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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Alexandre Lacazette, Timo Werner, Donny van de Beek
By Sporting Life
07:17 · FRI October 01, 2021

DAILY STAR

Manchester United scouts were reported to be looking at Benfica's Darwin Nunez when he played a starring role in their 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday.
Tottenham players are said to think new boss Nuno Espirito Santo is "distant" and are struggling to get their heads around his tactical approach.
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THE SUN
Arsenal and Inter Milan are set to go head to head for the signature of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been "offered to AC Milan" on a free transfer if they can give him £150,000-a-week in wages when his contract expires.
Social media experts claim Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour could earn an extra £500,000 per year for plugging brands on Instagram.
Tottenham have reignited their interest in bringing in West Brom 'keeper Sam Johnstone as successor to Hugo Lloris, according to reports.
Cristiano Ronaldo spent so long on the training ground Sir Alex Ferguson ordered him to leave because it was too close to a game, according to Nicky Butt.
Ivan Toney is firmly in the sights of England boss Gareth Southgate.
THE TIMES
The Competition & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Leicester City football club and JD Sports, the retailer.
Stephen Glass, the Aberdeen manager, has taken aim at the timing of speculation linking teenage defender Calvin Ramsay with a move to Manchester United, and appeared to suggest it was a deliberate ploy before they host Celtic on Sunday.

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DAILY MIRROR
Inter Milan's motives for wanting to be in the European Super League have been shown by record-breaking losses of £211m.
Mino Raiola is reported to be upset with Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke after recent comments rejecting talk of a verbal agreement to allow Erling Haaland to leave next summer.
Jewellery and cash have been stolen by masked raiders from suites at the same Paris hotel where Lionel Messi has been staying since he signed for PSG.
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool are showing interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Moussa Diaby.
Tottenham and Arsenal have been urged to sign Club Brugge star Hans Vanaken by the player's father.
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DAILY MAIL
Donny van de Beek is ready to make another attempt to leave Manchester United in January after his Old Trafford career hit a new low in the Champions League win over Villarreal.
Adama Traore is edging closer to signing a new deal with Wolves after the club resisted Tottenham's attempts to sign him over the summer.
Loris Karius hopes to finally get a permanent move away from Liverpool in January after a shoulder injury denied him the chance to join FC Basel over the summer.
Harvey Elliott has dived into his injury rehabilitation after successful surgery on his ankle dislocation, sharing a progress update.
Arsenal will reportedly consider using Alexandre Lacazette as a makeweight in a deal for Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri in January.
Luis Suarez has warned his former team-mate Xavi Hernandez to resist the temptation of taking the Barcelona job, saying 'there is a war that hurts the players' raging at the Nou Camp.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Timo Werner will re-assess his future at Chelsea if he cannot force his way back into Thomas Tuchel's starting plans.
Donny van de Beek will look for assurances of where he stands at Manchester United after his frustration at not playing boiled over during the Champions League victory against Villarreal this week.
Premier League clubs fear players not fully vaccinated against coronavirus will be outed against their will under government plans to exclude them from an easing of the UK's red-list rules.
John Stiles, the son of 1966 World Cup hero Nobby, was among those delivering a petition to Downing Street on Thursday calling for an independent regulator to urgently address the risk to footballers of devastating brain disease.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jurgen Klopp, Mo Salah, Sean Longstaff
By Sporting Life
09:23 · SAT October 02, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea are lining up a move for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne, who is coming towards the end of his contract with the Serie A side.
AC Milan are planning to make a formal complaint to UEFA over the performance of Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir during their 2-1 defeat by Atletico Madrid.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona as they look to replace Ronald Koeman.
Leeds are exploring the possibility of obtaining Covid booster jabs for the older members of their coaching staff, including manager Marcelo Bielsa.
EFL clubs will have to resume weekly Covid-19 testing if the Government introduce their Plan B of mandatory certification at all outdoor venues with capacities of more than 4,000.
FIFA's ambitious timetable for the revolutionary step of having a biennial World Cup is raising eyebrows throughout the footballing world, given they have yet to complete a feasibility study into what would be a seismic change.
Burnley have reached a financial settlement with former technical director Mike Rigg, who left Turf Moor after three years last month.
Roberto Martinez has refused to rule out becoming Barcelona head coach if Ronald Koeman is sacked.
Manchester City are reportedly 'well positioned' to sign Villarreal's Spanish defender Pau Torres.
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah could snub a new contract at Anfield to pursue a move to La Liga, according to reports in Spain.
Everton boss Rafa Benitez is set to raid former club Newcastle United in January to try and sign midfielder Sean Longstaff.
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THE SUN
Barcelona chief Joan Laporta reportedly rates Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel highest out of possible candidates to take over from under-pressure manager Ronald Koeman.
England's World Cup hopes have been thrown into disarray after it emerged that at least five players are refusing to be vaccinated.
Manchester United will appeal Aaron Wan-Bissaka's two-match ban for his red card against Young Boys in Bern and they will cite Kevin De Bruyne's tackle on Idrissa Gueye in Man City's 2-0 defeat to PSG in their defence.
Erling Haaland's agent Mino Raiola is reportedly furious after Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke dismissed suggestions of a transfer pact.
Arsenal ace Eddie Nketiah wants to leave the north London club in January, according to reports.
Manchester United have stepped-up their interest in AC Milan star Franck Kessie, according to reports.
DAILY MIRROR
Real Madrid could make a January move for Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, who has been stuck on the bench since Cristiano Ronaldo's return.
Borussia Dortmund manager Marco Rose believes Jude Bellingham's omission from the England squad for two matches this month is a "very smart decision".
Barcelona are reportedly regretting not heeding Pep Guardiola's warning over a deal to sign ex- Manchester City defender Eric Garcia.
Liverpool stars Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane have been named in the AFCON team of the century.

