Paper Talk: January 12th, 2013

The Sun

Chelsea are preparing a £22million bid to bring former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Luka Modric to Stamford Bridge.

Birmingham Mail

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert rules out moves for Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker.

The Daily Telegraph

Wayne Rooney is back in training at Manchester United, and could make a shock return to the bench against Liverpool at the weekend.

Manchester Evening News

Mario Balotelli is in trouble with the law again after parking his camouflaged Bentley on double yellow lines.

The Daily Mirror

Stoke boss Tony Pulis was stunned Manchester City or Arsenal didn’t make a move for new Chelsea signing Demba Ba.

An Arsenal fans’ group has called for manager Arsene Wenger to change his approach or leave the club.

The Daily Star

Arsene Wenger expects Theo Walcott to sign a new deal at Arsenal before the close of the January transfer window.