The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY MIRROR
David Beckham and Inter Miami have made Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne their primary transfer target.
Former Egypt international Haytham Farouk has claimed Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool.
Kylian Mbappe has issued an apology after missing another penalty in a Real Madrid defeat.
Wayne Rooney's TV documentary looks set to be scrapped as the Manchester United legend fights to save his job at Plymouth Argyle.
Footage showing water flowing through Everton's new stadium on Thursday led to concerns from many of the club's supporters just months ahead of the ground opening - but all wasn't what it seemed.
DAILY MAIL
Wolves are actively sounding out replacements for Gary O'Neil and are believed to have held tentative conversations with Graham Potter last month.
Former Chelsea star Oscar broke down in floods of tears as he emotionally waved farewell to Shanghai Port after eight years at the Chinese club.
David Beckham has paid tribute to Manchester United's much-loved receptionist Kath Phipps after she passed away at the age of 85.
Premier League clubs want English football authorities to consider softening the Rainbow Laces initiative ahead of next season.
Former Premier League footballers were left in limbo last week after an A-list exhibition game in Dubai - that has been described as a 'shambles' - was postponed at late notice.
Arsenal's Fabio Vieira's long-term future at the club is in doubt with the club ready to listen to offers for the midfielder.
Brighton and Southampton are tracking Motherwell teenager Lennon Miller ahead of the January transfer window.
Clubs are going to covert lengths to ensure agents of players classified as minors can still be paid commission.
Manchester United are keeping their eye on the goalkeeper market amid concerns current No 2 Altay Bayindir wants to leave.
Paul Pogba was back with long-term partner Adidas this week ahead of his long-awaited return to professional football.
Manchester United have taken the extraordinary step of putting tickets for Saturday's game against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on open sale.
European football risks another identity crisis with roughly 60 clubs reportedly willing to take part in a renewed push to establish a Super League.
Scottish Rugby were unaware Stuart Hogg was carrying out a campaign of domestic abuse against estranged wife Gillian while playing for his country - and did not relieve him of the captaincy as a result of his behaviour.
THE SUN
Arsene Wenger left fans in stitches after he was awkwardly forced to dance live on air during the FIFA Club World Cup draw.
Robbie Savage is in the frame for the vacant Northampton job.
DAILY STAR
Jeremy Doku reckons Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland is one of the grumpiest strikers in Europe.
THE ATHLETIC
Arsenal assistant manager Albert Stuivenberg has agreed a new contract until 2027.
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings says his recovery from a long-term knee injury was "awful" and led to doubts about whether he would ever play again.
Danish football clubs Nordsjaelland and AGF have been fined 5,000 kroner (€670, £555) each for a snowball fight involving supporters in a league match.
DAILY EXPRESS
Wrexham and Stockport County are reportedly set to go head-to-head in a bid to secure the loan signing of Manchester United's young talent Ethan Wheatley during the January transfer window.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City would consider offering Kevin De Bruyne a role at clubs within their own football group when he eventually moves on from the Etihad Stadium, such is his standing at the Premier League champions.
Almost two-thirds of Manchester United supporters are "unhappy" with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers' running of the club as the co-owners come under renewed pressure to abandon their controversial mid-season ticket-price hikes.
West Ham United have discussed the possibility of appointing a successor to Julen Lopetegui on an initial six-month contract until the end of the season.
EVENING STANDARD
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Millwall star Romain Esse.
SCOTTISH SUN
Audible gasps were heard around the room of the Rangers AGM as the board revealed the surprisingly small amount of cash they made from player sales last summer.
Rangers could look to enter into partnerships with big clubs overseas.
DAILY RECORD
Kilmarnock are sweating the fitness of defender Joe Wright after he was sent to hospital following a worrying head-knock against Rangers.
