Papers: Man Utd forced into transfer market in January?

Man Utd could be forced into January action in the transfer market to strengthen at left-back and in attack; Mikel Merinos father reveals why he turned down Real Madrid move from Arsenal.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

Manchester United could be forced into January action in the transfer market to strengthen at left-back and in attack - The Sun

Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso has insisted Cole Palmer was right to withdraw from England duty, amid criticism from Thomas Tuchel - Daily Mail

Johan Manzabi is a quick learner and making huge strides at Aston Villa, according to Unai Emery - Express and Star

AC Milan think they are frontrunners for a loan deal for Endrick, as the 20-year-old Brazil forward continues to struggle for minutes at Real Madrid - La Gazzetta dello Sport

Harry Kane's talks for a contract extension at Bayern Munich are 'going very well', according to the club's sporting director Christoph Freund - ESPN

Manchester United: Michael Carrick faces defining month at Old Trafford as Carlos Baleba emerges as potential game-changer

Source: Sky Sports