France defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa, 25, has called Alan Pardew’s Newcastle a team of long-ball merchants after leaving St James’ Park to join Roma on a season-long loan – (The Chronicle)
France’s main commercial TV channel has decided it will not be renewing Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger’s contract as a match commentator for the national side’s games – (Independent)
Wolves found themselves at the centre of a Twitter storm after Liverpool’s £16m signing, striker Mario Balotelli was accused of stamping on an opponent during a behind-closed-doors game between the clubs – (Express and Star)
Manchester United transfer target Arturo Vidal has labelled reports of his recent ‘serious’ knee injury as false – (Metro)
Moussa Sissoko has revealed that he would love to play in the UEFA Champions League but insists he is very happy at Newcastle United and had no offers to leave in the summer – (Sky Sports)