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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Arsenal, Mikel Arteta, Bruno Fernandes
By Sporting Life
11:54 · WED October 26, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including reports Arsenal are set to re-invest heavily in January to try and chase the Premier League title.

Mikel Arteta will be given £50m to spend in January as Arsenal chase the Premier League title (Sun).

Meanwhile, Gunners technical director Edu is close to signing a new long-term contract (Mail).

Arsenal youngster could change allegiance from England to Nigeria following some superb form on loan at Reims (Sun).

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Erik ten Hag has reportedly decided to make Bruno Fernandes the new Manchester United captain, replacing Harry Maguire (Express).

Liverpool are still hopeful of signing long-term target Sandro Tonali from AC Milan in the summer (Express).

Real Madrid have moved ahead of Chelsea in the battle to sign Brazilian wonderkid Endrick Felipe (Express).

Chelsea are in talks with Brighton head of recruitment Paul Winstanley for their director of football role (Athletic).

Barcelona want to sign Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez as the successor to Sergio Busquets (Mail).

Aston Villa's France midfielder Boubacar Kamara is making a speedy recovery from his knee injury and has an outside chance of going to the World Cup (Athletic).

Steven Gerrard is reportedly in the running to become the Besiktas manager with speculation growing that Valerian Ismael has left the club (Daily Record).

Wigan are facing scrutiny from the EFL after again paying their players late (Mail).

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Thursday's gossip: Ronaldo, Guimaraes, Dumfries, Bellingham, Hojbjerg, Skriniar
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Napoli have been linked with Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, but the director Cristiano Giuntoli has ruled out signing the Portugal international. (DAZN via Talksport)

Liverpool are the latest side to be linked with Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes but face competition from Chelsea and Real Madrid, unless Newcastle United can convince the 24-year-old to sign a new contract. (TNT Sports - in Portuguese)

Chelsea are looking at Inter Milan and Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries, 26, as they try to add more depth to their right-back position, which has been weakened by an injury to 22-year-old England international Reece James. (90 Min)

Real Madrid, Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool want to sign Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham. (Sport - in Spanish)

Tottenham are preparing to offer Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 27, an improved contract. (Times - subscription)

Inter Milan president Steven Zhang says Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar - believed to be a target for Paris St-Germain - is not for sale and is "confident" the 27-year-old will stay. (Sky Sport Italia via Football Italia)

Arsenal are planning a January transfer spree and are hoping to bring in Brazilian midfielder Danilo, 21, from Palmeiras for £26m, along with 21-year-old Shakhtar Donetsk and Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, and 21-year-old Villarreal and Spain winger Yeremy Pino. (Sun)

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Tottenham could let Spain winger Bryan Gil, 21, and English defender Japhet Tanganga, 23, leave in January, while also loaning out 22-year-old English right-back Djed Spence. (Times - subscription)

Juventus are aiming to secure 19-year-old English winger Samuel Iling-Junior on a new deal. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Arsenal have held preliminary talks over a new contract with technical director Edu, who has been linked with similar roles in Europe. (Evening Standard)

Everton are interested in 27-year-old Portugal forward Daniel Podence, whose deal with Wolves runs until 2024. (Football Insider)

Nottingham Forest are planning to spend between £50m and £100m in the January transfer window. (Football Insider)

Barcelona hope to sign a replacement for 34-year-old Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets in January. (ESPN)

Manchester City have signed highly rated 17-year-old midfielder Emilio Lawrence from Everton. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United are keeping close tabs on Leeds' 23-year-old United States midfielder Tyler Adams. (Football Insider)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Liverpool, Bellingham, Napoli, Ronaldo
By Sporting Life
16:31 · FRI October 28, 2022
The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, as rumours suggest Jude Bellingham will remain a Borussia Dortmund man.

Liverpool have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with the England international considering staying on at the Bundesliga Club (Sun).

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of a Manchester United exit have encountered an obstacle after Napoli ruled out any prospect of signing the forward in January.

Ronaldo's team mate David De Gea could be offered a new contract on reduced terms by the Old Trafford club, with United said to be looking at other options for the goalkeeping jersey (both Mail).

And former Red Devils man Patrice Evra has told fellow defender Harry Maguire "not to give up" on his Manchester United future ahead of his much-anticipated comeback (Mirror).

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Tottenham boss Antonio Conte will be suspended for next week's Champions League clash in Marseille and faces further UEFA sanctions for a furious post-match outburst following Wednesday's draw with Sporting (Mail).

