United chase Chelsea star

What the papers say: January 6

Daily Express

- Liverpool and Manchester City are facing a showdown over Birmingham’s highly rated Nathan Redmond.

- Arsenal's attempt to seal Thierry Henry’s loan return to the club has left manager Arsene Wenger’s preparations for the FA Cup tie against Leeds in limbo.

Daily Mail

- Sir Alex Ferguson is considering a sensational move for unsettled Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard.

- Tottenham are ready to rival Chelsea for Juventus and Serbia winger Milos Krasic.

- Newcastle have had an improved £4million bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins rejected.

- Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has refused to rule out joining Manchester United.

The Guardian

- Liverpool officials are to request top-level talks with their Manchester United counterparts, in an attempt to defuse tensions before the two clubs meet at Old Trafford on 11 February.

The Sun

- Owen Coyle has told Chelsea that Gary Cahill is theirs to lose — despite interest from other clubs.

- Arsenal are hoping to complete Thierry Henry's loan signing by this morning — otherwise he will not play against Leeds.