The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…

TRANSFER NEWS

Cristiano Ronaldo has been tipped to return for a last dance with Portugal next year despite his bombshell walkout – talkSPORT

Chelsea are at the front of the queue of clubs tracking England’s Alex Scott – Daily Telegraph

Iliman Ndiaye has hinted at a return to Marseille in the future – The Sun

Folarin Balogun has addressed his failed deadline day move to Everton, saying he still hopes of a Premier League move in the future – talkSPORT

Liverpool are bracing for fresh bids for Giovanni Leoni as Juventus have identified the player as an alternative to targets at Chelsea and Arsenal – Evening Standard

MANCHESTER CITY

Premier League clubs are divided over what punishment Man City should face. Rivals have been shocked by City’s belligerence and some are keen for harsh punishments, but there is concern about possible repercussions – Daily Telegraph

Andy Burnham’s new Number 10 North is set to be built on council land where Man City’s owners had a controversial “sweetheart deal” – The Times