THE SUN: Manchester City will make an amazing £20million bid for Chelsea defender Ashley Cole in January. Also: Cesc Fabregas insists his appointment as Arsenal captain proves once and for all that he has no intention of quitting The Emirates.

DAILY MIRROR: Arsene Wenger last night named Cesc Fabregas as his new captain in a desperate attempt to keep him at Arsenal. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson last night claimed Cristiano Ronaldo has every right to react to taunts and abuse from rival fans - because Manchester United's star player is only human.

DAILY STAR: Arsene Wenger last night amazingly spoke of his respect for disgraced Arsenal star William Gallas. Also: Henri Camera's first League goal of the season hauled Wigan out of the bottom three last night after a 1-0 win against Everton.

DAILY MAIL: Cesc Fabregas was yesterday announced as the new Arsenal captain and encouraged to become a club legend like Tony Adams..

DAILY EXPRESS: Cesc Fabregas was appointed Arsenal's new captain to launch a fresh era and told he can be another Tony Adams - the club's greatest skipper. Also: Sir Alex Ferguson last night defended Cristiano Ronaldo against the boo-boys as he closed in on a £9million swoop for Serbian midfielder Zoran Tosic.

THE TIMES: Arsene Wenger appointed Cesc Fabregas as Arsenal captain yesterday in the hope he can follow the inspirational example of Tony Adams.

DAILY TELEGRAPH: Arsene Wenger yesterday appointed Cesc Fabregas as his new captain but admitted that he is uncertain if it will make the Spain midfielder more likely to stay at Arsenal in the long term. Also: Cristiano Ronaldo's preening behaviour this season has made him the target of abuse for his supporters as well as his detractors.

THE GUARDIAN: Arsene Wenger has appointed Cesc Fabregas as his permanent Arsenal captain but will welcome the deposed leader, William Gallas, back to his line-up against Dynamo Kiev tonight, confident that the centre-half remains fully committed to the club and will become "stronger as a player" now that he is back among the ranks.

THE INDEPENDENT: Arsene Wenger attempted to halt the crisis that is engulfing Arsenal's season by yesterday naming Cesc Fabregas as the club's new captain, permanently replacing William Gallas who was stripped of the honour after his outspoken criticism of his team-mates. Also: There is another chance on the Costa Blanca tonight for Carlos Tevez to resurrect a desperate season which began with a prospective £32m permanent move to Old Trafford but is now suggesting that Manchester United are prepared to spend in other ways.