What the papers say
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah wants to stay with the club but is becoming frustrated by talks over a contract extension, reports the Liverpool Echo. Salah’s deal expires in 2023.
Southampton want to sign former Argentina goalkeeper Willy Caballero, according to Talksport. The 40-year-old left Chelsea at the end of last season, but the Saints are keen.
Kylian Mbappe is undecided where his future lies. The Paris St Germain striker rejected a new contract from the French club over the summer and is still not sure what his next move will be, according to Goal.
Social media round-up
Jose Mourinho shock target to replace under-fire Rafa Benitez as Everton manager https://t.co/TDpz4MZZSq— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) December 5, 2021
Renato Sanches makes Arsenal transfer claim and tells Mikel Arteta – "I'm ready"https://t.co/FD1LLYZFmrpic.twitter.com/lXMmvwKT75— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) December 6, 2021
Players to watch
Fabian Ruiz: The Spanish midfielder is a target for Liverpool, but the Napoli playmaker is attracting interest from all over Europe.
Ousmane Dembele: Barcelona want him to stay in Spain, but he is said to be a target for other clubs, including Tottenham.
Mohamed Elyounoussi: The Southampton player has been linked with Arsenal and Leicester but told Saints’ matchday programme he is settled on the south coast, according to Hampshire Live.
Pep Guardiola issues a very blunt answer when quizzed by reporters on latest accusation levelled against Manchester City
'I think my opinion is more important than Roy Keane's. I know as a captain he does things sometimes with his arms, criticising his team-mates, but most of all it's a bit of frustration.' - Ruben Amorim hits back in Bruno Fernandes row
