The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
Premier League
Manchester United are set to block January exits for Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee with both expected to play key roles during the Christmas period - The Sun
Wayne Rooney believes Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah should be doing more to help under fire Liverpool boss Arne Slot - BBC
Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are in line to play on Christmas Eve for Cameroon and Ivory Coast in the opening round of the African Cup of Nations - The Sun
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus is open to a return to boyhood club Sao Paulo - ESPN
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira retains backing from the club’s executive chairman Jeff Shi, for now - The Sun
Scottish football
Ange Postecoglou is the favourite to replace Brendan Rodgers at Celtic and make a shocking return to the club - The Scottish Sun
EFL
Patrick Bamford has been training with Frank Lampard’s Coventry City, but is not in line to receive a contract with the club - Daily Mail
European football
Vinicius Junior’s relationship with Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has escalated to an 'unsustainable conflict,' with the winger feeling disrespected and open to a move - AS
Dani Carvajal will undergo keyhole surgery for a knee injury which will keep him out of action for the remainder of 2025 - The Athletic
Formula 1
Red Bull are set to delay their decision over their driver line-up for the 2026 season in order to focus on Max Verstappen’s championship fight - The Express