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THE TIMES
Raheem Sterling and Marcus Rashford, two of the leading figures in English football off the pitch as well as on it, are now being represented by the same boutique business management agency.
The football "super-agent" Pini Zahavi is facing criminal charges in Belgium as part of an investigation into his takeover of a second division club.
DAILY STAR
Paris Saint-Germain are reported to be at the "head of the queue" to sign in-demand Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez offered a cryptic response when he was questioned about stories linking him with the managerial role at Barcelona.
Arsenal could turn to Brentford goalkeeper David Raya as a replacement for Bernd Leno should the German be allowed to leave after losing the No 1 shirt to Aaron Ramsdale.
DAILY RECORD
Ryan Jack has hinted that he is closing in on a Rangers first-team return.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Karim Adeyemi, Marcos Alonso, Alexis Sanchez
By Sporting Life
07:06 · MON October 04, 2021


DAILY MIRROR

Ed Woodward insists Manchester United are 'firmly committed' to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as his position at the club comes under scrutiny.
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DAILY MAIL
Liverpool and Bayern Munich are said to be chasing Red Bull Salzburg star Karim Adeyemi.
Manchester United's Andreas Pereira could land a six-match ban after sports bosses in Brazil announced they are investigating the loanee and new club Flamengo over a possible breach of quarantine rules.
Tottenham fans made clear their opposition to the current ownership ahead of their home clash against Aston Villa on Sunday, unfurling signs calling for chairman Daniel Levy and owner Joe Lewis to leave the club.
DAILY EXPRESS
Inter Milan are reportedly ready to reignite their interest for Chelsea wing-back Marcos Alonso.

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THE TIMES
Ronald Koeman's role as Barcelona coach looks untenable after his side lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid. They have won only one of their past six matches.
THE SUN
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is backing himself to get the best out of his star-studded Manchester United squad.
Ex-Arsenal and Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez hinted he could be on his way out of Inter Milan with a cryptic social media post.
German prodigy Luca Netz claims he rejected a 'nonsense' transfer to Manchester City three years ago.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has treated himself to a brand new electric Ferrari to celebrate his 40th birthday.
Yaya Toure has offered his services to cash-strapped Barcelona as they continue to struggle under manager Ronald Koeman.
Kai Rooney is starting to make a name for himself in Manchester United's academy - hitting four goals against Liverpool.
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THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers ace Scott Arfield revealed he was targeted by thieves who broke into his car.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Christopher Nkunku, Donny van de Beek, Ousmane Dembele
By Sporting Life
11:06 · TUE October 05, 2021

