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Monday September 7

David De Gea has been told by Manchester United to forget about joining Real Madrid in January.
Anthony Martial is already an "old man" - according to his French team-mate Paul Pogba.
Manchester City and Chelsea both previously wanted Anthony Martial, with his youth team coach at CO Les Ulis revealing the player even visited the Etihad when he was just 11 for a tour to woo the youngster.
Swansea want to release Spanish forward Michu - who hasn't played for the club since April 2014 - from his contract at the Liberty Stadium.

Karim Benzema claims there was no substance in reports linking him with a move to Arsenal in the summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo was the subject of a late summer bid from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Saido Berahino is set to withdraw his strike threat and return to West Brom training this week.
Roy Hodgson admits he is already sweating on strikers Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge's injuries before 2016.

Paul Pogba has dealt a blow to Chelsea and Barcelona by admitting he could stay at Juventus for the forseeable future.
Manchester United's £36million new boy Anthony Martial can follow Patrice Evra and Thierry Henry by captaining his club and country, according to his brother Dorian.
Nathaniel Clyne has revealed that he dreamed of becoming a striker when he was a youngster and styled himself on Gianfranco Zola because of his height.
West Brom are exploring the possibility of offering Saido Berahino an improved deal to stop the forward from going on strike after his potential move to Tottenham broke down.

Manchester United are keen on signing Dortmund's Marco Reus and are prepared to offer Adnan Januzaj as part of the deal.
Paul Pogba will use the transfer window closure to resolve an image-rights issue - and make himself a even more attractive proposition for Chelsea and Manchester City.
Arsenal youngster Isaac Hayden has revealed he had the chance to join Manchester United before deciding on north London.
Fiorentina are reportedly considering a January move for Chelsea's Kurt Zouma.

Arsenal are lining up a January swoop for Juventus forward Simone Zaza.
Saido Berahino will back down on his strike threat and return to action for West Brom, according to Professional Footballers' Association chief executive Gordon Taylor.
Adnan Januzaj could be leaving Manchester United to make way for Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus.
Izzy Brown has revealed he could be recalled by Chelsea in January from his loan with Vitesse.

Wayne Rooney has urged the younger players in the England squad to learn from his mistakes when preparing for next summer's European Championship after admitting a long-haul pre-tournament trip to Las Vegas had blunted his impact at Euro 2012.
Supporters of Jimmy Greaves have reached a £30,000 target to fund physiotherapy for the former England striker who suffered a severe stroke in May.

Porto want clubs to donate one euro from ticket sales to refugee charities.

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday September 10

Wayne Rooney has been praised as a "once in a lifetime" talent by none other than Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.
Everton will offer John Stones a new contract - but he will only sign it if there is an escape clause included.
Arsenal's cash crisis during the last decade nearly left them penniless and cost them the signing of Cristiano Ronaldo, who later conquered Europe with Manchester United.
Gareth Bale missed out on millions by choosing to play for Wales over England, his agent says.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is set to sanction James Wilson's loan move to the Championship.

John Stones will ask for a £38m release clause - the size of Chelsea's final failed bid - when he starts talks with Everton over a new contract.
Bastian Schweinsteiger's former club TSV 1860 Rosenheim claim Manchester United signed the German international for just £6.52million from Bayern Munich rather than the reported fee of £15m.

Southampton fear the Netherlands will send an SOS for manager Ronald Koeman following a dismal start to Danny Blind's reign.
Thibaut Courtois has picked up a knee injury ahead of the trip to Everton to give Chelsea another headache.

Wayne Rooney fears for his international place, despite becoming the first England player to score 50 goals.
Harry Kane believes his partnership with Rooney can fire England to Euro 2016 glory next summer.
Dick Advocaat has warned Jermain Defoe he will not start up front as long as Sunderland are playing with a lone striker.

David de Gea has been given 48 hours to win back his Manchester United place in time for Saturday's huge game against Liverpool.

Wayne Rooney is so impressed with Harry Kane's talents he fears falling down the pecking order for England.