In West Yorkshire, Leeds helmsman Jesse Marsch feels he is four bad results away from losing the support of the Whites' hierarchy (Times).

While elsewhere, West Ham striker Michail Antonio has claimed a clutch of Aston Villa stars weren't having ex-manager Steven Gerrard's personality during his ill-fated stay in the Midlands (Daily Record).

Another former Villa man, John Carew, could be facing two years in prison and a £45,000 fine after pleading guilty to fraud charges (Sun).

Zooming out from the Premier League, it has been claimed that a revised European Super League proposal could include Celtic and Rangers (Mirror).

And sticking with Scotland, Rangers captain James Tavernier has insisted that manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has the full backing of his players as their slump in performances and results continues (Times).

In Word Cup news, Human Rights Watch has warned that residents of Qatar face the risk of persecution if they stand up for gay rights during the event (Guardian).

Prince William will not be in attendance given the growing row over rights issues, but Three Lions Wags - who will be present - are to be given a "ring of steel" in the form of extra security when they cheer on England in the Gulf state (both Sun).

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It is also claimed that Gareth Southgate will have Qatar's "party central" on the doorstep of England's World Cup hotel and training base (Mirror).

And away from the field, football has made "no progress" on diversity in leadership positions or in increasing the number of opportunities for black coaches in the game, says former England manager Hope Powell (Telegraph).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Liverpool, Bellingham, Napoli, Ronaldo
By Sporting Life
16:31 · FRI October 28, 2022
The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, as rumours suggest Jude Bellingham will remain a Borussia Dortmund man.

Liverpool have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, with the England international considering staying on at the Bundesliga Club (Sun).

Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo's hopes of a Manchester United exit have encountered an obstacle after Napoli ruled out any prospect of signing the forward in January.

Ronaldo's team mate David De Gea could be offered a new contract on reduced terms by the Old Trafford club, with United said to be looking at other options for the goalkeeping jersey (both Mail).

And former Red Devils man Patrice Evra has told fellow defender Harry Maguire "not to give up" on his Manchester United future ahead of his much-anticipated comeback (Mirror).

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Tottenham boss Antonio Conte will be suspended for next week's Champions League clash in Marseille and faces further UEFA sanctions for a furious post-match outburst following Wednesday's draw with Sporting (Mail).

In West Yorkshire, Leeds helmsman Jesse Marsch feels he is four bad results away from losing the support of the Whites' hierarchy (Times).

While elsewhere, West Ham striker Michail Antonio has claimed a clutch of Aston Villa stars weren't having ex-manager Steven Gerrard's personality during his ill-fated stay in the Midlands (Daily Record).

Another former Villa man, John Carew, could be facing two years in prison and a £45,000 fine after pleading guilty to fraud charges (Sun).

Zooming out from the Premier League, it has been claimed that a revised European Super League proposal could include Celtic and Rangers (Mirror).

And sticking with Scotland, Rangers captain James Tavernier has insisted that manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst has the full backing of his players as their slump in performances and results continues (Times).

In Word Cup news, Human Rights Watch has warned that residents of Qatar face the risk of persecution if they stand up for gay rights during the event (Guardian).

Prince William will not be in attendance given the growing row over rights issues, but Three Lions Wags - who will be present - are to be given a "ring of steel" in the form of extra security when they cheer on England in the Gulf state (both Sun).

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It is also claimed that Gareth Southgate will have Qatar's "party central" on the doorstep of England's World Cup hotel and training base (Mirror).

And away from the field, football has made "no progress" on diversity in leadership positions or in increasing the number of opportunities for black coaches in the game, says former England manager Hope Powell (Telegraph).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Max Aarons, Bukayo Saka, Antonio Conte
By Sporting Life
10:03 · TUE November 01, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including Manchester United's pursuit of Max Aarons.

Arsenal are cautiously optimistic that Bukayo Saka did not suffer serious injury on Sunday and could even be available for Sunday's crunch game at Chelsea (The Sun).

Aston Villa are among the clubs monitoring developments with Villarreal's exciting winger Nicolas Jackson (Daily Mail).

Besiktas manager Senol Gunes has admitted Dele Alli has performed below expectations since his season-long loan switch from Everton in the summer (Daily Express).

Manchester United are weighing up a January move for Norwich's Max Aarons (The Sun).

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Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard could be on the lookout for a new club in January, with the French international said to be unhappy with his situation at the Bundesliga club (Daily Mirror).

England international Reece James has been sent to Dubai in a bid to keep his World Cup dreams alive as he recovers from injury (Daily Mail).

