Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben says there is “not even one per cent” of him thinking about a move back to England and a Premier League club – (Daily Telegraph)
Luka Modric, 29, says he and his Real Madrid team-mates eased off in the second half of their Champions League win over Liverpool to save themselves for Saturday’s El Clasico against Barcelona – (Daily Mail)
Per Mertesacker, 30, blames the players’ attitude in training for Arsenal’s struggles in the Premier League and the Champions League –(Daily Telegraph)
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll could be in line for a long-awaited return to action in just two weeks after tearing ankle ligaments in July – (Daily Mirror)
However, Hammers manager Sam Allardyce is no nearer being handed a new contract at Upton Park despite his side’s rise to the top four of the Premier League – (Daily Star)