The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United are keen on signing Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, who’s open to the crossing the divide in January – Daily Mirror

David Beckham has been backed to become the new owner of Manchester United – Daily Star

Chelsea’s forgotten defender Aaron Anselmino has been called up by Argentina despite not playing ANY games this season – The Sun

Manchester United have reportedly reached out to the representatives of Lennart Karl, as the teenager continues to turn heads at Bayern Munich – Daily Star

Russell Martin once emerged as a shock managerial target for Manchester United – Daily Star

EFL

Jermain Defoe is set to land a new role with League One outfit Bromley – The Sun

ELSEWHERE

The 2027 Asia Cup has been delayed by almost a year amid the ongoing Middle East crisis – Daily Mail

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Martin O’Neill and senior Celtic board members were subjected to ‘hard but fair’ questioning in a meeting at Greenock Celtic Supporters’ Club on Monday night, the club have revealed – Daily Mail

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Chris Sutton feels Martin O’Neill is to blame for the Celtic’s recent poor form saying that ‘the club is in regression’

Sebastien Pocognoli has been hit with a major Scotland concern – just hours after naming his second squad, with Stephen Welsh forced off just 23 minutes into Swansea City’s clash at Portsmouth – Scottish Sun



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