THE SUN

Arsenal have already started drawing up a target list of strikers that includes Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins as they prepare for the departure of Alexandre Lacazette.
Wilfred Ndidi could miss Leicester City's next seven games - in the latest blow to hit Brendan Rodgers' struggling Foxes.
Erling Haaland will miss Norway's upcoming World Cup Qualifiers through injury as he 'can't even walk'.
Sir Alex Ferguson was overheard criticising Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for Saturday's draw with Everton in a chat with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Chelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku, according to reports.
Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has reportedly cancelled his side's week off after back-to-back Premier League defeats.
Tyson Fury has been warned he 'won't want any more part' of Deontay Wilder after their trilogy, ruling out a fourth fight.
Wilder's ring outfit designers are back for the Fury trilogy fight, and promise a new costume will not stop the 'Bronze Bomber' from winning this time round.
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DAILY MAIL
AC Milan's all-action central midfielder Franck Kessie has emerged as a potential top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United.
Andros Townsend has revealed that a moody Cristiano Ronaldo ignored his request for his shirt four times after Everton frustrated Manchester United in Saturday's 1-1 draw.
Guanyu Zhou is set to be named the first Chinese driver to race in Formula One with Alfa Romeo looking to partner the Formula Two star with Valtteri Bottas, say reports.
England's players demanded greater clarity on their proposed Ashes tour conditions on Monday as the ECB warned Cricket Australia it is not guaranteed that Test cricket's premier series will go ahead this winter.
DAILY MIRROR
Gareth Southgate will refuse to be bullied into picking Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Premier League clubs have been boosted by a £500,000 cash injection after the league negotiated a lucrative rights deal with hit television show Ted Lasso.
Eric Dier claimed Tottenham "should be above" the Europa Conference League after admitting the players have let their standards slip.

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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Pep Guardiola failed to declare to Spanish authorities that he had opened an offshore bank account while playing in Qatar, according to the Pandora Papers leaks.
England's Ashes tour could be called off by the end of the week if enough players decide they do not want to go to Australia due to strict coronavirus rules.
Tom Ilube, the new chairman of the Rugby Football Union and the first Black man to chair a British sports governing body, has included Swing Low, Sweet Chariot as one of his selections on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, despite the controversy over its use as a rugby anthem at Twickenham because of its links to slavery.
DAILY EXPRESS
Barcelona have suffered a tepid start to proceedings in La Liga this season after well-documented financial woes this summer - but that could all be about to change if reports are to be believed, with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling and RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo the two main targets on their radar.
Thomas Tuchel is pushing Chelsea to resolve their contract differences with Germany defender Antonio Rudiger and get a new deal agreed.
Timo Werner's time at Chelsea could be coming to an end - with four elite European sides reportedly ready to make a move for the German striker.
Donny van de Beek will push to leave Manchester United if his game-time doesn't improve in the coming months, according to reports.
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DAILY STAR
Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed claims that manager Nuno Espirito Santo could be sacked by the club should he fail to secure a top-six finish.
Manchester United and Juventus are set to go head to head for the signature of Ousmane Dembele, who is out of contract next summer.
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is reportedly looking to leave the club in January after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.
Neymar has been branded a "spoilt brat who bosses everyone around" by former PSG star Edouard Cisse.
THE TIMES
Dundee United have submitted evidence to the Scottish Professional Football League which they believe supports Jeando Fuchs' claim that he was racially abused by Ross County supporters on Saturday.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Dundee United are poised to sign French striker Maxime Biamou.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Aurelien Tchouameni, Darwin Nunez & Dusan Vlahovic
By Sporting Life
07:57 · WED October 06, 2021