Tottenham have entered contract talks with boss Antonio Conte over a new long-term deal despite the Italian publicly refusing to commit his future to the club (The Sun).

Birmingham City could be charged with breaching Football League rules for receiving funding from prospective buyer Paul Richardson without securing approval from the EFL (Daily Mail).

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Arsenal are reportedly in talks with star defender William Saliba over a new long-term contract with fears he could walk out for free next summer (The Sun).

Brighton are reportedly interested in signing Shakhtar Donetsk defender Mykola Matviyenko in the January transfer window (The Sun).

Arsenal have been given increased hope of signing Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans after Brendan Rodgers confirmed his club are yet to enter negotiations for a new contract for the player (Daily Express).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jude Bellingham, Adrien Rabiot, Eden Hazard
By Sporting Life
09:51 · WED November 02, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including the potential price tag to sign Jude Bellingham.

Borussia Dortmund could demand a Premier League record fee of £130m for Jude Bellingham, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Real Madrid in a race to sign the teenager (The Sun).

Chelsea are favourites to sign another midfielder, with Juventus' Adrien Rabiot set to join in the January transfer window, according to reports (The Sun).

Eden Hazard is reportedly in line for a shock return to the Premier League with Aston Villa following the arrival of Unai Emery (Daily Star).

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Manchester United plan to sign a world-class striker next summer to counter the threat of Erling Haaland across the city (Daily Express).

Man Utd have been given a huge boost after Anthony Martial returned to full training (The Sun).

Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has decided he doesn't want to leave the Nou Camp when the transfer window reopens in January, according to reports (Daily Express).

Diogo Dalot's United future remains uncertain, amid reports that agent Jorge Mendes is trying to engineer his exit (Daily Mirror).

Facundo Pellistri's agent has confirmed the Uruguay international is likely to leave the Old Trafford club after the World Cup (Daily Mirror).

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Liverpool are plotting a move to sign RB Leipzig star Konrad Laimer as Jurgen Klopp tries to bolster his midfield options next summer (Daily Mirror).

Barcelona are reportedly considering Mikel Arteta as their next boss (The Sun).

Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson says he only has months left on his contract and wants to sign a new deal (Daily Mirror).

Mesut Ozil's agent has questioned the loyalty of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after the former Gunners striker joined Chelsea in the summer (Daily Mirror).

Besiktas manager Senol Gunes has admitted Dele Alli has performed below expectations since his season-long loan switch from Everton in the summer (Daily Express).

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Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is set to sign a one-year contract extension worth more than £3m (Daily Mirror).

Andy Carroll very nearly joined Belgian side Club Brugge - who are in tearing it up in the Champions League at the moment - over the summer (Daily Star).

Crystal Palace fear Wilfried Zaha will leave when his deal expires at the end of the season, despite the club verbally offering their talisman a bumper new contract (Daily Mail).

Premier League clubs will reject Argentina's request to leave their players out of the final round of matches before the World Cup (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jude Bellingham, Jorginho, Eric Choupo-Moting
By Sporting Life
12:20 · THU November 03, 2022
The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including a battle to secure the signature of Jude Bellingham.

New life has been breathed into Manchester United's pursuit of £100m-rated Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham (Daily Mirror).

But the Red Devils could face competition for the England man's signature, with Jurgen Klopp and his Liverpool owners reportedly agreeing to go all in for the midfielder, though Borussia Dortmund are set to demand £130m for any transfer.

In other Old Trafford transfer speculation, United are reportedly "seriously considering" a sensational swoop for former Stoke striker Eric Choupo-Moting (both The Sun).

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And a former star of Choupo-Moting's current club, Bayern Munich, has spoken out over another United move. Toni Kroos has admitted he was "surprised and saddened" by ex-teammate Casemiro's decision to leave Real Madrid for Manchester (Daily Mirror).

Erik ten Hag's club are also ready to trigger a one-year extension with Diogo Dalot amid interest from Barcelona and AC Milan (The Sun).

At Arsenal, Mikel Arteta will be given the chance to target a January signing to boost title hopes and further his squad, overhaul where almost all of Unai Emery's first-team signings have been replaced (Daily Telegraph).

The Gunners are also said to be considering a January swoop for 21-year-old Palmeiras midfielder Danilo when the winter market opens in 2023, with technical director Edu ready to back boss Arteta with further signings (Daily Express).

