The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool have placed AS Roma midfielder Manu Koné on their radar as they consider potential January reinforcements. - The Athletic

Liverpool have plans to sign another midfielder next summer, which would push Argentina international Alexis Mac Allister further down the pecking order at Anfield. - talkSPORT

Newcastle could still sell Lewis Hall next summer despite the 22-year-old England left-back reportedly agreeing a new contract with the Magpies until 2031. - talkSPORT

Lewis Hall's new Newcastle United contract will not include a release clause. - Daily Mail

Kendry Páez is not currently part of Chelsea's first-team plans following the early termination of his loan spell at River Plate last month. - The Athletic

Nottingham Forest could revive their interest in Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall in January. - Telegraph

Ryan Giggs believes JJ Gabriel is a "generational talent" who reminds him of Wayne Rooney, but he's urged the Manchester United youngster to remain patient for his first-team breakthrough. - Mirror

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Barcelona are looking to sell Frenkie de Jong when the January transfer window opens. - Telegraaf

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Rangers summer signing Daisuke Yokota - who was ruled out of the St Mirren game through injury - is also set to undergo surgery and the Japanese winger is also facing a lengthy period out. - Scottish Sun

David Martindale has pledged he won't be stepping back into the Livingston dugout long-term.