Rumour Mill

Manchester United and Real Madrid are the latest clubs interested in signing 21-year-old Ajax midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who is valued at £72m, and is also a target for Barcelona, Manchester City and Tottenham. (Various)

Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera would prefer to stay at Old Trafford, despite interest from Spanish champions Barcelona. (ESPN)

Newcastle United will meet with manager Rafael Benitez to discuss the budget for the January transfer window - and hope to persuade the Spaniard to stay at the club beyond the end of the season. (Daily Telegraph)

Paris Saint-Germain want Juventus full-back Alex Sandro, who has been linked with Manchester United. (Le10 Sport)

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reprimanded France midfielder Paul Pogba for his role in Wolves' equaliser at Old Trafford on Saturday. (The Sun)

Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich are interested in RB Leipzig's 22-year-old German defender Lukas Klostermann. (Sport Mediaset)

Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech says former manager Arsene Wenger's insistence on playing 'the Arsenal way' cost them points in the league. (The Times)

Fabio Capello has criticised Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for failing to attend last night's FIFA's Best awards, despite both receiving nominations. (Various)

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley left Selhurst Park on Saturday evening without uttering a word to manager Rafa Benitez before or after the game. (Daily Star)

Aston Villa are to open talks with James Chester over a new contract after Jack Grealish signed a new five-year deal. (Various)