Barcelona have been joined by AC Milan have joined Barcelona in the transfer chase for Chelsea star Jorginho, who could leave for free in the summer (The Sun).

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Elsewhere in LaLiga, Brighton's Moises Caicedo has reportedly caught the attention of Real Madrid, who seek a replacement for club legend Luka Modric (Daily Mail).

In France, it is being reported that Lionel Messi has a special clause in his PSG contract which could allow him to skip the club's last match before the World Cup (Daily Star).

And in Germany, Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer has revealed he's been suffering from skin cancer on his face (The Sun).

In Scottish news, Celtic supporters clashed with Spanish police ahead of their Champions League match with Real Madrid in the Spanish capital (Daily Star).

Hibernian boss Lee Johnson has revealed Martin Boyle is currently in Manchester seeing a specialist over the injury which could threaten the Australia international's World Cup dreams (Daily Mirror).

Staying with the upcoming tournament, the FA has declined a request from FIFA to make Gareth Southgate available for interviews at half-time during England's World Cup matches (Daily Mail).

Southgate has been criticised for saying that workers in Qatar are "united" in wanting this month's World Cup to go ahead (The Times).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Erling Haaland, Jorginho
By Sporting Life
12:14 · FRI November 04, 2022

The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, including reports that Liverpool and Chelsea are targeting Napoli's Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to lock horns in a transfer battle over Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, after the Italian club revealed the Georgian's £86m price tag.

There may be further goings-on at Chelsea, whose supremo owner Todd Boehly has been identified as a potential buyer for NFL team the Washington Commanders (both Daily Star).

Mikel Arteta wants to add to his Arsenal squad in January, with a winger said to be the club's top priority. Facundo Torres of Orlando City and Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mydryk are two possible targets (Daily Mail).

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Across North London, Tottenham transfer chiefs have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Mudryk's fellow Ukrainian, Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi, in January.

Manchester United have been offered fresh hope that a deal is there to be struck for Joao Felix as early as January. Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to sell their underperforming Portuguese forward.

Meanwhile, Wolves playmaker Matheus Nunes could be offered to Manchester City and Liverpool for a cut-price fee following his slow start to the season (all Daily Express).

Leicester City still hope to persuade Youri Tielemans to sign a new contract. The Foxes risk losing the Belgian on a free transfer next summer (Daily Mail).

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Jorginho is not interested in joining Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Italian instead wants to sign a contract extension at Chelsea.

Erling Haaland has been warned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic not to allow Pep Guardiola's "ego" to derail his career at Manchester City (both Daily Mirror).

West Ham, Southampton, Leicester and Brentford are keeping tabs on Lyon's Tete ahead of a potential January transfer. The winger is currently on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk (The Sun).

Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal for 17-year-old sensation Facundo Buonanotte. The Argentine will link up with his new side in January (Daily Mirror).

Wolves are hopeful Julen Lopetegui will formally take over as their new manager on November 13 as they seek to finalise the details of his appointment (Daily Mail).

The Spaniard is reportedly not expected to properly take charge until the World Cup (The Times).

In World Cup news, Ben Chilwell will miss the tournament amid suspicions the England full-back has torn his hamstring. He is also expected to miss a large chunk of the Chelsea season.

And Wales have sent medical staff to Los Angeles and Nice to ensure Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are in top shape for the event (both The Sun).

Heung-Min Son has suffered four fractures to his eye socket. The Tottenham and South Korea forward has had surgery brought forward to Friday in order to save his World Cup (The Telegraph).

Barcelona and Netherlands' Memphis Depay has denied via social media that he is purposefully delaying his injury return in order to prioritise World Cup fitness (The Daily Mail).

Staying with the Netherlands, ex-Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong has pledged his allegiances to the Dutch national team. The star is accused of 'failing to answer' a call from Ghana chiefs ahead of the World Cup (Daily Record).

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And away from the field of play, a group of 40 England fans are being paid by Qatar to attend the tournament. They are reportedly being instructed to deliver positive messages about the experience, sing certain songs when requested and report critical social media posts (The Times).

Ally McCoist has recalled how he once tried to sign Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood Town during his spell as Rangers manager (Daily Mail).

On the continent, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique's decision to retire following claims he fell out with boss Xavi over a lack of playing time will reportedly save the club £46m. This comes after a leak of the player's contract.

And Pique's teammate Hector Bellerin has called on the club to take inspiration from Arsenal's patience towards Mikel Arteta in their approach with Xavi (Daily Mirror).

Rivals Real Madrid are reportedly weighing up a big-money move for Brighton's Moises Caicedo to replace Luka Modric (The Sun).

Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could sensationally replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United thanks to his improved form and contract status (Daily Star).

In Scotland, Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou doesn't fear losing top stars as he says sales can help keep the club growing and improving in the Champions League.

Connor Barron insists he's laser-focused on restoring Aberdeen as Scotland's third force (both Daily Record).

And Virgil van Dijk has revealed he told Celtic's scouts to sign Andy Robertson back when he played for Dundee United (Scottish Sun).

In other news, Carlos Tevez has stormed out of his role as head coach at Argentina's Rosario Central. He has quoted political reasons during the club's presidential elections as the key reasoning (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Erling Haaland, Jorginho
By Sporting Life
12:14 · FRI November 04, 2022

The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, including reports that Liverpool and Chelsea are targeting Napoli's Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to lock horns in a transfer battle over Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, after the Italian club revealed the Georgian's £86m price tag.

There may be further goings-on at Chelsea, whose supremo owner Todd Boehly has been identified as a potential buyer for NFL team the Washington Commanders (both Daily Star).

Mikel Arteta wants to add to his Arsenal squad in January, with a winger said to be the club's top priority. Facundo Torres of Orlando City and Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mydryk are two possible targets (Daily Mail).

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Across North London, Tottenham transfer chiefs have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Mudryk's fellow Ukrainian, Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi, in January.

Manchester United have been offered fresh hope that a deal is there to be struck for Joao Felix as early as January. Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to sell their underperforming Portuguese forward.

Meanwhile, Wolves playmaker Matheus Nunes could be offered to Manchester City and Liverpool for a cut-price fee following his slow start to the season (all Daily Express).

Leicester City still hope to persuade Youri Tielemans to sign a new contract. The Foxes risk losing the Belgian on a free transfer next summer (Daily Mail).

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Jorginho is not interested in joining Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Italian instead wants to sign a contract extension at Chelsea.

Erling Haaland has been warned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic not to allow Pep Guardiola's "ego" to derail his career at Manchester City (both Daily Mirror).

West Ham, Southampton, Leicester and Brentford are keeping tabs on Lyon's Tete ahead of a potential January transfer. The winger is currently on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk (The Sun).

Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal for 17-year-old sensation Facundo Buonanotte. The Argentine will link up with his new side in January (Daily Mirror).

Wolves are hopeful Julen Lopetegui will formally take over as their new manager on November 13 as they seek to finalise the details of his appointment (Daily Mail).

The Spaniard is reportedly not expected to properly take charge until the World Cup (The Times).

In World Cup news, Ben Chilwell will miss the tournament amid suspicions the England full-back has torn his hamstring. He is also expected to miss a large chunk of the Chelsea season.

And Wales have sent medical staff to Los Angeles and Nice to ensure Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are in top shape for the event (both The Sun).

Heung-Min Son has suffered four fractures to his eye socket. The Tottenham and South Korea forward has had surgery brought forward to Friday in order to save his World Cup (The Telegraph).

Barcelona and Netherlands' Memphis Depay has denied via social media that he is purposefully delaying his injury return in order to prioritise World Cup fitness (The Daily Mail).

Staying with the Netherlands, ex-Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong has pledged his allegiances to the Dutch national team. The star is accused of 'failing to answer' a call from Ghana chiefs ahead of the World Cup (Daily Record).

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And away from the field of play, a group of 40 England fans are being paid by Qatar to attend the tournament. They are reportedly being instructed to deliver positive messages about the experience, sing certain songs when requested and report critical social media posts (The Times).

Ally McCoist has recalled how he once tried to sign Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood Town during his spell as Rangers manager (Daily Mail).

On the continent, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique's decision to retire following claims he fell out with boss Xavi over a lack of playing time will reportedly save the club £46m. This comes after a leak of the player's contract.

And Pique's teammate Hector Bellerin has called on the club to take inspiration from Arsenal's patience towards Mikel Arteta in their approach with Xavi (Daily Mirror).

Rivals Real Madrid are reportedly weighing up a big-money move for Brighton's Moises Caicedo to replace Luka Modric (The Sun).

Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could sensationally replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United thanks to his improved form and contract status (Daily Star).

In Scotland, Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou doesn't fear losing top stars as he says sales can help keep the club growing and improving in the Champions League.

Connor Barron insists he's laser-focused on restoring Aberdeen as Scotland's third force (both Daily Record).

And Virgil van Dijk has revealed he told Celtic's scouts to sign Andy Robertson back when he played for Dundee United (Scottish Sun).

