Newspaper headlines today: Philippe Coutinho close to joining Newcastle

Angry Premier League clubs are demanding an emergency meeting after a series of complaints emerged about Newcastle United’s takeover and the effect it could have on the league’s brand.(The Guardian)

Newcastle United could spend up to £190m in January without breaking Financial Fair Play rules, with Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 28, and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, “within reach”. (Telegraph – subscription required)

Manchester United are interested in a deal to sign Juventus star Federico Chiesa, according to reports in Italy, a potential move that has been given the backing of Cristiano Ronaldo.(The Guardian)

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and ex-Roma boss Paulo Fonseca are being considered as candidates to take over from under-pressure manager Steve Bruce at Newcastle. (Mirror)

Paulo Dybala is set to sign a new contract – expected to run until 2025 – with Juventus and end speculation about a possible move to the Premier League.(The Guardian)

Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte would reject the chance to replace Bruce at Newcastle. (Sun)

Ex-Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe would also turn down the Magpies as he waits for the Southampton job to become available. (Football Insider)

Alan Shearer is likely to accept an ambassadorial role at Newcastle United to help promote and advise the new owners of the club.(Daily Telegraph)

However, Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 29, could be heading to Newcastle from Barcelona in January. (Sport – in Spanish)

Real Madrid have made Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger their No 1 transfer target next summer when he will be available on a free transfer(The Mail)

Former Newcastle and Senegal striker Demba Ba, 36, has made a tongue-in-cheek offer to come out of retirement and play for the club after the takeover. (Star)

Manchester United and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 27, has been in contact with Leeds’ Brazil midfielder Raphinha, 24, regarding a potential move to Old Trafford. (Mirror)

Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger is Real Madrid’s number one transfer target next year, with the 28-year-old’s contract at Chelsea running out in the summer. (ABC – in Spanish)

Barcelona want to sign a midfielder in January and Manchester United’s Netherlands international Donny van de Beek and Tottenham’s Frenchman Tanguy Ndombele, both 24, are two of four options they are looking at. (Sport – in Spanish)

But manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reluctant to let Van de Beek leave Manchester United in January and will block any moves to sign him. (ESPN)

Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, is reportedly eager for his club to make a move for Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 23, who is also said to be a target for Chelsea at the end of the season. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

England midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 24, and Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny, 29, could look to leave Arsenal in search of first team football in January. (Sun)

Liverpool are leading the chase to sign Olympiacos centre-back Pape Abou Cisse. Arsenal and Everton are also interested in the 26-year-old Senegal defender. (Mail) 

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, 33, turned down a move to Juventus before joining Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City in the summer. (Sport – in Spanish)

Juventus are looking to sell Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, in January, with West Ham and Everton interested. (Calciomercato – in Italian)

Juve are interested in an exchange deal involving Ramsey, with Everton and Brazil midfielder Allan, 30, reportedly open to a Serie A return. (Goal)

Leicester are keen to sign Real Madrid and Spain playmaker Isco, 29, who is surplus to requirements in the Spanish capital. (Fichajes – in Spanish)

Roma are interested in signing Tottenham  goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. The 20-year-old Italian, who is out of contract next summer, has been in good form for their youth sides and could see a reunion with Roma’s ex-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho. (Express)

Philippe Coutinho’s representatives are reported to have already made contact with Newcastle’s new owners to find out if there is any interest in their client.(Daily Mirrow)