The highlights and transfer rumors from Thursday's newspapers…
THE SUN
Manchester United's January transfer plans have been left in tatters, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe restricted to just a handful of loan deals.
Chelsea are considering a move for Benfica's Antonio Silva after scouting the defender.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe met Erik ten Hag and his players during a meet-and-greet exercise which ended in smiles.
Luke Littler could be on course to become darts' first £40million player despite losing the world final.
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Erik ten Hag looks forward to working with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company Ineos to help Manchester United progress
DAILY MAIL
Arsenal have complained to the Premier League refereeing body about what they see as brutal treatment of Bukayo Saka by their opponents.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has been pictured at Manchester United for the first time since announcing his £1.3 billion investment in the Premier League giants.
Aston Villa midfielder Finn Azaz is in talks for a permanent move to Middlesbrough.
Everton boss Sean Dyche has admitted he does not expect to do much business in the January transfer window, amid financial and ownership uncertainty at the club.
Manchester United have invited Luke Littler to attend their match against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford as a guest of the club following their fairytale run to the World Darts Championship final.
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The Athletic's David Ornstein looks back on 16-year-old Luke Littler's 7-4 defeat to Luke Humphries in the World Darts Championship final.
Wayne Rooney's departure from Birmingham has been greeted with relief by a group of senior players who would welcome former boss John Eustace back to the club.
Newcastle have launched a review of their security operations after the Champions League home game against Borussia Dortmund was the subject of a major security alert.
Borussia Dortmund want Jadon Sancho to join them at their training camp in Marbella next week as they push for a quick solution to negotiations with Manchester United.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United are set to experience massive changes now that Sir Jim Ratcliffe has arrived on the scene.
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Sky Sports News journalist Dharmesh Sheth explains how Manchester United could be interested in signing former Chelsea striker Timo Werner in January.
Manchester United have triggered the option to extend defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka's contract until 2025.
Arsenal are prioritizing a left-back transfer during the January transfer window.
Tony Mowbray and Gary Rowett are the first to replace Wayne Rooney at Birmingham City.
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Sky Sports News' Rob Dorsett explains why the Birmingham hierarchy made the decision to sack manager Wayne Rooney after just 15 games in charge
THE TELEGRAPH
Chelsea has entered into a new sponsorship deal with BingX, a crypto company that describes itself as “a steadfast supporter of the Russian crypto community.”
The England men's team has removed the Rugby Players' Association from its role in negotiating contracts and commercial deals with the Rugby Football Union, ending a 20-year relationship between the two.
THE GUARDIAN
Nottingham Forest have terminated Jonjo Shelvey's contract before he joined Turkish club Caykur Rizespor on a free transfer, contrary to their initial statement that he had left the club on loan.
Former Croatia international Nikola Kalinic has signed for Hajduk Split until the end of the season in a deal that will earn him €1 (86p).
The Portland Thorns have been acquired by the Bhathal family, investors in the NBA's Sacramento Kings, the National Women's Soccer League team announced Wednesday.
DAILY STAR
Luke Humphries had the Leeds United manager ask for a selfie during a visit to his beloved club.
Supporters of an Italian football club offered a fantastic farewell to one of their senior ultras by placing his coffin on the penalty spot inside the team's stadium.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Many clubs are keen to loan Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri for the second half of the season, with the winger struggling to gain game time at Old Trafford.
Manchester City's new academy director is not only thinking about the present after starting work at the City Football Academy. He is already challenging the club to find the “player of the future”.
THE INDEPENDENT
Police have banned Newcastle United fans from using public transport to travel to this weekend's FA Cup clash at the home of bitter rivals Sunderland.
EVENING STANDARD
The agent of Tottenham target Radu Dragusin has revealed that the defender has no plans to leave Genoa during the January transfer window.
Brentford will not have to hand over 30 per cent of the transfer fee earned for Ivan Toney, it has been revealed amid talk of a January move to Arsenal.
Manchester United are keen to make Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise one of the first signings of the Sir Jim Ratcliffe era at Old Trafford.
Arsenal could line up three or four interesting signings this month, according to the latest reports.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers have asked the SFA to ban Willie Collum from all future Gers matches.
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Ref Watch's Dermot Gallagher has his say on the controversial decision to deny Rangers a penalty in Saturday's Old Firm match
Rangers are showing interest in Alfredo Morelos' international teammate Steven Alzate, reports suggest.
DAILY CHECK-IN
Rangers have had an investigation into Liverpool left-back Owen Beck dismissed as the Ibrox club look to strengthen their first team, according to a report.