Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:29 pm
PAPER TALK
17/12/16
First up, a look at the major headlines making the back pages of Saturday's national newspapers...
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is willing to bankroll a push for the title and £40m-rated Marco Verratti, who played under manager Antonio Conte in the Italy team, is wanted. (Daily Mail)
Seville have joined the race to sign Inter Milan outcast Gabriel Barbosa. Chelsea and Arsenal have both been linked with the former Santos star, who was touted for a Premier League switch in August before Inter pounced. (The Sun)
Stoke are weighing up a move to re-sign their former keeper Asmir Begovic from Chelsea after baulking at Derby's demands for making the loan of Lee Grant permanent. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham are in talks over a move to take Chelsea youngster Ruben Loftus-Cheek on loan until the end of the season. (Daily Express)