In other news, Carlos Tevez has stormed out of his role as head coach at Argentina's Rosario Central. He has quoted political reasons during the club's presidential elections as the key reasoning (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Erling Haaland, Jorginho
By Sporting Life
12:14 · FRI November 04, 2022

The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, including reports that Liverpool and Chelsea are targeting Napoli's Kvicha Kvaratskhelia.

Liverpool and Chelsea are set to lock horns in a transfer battle over Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, after the Italian club revealed the Georgian's £86m price tag.

There may be further goings-on at Chelsea, whose supremo owner Todd Boehly has been identified as a potential buyer for NFL team the Washington Commanders (both Daily Star).

Mikel Arteta wants to add to his Arsenal squad in January, with a winger said to be the club's top priority. Facundo Torres of Orlando City and Shakhtar Donetsk's Mykhaylo Mydryk are two possible targets (Daily Mail).

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Across North London, Tottenham transfer chiefs have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Mudryk's fellow Ukrainian, Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi, in January.

Manchester United have been offered fresh hope that a deal is there to be struck for Joao Felix as early as January. Atletico Madrid are reportedly ready to sell their underperforming Portuguese forward.

Meanwhile, Wolves playmaker Matheus Nunes could be offered to Manchester City and Liverpool for a cut-price fee following his slow start to the season (all Daily Express).

Leicester City still hope to persuade Youri Tielemans to sign a new contract. The Foxes risk losing the Belgian on a free transfer next summer (Daily Mail).

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Jorginho is not interested in joining Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of the season. The Italian instead wants to sign a contract extension at Chelsea.

Erling Haaland has been warned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic not to allow Pep Guardiola's "ego" to derail his career at Manchester City (both Daily Mirror).

West Ham, Southampton, Leicester and Brentford are keeping tabs on Lyon's Tete ahead of a potential January transfer. The winger is currently on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk (The Sun).

Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal for 17-year-old sensation Facundo Buonanotte. The Argentine will link up with his new side in January (Daily Mirror).

Wolves are hopeful Julen Lopetegui will formally take over as their new manager on November 13 as they seek to finalise the details of his appointment (Daily Mail).

The Spaniard is reportedly not expected to properly take charge until the World Cup (The Times).

In World Cup news, Ben Chilwell will miss the tournament amid suspicions the England full-back has torn his hamstring. He is also expected to miss a large chunk of the Chelsea season.

And Wales have sent medical staff to Los Angeles and Nice to ensure Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are in top shape for the event (both The Sun).

Heung-Min Son has suffered four fractures to his eye socket. The Tottenham and South Korea forward has had surgery brought forward to Friday in order to save his World Cup (The Telegraph).

Barcelona and Netherlands' Memphis Depay has denied via social media that he is purposefully delaying his injury return in order to prioritise World Cup fitness (The Daily Mail).

Staying with the Netherlands, ex-Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong has pledged his allegiances to the Dutch national team. The star is accused of 'failing to answer' a call from Ghana chiefs ahead of the World Cup (Daily Record).

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And away from the field of play, a group of 40 England fans are being paid by Qatar to attend the tournament. They are reportedly being instructed to deliver positive messages about the experience, sing certain songs when requested and report critical social media posts (The Times).

Ally McCoist has recalled how he once tried to sign Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood Town during his spell as Rangers manager (Daily Mail).

On the continent, Barcelona defender Gerard Pique's decision to retire following claims he fell out with boss Xavi over a lack of playing time will reportedly save the club £46m. This comes after a leak of the player's contract.

And Pique's teammate Hector Bellerin has called on the club to take inspiration from Arsenal's patience towards Mikel Arteta in their approach with Xavi (Daily Mirror).

Rivals Real Madrid are reportedly weighing up a big-money move for Brighton's Moises Caicedo to replace Luka Modric (The Sun).

Bayern Munich's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could sensationally replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United thanks to his improved form and contract status (Daily Star).

In Scotland, Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou doesn't fear losing top stars as he says sales can help keep the club growing and improving in the Champions League.

Connor Barron insists he's laser-focused on restoring Aberdeen as Scotland's third force (both Daily Record).

And Virgil van Dijk has revealed he told Celtic's scouts to sign Andy Robertson back when he played for Dundee United (Scottish Sun).

In other news, Carlos Tevez has stormed out of his role as head coach at Argentina's Rosario Central. He has quoted political reasons during the club's presidential elections as the key reasoning (Daily Mail).