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THE SUN

Atletico Madrid have contacted Arsenal's Mesut Ozil about a sensational return to Spain next summer on a free transfer.

Adrien Silva admits he was "disgusted" when he found out FIFA had blocked his deadline day move to Leicester City.

Cardiff City are set to sign Venezuela defender Rolf Feltscher despite interest from MLS side LA Galaxy.

Sunderland hope to have Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom installed as their new manager by the weekend.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are interested in Argentine left-back Enzo Diaz, who plays for second division leaders Agropecuario.

Manchester City have joined the long list of admirers of Schalke forward Breel Embolo.

Gianluigi Buffon has confirmed his international retirement after Italy lost their World Cup play-off against Sweden.

Basel are facing a race against time to have their pitch in shape for next week's Champions League clash with Manchester United after the heavy rain before Switzerland took on Northern Ireland.

West Brom have renewed their interest in Fenerbahce midfielder Josef de Souza after a summer deal fell through.

DAILY STAR

Antoine Griezemann is expected to snub a move to Manchester United next summer and says it would be a dream to play for PSG.

Jonny Evans says the Northern Ireland squad would understand if manager Michael O'Neill leaves.

Gareth Southgate has backed Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford to start firing for England.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte would be welcomed back by Italy with open arms, according to Alessandro Del Piero.

Gus Poyet would be open to returning to Sunderland as manager, two-and-a-half years after being fired by the Sky Bet Championship club.

QPR will open contract talks with Nedum Onuoha in January to avoid losing the defender on a free next summer.

DAILY MIRROR

A confident David Meyler says he can "only see one outcome" ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off decider against Denmark.

Tottenham are interested in Watford's Richarlison after just three months in English football.

Liverpool have emerged as favourites to sign Javier Mascherano in January.

West Brom are eyeing up a January raid on Trabzonspor for £11m-rated midfielder Okay Yokuslu.

THE GUARDIAN

Scotland are ready to make Michael O'Neill a double-your-money offer to succeed Gordon Strachan.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Paul Pogba is close to returning for Manchester United but is unlikely to feature against Newcastle on Saturday.

THE INDEPENDENT

Watford have rejected Everton's request to talk to Marco Silva about their managerial vacancy.

Giampiero Ventura has resigned as Italy manager after the Azzurri failed to qualify for next year's World Cup.

THE TIMES

As well as being snubbed by Watford over their boss Marco Silva, Everton have growing doubts over the possibility of securing Sam Allardyce on a shorter-term deal.

DAILY RECORD

St Johnstone are closing in on the signing of prolific Dundalk striker David McMillan.