Liverpool are monitoring AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné as the club weighs up potential reinforcements for the January transfer window, according to The Athletic.

The French midfielder has emerged as a target at Anfield, with the club keen to bolster their options in the middle of the park before the winter window closes. Liverpool are also said to have longer-term midfield plans for next summer, moves that could see Alexis Mac Allister drop further down the pecking order at Anfield, per talkSPORT.

Hall's Newcastle future

Newcastle United could still offload Lewis Hall next summer despite the 22-year-old England left-back reportedly agreeing a new deal with the club through 2031. talkSPORT reports the Magpies have not entirely closed the door on a future sale.

The Daily Mail adds that Hall's new contract at St. James' Park will not feature a release clause, giving Newcastle greater control over his future.

Páez out of Chelsea's plans

Kendry Páez is currently not part of Chelsea's first-team setup following the early termination of his loan spell at River Plate last month, according to The Athletic.

Bergvall could return to Forest radar

Nottingham Forest may revive their pursuit of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall in January, the Telegraph reports. Forest had been linked with the Swedish youngster previously and could return to the table in the new year.

Giggs hails Gabriel as generational talent

Ryan Giggs has described Manchester United youngster JJ Gabriel as a "generational talent" who reminds him of Wayne Rooney. Writing in the Mirror, the former United captain urged Gabriel to stay patient as he waits for his first-team opportunity.

De Jong set for Barcelona exit

Barcelona are actively looking to sell Frenkie de Jong when the January transfer window opens, according to Dutch outlet Telegraaf.

Yokota facing lengthy spell on sidelines

Rangers summer signing Daisuke Yokota, who was already ruled out of the St Mirren fixture through injury, is set to undergo surgery and faces an extended absence, the Scottish Sun reports.

Meanwhile, David Martindale has confirmed he will not return to the Livingston dugout on a long-term basis.