Declan Rice is set to commit his long-term future to Arsenal by signing a new contract; LaLiga clubs are tracking Alejandro Garnacho after his failure to impress at Aston Villa; Man Utd are scouting for JJ Gabriel replacements. The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… 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 Arsenal 1-0 HB Koge commentary Women’s Champions League: Arsenal win with late penalty; Man City rescue draw at Bayern Munich Luton Town 6-0 Ipswich Town U21s | Jersey Mike’s Trophy highlights Barnsley 3-4 Leeds U21s | Jersey Mike’s Trophy highlights Leicester 6-1 Fulham U21s | Jersey Mike’s Trophy highlights Rochdale 3-3 Liverpool U21s (6-7 pens) | Jersey Mike’s Trophy highlights 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 Karl Robinson is keen on the vacant manager’s job at Peterborough United – talkSPORT Argentina have offered a new long-term deal to boss Lionel Scaloni until the 2020 World Cup – Fabrizio Romano 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 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 Play Super 6 for a chance to win £1m! Enter for free.