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 14

Arsenal are still being linked with Edinson Cavani and Karim Benzema.
Morgan Fox is set to sign a new deal with Charlton, with Premier League clubs showing an interest in signing the young defender.
Wolves are chasing a loan deal for Crystal Palace striker Fraizer Campbell.
Liverpool will battle Manchester United for the signature of Brazilian teenager Fabricio Oya.
Bolton and Cardiff have joined Derby in the race to sign Manchester United striker James Wilson on loan.
Steven Naismith considered quitting Everton on deadline day after Norwich approach.
West Ham new boy Michail Antonio has revealed his mum stopped him joining Tottenham as a teenager.
Watford hero Odion Ighalo turned down 'crazy money' in China to test himself in Premier League.

Charlie Austin remains a Newcastle target for the January transfer window - provided QPR drop their asking price.

More revelations from Steven Gerrard's book claim Liverpool were foolish to sell Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid.
Gerrard expects Real Madrid and Barcelona to come sniffing around Philippe Coutinho in the near future.
The former Liverpool captain revealed he tried to lure William and Toni Kroos to Liverpool via text messages.
Gerrard says he wants to manage Liverpool one day with either Jamie Carragher or Xabi Alonso as his assistant.
Emmanuel Adebayor will decide his future while on holiday in France.

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino admitted he is glad to see the back of his £100,000-a-week striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Valencia and Athletico Madrid have been alerted to Tottenham youngster Nathan Oduwa's form for Rangers.
Everton and Newcastle are looking at Burnley centre-back Michael Keane.

Liverpool could miss out on Jurgen Klopp being their next manager, with the German being courted by the Netherlands.
Robbie Savage has urged Liverpool to replace Brendan Rodgers with Jurgen Klopp or Chelsea hero Carlo Ancelotti.
Arsenal are lining up a January bid for Anderlecht teenager Youri Tielemans.

Newcastle will test QPR's resolve to retain Charlie Austin in the January transfer window after they refused to meet the £15m asking price this summer.

World Cup winner and former world player of the year Xavi Hernandez made his debut for Al Sadd on Sunday in front of just 2,253 fans in the Qatar Stars League debut.

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday September 17

Jurgen Klopp wants to ascertain his chances of landing the Bayern Munich job before considering a switch to England.
Franz Beckenbauer believes that despite the huge revenue of the Premier League, the world's best players still ply their trade outside of England's top-flight.
Manchester City will never be as big as United in Asia and in certain markets across the world, according to David Gill. But the former United chief executive did praise Sheikh Mansour's work.
Roy Keane has called on Manchester United to strengthen their defence.

Gareth Bale picked up another calf injury on Tuesday - but hopes it will not rule him out of Wales' vital Euro 2016 qualifiers next month.
Brendan Rodgers has taken a huge gamble on Liverpool's Europa League hopes by leaving the bulk of his big hitters behind.
Swansea striker Michu's representatives tell Celtic - who were keen on signing him - that the Swansea striker is pondering his future over an ankle problem.

Football legend Xavi has revealed how Louis van Gaal used to humiliate him during his time at Barcelona.
UEFA could introduce a third European club competition, which will run alongside the Champions League and Europa League.

Brendan Rodgers is set to hand defender Mamadou Sakho a new contract.
Manchester United are plotting a sensational swoop on Leeds for rising star Charlie Taylor.
Jurgen Klopp would snub a move to Liverpool in favour of the job at Bayern Munich.

Jose Mourinho faces an injury dilemma ahead of Arsenal's visit to Stamford Bridge this weekend with Willian and Pedro both set to miss out.
Jurgen Klopp will snub interest from the Premier League to replace Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich in the summer.
Everton attacker Kevin Mirallas has revealed he nearly left the club in the summer.
West Ham's Angelo Ogbonna has been ruled out for three weeks with a hamstring injury.
Manchester United a planning a January move for Thomas Muller.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in Anderlecht midfielder Youri Tielmans. The Gunners have also been linked with a January move for Real Madrid's Isco.

