Friday’s news and transfer rumour roundup.
Chelsea have been linked with a surprise £48m move for Liverpool’s 19-year-old England midfielder Raheem Sterling – (Daily Express)
Liverpool have started negotiations with former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes over a move to the Premier League. The 32-year-old is currently a free agent – (Daily Star)
Inter Milan are interested in signing Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado, 29, but would not be able to match his reported £60,000-a-week wages at White Hart Lane – (Daily Express)
Meanwhile, Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, 31, could join Tottenham for just £3m in January if Soldado moves – (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have received a boost in their bid to tempt midfielder Arturo Vidal to Old Trafford, with the 27-year-old set to hold talks with Juventus bosses who are unhappy with his recent behaviour – (Daily Star)