Transfer headlines and rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
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Victor Osimhen is ready to reject a move to Saudi Arabia and will wait for Chelsea to make a move before deciding where his future lies.
Brentford are looking to sign Brazilian youngster Gustavo Nunes – an 18-year-old left winger who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United.
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Three other highly-rated Liverpool youngsters – Stefan Bajcetic, Tyler Morton and Ben Doak – could leave the club before the transfer deadline.
Al Ettifaq have opened talks with Chelsea over a move for Harvey Vale.
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed his retirement plans to his fans, stating that Al Nassr will likely be the final club of his career.
Oasis will not be shadowing the Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City’s ongoing expansion of the ground ending the reformed band’s hopes of playing there next summer.
Anthony Joshua’s upcoming IBF heavyweight title fight with Daniel Dubois could break boxing viewership records in the UK.
Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth is understood to have discussed a swap deal for Jadon Sancho in a meeting on Tuesday. The club are in talks with Chelsea, with reports suggesting Raheem Sterling could move to Old Trafford.
Andros Townsend has admitted he does not know which club owns him because a transfer ban prevents his new club, Antalyaspor, from registering him.
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Liverpool are reportedly ‘trying to complete’ the signing of Juventus star Federico Chiesa before the transfer window closes on Friday.
Chelsea have reportedly ended their pursuit of Napoli forward Victor Osimhen.
Tottenham are being very selective about where they loan highly-rated teenager Tyrese Hall this season.
Sandro Tonali is looking to repay the faith of manager Eddie Howe and Newcastle fans by being like a “new player” on his return from a 10-month ban.
Armando Broja’s move to Ipswich Town has been hampered by an injury he sustained in training.
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World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi came close to joining Manchester City, although the biggest attraction was the fact he could meet up with Oasis’ Gallagher brothers.
Francis Ngannou insists he learned a lot from his fight with Anthony Joshua – despite losing by KO in six minutes.
Bayer Leverkusen have submitted a loan bid for Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton.
The PFA is considering taking action to prevent clubs moving senior players to ‘bomb squads’ outside the first team.
Nottingham Forest have put Brian Brobbey – who has been linked with Manchester United – on their shortlist of strikers for a fee of around £25m.
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KSI is set to face Conor McGregor’s wild action in Dublin – after being called to bare knuckles the last time they met.
Amir Khan is selling his luxury wedding venue after hosting just a dozen weddings, his neighbours claim.
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois will smash the Wembley record of 94,000 fans when the pair face off in a London-wide heavyweight war on September 21.
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Cardiff City have questioned the security arrangements at rivals Swansea City’s home after Ollie Tanner suffered a leg injury when an advertising hoarding fell on him during goal celebrations in Sunday’s South Wales derby.
England Rugby’s senior players held a meeting on Sunday to respond to the shock resignation of defence coach Felix Jones and reaffirm their faith in Steve Borthwick.
Louis Rees-Zammit has been released by the Kansas City Chiefs during player cuts ahead of the new NFL season, with the former Wales wideout now waiting to see if he will make the team’s practice squad.
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Wolves are closing in on a move for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
Scott McTominay is moving closer to agreeing personal terms with Napoli which would effectively seal his move from Manchester United.
Eric Garcia was a huge success for Girona last season and Barcelona’s Catalan neighbours are interested in signing Garcia on a permanent basis.
Bournemouth winger Jaidon Anthony is undergoing a medical ahead of joining Burnley on a season-long loan.
Brazilian midfielder Reinier Jesus is expected to leave Real Madrid before the transfer window closes. Norwich have shown a genuine interest in signing him on loan but have yet to agree terms on a purchase option. Other Championship clubs are exploring deals.
Everton are in talks to sign former Nottingham Forest midfielder Orel Mangala from Lyon on a season-long loan.
Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow says problems with his medical caused his move to Southampton to fall through.
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Rennes have agreed a deal to sign Jota on loan from Al Ittihad, according to reports.
Hull have confirmed the loan signing of midfielder Gustavo Puerta from German champions Bayer Leverkusen.
Steve Clarke admits Callum McGregor’s decision to retire from Scotland duty surprised him – as he believed the Celtic captain still had plenty of time left for his country.
Barcelona defender Alez Valle will reportedly be unveiled as a Celtic player on Wednesday after signing a season-long loan deal.
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