Roy Hodgson could look at Jack Cork in his England midfield as he seeks cover for injury-prone Jack Wilshere.
Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool are suffering from an identity crisis as he vowed to reverse a prolonged period of sterile performances.

Manchester United's Luke Shaw is facing six months out after undergoing surgery on his broken leg.
Manchester City's Vincent Kompany has insisted that the calf injury that forced him to leave the field against Juventus is no cause for concern.

West Ham United say they did not threaten legal action over the possible publication of their commercial agreement at the Olympic Stadium.

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday September 18

Southampton are planning contract talks with Ronald Koeman over a new deal.
Chelsea have begun the search for a new right back as doubts over Branislav Ivanovic's long-term future linger.
Chelsea are following Red Star Belgrade's talented midfielder Marko Grujic. Jose Mourinho wants his scouts to find defensive midfield options after being left disappointed by his squad's start this term.
Striker James Wilson is set to stay at Manchester United, according to Wolves boss Kenny Jackett.
Daryl Janmaat says he and his Newcastle team-mates are feeling the pressure at the bottom of the Premier League and admits they have been 'nowhere near good enough'.

Louis van Gaal can turn Manchester United into the Premier League's first half-billionaires. United's revenue will top £500million - if they bank prize money for reaching the Champions League quarter-finals and finish third in the Premier League.
Gareth Bale hopes to be back from a calf injury within two weeks for Real Madrid - to the massive relief of Wales.
Jose Mourinho hit back at Steven Gerrard's claim of 'friction behind the scenes' at Chelsea.
Steve McClaren has warned his Newcastle flops none of them are safe from the axe.

Arsene Wenger will carry on rotating his squad - even after Arsenal's Champions League disaster in Zagreb.
Jose Mourinho is still facing a dressing-room battle with two of his biggest characters, John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic, unsure of their Chelsea futures.
Ronald Koeman is set to be offered a new deal at Southampton after achieving spectacular success at the club last season.
Sam Byram has been lined up for an £8million switch from Leeds to Swansea in the January transfer window.
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has claimed James Wilson is set to stay at Manchester United.

Manchester United will offer Luke Shaw counselling to help him recover from his horrific leg break.
Barcelona have revealed that Neymar is on the verge of penning a new contract at the Nou Camp.
Diego Costa has rubbished suggestions that he could leave Chelsea.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal has been told to deliver a Champions League quarter-final place to help the club reach their financial targets.
Everton boss Roberto Martinez says Swansea counterpart Garry Monk is good enough to manage England.
Barcelona are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan after Rafinha suffered a tear to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right leg.
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri has told his players: 'If you keep a clean sheet, I'll buy pizza.'

Mikel Arteta has claimed that the disappointment at Arsenal's dreadful start to the Champions League can fuel what would be Arsene Wenger's first Premier League win against Jose Mourinho on Saturday.

The six children of Malcolm Glazer who own Manchester United will be paid more than £15m every year from the club after it was announced that there will be a dividend to shareholders.

Jose Mourinho has ladled pressure on his players ahead of Arsenal's visit to Chelsea on Saturday lunchtime, suggesting that defeat would end any realistic hopes of retaining their Barclays Premier League title.

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday September 21

Chelsea great John Terry may have to line up among the second string for Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie at Walsall after he was left out of the side to face Arsenal.
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is concerned that his team are looking anxious when they play at Anfield.
Saido Berahino's skills at the weekend for West Brom in the 1-0 at Aston Villa have been likened to Zinedine Zidane, according to skipper Darren Fletcher.

Newcastle are already looking to the New Year to address the obvious shortcomings in their squad - namely, defending and attacking.
John Terry will return to the Chelsea team for Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie against Walsall.

Anthony Martial has scored three goals in his first two Premier League games for Manchester United but Van Gaal thinks he will get even better.
Marcos Rojo saved his Manchester United career with clear the air talks with boss Louis van Gaal
Manager Arsene Wenger has urged the FA to ban Chelsea striker Diego Costa for his bust-ups with several of his Arsenal players.
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Heerenveen centre back Jerry St. Juste with a view to a move

Former Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson is determined to get back in to management.

