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

Kobbie Mainoo remains keen on a move to Napoli if he is allowed to move on loan in January - Daily Mail

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in 2026 after the Seagulls reduced their valuation from £105m to £74m - Daily Mirror

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo is hesitant to join Tottenham amid interest from Arsenal and Manchester City - The Sun

Chelsea chiefs are refusing to give up on the idea of moving to Earls Court - despite a rival project being set to pass another milestone this month - The Sun

Chelsea's FA disciplinary hearing into 74 charges of breaching agent regulations during the Roman Abramovich era - including allegedly making a secret off-the-books payment to Eden Hazard's former agent - is due to be concluded this week - Times

Nottingham Forest defender Murillo is open to a change of scene next summer as he continues to attract interest from Europe's top clubs - Daily Mail

Aston Villa are exploring a deal for Gremio forward Alysson - The Athletic

A Mason Mount England recall is unlikely as Thomas Tuchel is said to have reservations about how much the midfielder could actually impact the Three Lions group that plays a totally different style to United's under Ruben Amorim - Daily Mail

Man Utd are in talks with Sheffield Wednesday head of recruitment Kevin Beadell with nothing decided over whether on loan Harry Amass will remain at the Championship side - Daily Mail

Lech Poznan will only be able to afford to sign Luis Palma from Celtic on a permanent basis if they qualify for Europe next season - Daily Record