Football Paper Round: Allardyce could face FA ban

Sam Allardyce faces ban from football as FA investigate

Sam Allardyce could face disciplinary action from the FA, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that Allardyce could face a lengthy ban from football once the police have finished their investigation into the sting published as the Telegraph, as Allardyce offered advice to get around FA rules for money in a hidden camera expose.

The FA's chief executive Martin Glenn admitted he could be charged once the authorise were done with their investigation.

Antonio Conte and Roman Abramovich plan winter spending spree

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte and club owner Roman Abramovich are planning a spending spree in January, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that Conte met with the club chairman at Chelsea's training base to organise future plans. Conte reportedly feels as if he has inherited an outdated squad, with Abramovich ready to back Conte in the next transfer window.

Ryan Giggs in secret Swansea meetings

Paper Round's view: News like this means Guidolin is all but gone. Even if he can prolong his demise, he now has a stalking horse and it's very much and ironically like what Van Gaal had to deal with last year with Mourinho. While Giggs is still entirely unproven, it'll still be fascinating to see how it reconfigures the Welsh club back into form.

Pep Guardiola in contract negotiations just three months into role

New City boss Pep Guardiola is already in line for a contract extension, according to the Mirror. The report says the Catalan is open to extending his stay at the Eastlands, if the manager can lead the club to trophies. Guardiola is just three months into his three year deal, and is reportedly in negotiations to extend his stay at the club. 

Source: Eurosport