Manager Louis Van Gaal hailed "the confirmation of our philosophy" after Manchester United came from 1-0 down to win 3-2 at Southampton.
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has continued his feud with Arsene Wenger by saying Arsenal have a squad who should win the league every season and that he is mystified by their failure to do so.

PSG are ready to make a world record offer of £109.2million for Cristiano Ronaldo - with a bumper contract offer of more than £15m after tax thrown in.

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday September 22

Manchester United hope Cristiano Ronaldo will return as the Real Madrid superstar 'seeks new challenge', but Paris St Germain have denied preparing a blockbuster end-of-season move for the Portuguese forward.
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is "detestable", says former West Ham midfielder Alou Diarra.
Referee Mike Dean will remain on Premier League duty next weekend, despite his controversial afternoon at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
England boss Roy Hodgson is keeping tabs on Tottenham's Dele Alli over a possible call-up.

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed his shock at Wayne Rooney being offered double his own salary at Old Trafford.
West Ham's Andy Carroll looks set to start his first match since February against Leicester in the Capital One Cup.
Liverpool's Lucas has told his teammates to relax - despite the Reds' poor start to the season.
Morgan Schneiderlin believes Anthony Martial will only get better after his sensational start to his Manchester United career.
Bournemouth defender Sylvain Distin has no plans to hang up his boots - despite being just 12 days younger than manager Eddie Howe.
Phil Jones has given Manchester United an injury boost by returning to training after his blood clot.

Napoli are set to bid for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo in January.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has admitted that he did reluctantly sign a contract with Manchester United on transfer deadline day.
Manchester City star Yaya Toure reckons the Arsenal 'Invincibles' will never be matched.
Arsenal fans have launched a barmy campaign to boycott the Costa coffee shop chain which shares part of its name with controversial Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he considered a move to sign Mario Balotelli before the controversial Italian striker signed for Manchester City.
Arda Turan could make a shock early debut for Barcelona after injury to midfielder Rafinha opened up a potential loophole in the club's FIFA-imposed ban on registering players.
Dick Advocaat says he will quit Sunderland if he feels another manager would do a better job - but for the time being is backing himself to keep the club in the Premier League.
Diego Costa is facing a three-match ban for grappling with Laurent Koscielny during Chelsea's win over Arsenal.
Costa, meanwhile, escaped from the fall-out from Saturday's match by relaxing at Peppa Pig World.
Manchester United are showing an interest in promising Heerenveen centre-back Jerry St Juste.

Barcelona superstar Neymar has intimated his desire to see Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho at the Nou Camp.
Meanwhile, the Spanish giants are preparing a raid on Arsenal for Theo Walcott to replace Pedro who joined Chelsea this summer.
Chelsea are planning a raid on Real Madrid in the January transfer window for right-back Dani Carvajal.
The Blues will also make a renewed effort to sign Kostas Manolas from Roma in January.
Sir Alex Ferguson has blamed Paul Pogba's agent for the player's controversial decision to quit Manchester United.
Manchester United reportedly turned down the chance to re-sign Dimitar Berbatov in the summer.
Arsenal legend Tony Adams has revealed Sir Alex Ferguson made repeated attempts to get him to sign for Manchester United.
Adebayo Akinfenwa has claimed he would "snooze" Diego Costa if the pair ever squared up on the pitch.

David Moyes is fighting to remain as coach of Real Sociedad and says that he will draw on the lessons learned during his time at Manchester United to ensure that his tenure in Spain does not last less than a year.

