A round-up of Thursday’s biggest transfer stories.
Juventus have identified ex-Liverpool star Xabi Alonso as a potential replacement for Andrea Pirlo, and will approach the Spaniard when his contract with Real Madrid expires next summer.
Full story: Tuttosport.
Everton are set to offer Manchester United target Leighton Baines a new contract as they seek to put speculation of a January move to bed.
Full story: The Guardian.
Chelsea defender David Luiz has revealed he turned down the chance to join Spanish giants Barcelona this summer.
Full story: Daily Express.
Manchester United insist they have no regrets about turning down the chance to sign Mesut Ozil, who left Real Madrid for Arsenal on deadline day.
Full story: The Times.
The Red Devils are also said to be privately surprised at the angry reaction to their work in the transfer window this summer.
Full story: The Telegraph.
One of their targets, Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera, would be interested in re-opening talks over a move to Old Trafford again in January.
Full story: Daily Mail.
German national team manager Joachim Low is the latest to express his surprise at Real Madrid’s decision to let Mesut Ozil leave.
Full story: BBC Sport.
Former Arsenal manager Bruce Rioch has played down comparisons between Ozil and Gunners legend Dennis Bergkamp.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Highly-rated Chelsea youngster Nathaniel Chalobah is wanted by Championship duo Wigan and Watford.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott is hoping to earn a new deal with the club before his current contract expires next summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Arsenal are set to offer new contracts to key trio Bacary Sagna, Per Mertesacker and Tomas Rosicky.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Highly-rated Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala claims Manchester City made a late move to sign him this summer.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Fulham winger Kerim Frei is a target for Besiktas, and could still move before the close of the Turkish transfer window.
Full story: The Metro.
Besiktas could also move for unsettled Manchester United left-back Alexander Buttner.
Full story: talkSPORT.
Chelsea and Brazil youngster Oscar has hailed Jose Mourinho as one of the best managers in the world.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew will hold talks with want-away midfielder Yohan Cabaye, after he failed to secure a move to Arsenal or PSG this summer.
Full story: Daily Mirror.
Aaron Ramsey’s fine form for Arsenal has seen him earn praise from his national team coach Chris Coleman.
Full story: Sky Sports.
West Brom have hit back at Hull City over their role in Shane Long’s failed move to the KC Stadium.
Full story: Daily Mail.
The Baggies will now open talks with the Republic of Ireland striker over extending his contract with the club.
Full story: Birmingham Mail.
New Stoke City signing Stephen Ireland is hoping he can prove his critics wrong after leaving a disappointing spell at Aston Villa.
Full story: Sky Sports.
Former Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli believes Manchester United need a director of football at the club.
Full story: BBC Sport.
New Everton loan signing Romelu Lukaku believes Belgium can win the World Cup next summer.
Full story: The Metro.
Venezuela coach Cesar Farias has lost 20 players to a stomach bug and may be unable to pick a team for their weekend World Cup qualifying match!
Full story: The Metro.
Fulham have signed the 14-year-old son of Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on a one-year deal, after the goalkeeper impressed on trial with the Cottagers.
Full story: Daily Mail.
Long-serving BBC pundit Alan Hansen has decided to quit Match of the Day after next summer’s World Cup.
Full story: Daily Mirror.