Papers: Liverpool eye January swoop for Chelsea and Man Utd midfield target

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

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

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.

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