Paper Talk

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's national newspapers...

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Steven Gerrard is interested in becoming Aston Villa's next manager, and the club are set to make an official approach to Rangers.

The biggest change for Emile Smith Rowe this season has been off the pitch, where he has swapped takeaways and chocolate for the nutritional meals of a private chef.

The Rugby Football Union was reviewing its Covid protocols on Tuesday night after Joe Marler's positive test caused more upheaval leading up to Saturday's match against Australia.

THE SUN

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's reign at Manchester United is hanging by a thread and the question now is when not if he will be sacked by the club.

Ralf Rangnick has become the front-runner to take over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United.

Paul Pogba could have played his last game for Manchester United.

An Italian radio station is boycotting Jose Mourinho over the 'unpleasant and inappropriate' treatment of a journalist.

Michael Holding has slammed the ECB for failing cricket 'terribly' over the Azeem Rafiq racism scandal.

Lionel Messi could sensationally return to Barcelona in 2023, according to reports in Spain.

West Ham want to build their future around Declan Rice as they eye Champions League football.

Newcastle legend Malcolm Macdonald is in talks over an ambassadorial role after being banned by Mike Ashley and Steve Bruce.

Jack Wilshere has revealed Eddie Howe has a bizarre training ground rule that states players cannot sit on footballs.

A player described as 'an ex-Yorkshire fast bowler' is the latest from the county to be accused of racism.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal's attempts to land highly-rated Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic have reportedly hit a bizarre stumbling block due to the player's agents refusing to hold talks.

Sevilla fear that Manchester United could be planning a swoop for defender Jules Kounde in January, according to reports in Spain.

Arsenal and Manchester United target Franck Kessie has reportedly rebuffed a fresh contract offer from AC Milan.

London is closer than ever to staging a Formula One race after funding was secured to build a circuit in the city's East End.

Frank Lampard will be keen on taking the vacant Aston Villa job, according to his uncle and former manager Harry Redknapp.

Edinson Cavani has suffered another setback after he confirmed he is getting treatment for a tendon injury.

The Premier League and EFL are no closer to resolving key differences on how to share the wealth of the game with just a week before a major review of football governance is set to be published.

Ryan Fraser will be asked to explain why he pulled out of Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifiers this week - only to then train with Newcastle.

Juventus have added Manchester United outcast Anthony Martial to their five-man shortlist of strikers seen as back-ups for priority target Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.

DAILY STAR

Barcelona stars remain disgruntled with teammate Phillipe Coutinho, accusing him of downing tools amidst rumours of a potential move to Newcastle United.

DAILY EXPRESS

Reece James says he is getting advice from Kyle Walker about how to follow in his footsteps and become England's first-choice right back.

Newcastle are considering a cut-price January move for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports in Italy.

DAILY MIRROR

Ex-Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out a return to management after three years and counting away from the dugout after leaving the Gunners in 2018.

THE TIMES

England's top-flight clubs face being obliged to have all new sponsorship deals approved by the Premier League before they can be announced under a plan being drawn up to tighten rules on "related party" commercial contracts.

Mason Mount looks certain to miss England's World Cup qualifier against Albania after undergoing an operation to remove his wisdom teeth.

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic will have just 1,500 fans backing them against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League.

Ange Postecoglou wants Celtic to be ready to swoop for their January signing targets as soon as the transfer window opens.

DAILY RECORD

Benjamin Siegrist insists he's loving life at resurgent Dundee United as talks over extending his Tannadice contract continue.

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