The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
FOOTBALL
Declan Rice is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with the Gunners prepared to hand the midfielder a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2031 – talkSPORT
Julian Ward is set to be appointed as Liverpool’s sporting director for the second time as the club finalise their succession plan after the departure of Richard Hughes – The Times
Chelsea are tracking highly-rated Gambian 15-year-old midfielder Adama Jeng, who plays for Samger FC – Mail
Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from LaLiga after the winger has struggled to make an impact at Aston Villa since his summer loan move from Chelsea – Mail
Mikel Arteta has agreed a long-term contract extension with Arsenal that includes a hefty pay rise in recognition of his success last season and could take his reign as the manager beyond a decade – The Guardian
Manchester United are scouring Europe for potential replacements for wonder-kid JJ Gabriel, with 16-year-old Lens talent Mezian Mesloub an option – talkSPORT
Tottenham have lost a sponsor amid their dire start to the season, with Sidiz triggering an early termination clause to exit their Spurs sponsorship at the end of October – The Telegraph
Nottingham Forest are braced for interest in Morgan Gibbs-White next summer, with Bayern Munich one of the clubs interested – talkSPORT
EFL
Karl Robinson is keen on the vacant manager’s job at Peterborough United – talkSPORT
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Argentina have offered a new long-term deal to boss Lionel Scaloni until the 2020 World Cup – Fabrizio Romano
RUGBY UNION
Henry Pollock has signed a new £450,000-a-year deal that will keep him at Northampton Saints until at least 2029, ensuring his availability for England beyond next year’s World Cup – The Telegraph
FORMULA ONE
The climax of the Formula 1 season remains uncertain, with organisers reluctant to take the decision to cancel the races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi because of the conflict in the Gulf, as it could cost them financially – The Times
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