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The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…<\/p>\n

PREMIER LEAGUE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Manchester United<\/strong> could seek a mid-season friendly to ease the financial woes of being knocked out early of both the Carabao Cup and FA Cup – The Telegraph<\/em><\/p>\n

Manchester United<\/strong> bosses are reportedly unhappy with the amount of noise a potential Ole Gunnar Solskjaer<\/strong> return garnered – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

Man United’s<\/strong> decision to not hire Solskjaer<\/strong> on an interim basis comes after players reportedly shared their lack of confidence in the Norwegian to the club’s hierarchy – Daily Express<\/em><\/p>\n

West Ham<\/strong> have enquired over Metz<\/strong> midfielder Alpha Toure<\/strong> after Lucas Paqueta<\/strong> made clear his desire to leave the club – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

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Tottenham<\/strong> forward Mathys Tel<\/strong> is keen to earn game time elsewhere as he seeks a loan move in January – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

Liverpool<\/strong> will not sanction a sale of Federico Chiesa<\/strong>, despite interest from Juventus<\/strong>, until Mohamed Salah<\/strong> returns from AFCON duty – TuttoSport<\/em><\/p>\n

Unai Emery<\/strong> is keen on bringing Tammy Abraham<\/strong> back to Aston Villa<\/strong> – The Telegraph<\/em><\/p>\n

Michael Carrick<\/strong> has former Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves<\/strong> on his shortlist should he land the interim head coach role at Old Trafford – The Guardian<\/em><\/p>\n

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Former Liverpool<\/strong> and Crystal Palace<\/strong> defender Mamadou Sakho<\/strong> has announced his retirement from football – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Rangers<\/strong> are among multiple clubs in Europe interested in DAC Dunajska Streda<\/strong> winger Damir Redzic<\/strong> – The Scottish Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

Martin O’Neill<\/strong> has refused to rule out Stephen Welsh<\/strong> returning to Motherwell<\/strong> despite the Hoops just recalling him from a loan spell there – The Scottish Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

EFL<\/h3>\n

MLS club Toronto FC<\/strong> have made a \u00a313.4 million offer for Norwich City<\/strong> forward Josh Sargent <\/strong>– Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Kylian Mbappe <\/strong>paid his respects to outgoing Real Madrid<\/strong> boss Xabi Alonso<\/strong>, describing him as someone ‘who had clear ideas and knows many things about football’ – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

Joao Cancelo<\/strong> has completed his medical ahead of a return to Barcelona<\/strong> – The Athletic<\/em><\/p>\n

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… PREMIER LEAGUE Manchester United could seek a mid-season friendly to ease the financial