Man Utd, Liverpool and Newcastle Pursue Elliot Anderson

Here are Friday’s main transfer stories and headlines from the papers.

Premier League

• Manchester United face competition from Liverpool and Newcastle in the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, reports The Times.
• Arsenal expect Martin Ødegaard to be fit for the North London derby, according to The Sun.
• Randal Kolo Muani will be available for Tottenham selection but is likely to wear a protective mask when he plays, The Sun adds.
• West Ham striker Callum Wilson remains determined to push for a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad next summer, the Daily Mail says.
• Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi, a reported United target, is reportedly planning a move away from the club, says The Mirror.
• Chelsea have no plans to allow goalkeeper Filip Jørgensen to go out on loan in January, The Mirror reports.
• Manchester United are reportedly set for a showdown with the FA as they try to secure the 2035 Women’s World Cup Final at their proposed 100,000-seat stadium instead of Wembley, according to the Daily Mail.
• Liverpool are battling to retain 15-year-old prospect Joshua Abe amid interest from Chelsea and Arsenal, the Daily Mail reports.
• Crystal Palace have added Ousmane Diomande to a shortlist as they look for cover following Marc Guéhi’s departure, according to A Bola.
• Former Chelsea, Real Madrid and Bayern winger Arjen Robben has turned professional in padel, four years after retiring from football, The Express reports.

International football

• Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay opted not to switch allegiance to England, a decision The Telegraph credits in part to Jose Mourinho’s influence.
• Hungary and Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has denied that his controversial celebration during the defeat to the Republic of Ireland was aimed at Irish supporters, reports Blikk.