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Published on December 10 2015 by timmy peter

LONDON EVENING STANDARD

Joachim Low has backed Bastian Schweinsteiger to get back to his best for Manchester United after the Germany midfielder was criticised by Louis van Gaal. Schweinsteiger is still "a world-class player", according to Low, and needs time to adjust to the Premier League.
West Ham co-chairman David Gold says the club will not sign a new striker in January despite the club's injury crisis.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Louis van Gaal must win the Premier League title by 2017 to keep his job with the club's hierarchy focused on maximising the league's new £5bn TV deal.
Manchester United fear the Premier League is so competitive it's harming their ability to sign world class players. Senior United figures believe it's harder to look good in England than it is elsewhere in Europe, which is hurting them in the transfer market as they compete for the likes of Gareth Bale, Thomas Muller and others.

LIVERPOOL ECHO

Youngsters Connor Randall and Ryan Fulton have agreed new contracts at Liverpool, with Randall describing it as a "dream come true".

NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE

Former Newcastle midfielder Rob Lee wants the club to sign Charlie Austin, Andros Townsend and Matt Phillips by the end of the January transfer window.
Sunderland are set to recall goalkeeper Jordan Pickford from his loan at Preston North End. Sam Allardyce reportedly wants a closer look at Pickford, and could install him as the club's number two if a suitor is found for Vito Mannone.

SUNDERLAND ECHO

Jack Rodwell travelled to Germany last week to visit Bayern Munich doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt in a bid to sort out his long-term hamstring injury. Muller-Wohlfahrt has treated the likes of Usain Bolt, Steven Gerrard and Michael Owen in the past.
Sunderland are keeping tabs on Lorient defender Lamine Kone, and Allardyce scouted the Ivory Coast international against PSG last month.

BIRMINGHAM MAIL

Birmingham City hope Koby Arthur is finally nearing a return to full fitness as he recovers from a quadriceps injury. Arthur has not played a league game for more than a year.

EXPRESS & STAR

Sean O'Driscoll is keen on replacing Dean Smith as the next Walsall manager, but the former Doncaster Rovers boss is yet to submit an application.
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has drawn up a list of transfer targets for January, but his ambition will be decided by how much money is made available by Steve Morgan.

CROYDON ADVERTISER

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is not surprised Arsenal have been linked with a move for James McArthur, saying the midfielder is a "great team player".

STOKE SENTINEL

Stoke City and Bournemouth have been linked with Nimes Olympique striker Anthony Koura. The 22-year-old could be available for €1.5m.
Former Leicester defender Zoumana Bakayogo is unlikely to sign for Crewe despite proving his fitness following his release by the Foxes because of financial difficulties in reaching an agreement.

DAILY ECHO

Oriol Romeu wants to prove his worth to Southampton following his £4m summer move, and the former Chelsea midfielder is keen for a chance to replace Victor Wanyama this weekend, who is struggling with an ankle injury.
Former Southampton forward Jake Sinclair has signed a deal to join Southern Premier Division side Frome Town.

HULL DAILY MAIL

Arsenal loanee Isaac Hayden has received assurances from Steve Bruce that he still has a big role to play at Hull City this season. Hayden has started just once in Hull's last 17 league fixtures.

LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH

SOUTH WALES EVENING POST

Swansea will scour Europe for their next manager with Dutch duo Dennis Bergkamp and Clarence Seedorf the latest names tipped to replace Garry Monk. One manager no longer in the running is former Sunderland boss Gus Poyet, who ruled himself out on Wednesday.

FULHAM CHRONICLE

Diego Costa has dropped a hint that he could return to Atletico Madrid in the future, "saying life is full of surprises".
Moussa Dembele has been advised to snub Manchester United interest and stay at Fulham by interim boss Peter Grant.

SOUTH LONDON PRESS

Crystal Palace are set to sign Tower Hamlets' winger Randell Williams. The 18-year-old has been on trial at Palace, and was formerly on the books at Tottenham.

NOTTINGHAM POST

Nottingham Forest have signed teenager Keith Asare from Southend United, with the Championship club paying money up front plus potential bonuses if Asare hits certain targets.

BOLTON NEWS

Neil Lennon has received some good news with Zach Clough and Wellington Silva set to make their first-team returns, although this weekend's trip to Hull could come too soon for both.

READING POST

Reading's wait to appoint a new manager may drag into next week, however, former boss Brian McDermott remains the favourite to take charge.

BOURNEMOUTH ECHO

Former Bournemouth midfielder Darren Anderton is backing his old club to claim another big scalp when the Cherries welcome Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium on Saturday.

EVENING TIMES

Roberto Martinez is set to speak to Steven Naismith between now and the New Year about his future at the club. The Scotland international wants first-team football but finds himself down the pecking order at Goodison Park.
Rangers manager Mark Warburton is on the shortlist to replace Garry Monk as Swansea manager.