Manchester United are planning a £42m bid for Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 30.
( Calciomercato )

England will recall Red Devils' striker Marcus Rashford, 18, for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia next month in place of the injured Harry Kane, 23.
( Daily Mail )

Kane's ankle injury is a symptom of manager Mauricio Pochettino's "demanding" training regime, according to top fitness and conditioning coach Raymond Verheijen.
( Talksport )

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says midfielder Emre Can, 22, needs more time to develop his rhythm after returning from injury in the EFL Cup on Tuesday.
( Liverpoolfc )

Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 19, has said a phone call from manager Pep Guardiola persuaded him to choose Manchester City over Manchester United. He will join the Blues in January.
( Manchester Evening News )

But City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, is free to join another Premier League rival in January after falling out with manager Guardiola.
( Daily Express)

Ivorian Toure claims he learned of Guardiola's comments through social media and feels stung by them.
( Guardian )

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, 28, will end speculation of a reunion with Guardiola by signing a new five-year contract at the Spanish champions.
( Talksport )

Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 27, turned down a move to Paris St-Germain after they tried to arrange a deal following David Luiz's departure in January.
( France Football )

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 23, says Chelsea bid £60m for him during the summer transfer window but the Spaniard decided to stay at the Bernabeu.
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Everton are targeting the double signing of Norwich twins Josh and Jacob Murphy, 21, after Josh scored against the Toffees at Goodison Park on Tuesday.
( Daily Mirror )

Chelsea and Arsenal have joined Manchester United in chasing Galatasaray winger Bruma, 21.
( A Bola )

Southampton could move for Paris St-Germain forward Hatem Ben Arfa, 29, whose future at the French champions is in doubt despite only joining the club from Nice in the summer.
( Daily Mirror )

MANAGER MATTERS

Swansea could turn to former Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs, 42, to replace current manager Francesco Guidolin.
( Daily Telegraph )

Wales manager Chris Coleman is also in the frame to replace Guidolin if Swansea choose to sack the 60-year-old.
( Bleacher Report )

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes his players have been left "mentally scarred" by former manager Louis van Gaal.
( Times )

OTHER STORIES

The Gunners are growing increasingly concerned by Aaron Ramsey's recovery from injury. The 25-year-old midfielder has not played since the first day of the season because of a hamstring injury.
( Sun )

Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas, 29, hopes his two goals against Leicester in the EFL Cup will boost his chances of a start against Arsenal in the Premier League on Saturday.
( Guardian )

The FA may consider a bid to host Euro 2028.
( Times )

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, 23, could be set for an England debut after impressing Sam Allardyce in the opening games of the season.
( Independent )

Aston Villa manager Roberto di Matteo will fine Jack Grealish two-weeks' wages after the 21-year-old midfielder was allegedly involved in a loud party in a Birmingham hotel.
( Daily Mail )

The Scottish FA has denied claims from Serbia that the Scotland Women's U19 team were too drunk and hungover to play a European Championship qualifier this week.
( Sun )