Jadon Sancho and Richarlison targeted for Saudi Pro League moves in January - Paper Round

The Telegraph reports that Manchester United and Tottenham could receive offers from Saudi clubs this winter.

The paper writes: “Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho and Tottenham forward Richarlison are being targeted for moves to Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window.

“The Saudi Pro League is currently finalising financing for the next transfer window, but clubs are already eyeing a new assault on the Premier League in the new year.

“With stellar long-term targets Mohamed Salah and Son Heung-min almost certainly unavailable mid-season, Sancho and Richarlison are emerging as top targets for Saudi clubs in January.

“Sancho and Richarlison were both the subject of Saudi interest towards the end of the summer transfer window, but the United winger showed no inclination of wanting to make the move and Tottenham were not interested in allowing their Brazilian to leave.

“It remains to be seen whether either stance will have shifted, but Saudi clubs are ready to test the water again ahead of the January window.”

Liverpool are not believed to be considering a fresh move for Kalvin Phillips this January but they could be interested if he continues to struggle at Manchester City, according to The Mirror.

“Liverpool are unlikely to make a move for Kalvin Phillips in January - even though Pep Guardiola effectively opened the door for them to do so at the weekend,” the paper reports.

“Phillips, 26, has struggled to make an impact since joining Manchester City last summer and was heavily linked with a move to Anfield in the build-up to the 2023/24 campaign. Liverpool would eventually turn their attention to other midfield targets, but talk of their interest in Phillips has failed to subside.

“Guardiola made it clear that he would never prevent one of his players from joining a title rival ahead of City's thrilling 4-4 draw with Chelsea on Sunday; comments which could be construed as a green light for Liverpool to firm up their interest in the England star.

“While Klopp may not be in the market for a defensive midfielder in January, the Liverpool chief could keep monitoring Phillips if his minutes continue to be restricted with the champions. Klopp has made no secret of his admiration for the former Leeds United maestro and singled him out following a 3-0 win at Elland Road back in September 2021.”

RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner has dropped down the pecking order now he is back in the Bundesliga, and his current club may listen to offers.

“Chelsea flop Timo Werner is set to be dumped by RB Leipzig - barely a year after they paid £25 million to re-sign him,” The Sun explains.

“The Blues paid Leipzig £47m for the German striker in 2020 after he shone for the Bundesliga club.

“However, Werner managed just 10 goals in 56 Premier League games before returning two summers ago.

“He has started just three league games this season for Leipzig and was an unused sub in Sunday's 3-1 win over Freiburg.

“Werner is coach Marco Rose's fourth choice behind fellow strikers Lois Openda, Benjamin Sesko and Yussuf Poulsen.”

Macclesfield FC are giving former Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse the chance to train with them and he could sign for the side.

The Mail writes: “Robbie Savage's ambitious Macclesfield FC have reportedly had a former Premier League striker training with them - with a view to signing him on a free.

“Macclesfield FC, a phoenix club of Macclesfield Town, are flying through the football pyramid after back-to-back promotions since starting out in the North West Counties Premier Division back in 2020.

“Savage, Macclesfield's director of football, is always trying to raise the bar and having a former Premier League striker lead the line would be quite the coup.

“Former Newcastle United star Papiss Cisse is the man training with the non-league side.

“The 38-year-old free agent, who spent four years in the North East, has been searching for a new club since leaving French side Amiens SC in the summer.”

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