Paper Talk: December 30

Mail on Sunday

- It’s advantage Arsenal in the chase for Southampton's £5million left-back Luke Shaw.

- Schalke midfielder Lewis Holtby will talk with Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham in January to discuss a possible move in the summer.

Sunday Mirror

- Chelsea are confident they have won the £40million race for Colombian star Radamel Falcao.

- Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will tell Real Madrid that Gareth Bale is valued at £60million.

The People

- David Beckham is in talks with Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua about a £250,000-per-week deal.

- Manchester United keeper David De Gea will be a £20million target for Real Madrid in the summer.

The Sun on Sunday

- Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool will be able to keep hold of their big guns - even without Champions League football.

- Rafael Benitez says Gary Cahill has been the key to Chelsea's recent resurgence.

Sunday Times

- Alan Pardew has warned Demba Ba he will be sold in the summer unless he ditches the release clause in his contract.