The top stories from papers and websites - 06 December 2012

The Sun


  • Fernando Torres hit the goal trail at last - as Chelsea crashed out of the Champions League.

  • Celtic boss Neil Lennon hailed a "monumental achievement" by his side after they claimed a Champions League last-16 spot.

  • Arsenal's chief commercial officer Tom Fox has declared "our brand is defined by more than winning".

  • Zenit St Petersburg want to sign Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

  • Arsene Wenger wants Thierry Henry to ride to Arsenal's rescue for the rest of the season.

  • Sven-Goran Eriksson is holding talks with Ukraine about becoming their new manager.

  • Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill is trying to persuade Manchester City to loan him striker John Guidetti in January.

Daily Mirror

  • Manchester City have ruled out a summer move for Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho - even if Roberto Mancini gets the sack.

  • Sir Alex Ferguson has called on his senior Manchester United players to "get their act together" ahead of Sunday's derby.

  • Mario Balotelli's agent says the Manchester City striker is football's Mona Lisa - a priceless work of art.

  • Bacary Sagna is set to be the next big-name departure from Arsenal after hitting deadlock over his contract.

  • Brendan Rodgers has warned interested clubs that there is fat chance of them snatching Pepe Reina from Liverpool in January.

  • Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to become the new coach of Ukraine.

  • Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas is set to make a fresh £24million swoop for Joao Moutinho after watching him on Tuesday.

  • Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill wants Manchester City starlet John Guidetti to join his strugglers on loan.

  • Fleetwood will choose between Phil Brown and Graham Alexander to become their new manager.

Daily Star

  • Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini will have to win the Premier League this season to safeguard his job.

  • Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini is a £25million transfer target for Zenit St Petersburg.

  • Everton are set for a January battle with Liverpool for Birmingham goalkeeper Jack Butland.

  • Liverpool have been linked with a £12million January move for CSKA Moscow star Keisuke Honda.

Daily Mail

  • Bacary Sagna looks set to be the next high-profile Arsenal player to walk away from the club.

  • Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill wants to revive his bid to sign Manchester City striker John Guidetti on loan in January.

  • Aston Villa have slapped an £18million price tag on striker Darren Bent.

  • Michu will not be allowed to leave Swansea in January.

  • Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones is set to be offered a new deal.

  • Middlesbrough could make a move for Blackpool defender Chris Basham.

  • Sporting Kansas defender Matt Besler will train with QPR.

  • Chicago Fire goalkeeper Sean Johnson will have trials at Stoke and Everton.

Daily Express

  • Roberto Mancini needs to retain the Premier League title to be certain of keeping his job as Manchester City manager.

  • Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini has emerged as a £25million transfer target for Zenit St Petersburg.

  • Pepe Reina has convinced Brendan Rodgers his long-term future should be at Liverpool after demonstrating his desire to buy into the manager's philosophy.

  • Xabi Alonso has cast doubt over his future at Real Madrid, prompting suggestions he could leave the club in January - possibly for a return to Liverpool.

  • Manchester United are monitoring the progress of Norwegian defender Vegard Forren ahead of the January transfer window.

  • Arsenal could recall Real Betis forward Joel Campbell from his loan in the January transfer window.

The Times

  • Roberto Mancini's future at Manchester City is under no immediate threat even though the club's dismal showing in Europe has increased the pressure to retain the Premier League title this season.

Daily Telegraph

  • Arsenal have reached an impasse in contract negotiations with Bacary Sagna as well as Theo Walcott, raising fears that two more of the first-team regulars will leave the club next year.

Metro

  • Arsenal are believed to have revived their interest in Montpellier captain Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa following the French side’s elimination from the Champions League.

TalkSport

  • Aston Villa, Newcastle and Norwich are all battling it out to sign Cluj winger Modou Sougou.



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