Manchester City's players could reportedly be entitled to tear up their contracts following the club's guilty verdict in the Premier League's financial charges case, according to Sky Sports' Paper Talk round-up.
Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo is said to be facing a potential six-month ban after walking off during a Portugal match, while Birmingham City have reportedly shown interest in bringing in former Manchester United transfer chief John Murtough.
On the move front, Bournemouth are understood to have no intention of selling midfielder Alex Scott in the January window, despite transfer speculation. Meanwhile, Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Jarell Quansah as the Spanish giants continue to monitor promising young defensive talent across Europe.