Football rumours from the media
Mark Hughes and Arsene Wenger are the subject of speculation.
What the papers say
Southampton are set to fire Mark Hughes as manager if they do not win Saturday’s home match against Watford, the Daily Mirror reports. The Saints have just one league victory so far this season. Potential replacements for Hughes include Sam Allardyce, David Moyes and Gordon Strachan, the paper says.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly close to returning to management at AC Milan. The Daily Mail says reports in France claim Wenger is in advanced talks with the Italian club to replace Gennaro Gattuso.
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Players to watch
Eric Bailly: AC Milan are planning a January move for the Manchester United defender, according to ESPN. The site says the 24-year-old is becoming increasingly unsettled by his lack of opportunities under Jose Mourinho and fears he has lost the manager’s faith. Discussions over an extension to his contract, which expires at the end of next season, have yet to take place, it adds.