THE SUN

Manchester United are fully behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have no intention of sacking him.
David Beckham says his iconic free-kick against Greece was the moment England fans "forgave me".
Arsenal have won their battle against FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over variable sell-on clauses the Gunners have inserted when selling some of their players.
Liverpool and Chelsea will have to pay £34m to land Monaco's precocious midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Chelsea fans will be relieved to find out the club inserted a £40m buy-back clause in Tino Livramento's Southampton contract.
Manchester United sent scouts to watch Benfica striker Darwin Nunez but he flopped on the latest occasion.
Antonio Rudiger's Chelsea contract talks are 'on hold' after the German was left 'disappointed' by the Blues' last offer, reports claim.
Stuttgart's sporting director Sven Mislintat has confirmed plans to sign forgotten Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos for just £2.5m.
Manchester United's training ground will be turned into a potato farm if war breaks out thanks to an incredible legal clause.
Manchester City cult hero Shaun Goater is offering to help bring Erling Haaland to the Etihad.
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DAILY MAIL
Roman Abramovich is set to visit Chelsea during a rare trip to London.
Manchester City are trying to persuade the EFL to let clubs make five substitutions in this season's Carabao Cup.
Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has shown encouraging signs in his road to recovery from an ankle break at Leeds by posting an image of him on an exercise bike.
Unvaccinated England stars look set to be able to play at next year's World Cup in Qatar following reports at least five Three Lions players have refused to have the Covid jab.
Premier League clubs are worried about their England stars playing on Andorra's plastic pitch, leaving Gareth Southgate with a selection headache for Saturday's clash.
Manchester United are reportedly in the process of tying down two more of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's backroom staff to new contracts.
Ninety-four per cent of Newcastle United Supporters Trust members demanded Steve Bruce resign.
Gary Lineker has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United was completed in his back garden.
William Saliba is set to be integrated into Arsenal's first team from next season after his loan at Marseille comes to an end, according to reports.
The taxman will have to 'take a haircut' and write off millions of pounds of debt it is owed by Derby County, if a deal is to be struck to save the Championship club.
Premier League clubs fear they are losing the battle to have their South American stars released early from international duty, in time to line up in the next round of top-flight matches.
Premier League players are being encouraged to get vaccinated while on international duty in what could develop into a clash between club and country.
Stoke are facing a battle to hold on to teenage striker Emre Tezgel amid mounting interest led by Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United.
The Glazers have put another 9.5m shares in Manchester United on the New York Stock Exchange - worth $186.86m (£137.12m) - although a statement makes clear that the club 'will not receive any proceeds from the sale'.
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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Liverpool were refused a request to move their next game at Watford to an evening kick-off to give them a chance of fielding Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino.
England manager Gareth Southgate will be forced to factor in Andorra's plastic pitch when he selects his team for the latest World Cup qualifier, with Harry Kane's ankles rated as one of the main areas of concern.
Arsenal have agreed a deal with crisis-hit Derby to defer a payment worth over £1.4m for their former midfielder Krystian Bielik.
DAILY STAR
A footballer has been arrested for attacking a referee and appearing to render him unconscious during a match in Brazil.
Both Tottenham and Arsenal have been put on red alert after Fiorentina released a statement on Tuesday morning confirming star man Dusan Vlahovic has snubbed a new contract with the club.
Alex Telles has explained how a new haircut has led to his much-needed improved form for Manchester United in his second season at Old Trafford.
Barcelona are reportedly set to battle Arsenal for the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City in January despite their ongoing financial crisis.
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is reportedly in danger of being "ousted" from the German national team after falling down the pecking order this season.
Liverpool transfer target Kacper Kozlowski claims he is "not impressed" by a host of big clubs who are interested in signing him.

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THE TIMES
Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs still trying to persuade a number of their players to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Harry Winks is keen to leave Tottenham Hotspur on loan in January to try to kick-start his career.
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool could look to repeat their transfer raid of former RB Salzburg players for a fourth time as Karim Adeyemi continues to impress for the Austrian champions this season.
Tottenham could be the latest Premier League heavy hitter to make a move for PSG striker Mauro Icardi.
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DAILY MIRROR
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid, accusing the club of a "lack of respect" in discussing a potential move for Kylian Mbappe.
Raheem Sterling is being targeted by Barcelona for a January loan.
Chelsea are reportedly targeting a move for Christopher Nkunku as Thomas Tuchel eyes a reunion with the former Paris Saint-Germain youngster.
Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he considered retiring from France's national team this summer.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic have opened contract talks with Scotland defender Greg Taylor.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Charlie Mulgrew has revealed he's desperate for a World Cup recall and says his Scotland career is not over.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Gareth Bale, Kylian Mbappe, Antonio Rudiger
By Sporting Life
07:08 · THU October 07, 2021

