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Telegraph back page Times back page Mirror back page Express back page 1 of 4 Barcelona and Atletico Madrid battle to sign Marcos Senesi, Manchester United track RB Leipzig's Yan Diomande and Liverpool monitor Igor Thiago. Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are ready to battle it out for Bournemouth and Argentina defender, Marcos Senesi, 28, who has informed the Cherries he is leaving the club in 2026. (Teamtalk), external Manchester United are keeping track of 19-year-old winger Yan Diomande, who has been capped by Ivory Coast and valued at more than £80m by RB Leipzig. (Talksport), external Manchester United have yet to hold talks with Atletico Madrid over 25-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher, but are aware the Spaniards would prefer to sell him in a permanent £35m deal. (Mail - subscription required), external Liverpool are monitoring Brentford forward Igor Thiago, 24, as they look at attacking reinforcements. (Caught Offside), external Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are all eyeing Ajax's 22-year-old Dutch defender Youri Baas. (Teamtalk), external Arsenal are keen on AC Milan and Italy Under-21 left-back, Davide Bartesaghi, 19, who has impressed for the Serie A club this term. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external Manchester United are set to delay any decision on the future of Dutchman Joshua Zirkzee with their squad stretched by injuries and Africa Cup of Nations departures. The 24-year-old forward is the subject of interest from West Ham and Roma, among others. (ESPN), external Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Cardiff teenager Dylan Lawlor. Turning 20 on 1 January, the centre-back already has three senior Wales caps. (Talksport), external Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle are all interested in Marseille's French midfielder Darryl Bakola, 18. (Footmercato - in French), external Everton are actively exploring loan opportunities for left-back Adam Aznou, 19, with the Morocco international yet to feature for the first team. (Teamtalk), external Rennes are targeting a loan move for Manchester City's 19-year-old Argentine midfielder Claudio Echeverri, although they will have competition from Villarreal and Girona. (Ouest-France - in French), external Get the latest on your Premier League team All your football quizzes in one place Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast This is my toughest time as captain - Stokes 'Impossible to replace' - Fernandes could miss up to a month 'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo Festive surprises and neighbourly chaos in Latimer Crescent Elis and John's sleigh-load of festive frivolity Amanda and Alan return to Spain for a one-off Christmas special Greg James plays the biggest Christmas Anthems Has Bashir become 'unselectable' for England during Ashes? Sutton's predictions v The Wellermen's Jonny Stewart I know how it feels when everything piles on top of you - Stokes. Video I know how it feels when everything piles on top of you - Stokes 'Why I was always driving home for Christmas' 'Always hungry, always brave' - why Man City want Semenyo 'Come on Pep! ' - Dyche's response to Guardiola's weight demands. Video'Come on Pep! ' - Dyche's response to Guardiola's weight demands Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? How England lost the Ashes in five charts Who could succeed Guardiola at Man City? Why Hollywood battle could change how you watch sport 'It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph Mentality is reason for England's losing streak in Australia - Mc Grath The 'ginger Penaud', a rivalry renewed & Genge's coffee - Prem talking points Explaining Celtic manager Nancy's 'unusual' tactics 'Incredible' Rice is 'future captain of England' - Rooney Watch: Celtic's Mc Aneny scores after just four seconds. Video Watch: Celtic's Mc Aneny scores after just four seconds Booze, beach, beaten - how England lost the Ashes Top and bottom at Christmas - what does it mean? I've realised I can make a difference - Hoy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.