Real Madrid growing in confidence Trent Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool - Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Real Madrid are growing increasingly convinced they can win the race to capture the prized signature of Trent Alexander-Arnold and hope he will join them on a free transfer next summer.

Ange Postecoglou maintains the backing of Tottenham's board but the League Cup semi-final against Liverpool is emerging as key to the Australian's prospects.

Federico Chiesa is reportedly looking for a way out of Liverpool in January, just five months after his arrival from Juventus.

Jurgen Klopp has been offered the chance to get acquainted with Red Bull's Formula 1 team as he prepares to take up his new role at the Austrian company.

Santi Cazorla revealed that he would consider a return to Arsenal, as the 40-year-old nears the end of his contract in Spain.

Liverpool coach John Heitinga has emerged as a frontrunner for the vacant manager's job at West Bromwich Albion.

Ligue 1's social media team have hit back at Cristiano Ronaldo in a post to the league's official account following his controversial recent comments.

Cesc Fabregas has given Dele a boost as the former England star begins his trial period at Como FC in his bid to resurrect his career.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester United are set to lose out on £10m in expected income if they continue on their current trajectory.

Andre Onana should leave Manchester United if he fails to arrest his nightmare run of form, according to former Old Trafford misfit Massimo Taibi.

Newcastle have targeted Dominic Calvert-Lewin - but are prepared to wait to get him on a free in the summer.

Marc Guehi is willing to wait on a move to Liverpool as Crystal Palace brace for offers.

England captain Harry Kane is continuing to coin it in off the pitch - with his personal worth now more than £91m, latest figures show.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Alexander Isak is rapidly turning into one of the most coveted players in Europe, but Newcastle United will resist any attempt to lure him away with a record price tag in excess of £150m put on the Sweden international.

Tamworth have been criticised for a huge hike in ticket prices for the non-League club's FA Cup third-round tie against Tottenham Hotspur.

Stuart Lancaster has hit out at former England international Andy Goode for suggesting he is in danger of losing his job at Racing 92.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Manchester United are very likely to extend Harry Maguire's contract by 12 months after the former captain successfully earned Ruben Amorim's trust, according to reports.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Pep Guardiola has a five-player wishlist to improve his Manchester City side as the January transfer window approaches.

Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester United, with current No 1 Andre Onana under increasing pressure.

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City's current crisis is a sobering reality check and a reminder not to take for granted their unprecedented success under him.

THE OBSERVER

Barcelona have reportedly closed a last-minute €100m (£82.9m) deal to sell VIP boxes at the newly renovated Camp Nou to Middle Eastern investors. The club are hopeful the sale will allow them to meet financial fair play rules and finally extend Dani Olmo's registration.

A Brazilian judge has ordered the release from prison of four players from River Plate's women's football team, all of whom were arrested over an alleged racial slur during a match against Gremio.

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Alisson has challenged his Liverpool team-mates to put their names alongside the legends of the past and write a new page in the club's rich history.

SUNDAY MAIL

The Romanian media are ramping up the hype around Steaua Bucharest midfielder Darius Olaru - with close ally and former manager Cristi Pustai talking up a potential move to Rangers.

Zander Clark could cross the capital divide with the current Hearts No 2 on Hibs' list of targets, according to a report.

Hearts are reportedly in the market for Elton Kabangu from Union Saint-Gilloise.