The highlights and transfer rumors from Saturday's newspapers…
THE TEMPERATURE
Bayern Munich have reached an agreement in principle with Eric Dier over a move from Tottenham Hotspur to the Bundesliga this month.
Borussia Dortmund expect Jadon Sancho to join them at their winter training camp this weekend after reaching a deal in principle to re-sign the Manchester United winger on loan for the rest of the season.
A former advisor to the Spanish anti-doping association (CELAD) blew the whistle this week, revealing that over the past five years, several hundred violations have been covered up, lost or filed without any follow-up.
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The Transfer Show panel discusses Jadon Sancho's potential loan from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund, with the clubs in talks over a deal.
THE ATHLETIC
Owen Beck will be denied the chance to make an immediate impact at Liverpool in the FA Cup third round at Arsenal on Sunday, with the young full-back serving a suspension.
Bill Foley says Hollywood star Michael B. Jordan will design a kit for Bournemouth.
The American owners of Dagenham & Redbridge, a group which includes former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard, are putting their shares in the National League club up for sale.
Young Liverpool goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga has joined League of Ireland Premier Division club St Patrick's Athletic on loan until the end of the season.
Wolves striker Sasa Kalajdzic is set to join Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt on loan for the remainder of the season.
THE GUARDIAN
Erik ten Hag is safe at Manchester United for the foreseeable future, unless he oversees a particularly disastrous run of results, as Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford's immediate priority is to get to the bottom of things to turn things around the club.
Rafael Nadal's grand slam comeback at the Australian Open is in doubt following an injury to the same hip that required career-saving surgery.
DAILY MAIL
Fenerbahce are reportedly looking to strengthen their squad by signing Man United striker Anthony Martial, with the Turkish club submitting an initial offer of £6.8 million (€8 million) to sign the 28-year-old.
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Transfer Show panel discusses questions facing Manchester United regarding Anthony Martial's future at the club
Burnley defender Charlie Taylor has been declared bankrupt due to unpaid bills. The 30-year-old left-back, who earns around £30,000 a week at Turf Moor, was reportedly made the subject of a bankruptcy order last year and is in the process of having it overturned.
Manchester City will once again refuse to wear Emirates crests in their FA Cup matches this season due to a dispute with sponsor Etihad.
Tottenham will make Djed Spence available for a transfer after his unexpected return from a loan spell at Leeds amid concerns over his attitude.
Nottingham Forest are set to curb their big spending during this transfer window as they wait to hear whether they will be charged with breaching spending rules.
Skelmersdale United manager Pascal Chimbonda has sensationally been signed up to play for the ninth-tier club after having his five-match stadium ban reduced.
Norwich City co-owner Delia Smith says she is 'saddened' that Ipswich Town have yet to apologize to her after a can was thrown at her car before their 2-2 draw last month last.
Tyler Adams is expected to return to action for Bournemouth between late February and early March, owner Bill Foley has said.
Mike Ashley's takeover of Yorkshire failed because the ECB refused to replace Castore as England's kit manufacturer with its Slazenger brand.
Emma Raducanu is set to make another change to her training arrangements with childhood mentor Nick Cavaday on duty at the Australian Open.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Northumbria Police have launched one of the 'biggest policing operations ever' in the area as 6,000 Newcastle United supporters prepare to descend on Sunderland's Stadium of Light this weekend.
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Sunderland owner Kyril Louis-Dreyfus said he was “disgusted” and apologized to fans after a stadium bar was decorated with Newcastle slogans ahead of their FA Cup match.
Manchester City have been the subject of a High Court claim by fashion brand Superdry, alleging trademark infringement on the team's training kit.
The Rugby Football Union has been forced to pay six-figure compensation to England players after a dispute over match fees for the World Cup third-place play-off.
Exeter Chiefs Women were forced to drop a number of international players this weekend to avoid a five-point deduction from the Rugby Football Union.
The two MPs involved in the controversial Wimbledon expansion plans, Stephen Hammond and Fleur Anderson, have claimed the proposed project “totally disrespects the protected status of the land”.
DAILY MIRROR
Brentford appear resigned to losing Ivan Toney, with the club yet to even enter into new contract talks amid interest from Arsenal.
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A look back at Ivan Toney's best goals in the Premier League
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is seeking the signature of Newcastle chief Dan Ashworth and is prepared to pay whatever fees the Magpies demand.
A massive security operation involving a convoy of 120 buses will be launched for the Wear-Tyne derby – with Eddie Howe and a police chief calling for calm.
Fulham have been offered the chance to sign Liverpool legend Roberto Firmino, who could leave Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window.
Manchester United are considering signing Girona left-back Miguel Gutierrez – almost three years after rejecting former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho for a second time.
THE SUN
Villarreal have reignited their interest in Facundo Pellistri as the Manchester United winger chases more playing time.
Crystal Palace, Wolves and Brentford are eyeing Bromley midfielder Ben Krauhaus.
Arsenal have reportedly approached Everton over a potential deal for Amadou Onana – but they may have to shell out a huge fee to sign him.
Manchester United have recalled striker Charlie McNeill from his doomed loan spell at Stevenage.
DAILY STAR
Wales international Charlie Savage is wanted, with Derby, Stockport and an unnamed Championship club all seeking the Reading midfielder's signature.
EVENING STANDARD
Arsenal are considering a summer move for Ajax teenager Jorrel Hato.
Sevilla want Chelsea to help them hijack David Datro Fofana's loan move to Union Berlin.
West Ham are ready to sell defender Nayef Aguerd this month, if David Moyes can find a replacement before the transfer window closes.
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Nayef Aguerd and Alphonse Areola face off in a FC 24 match by answering trivia questions. If you get the question wrong, they have to give up!
Fulham are ready to extend Kenny Tete's contract by another year to maintain his value in case foreign clubs try to poach him in January.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United's open dialogue with Tottenham has reportedly raised the possibility of Ryan Sessegnon moving to Old Trafford.
Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to sign Ecuadorian starlet Oscar Zambrano, according to reports.
DAILY CHECK-IN
Emmanuel Dennis is reportedly 'interested' in joining Rangers if they make a move – and he looks a more likely addition than Brighton's Steven Alzate as things stand.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Michael Beale has no interest in taking Rangers misfit Sam Lammers to Sunderland.
Scottish referees will hold crisis talks with their SFA bosses next week as the Willie Collum storm rages.