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A Saudi Arabian delegation is in England to make one last push to persuade Liverpool to sell Mohamed Salah for £200m before the Pro League's transfer deadline on Thursday, with the belief the 31-year-old Egypt forward is open to joining Al-Ittihad. (Mail)
Besiktas are close to finalising a deal for Arsenal and Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, 28, for a nominal fee. (90min)
England winger Jadon Sancho, 23, will be frozen out at Manchester United this season unless he finds an escape route in Saudi Arabia, says the club's former defender Rio Ferdinand. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Chelsea are considering making a move for Brentford's England striker Ivan Toney, 27, when the January transfer window opens. (Evening Standard)
Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 37, rejected a late transfer offer from Manchester United before sealing a return to Sevilla. (Sun)
West Ham are expected to make a short-term contract offer to England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, during the international break. (Mail)
Al-Ettifaq are hoping to sign Everton and Jamaica winger Demarai Gray, 27, with the player keen to leave Goodison Park. (90min)
Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles, 29, is a target for Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab. The English defender has slipped down the pecking order at St James' Park and could be tempted by the offer of first-team football. (Teamtalk)
Anderlecht are closing in on the signature of Kasper Schmeichel, 36, after he left Nice last week. The Denmark goalkeeper attracted interest from Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Brentford over the summer. (Mail)
Manchester United are still trying to sell Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26, with the Saudi Pro League window closing on Thursday. (Sun)
Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 36, is set to remain at the club until at least January after turning down a host of offers over the summer. (Standard)
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DAILY MAIL
FA chiefs are conscious of the uncertainty and taking seriously the possibility that Gareth Southgate will saunter into the sunset after next summer's European Championship in Germany. The dream appointment of some at the FA is Pep Guardiola - an option officials are open to exploring.
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho's time-keeping is said to have exasperated his bosses as his Old Trafford future is plunged into doubt
Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling's absence from the England squad is set to continue despite the withdrawal of Jack Grealish from the latest international party.
Ronald Koeman has led the criticism aimed at Ryan Gravenberch after the new Liverpool midfielder rejected his latest international call-up.
Anderlecht are closing on the signature of Kasper Schmeichel after he became a free agent last week.
Arsenal hope key midfielder Thomas Partey will be available after the October international break after he suffered an upper leg muscular injury in training last week.
THE TIMES
Eddie Jones has denied Danny Cipriani's claims that he acted "like a horny teenager" when quizzing the player on his sex life while England head coach.
Ludvig Aberg is only three months into his professional career and he has yet to compete in a major tournament, but Luke Donald, Europe's Ryder Cup captain, feels that he has seen enough to be sure that the 23-year-old Swede has the temperament to thrive on golf's biggest stage.
Chelsea were poised to sign Club Bruges forward Antonio Nusa on deadline day but that deal fell through when Ian Maatsen decided not to leave on a permanent deal to Burnley.
Stadium safety chiefs are to liaise with local government officers in the wake of the concrete crisis in schools, to establish whether there are any issues at grounds around Britain built or updated during the same period.
West Ham will make a contract offer to Jesse Lingard during the international break once David Moyes is satisfied in his commitment to the team.
THE GUARDIAN
Umpires were paid three times more to officiate in the men's Hundred this summer than in the women's Hundred.
A club from the Swedish third tier have provoked a philosophical debate with football's rule-makers after devising a cunning way to defeat the offside law.
Panama defender Gilberto Hernández has died after being shot in the city of Colón on Sunday, the Panama Football League said in a statement.
THE SUN
Liverpool have been offered an astonishing £215m for Mo Salah. Saudi representatives from Al-Ittihad have flown into London to make one final crack at landing the Kop ace before their transfer window slams shut on Thursday.
Manchester United are still trying to offload two forgotten players - Eric Bailly and Donny van de Beek - according to reports.
Formula 1 legend Johnny Herbert said everyone has "lost out" on the absence of "mega star" Michael Schumacher since his tragic skiing accident 10 years ago.
Sergio Ramos received an offer from Manchester United over the summer but their proposal of a one-year contract was almost immediately rejected by the legendary defender who has since joined Sevilla.
Fulham are the first Premier League club to kick off at new time-wasting rules, questioning PGMOL over the first of two yellow cards given to Calvin Bassey against Arsenal last month because they have images that show Eddie Nketiah was still inside their area at the time of the offence.
