder and needs an insurance policy while MOUSA DEMBELE struggles with a foot injury. Chelsea reportedly made a £35million bid for Barkley, 23, in the summer, although he was held back by a pre-season hamstring injury. With his Toffees contract entering its final year in January his value could be slashed, offering the London clubs the chance to bag a bargain.
BEN WOODBURN and ROBERTO FIRMINO are to be furnished with new contracts at Liverpool after impressing bosses, the Liverpool Echo reports. As well as being hailed as a stand-in for injured Wales star GARETH BALE on international duty, rising star Woodburn, 17, has 10 senior appearances for the Reds under his belt since his breakthrough last November. Liverpool are also keen to maintain the services of their £29million Brazilian forward who has scored 27 goals in 101 matches since transferring from Hoffenheim in July 2015. Firmino, 26, is central to boss Jurgen Klopp’s future plans and the club are prepared to fork out to fight off bids from elsewhere, the newspaper reports.
Set for a new deal? Firmino.
England Under-21s recruit JACK HARRISON had a fraught journey back from the US to make it in time for the Euro 2019 qualifiers but the inconvenience may have been worthwhile. According to The Sun both Manchester United and Manchester City are keeping an eye on the 20-year-old after his star performance in MLS for New York City.
The midfielder, originally from Stoke, passed through United’s academy system, however it may be City that get first refusal due to a tie-up with the Big Apple club. The interest may eventually make up for the fact he had to pay £1,200 for his own flight after missing his original trip back from America.
Harrison is being targeted by Manchester’s top clubs.
Gunners mainstay THEO WALCOTT may be heading for the exit partly pushed, partly of his own volition, according to a report in The Sun. After 11 years of service Arsenal are considering cashing in on the forward before his contract expires in 2019, avoiding a repeat of the scenario currently playing out with MESUT OZIL and ALEXIS SANCHEZ.
The pair are out of contract next year and at risk of walking away without the club recouping any of the millions they spent on them. The newspaper says Walcott, 28, has played only 47 minutes of Premier League football so far this season and could be open to a move.
What lies in store for Walcott?
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PLAYERS TO WATCH
LEX ALLAN The 18-year-old defender for Bostik League South team Sittingbourne has piqued the interest of London clubs Fulham and Crystal Palace, Kent Online reports.
LORENZO PELLEGRINI Manchester United and Manchester City are interested in the £22m, 21-year-old Roma star, according to reports in Italy.
Roma star Pellegrini.