Touchline Talk looks through today’s biggest newspaper gossip, transfer speculation and stories.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has stated Mario Balotelli wants to leave City and move back to Serie A – Daily Mirror

Chelsea are set to sign Brazil defender Wallace for a reported £4.4 million – ESPN

Liverpool have told Stewart Downing that he is can leave in the January transfer window – Daily Mirror

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has also had to deny any arguments that may have taken place with Raheem Sterling over the extension of his contract – Sky Sports

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has supposedly stated his admiration of Arsenal and also thought his current club were based in London – The Sun

Wayne Rooney has admitted his footballing hero is Diego Maradona, who famously handled the ball to score against England in the 1986 World Cup – Daily Star

A 14-year old goalkeeper, who suffers from Tourette’s syndrome, has been banned by the Hertfordshire FA for swearing at an official – Daily Mirror