DAILY EXPRESS

Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Mariano Diaz and Luka Jovic have been told they can leave Real Madrid by Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports in Spain.
Liverpool are still owed an eight-figure sum by Barcelona from the 2018 deal which saw them sell Philippe Coutinho to the now cash-strapped Catalans.
Lautaro Martinez and Milan Skriniar could still be forced out of Inter Milan, whose money troubles were not completely solved by summer sales of Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi.
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THE SUN
Manchester United's value has jumped by £550m since Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford.
Tottenham are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Antonio Rudiger's contract talks with Chelsea but Bayern Munich remain favourites to sign him.
Michail Antonio has withdrawn from Jamaica's squad for three crucial World Cup Qualifiers at the last second, claiming "logistical problems".
Kylian Mbappe has surprisingly entered talks over a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain, according to his mother.
Harry Winks is interested in an overseas loan move in January despite having options with a number of Tottenham's Premier League rivals.
Bernd Leno could seek a January move away from Arsenal because of his desire to stay in Germany's World Cup plans.
DAILY MIRROR
Steve Bruce will quickly be removed as Newcastle manager as soon as the club's Saudi takeover is completed.
Marcus Rashford gave Manchester United a boost by playing and scoring twice in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Blackburn at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon.
Erling Haaland has reportedly received a "double your money" contract offer as transfer speculation continues to swirl around the Borussia Dortmund striker.
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DAILY STAR
Defender William Saliba remains firmly in Arsenal's future plans despite being loaned out for the third successive series, this time to Marseille.
Arsenal have avoided a fine after winning their Court of Arbitration for Sport battle against FIFA over sell-on clauses inserted into two transfer deals in 2018.
DAILY MAIL
Martin Odegaard is delighted with life at Arsenal after admitting it had been difficult for him to settle at Real Madrid.
Fulham are in talks with teenage star Fabio Carvalho over a new long-term contract.
Odsonne Edouard has settled compensation of around £20,000 with a man who was left deaf in one ear after being shot by an air rifle the Frenchman fired in 2017.

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THE GUARDIAN
The Glazer Family have placed 9.5m shares worth approximately £137m up for sale on the New York Stock Exchange.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic have been told they will not receive any tickets for the club's forthcoming Europa League clash with Hungarian side Ferencvaros.
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THE SCOTTISH SUN
Two financial experts whose actions in trying to save Rangers in 2012 fell below an "ordinarily competent" standard have been ordered to pay £3.4m to the club's liquidators by an Edinburgh judge.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Aaron Ramsey, Marco Asensio, Alexandre Lacazette
By Sporting Life
07:54 · FRI October 08, 2021

DAILY EXPRESS

Mo Salah expects to become Liverpool's leading earner if he is to sign a contract extension beyond the summer of 2023.
AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie is set to test the free agent market in January with Liverpool, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain all showing interest.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Daniel Levy and Tottenham Hotspur have rejected a request to meet with supporters over the running of the club.
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THE SUN
Aaron Ramsey will be made available for transfer by Juventus in January as they look to cut their losses on a player who is reported to have cost them £4,000 per minute on the pitch.
Mike Ashley has revealed he could have taken a higher offer for Newcastle United but feels the £300m Saudi takeover was better for the club.
Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic will step up his rehab from injury during the international break.
Tottenham are ready to block any approaches for Harry Winks despite his reported desire to leave the club on loan in January.
Arsenal are stepping up their interest in Club Bruges winger Noa Lang.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga could make an extraordinary move to Lazio and have a reunion with Maurizio Sarri, who he had a famous row with during the 2019 Carabao Cup final.
DAILY MAIL
Timo Werner says his decision to change agent is not an indication of any desire to leave Chelsea and link up with Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich.
Miguel Almiron is set to be handed a state-of-the-art trailer to utilise for his 10-day quarantine when he returns from international duty with Paraguay - it will be based at Newcastle's training ground.
England and India have agreed to play the cancelled fifth Test next summer but it is unlikely to be hosted by Old Trafford.

