The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Liverpool have placed AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné on their radar as they consider potential January reinforcements. – The Athletic
Liverpool have plans to sign another midfielder next summer, which would push Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister further down the pecking order at Anfield. – talkSPORT
Newcastle could still sell Lewis Hall next summer despite the 22-year-old England left-back reportedly agreeing a new contract with the Magpies until 2031. – talkSPORT
Lewis Hall’s new Newcastle United contract will not include a release clause. – Daily Mail
Kendry Páez is not currently part of Chelsea’s first-team plans following the early termination of his loan spell at River Plate last month. – The Athletic
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Nottingham Forest could revive their interest in Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall in January. – Telegraph
Ryan Giggs believes JJ Gabriel is a “generational talent” who reminds him of Wayne Rooney, but he’s urged the Manchester United youngster to remain patient for his first-team breakthrough. – Mirror
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Barcelona are looking to sell Frenkie de Jong when the January transfer window opens. – Telegraaf
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Rangers summer signing Daisuke Yokota – who was ruled out of the St Mirren game through injury – is also set to undergo surgery and the Japanese winger is also facing a lengthy period out. – Scottish Sun
David Martindale has pledged he won’t be stepping back into the Livingston dugout long-term.