Thursday’s news and rumour roundup.
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 29, would like to “come back” to Manchester United one day because the club remains in his heart – (Daily Mail)
Manchester United are looking to put together a £60m bid to bring Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 21, back to Old Trafford next summer – (Daily Express)
Manchester United failed in a deadline-day bid to land Barcelona forward Adama Traore, 18 – (Talksport)
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 23, is already being targeted by Inter Milan for a move during the January transfer window – (Daily Express)
Colorado Rapids are closing in on the signing of former England defender Zat Knight, 34, who is a free agent after leaving Bolton Wanderers – (MLS)
Joel Campbell’s agent has criticised Arsene Wenger after the Arsenal manager rejected an offer for the 22-year-old forward to join Benfica on deadline day – (Daily Star)
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley bought the rights to rename Glasgow Rangers’ Ibrox Stadium for £1 two years ago – (Daily Record)
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo also says he would “love” for his four-year-old son Cristiano Jnr to become a footballer when he grows up – (Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool right-back Jon Flanagan, 21, will sign a new four-year contract to remain at Anfield – (Sun – subscription required)
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, 29, has welcomed the arrival of fellow forward Radamel Falcao, 28, at Old Trafford – (Daily Star)
Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna, 31, says he “boosted” his career by leaving Arsenal in the summer – (Daily Mail)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has backed new captain Wayne Rooney, 28, to maintain the club’s soul, despite the departure of players who came through the youth system – (Manchester Evening News)
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says he does not have enough alternative players for a “revolution” of the team that went out in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup – (Independent)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21, has been backed to rediscover his form by England Under-21 coach Gareth Southgate – (Daily Star)
Liverpool centre-back Kolo Toure, 33, is happy to wait for his chance at Anfield, despite not being selected so far this season – (Liverpool Echo)
Monaco fans want refunds on their season tickets after strikers Radamel Falcao and James Rodriguez left the club in the summer transfer window – (Guardian)
England could host two European Championship Finals in the space of just eight years after reaching an outline deal with Germany – (Daily Mirror)
Benoit Assou-Ekotto’s future is in doubt after the defender, 30, was left out of Tottenham’s Premier League squad – (Daily Mail)
Former Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood believes his old club are a striker short of challenging for the top four this season – (Talksport)
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 22, is set to sign a new contract at Chelsea – (Daily Mirror)
On-loan Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo, 29, got off to a difficult start at new club Valencia – after he was booed by fans at his own official welcome, after refusing to kiss the team’s badge – (Independent)
Arsenal and Manchester United could be set to miss out on a January move for William Carvalho with Sporting Lisbon keen to get the in-demand midfielder to sign a new contract – (Metro)
Fiorentina’s technical director Eduardo Macia has spoken of his relief at landing a ‘great right-back’ following Micah Richards’ arrival at the club – (Sky Sports)
Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has explained why he left the club to join Real Madrid on loan for the remainder of the season – (Daily Star)
Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of ex-striker Andrew Johnson – (Daily Mirror)
New Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck claims he is fulfilling a dream by playing for Arsene Wenger’s side – (talkSPORT)
Aston Villa are in the hunt for free agent Gaetano D’Agostino, who can move outside the transfer window system as he is unattached – (Inside Futbol)
Radamel Falcao snubbed offers from Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City in order to join Manchester United this summer, his dad has revealed – (Metro)
Reading will sign Glenn Murray on a permanent contract if he stays fit, according to the Sky Bet Championship club’s director of football, Nick Hammond – (Sky Sports)
Juan Cuadrado has revealed that his representatives held discussions with Manchester United and Barcelona this summer – but he snubbed both moves to stay at Fiorentina – (Daily Star)