Sir Alex Ferguson, the most successful football manager of all time, would have stayed on at Manchester United were it not for the death of his sister-in-law, he has revealed.
Arsenal are expected to report on Tuesday that a second £3million payment has been made by the club to a company owned by majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday September 23

Carlo Ancelotti has been contacted by Liverpool with a view to taking over from the under-pressure Brendan Rodgers.
Chelsea will try to sign France international Alexandre Lacazette, 24, from Lyon in January, although Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested in the forward.
Meanwhile, Blues captain John Terry remains confident of signing a new one-year deal despite being dropped.
Phil Jones is in line for an unexpected comeback after Marcos Rojo failed to flag up an injury and triggered a mini defensive crisis at Old Trafford.

Arsene Wenger has warned Olivier Giroud that he is no longer Arsenal's first-choice striker.
Norwich rebel Lewis Grabban will return to the squad against West Brom as Alex Neil refuses to 'hold grudge'.
Manchester United are facing a defensive crisis after Louis van Gaal falls out with Marcos Rojo again.
Meanwhile, former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson wanted to sign Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany back in 2004.

Marcos Rojo plans to stay at Manchester United - despite his summer spat with Louis van Gaal.
Chelsea and doctor Eva Carneiro have parted company with the Blues potentially facing an expensive legal battle.
Arsenal and England winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 22, must have "more confidence in his talent", says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren is already looking at strengthening his squad in January, despite spending £50m in the summer.

Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he considered a move to sign Mario Balotelli before the controversial Italian striker signed for Manchester City.
Chelsea skipper John Terry, 34, is refusing to give up on his Chelsea career and believes he can earn a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
A Spanish state prosecutor is investigating midfielders Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano for alleged tax fraud.
The Major League Soccer Players Union has released salary details of players in the league with Brazil's Kaka top earner at $6.6m (£4.3m) a year, while former Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard is on $6.2m (£4m).

David Seaman has admitted that he very nearly joined Manchester United before deciding to switch to Arsenal instead.
Newcastle will undertake a major transfer policy review after the club's nightmare start to the season.
Liverpool coach Gary McAllister says the club will manage striker Daniel Sturridge with care as he continues his recovery following a lengthy lay-off.
Former England goalkeeper David Seaman says he was "very close" to joining Manchester United, before opting for Arsenal in 1990.

Angel Di Maria says he 'has a smile on his face every day' now he has left Manchester United.

Barcelona have asked the Spanish federation and FIFA to allow them to play Turkey midfielder Arda Turan because of Rafinha's long-term knee injury.

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Thursday September 24

Chelsea are lining up a shock £14.5million bid in January for Barcelona full-back Dani Alves.
Southampton are confident of agreeing a new deal with Ronald Koeman - despite the Netherlands keeping tabs on him.
Liverpool or Arsenal could sign Birmingham winger Demarai Gray for just £3.5m this January.
Steve McClaren's Newcastle reign has been plunged into crisis just three months after taking charge of the club.
Liverpool have denied approaching Carlo Ancelotti to replace Brendan Rodgers.

Brendan Rodgers' job as Liverpool boss is hanging by a thread.
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has told former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson: You don't know what you're talking about.
Chelsea are not giving up on their fight to clear Diego Costa's name.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is facing fresh claims he directed abuse at doctor Eva Carneiro.

Brendan Rodgers was last night under growing pressure at Anfield with Liverpool having to deny they have approached Carlo Ancelotti.
Jose Mourinho has hit out at Diego Costa's three-match ban and the overturning of Gabriel Paulista's red card by insisting: "Retaliation is now allowed."
Arsenal are plotting new contracts for Mesut Ozil and Nacho Monreal as they review the squad's deals.
Liverpool and Bournemouth target Demarai Gray is set to leave Birmingham in January.
Yaya Toure is convinced this Manchester City side can become the most exciting in the club's history.
Mesut Ozil's agent says a Fenerbahce move is a "serious option" in the summer.
Barcelona are continuing to monitor Leicester star Riyad Mahrez as well as Newcastle winger Florian Thauvin.

Arsenal made discreet enquiries about signing Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski in the summer but were told he was not for sale.
Arsenal have started a contract renewal drive with Mesut Ozil one of the stars in line for a new deal.
PFA chief Gordon Taylor says players' health should not be put at risk if team doctors feel any reluctance to go on the field.