Eric Ramsay has quit his role as Wales assistant manager after the birth of his second child.
Chris Kavanagh has been cleared to return to the Premier League refereeing list after finally passing his fitness test.
Double Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty needed stitches in a facial wound suffered during a fight with team-mate Luke Greenback, whose girlfriend was previously in a relationship with Peaty.
Olympic chiefs are set to give the green light to cricket being included on the list of sports for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles this week.
THE MIRROR
Paul Pogba has been handed another injury setback just weeks after making his long-awaited return to action with Juventus.
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has backed international team-mate Brennan Johnson to shine at Spurs following his deadline day move.
Barcelona manager Xavi has extended his contract with the club until June 2026, according to reports in Spain.
DAILY EXPRESS
Chelsea were reportedly offered the chance to sign Manchester United star Jadon Sancho as part of a swap deal in the summer.
The agent of Arsenal star Jorginho has rubbished talk of an exit. The Italy international has been linked with a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce.
Eric Bailly has reportedly agreed a one-year deal with Besiktas. Turkish outlet A Spor claims the defender is still negotiating with Manchester United to terminate his contract.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United will lose Andre Onana to the Africa Cup of Nations in January if Cameroon qualify for the tournament next week after the goalkeeper confirmed he was coming out of international retirement.
Jadon Sancho will be frozen out at Manchester United this season unless he finds an escape route in Saudi Arabia, according to Rio Ferdinand.
The Spanish men's football team have expressed their solidarity with the World Cup-winning women's squad by condemning Luis Rubiales' "unacceptable behaviour" in a statement issued while preparing for their return to international competition.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers want answers from the SFA over their disallowed Old Firm goal. Kemar Roofe had a first-half strike controversially chalked off at Ibrox in their 1-0 defeat to Celtic.
Daniel Podence looks set to leave Wolves after months of speculation. The Portuguese winger was linked with Celtic during the transfer window as Brendan Rodgers stepped up his chase for a replacement for fellow countryman Jota.
Alfredo Morelos has finally found a new club by joining Santos in Brazil. The Colombia international left Rangers upon expiration of his contract at the end of last season.
Central Coast Mariners boss Nick Montgomery has emerged as favourite to be named as Hibernian's next manager.
EPL Index
Report: West Ham Eye Former Star for Imminent Return
The Lingard Saga: From City Ground to the Heart of West Ham
A Return to West Ham Beckons
With the echo of boots at Rush Green training ground, Jesse Lingard’s efforts are attracting attention once more. Following a spell away, West Ham sees promise in the former England international, hinting at a reunion. The anticipation surrounds a possible short-term offer for Lingard during this international hiatus.
Yet, like a cautious director of a grand play, manager David Moyes seeks clarity in the script. He yearns for genuine commitment from Lingard before lighting up the stage with a final deal.
A Glimpse of the Likely Future
The whisper in the corridors suggests an incentivised deal, stretching till season’s end, coupled with an option clause. It comes as no surprise, especially when Moyes’ quest for augmenting the attacking arsenal saw hiccups, with prospective deals for Yuri Alberto and Hugo Ekitike not crossing the finish line.
A Journey Filled with Twists
Lingard, now without any tether after his Nottingham Forest tenure, carries memories of a year which many might deem forgettable. The stint at City Ground, under Steve Cooper’s guidance, failed to mirror the midfielder’s prior vigour. A barren run of 17 matches without a goal or assist, and just three appearances post-January paints the picture.
Yet, it wasn’t Forest’s allure alone that swayed Lingard last summer. A package, rumoured to be worth £200,000 weekly, perhaps played its part. This decision brewed a storm during a match last August at City Ground where Hammers’ faithful expressed their disapproval in a rather dramatic manner.
Rekindling Old Flames
But before this whirlwind, Lingard once danced on West Ham’s pitch with elegance. Borrowed from Man United in the latter half of the 2020-21 season, he was no less than mesmerising at the London Stadium, with an enviable tally of nine goals and five assists in merely 16 outings.
As reported by Daily Mail, if the stars align once again, West Ham might witness the revival of a prodigal talent, hoping for a repeat of past glories.
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