Thursday’s news and transfer rumour gossip.
Arsenal are working on a £55m deal to bring Paris St-Germain striker Edinson Cavani, 27, to the Emirates – (Metro)
But the Gunners are likely to miss out on another target, with 27-year-old full-back Ignazio Abate set to commit his future to AC Milan – (Talksport)
Former Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe, 32, could return to English football in January, according to the boss of the Toronto MLS franchise – (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool have no plans to loan out Fabio Borini, 23, despite interest in the striker from Inter Milan, Sunderland and QPR in the summer – (Daily Star)
Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul, 28, has denied reports linking him with a move to either Lazio or Fiorentina in Italy’s Serie A – (Talksport)
Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye, 28, says he is unhappy with his bit-part role at Paris St-Germain and misses England –(London Evening Standard)
Harry Redknapp says he nearly signed former Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira and current Barcelona striker Luis Suarez for Tottenham when he was in charge of Spurs – (Daily Mail)
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, 28, has denied suggestions his red card against West Ham shows his temperament is going backwards – (Daily Star)
San Marino manager Pierangelo Manzaroli says Thursday’s match against England will be an exercise in “damage limitation” – (London Evening Standard)
Midfielder Aaron Ramsey believes Wales have one of their best chances of qualifying for a major tournament with a squad led by Gareth Bale – (Independent)
Liverpool’s summer signing Lazar Markovic, 20, has asked fans to give him more time after struggling to impress since joining from Benfica – (Daily Express)
Barcelona striker Suarez, 27, could make his international return in Uruguay’s friendly with Saudi Arabia on Friday, having not played for his national team since his World Cup bite on Italy’s Giorgio Chiellini – (Daily Mirror)
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has travelled to New York to discuss matters such as the January transfer window with the club’s chairman Randy Lerner – (Birmingham Mail)
Sir Alex Ferguson backs Louis van Gaal’s determination to “clear the decks” at Manchester United after speaking publicly about the Dutchman’s appointment for the first time – (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea, Manchester United, Manchester City, and Arsenal are among the Premier League clubs believed to be strongly against the idea of playing an extra game in the season abroad – (Daily Star)
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, 24, is ready to commit his future to the club and wants to stay at Anfield for “many years” – (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez says he used to perform somersaults for £2.30 and wash cars to make money for his family – (Metro)
Roma president James Pallotta has reiterated that reported Manchester United target Kevin Strootman is not for sale – (Sky Sports)
Gabriel Heinze believes Lionel Messi will end his glittering career back in Argentina with Newell’s Old Boys – (Daily Mirror)
Divock Origi has revealed how Brendan Rodgers is texting him as the Liverpool strikers fail to fire – (Daily Star)
Arsenal are reportedly set to sign Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte in January in a £34million deal – (Metro)
Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has admitted they may need to change their recruitment policy if they are to improve their fortunes – (Sky Sports)
Iker Casillas has revealed that he considered a move to Arsenal over the summer – (Daily Mirror)
New Manchester United hard-man Marcos Rojo admits he is relishing the rough and tumble of the Premier League – (Daily Star)
Wayne Rooney says he will make history and become England’s greatest ever goalscorer – (Daily Express)