What the papers say
Former Arsenal and Chelsea player Ashley Cole is interested in returning to English football after being released by LA Galaxy, according to the Daily Mirror. The 37-year-old is said to have received a number of offers from Championship clubs. However, The Sun says the left-back is set to be offered a new deal at LA Galaxy on reduced terms.
Paris St Germain will reportedly use their Champions League match with Liverpool as an opportunity to open talks on Brazilian international Fabinho. The Daily Mirror says reports in France suggest the side are keen on bagging a new defensive midfielder, with a loan switch a potential outcome.
Sampdoria defender Joachim Andersen was watched by scouts from both Manchester United and Tottenham on Sunday, according to reports. The Daily Mail says Italian website Calciomercato claims both clubs are considering moves for the 22-year-old centre-back, who is rated at about £25million.
Chelsea and Liverpool given hope in Christian Pulisic pursuit https://t.co/SQ8hEddBvY pic.twitter.com/QR3giGCoQ6
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) November 27, 2018
Real Madrid eyeing Man City forward https://t.co/z2QoDB4cgi
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) November 27, 2018
Players to watch
Zack Steffen: Manchester City are closing in on a deal for the USA goalkeeper, according to Sky Sports News. The Premier League club are said to be hoping to strike an agreement when the transfer window opens on January 1, with reports in the USA claiming the fee being negotiated for the Columbus Crew player is between £5million and £8million.
Ousmane Dembele: The 21-year-old is reportedly likely to stay put at Barcelona as the side have no plans to sell him. ESPN reports that the France forward has not told the Spanish side that he wants to leave in January.
