The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers New
Virgil van Dijk wants to sign new Liverpool deal, Barcelona target Germany’s Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich, Manchester United and Newcastle United keen on Adrien Rabiot.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk’s contract runs out next summer and the 33-year-old Netherlands international says he wants to sign a new deal to stay at the club until the 2026 World Cup. (Mirror), external
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has attracted interest from Paris St-Germain and Juventus, with the 32-year-old Egyptian out of contract next summer. (El Nacional – in Spanish), external
Arsenal are unwilling to let Italy midfielder Jorginho leave the club, despite Galatasaray reportedly being interested in bringing in the 32-year-old before the Turkish transfer window closes. (Talksport), external
Barcelona are targeting Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, 28, and 29-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, who both play for Germany, amid uncertainty about the futures of Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 25, and Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, at the Nou Camp. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish), external
Paris St-Germain are working to extend manager Luis Enrique’s contract, which currently runs until June 2025. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Canada striker Jonathan David, who was linked with Chelsea in the summer, has said he held talks with a “couple of teams” but chose to stay at Lille. The 24-year-old added he is now discussing extending his contract beyond next summer with the French club. (Athletic), external
Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus are among the clubs interested in 31-year-old Ghana and Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey. (Caught Offside)
Manchester United and Newcastle United are interested in signing 29-year-old France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is a free agent after leaving Juventus in the summer. (Caught Offside), external
Former England right-back Kieran Trippier, 33, is pushing to leave Newcastle amid interest from Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce and Besiktas. (Talksport), external
Fenerbahce have agreed a deal in principle to sign 31-year-old Serbia winger Filip Kostic from Italian club Juventus. (Tuttosport – in Italian), external
Manchester United have reportedly made an approach for 21-year-old Sevilla winger Juanlu Sanchez but face competition from Real Madrid (ABC Sevilla – in Spanish, subscription required), external
Dutch forward Memphis Depay, who is a free agent after leaving Atletico Madrid, has completed a medical and the 30-year-old is now set to sign a contract until 2026 with Brazilian club Corinthians. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Manchester City are reportedly set to hand Pep Guardiola a £100m transfer budget in January to help bolster his attacking options. (Sun)
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have made contact with Sevilla to request more information about promising defender Juanlu Sanchez.
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber was involved in an altercation with former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst while on international duty.
Zinedine Zidane is reportedly one of the names on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s list to replace Erik ten Hag should the Dutchman get sacked – though Zidane has said no to Manchester United in the past.
Virgil van Dijk has revealed for the first time that he wants to sign a contract extension with Liverpool that will keep him at the top of his game for the next World Cup.
Mohamed Salah would like to stay at Liverpool in order to try and write himself in the club’s history books, according to Ian Wright
Andre Onana has been told he should quit Manchester United if he can’t handle the pressure that comes with the job.
Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has revealed Joshua Zirkzee tried to persuade him to join Manchester United this summer.
THE SUN
Everton takeover bidder John Textor wants to bring in top coach Abel Ferreira if he wins control of the club.
Behdad Eghbali will block any attempt from Todd Boehly to sell his Chelsea stake to outside investors.
Lee Carsley is now convinced he has what it takes to be England boss – having doubted he could do the job.
Manuel Ugarte has destroyed fears regarding his fitness after his incredible performance for Uruguay.
Ipswich keeper Aro Muric was dismissed from Kosovo duty for ‘breaking team rules’.
Former Arsenal player Rob Holding has deleted all mention of Crystal Palace from his social media after being made to train on his own.
Ex-Premier League star Paulinho broke down in tears as he announced his retirement from football.
Conor McGregor has revealed he went up a shoe size after toe injury but is “well on track” to make December UFC return.
DAILY MAIL
Despite no Premier League action during the international break, embattled Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag still couldn’t escape a defeat. Ten Hag returned to his native Holland where he took the reins of his former club FC Utrecht in a testimonial fixture.
Mario Balotelli was left embarrassed after Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters turned down the chance to sign him. Former Italy international Balotelli is a free agent following the end of his second spell at Turkish club Adana Demirspor.
Neymar has reportedly suffered a setback in his long-awaited return for Al-Hilal.
The deciding factor in Leny Yoro’s decision to join Manchester United was revealed as Real Madrid explained the reasons behind ending their pursuit of the talented youngster, according to reports.
Jarell Quansah revealed his half-time substitution during Liverpool’s opening game of the season against Ipswich was “a kick up the backside”.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Dan Ashworth and other former members of Newcastle United’s recruitment team have been hurt and bemused by claims from new sporting director Paul Mitchell that the club’s transfer structure was “not fit for purpose”.
England considered uprooting from Twickenham and relocating to Birmingham during talks about the redevelopment of the home of rugby.
THE ATHLETIC
Fenerbahce have agreed a loan deal with Juventus to sign winger Filip Kostic.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic’s record signing Arne Engels is on his way back early from international duty. And that’s because he’s at the centre of a bizarre Uefa rule meaning he’s suspended – despite never being booked or sent off for Belgium’s senior team.
Steve Clarke has been dealt a major blow as English-born Elliot Anderson confirms he won’t play for Scotland as he reveals ‘final decision’.
Rangers chiefs could be forced to change the name of their new £500,000 sports bar – as a diehard fan has already trademarked it.
