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

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United are keen on signing Manchester City defender Rayan Ait-Nouri, who's open to the crossing the divide in January - Daily Mirror

David Beckham has been backed to become the new owner of Manchester United - Daily Star

Chelsea's forgotten defender Aaron Anselmino has been called up by Argentina despite not playing ANY games this season - The Sun

Manchester United have reportedly reached out to the representatives of Lennart Karl, as the teenager continues to turn heads at Bayern Munich - Daily Star

Russell Martin once emerged as a shock managerial target for Manchester United - Daily Star

EFL

Jermain Defoe is set to land a new role with League One outfit Bromley - The Sun

ELSEWHERE

The 2027 Asia Cup has been delayed by almost a year amid the ongoing Middle East crisis - Daily Mail

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Martin O'Neill and senior Celtic board members were subjected to 'hard but fair' questioning in a meeting at Greenock Celtic Supporters' Club on Monday night, the club have revealed - Daily Mail

Sebastien Pocognoli has been hit with a major Scotland concern - just hours after naming his second squad, with Stephen Welsh forced off just 23 minutes into Swansea City's clash at Portsmouth - Scottish Sun