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Tottenham winger Brennan Johnson is on Crystal Palace's list of potential January signings, with the Eagles wanting the Wales international, 24, to help their bid to qualify for the Champions League. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Tottenham are prepared to smash their wage structure to sign Bournemouth and Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, ahead of Manchester City and Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external

Chelsea are emerging as the frontrunners in the race for AZ Alkmaar's highly rated midfielder Kees Smit, 19, with the Netherlands international also on the radar of Newcastle, Manchester United and Tottenham. (The I - subscription required), external

Newcastle's interest in Toulouse's French defender Dayann Methalie, 19, could spell the end of 33-year-old Swiss defender Fabian Schar's time at the club with his contract expiring next summer. (Football Insider), external

West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug is one of the names AC Milan will consider in the January transfer window as the Germany international, 32, wants to leave the London Stadium. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Crystal Palace are keen on Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, 25, who is expected to leave the Bundesliga side in January. (Fabrizio Romano), external

West Ham, Lazio and AC Milan are all interested in 26-year-old Italy and Sassuolo striker Andrea Pinamonti. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Everton midfielder James Garner is admired by Nottingham Forest although a January move for the 24-year-old Englishman is unlikely given he has been starting regularly for the Toffees. (Mail), external

Chelsea and Manchester United are accelerating efforts to sign Sunderland and DR Congo midfielder Noah Sadiki, 20, after his fine start to life in English football. (Football Insider)




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World Cup

The Football Association will pass on England supporters' concerns about high 2026 World Cup ticket prices to FIFA - The Guardian.
Transfers

Chelsea are emerging as the frontrunners in the race for highly-rated AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, who is also on Newcastle United's radar - The i.

Crystal Palace are keen on Bayern Munich right-back Sacha Boey, 25, who is expected to leave the Bundesliga side in January - Fabrizio Romano.

West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug is one of the names AC Milan will consider in the January transfer window as the Germany international, 32, wants to leave the London Stadium - Gazzetta dello Sport.

Everton midfielder James Garner is admired by Nottingham Forest although a January move for the 24-year-old Englishman is unlikely given he has been starting regularly for the Toffees - Daily Mail.
Premier League

More than half of the 20 Premier League clubs are involved in an almighty scramble to find new shirt sponsors for next season as they will no longer be allowed to have gambling companies - The Times.

Newcastle United supporters are being investigated by German police over alleged vandalism on a train that was travelling to their Champions League game with Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday - The Times.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in talks to outsource Manchester United's catering - sparking fears prawn sandwiches could be taken off the menu - The Sun.
Sport

Epsom racecourse has announced a £6m five-year plan to revive the flagging fortunes of the Derby, the world's most famous Flat race - The Guardian.

Luke Littler is planning to snub BBC's Sports Personality of the Year pageant next week to concentrate on his £1m crusade - Daily Express.