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DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea might have to wait until 2022 to play in the Club World Cup with FIFA set to discuss postponing the December tournament after hosts Japan pulled out.
Liverpool could renew their interest in Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio after reports emerged that he is unhappy with his role at the Bernabeu.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal could look to replace Alexandre Lacazette with Torino striker Andrea Bellotti, who is reportedly refusing to sign a new deal with the Serie A club.
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THE SCOTTISH SUN
QPR boss Mark Warburton is certain Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes will be a Premier League player in the future, he hopes with the team from the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Phillipe Coutinho, Pape Abou Cisse, Antonio Rudiger
By Sporting Life
10:17 · SAT October 09, 2021

THE GUARDIAN

Angry Premier League clubs are demanding an emergency meeting after a series of complaints emerged about Newcastle United's takeover and the effect it could have on the league's brand.
England are set to name a full-strength squad to travel to Australia for the Ashes, including Jos Buttler, after the tour was finally given ECB approval.
THE SUN
Manchester United are interested in a deal to sign Juventus star Federico Chiesa, according to reports in Italy, a potential move that has been given the backing of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Antonio Conte would likely reject the chance of leading Newcastle's Saudi-backed assault on the top of English football.
Paulo Dybala is set to sign a new contract - expected to run until 2025 - with Juventus and end speculation about a possible move to the Premier League.
Manchester City have rejected an £8m offer from Brighton for young midfielder James McAtee.
Amanda Staveley has promised Newcastle's Toon Army "world-class" players.
Cristiano Ronaldo has had a cryotherapy ice chamber shipped to his new home to help him keep fit for matches.
Arsenal are facing a New Year's midfield dilemma with Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Mohammed Elneny both considering their futures.
Sporting goods manufacturer Puma are lining up a huge offer to try and tempt Erling Haaland away from current sponsor Nike.
Newcastle supporters are keen for the club to make Aaron Ramsey their first big-money signing after the Saudi takeover was concluded.
St James' Park will still possess Mike Ashley's Sports Direct branding despite Newcastle's £300m takeover by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Bruce is set to receive an £8m pay off from Newcastle if, as widely expected, his tenure as manager is brought to an end by the club's new owners.
Alan Shearer is likely to accept an ambassadorial role at Newcastle United to help promote and advise the new owners of the club.
DAILY MAIL
Liverpool are considering a move for Olympiakos centre-back Pape Abou Cisse along with a number of Premier League rivals.
Real Madrid have made Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger their No 1 transfer target next summer when he will be available on a free transfer.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all keeping a close eye on England U17 striker Emre Tezgel, who currently plays for Stoke City.
'Prima Donna' footballers have been rebuked by a public health expert who advises government on Covid infection for refusing to be vaccinated against the virus.
The PFA are ready to reconsider their opposition to salary caps, despite winning a landmark legal ruling that prevented their introduction in League One and League Two earlier this year.
Mino Raiola has hit out at AC Milan for failing to protect Gianluigi Donnarumma from abuse aimed at him by the club's fans during Italy's defeat by Spain in the San Siro.
Sergio Aguero is edging closer to full fitness after returning to training with Barcelona and could be on course to make his debut against Real Madrid.
Barcelona will play at another stadium for up to a year when the club starts its planned modernisation of the Nou Camp, president Joan Laporta said on Friday.

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DAILY STAR
Demba Ba has offered to come out of retirement to play for Newcastle United's new owners.
DAILY MIRROR
Philippe Coutinho's representatives are reported to have already made contact with Newcastle's new owners to find out if there is any interest in their client.
Manchester City and Raheem Sterling are heading towards a crossroads and a decision will need to be made soon.
Paulo Fonseca is another name on Newcastle's managerial shortlist after reportedly failing to reach agreement to join Tottenham over the summer.
Ronald Koeman wants to bring Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek to Barcelona if he remains in charge.
The PFA has set up a special course to help deal with the growing issue of footballers gambling large sums of money on cryptocurrencies.
Manchester United are considering bringing Facundo Pellistri back from his loan spell with Alaves over playing time concerns.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Amad Diallo is closing on a return to Manchester United training and will be given the chance of a loan move in January after injury cost him the chance of spending the season with Feyenoord.
THE TIMES
Frank McParland, whose most recent role was at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Nottingham Forest, and Owen Brown are expected to act as key football advisers to the new Newcastle United board of directors after the Amanda Staveley-fronted takeover of the club.
DAILY RECORD
Southampton's teenage star Tino Livramento is getting pressure from his mother to represent Scotland, the country of her birth.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Neil Lennon has revealed he would be open to coaching in Israel as he ponders a return to the bench.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Steve Bruce, Erling Haaland, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
By Sporting Life
07:46 · MON October 11, 2021

