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Tuesday's papers: Christian Eriksen, Olivier Giroud, Thomas Lemar

Tuesday's papers: Christian Eriksen, Olivier Giroud, Thomas Lemar
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Serie A giants could take advantage of the January window to snatch some Premier League stars.

What the papers say

Internal politics at Inter Milan have thrown Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen's potential move to the San Siro in doubt, according to the Daily Mirror. The paper reports the Dane is keen to leave Spurs and Inter chief executive Giuseppe Marotta is keen to have him, hence the club making a  £20million offer for the 27-year-old. However, Inter manager Antonio Conte would prefer Barcelona's Arturo Vidal.

The Daily Telegraph says Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud is also being watched by Conte. The France international, 33, joined up with the Italian at Chelsea two years ago, and is thought to favour a move to Italy ahead of joining a Premier League relegation battle. Aston Villa and Newcastle are said to be watching the former Arsenal forward keenly.

Tottenham Hotspur v Monaco – Champions League – Group E – Wembley Stadium
Thomas Lemar (centre) could be soon be lining up for Tottenham (Yui Mok/PA)

Staying in London and The Independent says Tottenham are considering a loan approach for Atletico Madrid winger Thomas Lemar. However, the 24-year-old Frenchman is being monitored by a number of European clubs, including Spurs' rivals Arsenal. Lemar has fallen out of favour with Atletico manager Diego Simeone after scoring just three goals in 64 appearances.

Back to Italy and Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar is being closely watched by Barcelona and Real Madrid, but he could end up at Manchester City. The Daily Mirror reports that Pep Guardiola is being given the support by club bosses to recruit heavily in January. Skiniar, 24, will be targeted to bolster the team's defensive options.

Crystal Palace v Brighton and Hove Albion – Premier League – Selhurst Park
Brighton's Glenn Murray might be leaving the Seagulls (Nigel French/PA)

Villa and Newcastle are both interested in Brighton veteran Glenn Murray, according to The Guardian. The clubs both want the striker on a short-term deal until the end of the season, while Celtic and Nottingham Forest are also considering the 36-year-old.

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Players to watch

Gedson Fernandes: The Daily Express says Everton are close to reaching an 18-month loan deal for the 20-year-old, who has struggled for game time in Benfica's midfield.

Wesley Fofana: The Toffees are also keen on the 19-year-old St Etienne centre-back, according to the Daily Star.

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Tables
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool21201050143661
2Manchester CityMan City22152562253747
3Leicester CityLeicester22143547212645
4Chelsea22123739291039
5Manchester UnitedMan Utd2297636251134
6Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd228862421332
7Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2271053128331
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs228683631530
9Crystal Palace227872024-429
10Arsenal2261062931-228
11Everton2284102532-728
12Southampton2284102739-1228
13Newcastle UnitedNewcastle2275102134-1326
14Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2266102530-524
15Burnley2273122437-1324
16West Ham UnitedWest Ham2164112533-822
17Watford2257102034-1422
18Aston Villa2263132843-1521
19Bournemouth2255122035-1520
20Norwich CityNorwich2235142245-2314

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