Arsenal eyeing trio of defensive midfielders? Transfer news and gossip from Tuesday's papers

PLUS: Chelsea will resume a long-talked about pursuit of John Stones in January while another midfielder could be set for the exit doors

David Price All will be fine: Wenger could be tempted into the transfer market after being drawn Barcelona yesterday

Leicester returned to the top of the Premier League last night after easing past out-of-form Chelsea last night.

Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez were the heroes once again to help the Foxes back to the summit.

Arsenal leapfrogged Manchester City in the table following Sunday's win over struggling Aston Villa.


Tottenham and Liverpool both failed to take advantage of Manchester United's defeat at Bournemouth in the race for the top four, with pressure turning up a notch on under-fire Louis van Gaal after the 2-1 reverse.

But will any of this lead to changes in January? Here is the latest gossip from transfer world.

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Stories from today's Daily Mirror

Chelsea have been warned £29m-rated Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Alex Teixeira's price will skyrocket in the summer if they don't buy him next month.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reluctant to make ANY signings in the January window - despite being offered funds to bring in new players by his American owners.

West Brom will consider handing Kerim Frei a Premier League return if they miss out on QPR’s Matt Phillips. Besiktas are offering former Fulham forward Frei around the Premier League on loan and the Baggies fear new Hoops boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink will refuse to sell Phillips next month.


Reuters / Phil Noble Happy with his lot: Klopp doesn't want to make ANY signings in the January transfer window

Marcelo Bielsa is the latest contender to enter the frame for the Swansea job as chairman Huw Jenkins begins to narrow down the list of contenders to succeed Garry Monk.

Manchester United have confirmed they will cut ticket prices by around 25 per cent for Europa League games at Old Trafford.

Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine New deal: Mignolet is expected to put pen to paper by Christmas

Jurgen Klopp has backed calamity keeper Simon Mignolet – by handing him a new contract. The Liverpool manager sprang to the defence of his Belgium international after a howler against West Brom put the stopper in the line of fire for disgruntled Reds fans.

Crystal Palace moved a step closer to sealing a cash injection from billionaire American investors on Monday night.
Top stories from other newspapers and websites

Chelsea will look to continue their £40million pursuit of John Stones in January. (Daily Express)

Andros Townsend is looking for a move away from Tottenham this January with West Brom and Newcastle among those interested. (Bleacher Report)

Juventus are eying a move for Chelsea midfielder Oscar. (Daily Mail)

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