The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...DAILY MAILAston Villa are ready to fight off any interest in midfielder Douglas Luiz next month, with the Brazil international valued at more than £100m. DAILY EXPRESSFormer Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea would be very interested in joining Newcastle United on a short-term deal in January, according to reports. Injuries to Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw against Bayern Munich on Tuesday could leave Manchester United without 13 first-team players when they take on old rivals Liverpool on Sunday. DAILY MIRRORRichard Arnold has officially left Manchester United after 16 years as the club prepare to announce Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment deal with confirmation coming via his removal from their Companies House documents. Goalkeeper Craig Gordon has opened talks with Hearts over a new deal aimed at ensuring he ends his playing days at Tynecastle.

Source: Daily Mirror December 13, 2023 23:53 UTC