The Rivals: Huntelaar spurned Manchester City move

City just not in United Klaas - The Sun
Striker Klaas Jan Huntelaar will join Real Madrid from Ajax for £17m on January 2 after rejecting a £32 million summer move to Manchester City.

Gordon hails Keane's ability - The Daily Telegraph
The Sunderland goalkeeper insists that the Irishman's man-management skills are excellent, despite criticism from pundit Eamon Dunphy.

Only a City splurge can save this from being the quietest transfer window ever - The Guardian
Mark Hughes's interest in bringing Lassana Diarra and Roque Santa Cruz to Eastlands is an example of how an ailing market could receive a shot in the arm by Manchester City's financial muscle.

Ashton will be sold off - Daily Mirror
The striker is one of seven players that the Hammers want to offload in January to alleviate the cash crisis suffered by their Icelandic owners.

Abramovich contemplates loan deal for Wagner Love - The Independent
The Chelsea owner is considering using his links with Russian football by taking the CSKA Moscow striker on loan in an attempt to bolster the team's attacking options.