Adam Bogdan insists Liverpool played well despite needing penalties to see off Sky Bet League 2 side Carlisle in the Capital One Cup.
Manchester City are closing in on a surprise deal for Australian midfielder Luke Brattan.

Jose Mourinho has fired his first shot at the Football Association over the handling of the fall-out from Chelsea's victory over Arsenal by claiming they have given the green light to retaliation by letting Gabriel off the hook.

Liverpool striker Christian Benteke is not expected to overcome his hamstring injury in time to go up against his former employers Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Friday September 25

England chiefs are eyeing Pep Guardiola as the next national boss; the FA would be ready to pay the coach £10m a year if he agreed to succeed Roy Hodgson.
Newcastle manager Steve McClaren has told his shattered troops to come out fighting.
Jurgen Klopp has again been linked with replacing under-fire Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool boss.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is convinced referees favour big clubs when it comes to major decisions.
Brentford manager Marinus Dijkhuizen is already fighting for his job after taking charge in the summer.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe thinks the pressure on Brendan Rodgers is unfair.

Louis van Gaal has been told he is still on trial at Manchester United and must prove he is worthy of a new deal at Old Trafford.
Brazilian Alexandre Pato says he had "a really good offer from Manchester United" on transfer deadline day to move to the Premier League.
Pep Guardiola has been offered a lucrative new deal by Bayern Munich. The Spaniard's contract runs out at the end of the season.
John Aldridge says it is rare to hear spectators booing at Anfield which has happened frequently in recent weeks. The 57-year-old former Reds' striker says: "There is a lot of unrest with the fans with how things are going."
Everton and Tottenham are considered the front-runners for the signature of Inter Milan club captain Andrea Ranocchia, who has reportedly fallen out with Inter boss Roberto Mancini.
Norwich, Stuttgart and Bordeaux are all interested in taking Liverpool striker Divock Origi on loan in January.

Anthony Martial's agent claims Arsene Wenger missed out on the chance to sign the 19-year-old Frenchman who moved to Manchester United in August. Philippe Lamboley said of Wenger: "In football, there are those who follow players and those who buy them."
Arsenal are believed to be lining up a £13m move for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani in January. They reportedly attempted to sign the 21-year-old Italian over the summer window but Juve turned them down.

Danny Ings says it is up to Liverpool's players to start winning matches to ease the pressure on their beleaguered manager Brendan Rodgers.
Former Red Danny Murphy says Liverpool's transfer policy is not helping their manager Brendan Rodgers, who is under pressure following a bad run of results.
The chairman of the Premier League Doctors' Group, Dr Mark Gillett, wants clarification on the role of club doctors following the departure of Eva Carneiro from Chelsea.
Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois says his injury rehabilitation is going well following surgery. The goalkeeper is expected to return to first team action in December.
Watford have turned down the chance to let former Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor train with them.
Newcastle want to send 19-year-old Rolando Aarons out on loan despite Steve McClaren's shortage of attacking options.
West Brom keeper Ben Foster has been forced to postpone his latest comeback from injury, a serious setback in his bid to make England's Euro 2016 squad.

Thomas Muller is Bayern Munich's equivalent of Lionel Messi or Wayne Rooney, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has said, insisting the German forward was not for sale at any price.
Manchester United are looking to bolster their defence in January with the addition of Valencia full-back Jose Luis Gaya.
Jurgen Klopp would cut short his sabbatical to take a post in the Premier League.

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley will back under-fire manager Steve McClaren with cash during the January transfer window, but is keeping tabs on David Moyes' situation at Real Sociedad.
Pele says Diego Costa's behaviour during last weekend's match between Chelsea and Arsenal "was not good for football. It is not a good message for children."
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic believes video technology should be used to help referees make the correct calls while adding that bigger clubs get more favourable decisions than smaller teams.

Aberdeen's Graeme Shinnie is set to cap a stunning start to the season with a surprise call up for Scotland's final Euro 2016 double-header.