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United have already reached a 'mutual transfer agreement' to sign Erling Haaland.
Steve Bruce is facing D-day as Newcastle boss - with the club ready to axe him - but he is due to take training on Monday.
Phil Neville has called for Major League Soccer to open investigation into the decisions going against his Inter Miami side.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has been prevented by the club from doing any media interviews as uncertainty grows over his future.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Bruce is expected to be sacked as Newcastle United manager ahead of the club's first match under its new ownership next weekend.
Newcastle's owners have also been considering a move for Ralf Rangnick, among a number of candidates, to become the sporting director.
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THE SUN
Arsenal are considering a shock swoop for former player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Harry Kane 'loves Tottenham' and will play a key role in the club's rebuild, according to the club's transfer chief Fabio Paratici.
Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil will launch his own cryptocurrency this week.
Newcastle are planning a mass transfer raid on Manchester United with four outcasts reportedly in their sights.
Neymar has sensationally revealed the 2022 World Cup will be his last as he struggles to cope with the pressure of international football.
DAILY STAR
Former Manchester United defender Marcus Rojo has been handed a five-game ban and £18,000 fine for his part in an ugly tunnel brawl last July.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United and England star Luke Shaw has joined the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar by dropping his agent and entrusting his family with his affairs.
Tottenham executive director Donna-Maria Cullen has been bringing her dog to the club's training ground as they examine whether its presence improves mental health.
Robbie Fowler believes Mohamed Salah's prospective new contract at Liverpool will unite the dressing room, irrespective of how much it smashes the club record weekly pay-out by.

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DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is interested in signing Charles de Ketelaere, along with a list of top European clubs.
Newcastle United are supposedly monitoring the situation of ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Hampden spot-kick sinner Lyndon Dykes is set to be dumped as Scotland's penalty taker by Steve Clarke.
Neil Lennon has claimed some Celtic players pulled out of games when fit last season.
DAILY RECORD
Che Adams is out of Scotland's World Cup qualifier with the Faroe Islands after the striker suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's win over Israel.
Linfield manager David Healy says the Northern Irish club won't be forced into cheap sales after fending off late summer interest in right-back Trai Hume amid Celtic links.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Steve Bruce, Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
By Sporting Life
07:06 · WED October 13, 2021

THE TIMES

Erling Haaland's agent Mino Raiola is expected to hold talks with Manchester City in January over a potential move to the Premier League club next summer.
THE SUN
Juventus are lining up a January move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva but could struggle to finance a deal given the demands of the Premier League club.
Chelsea are interested in bringing Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge, but the latest reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid would want Reece James as part of any deal.
Galatasaray could sign another Arsenal midfielder in January amid reports they have opened talks with Mohamed Elneny.
Newcastle United hope to sign out-of-favour Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet in January.
Southampton have no plans to sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and believe he is still the man to lead their long-term project despite a poor start to the 2021-22 season.
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DAILY MIRROR
Hector Bellerin has hinted he does not want to return to Arsenal after his loan spell with Real Betis comes to an end.
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are looking to beat Manchester United and Chelsea to the signature of highly-prized Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Sevilla's president Jose Castro says Chelsea's summer bid for Jules Kounde would have wiped the club's debts out in one fell swoop.
Arsene Wenger will return to the dugout to take charge of a combined Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr side when the Saudi clubs take on Paris Saint-Germain in January.
Serie A figures suggest there are only 20 players across the league who remain unvaccinated.
DAILY STAR
Brendan Rodgers is the new bookmakers' favourite to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager.
Tottenham chiefs are increasingly confident Harry Kane will remain at the club after being convinced by their plans to rebuild.
Newcastle United will target a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana in January despite him being a long-term injury absentee.

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THE INDEPENDENT
Football's lawmakers IFAB will consider changes to heading rules if scientific research demonstrates a clearer link to brain injuries, according to chief executive Lukas Brud.
THE GUARDIAN
Adidas chief Kasper Rorsted says he "doesn't think much" of FIFA's proposal to hold the World Cup every two years.
Hundreds of professional footballers are threatening legal action over the alleged unlawful use of their personal information and performance statistics.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers striker Kemar Roofe faces a race against time to be back in Scotland with any time to prepare for Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Hearts.
Ryan Porteous has become the latest Hibs player to open talks over a new contract.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Airdrie have dropped a racism investigation after Rico Quitongo said he was abused by one of his own fans because of a lack of evidence.