Back page headlines and rumors taken from Wednesday newspapers …
AN SUN
Everton are expected to make a new bid for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
Manchester United hold records for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba.
Roman Abramovich has pumped £ 2bn into Chelsea ‘s transfers on his own since taking over in 2003.
Arsenal will launch major cost-cutting plans – despite just cutting their salary bill by nearly £ 700,000 a week.
Former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon has followed in the footsteps of former Toon Rafa Benitez by leaving the Chinese side of Dalian Pro.
Ravel Morrison has revealed that he is in talks with Championship and La Liga clubs about his next move.
Steven Gerrard has admitted that Fernando Torres broke “his heart” by leaving Liverpool to join Chelsea back in 2011.
THE GUARDIAN
Jordan Pickford is expected to return to Everton’s starting line-up against Manchester City on Wednesday after missing the last four games with a rib injury.
HYMN OF PEOPLE
Jurgen Klopp has revealed that he received a text message from Liverpool owners apologizing for the state of the team when he seized the reins.
Arsene Wenger has questioned Jurgen Klopp ‘s decision to stick with Alisson, saying he is likely to be the type of player who carries mistakes with him from one game to the next.
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho both sent messages to Kylian Mbappe after the PSG faced a scintillating hat-trick against Barcelona.
Kylian Mbappe said he was “happy” at PSG after his hat-trick against Barcelona – but warned that it would be “stupid” to decide on his future after one game.
SUGGESTED DAILY
Manchester United are willing to pay £ 61m to sign Jules Kounde of Sevilla in the summer, according to reports.
Manchester United are reportedly looking at a move for PAOK youngster Salonika Christos Tzolis.
STAR DAILY
Liverpool’s Takumi Minamino can be offered on La Liga’s escape route with Sevilla after a tough start at Southampton.
Liverpool hero Javier Mascherano believes his club could be a threat in the Champions League this season.
TELEGRAPH DAILY
Eddie Jones has admitted that Owen Farrell has been under par in the opening rounds of the Six Nations.
THE ISLANDER
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has given a clear signal that he may still be over the next season after admitting he has held talks over transfer activity this summer.
SUN NA H-ALBA
Former Celtic star Tommy Johnson has revealed that he was neglected for a hiring position at Parkhead before Nicky Hammond was confirmed as head of full-time football operations at the Hoops.
CLAIR DAILY
Former Celtic coach Damien Duff says he would have been “unhappy with himself” if he had stayed on Irish coaching.