Transfer rumours and paper review

West Ham could sell club-record record £25million signing Marko Arnautovic in January, just fourth months after joining the club. (Daily Mirror)

New boss manager David Moyes has reportedly been given the go-ahead to put his stamp on the team, with the Scot targeting deals for Bournemouth's Harry Arter, Sporting Lisbon’s William Carvalho and Sunderland defender Lamine Kone. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is the latest Premier League boss to be linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain to replace Unai Emery. Man United manager Jose Mourinho has also been linked with the job, with Emery facing the axe if PSG fail to progress to the Champions League semi-finals. (Le Parisien)

Manchester United have agreed a deal for the latest youngster destined for stardom. Benfica’s 16-year-old wonderkid Umaro Embalo was also being tracked by Real Madrid, but the Red Devils have beaten off competition to land the starlet for around £5million. (Portugal Record)

Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka could be set to move to the Premier League, with Arsenal and Liverpool interested in the 22-year-old. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is open to a return to the London club following the departure of technical director Michael Emenalo. (Evening Standard)

Kevin Mirallas will decide on his future at Everton following the appointment of a new manager. The forward has said he remains "fully committed" to the team, but will reportedly cement his decision once a successor for Ronald Koeman is announced. (Liverpool Echo)

Peter Crouch is close to signing a new contract to stay at Stoke City, with the 36-year-old’s current contract set to expire in the summer. (Stoke Sentinel)

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