Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger turned down the chance to sign Manchester City defender Micah Richards, 26, over the summer – (Talksport)
Lazio are ready to hand midfielder Antonio Candreva, 27, a lucrative contract in a bid to ward off interest from Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham – (Daily Express)
Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland back-up goalkeeper Rob Elliot, 28, says the time has come to make regular football his ambition for club and country – (The Times)
Manchester City are facing a striker crisis after Stevan Jovetic, 24, limped out of training with international side Montenegro with a hamstring injury – (Daily Star)
New Chelsea signing Cesc Fabregas, 27, says former club Arsenal will always have a place in his heart – (Independent)