Man Utd considering summer move for Nottingham Forest's Murillo

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers are now presented: Man Utd is closing in with Nottingham Forest's Murillo after amid a transformative winter coach replacement, more to be discussed. 

PREMIER LEAGUE

Murillo is among the players being considered by Manchester United as they seek a new central defender for next season, with the Brazilian open to leaving Nottingham Forest in the summer - Daily Mail

Bruno Fernandes is planning to see out the season with Manchester United despite the recent upheaval at Old Trafford - The Sun

Man Utd are growing increasingly confident of signing Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in the summer - The Sun

Chelsea are ready to make a move for a new defender in the remaining weeks of the January transfer window and give Liam Rosenior a boost to his start as the club's new head coach - The Telegraph

Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up a move for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez - L'Equipe

Aston Villa are closing in on the signing of Tammy Abraham after beating rival clubs with the offer of a long-term contract that demonstrates Unai Emery's faith in the England striker - The Times

Lewis Miley has been the subject of watching eyes from the stands of late, with England scouts checking on Newcastle's teenage sensation - Daily Mail

Football's lawmakers will look to intensify a crackdown on time-wasting next week by considering a referee's countdown for throw-ins and goal kicks - The Times

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Rangers' long-serving captain James Tavernier has emerged as a target for Rafael Benitez, who is in charge at Greek giants Panathinaikos - Daily Mail

Hearts have made a fresh approach to Vardar FK about landing AWOL Uganda winger Rogers Mato this month - The Scottish Sun

Aberdeen striker Peter Ambrose is set for a return to Hungary - Daily Record