Football gossip: Coutinho, Coleman, Lampard, Mata, Rooney

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is keen to sign Everton right-back Seamus Coleman, 27, in a £16m deal three years after former boss David Moyes tried to bring him to Old Trafford. (Sunday People)

United are also interested in Toffees striker Romelu Lukaku after the 23-year-old Belgium international was watched by club scouts during Everton's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace. (Star on Sunday)


United defender Matteo Darmian, 26, is closing in on a return to his native Italy with a move to Inter Milan set to be finalised. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Talksport)

England caretaker boss Gareth Southgate's reaction to the booing of captain Wayne Rooney leads the Mail on Sunday back page

New York Red Bulls are not interested in signing United's out-of-favour midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger despite rumours linking the 32-year-old German with a move to Major League Soccer. (Bild via Goal.com)

Red Devils midfielder Juan Mata, 28, is in line for a new four-year contract after impressing Mourinho. (Sunday Mirror)

Liverpool are ready to offer Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho, 24, a new contract to fend off interest from Barcelona. (Sunday People)

Derby caretaker boss Chris Powell is the leading candidate to replace Nigel Pearson as the club's manager. (Sky Sports)

Steve Bruce has edged closer towards landing the Aston Villa job and will be formally interviewed by the club in the next 48 hours. (Sunday Telegraph)

Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini was invited by the Football Association to attend England's World Cup qualifying victory over Malta confirming the Italian's status as one of the frontrunners for the manager's job. (Football Italia)

Manchester City forward Nolito, 29, said he came close to joining Barcelona before deciding his future was in the Premier League. (Mundo Deportivo via Manchester Evening News)

New York City FC midfielder Frank Lampard, 38, said he "only wants the Chelsea job" if he moves into management when his playing days are over. (Sky Sports)

England caretaker manager Gareth Southgate said the booing of 30-year-old captain Wayne Rooney at Wembley during Saturday's 2-0 win over Malta in a World Cup qualifier was "unfair". (Observer)

Best of social media

West Ham co-chairman David Gold revealed on Twitter just how much the club tried to sign 30-year-old Colombia striker Carlos Bacca from AC Milan.

Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick was in the stands at Old Trafford to see Wigan beat Warrington in the Super League Grand Final.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard and brother Thorgan, who plays for Borussia Monchengladbach, celebrate Belgium's 4-0 win over Bosnia

Real Madrid attacker Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated scoring four goals in Portugal's 6-0 win over Andorra by attempting to get the Spanish phrase for such a feat to catch on in English.

And finally...

Chelsea midfielder John Mikel Obi selected various emojis to reflect his team-mates at Stamford Bridge. He picked himself and Gary Cahill as the "cool ones" with sunglasses. (London Evening Standard)

Norwich's goalkeepers have improved their reflexes with a special volleyball game involving a trampoline. (Goal.com)

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has launched a range of winter hats which look like his trademark protective headgear.(Metro)