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The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…<\/p>\n

PREMIER LEAGUE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Barcelona<\/strong> and Spain midfielder Gavi <\/strong>has rejected the chance to join Manchester United<\/strong> – The Mirror<\/em><\/p>\n

Marcus Rashford<\/strong> has left Manchester United<\/strong> officials ‘seriously impressed’ following his return to the club after his loan spell at Barcelona – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

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Crystal Palace<\/strong> star Adam Wharton<\/strong> is Manchester City’s<\/strong> latest midfield target as they close in on Lille<\/strong> teen Ayyoub Bouaddi <\/strong>– The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal<\/strong> have submitted a \u00a338.5m (\u20ac45m) bid for Aston Villa<\/strong> striker Ollie Watkins<\/strong>, who is keen on the move – Fabrizio Romano<\/em><\/p>\n

A \u00a35bn stand-off between Chelsea’s<\/strong> co-owners over plans for a new stadium is accelerating regime change at the club – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

Everton’s<\/strong> chief executive Angus Kinnear<\/strong> has confirmed interest in bringing Jack Grealish<\/strong> back to the club in a potential loan deal – The Times<\/em><\/p>\n

Brentford <\/strong>pair Kevin Schade<\/strong> and Vitaly Janelt <\/strong>were the two players who fought off a drunk man who racially abused a security guard – The Telegraph<\/em><\/p>\n

Ipswich<\/strong> will look to go as far as regularly monitoring their players’ urine in a bid to gain a competitive edge over their Premier League rivals, with the club unveiling some of the key upgrades made on their new \u00a330m training facility – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL<\/h3>\n

Harry Kane<\/strong> is ready to snub Saudi millions and commit his future to Bayern Munich<\/strong>, with the England captain wanted by Al Hilal<\/strong> – The Express<\/em><\/p>\n

Jose Mourinho<\/strong> has four untouchable first-team starters at Real Madrid<\/strong>, but Trent Alexander-Arnold<\/strong> is not one of them, with Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior<\/strong> and Yan Diomande<\/strong> the quartet – AS<\/em><\/p>\n

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL<\/h3>\n

Blackburn Rovers<\/strong> goalkeeper Balazs Toth<\/strong> is a Celtic<\/strong> target as they look to provide competition for Viljami Sinisalo<\/strong> – Daily Record<\/em><\/p>\n

Dundee<\/strong> are closing in on a deal for Swansea City<\/strong> striker Bobby Wales<\/strong> – Daily Record<\/em><\/p>\n

BOXING<\/h3>\n

Anthony Joshua<\/strong> and Tyson Fury<\/strong> have signed contracts to fight on November 20 in New York City, raising concerns that the mega-fight will take place in the middle of the night for British fans – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

RUGBY UNION<\/h3>\n

Leicester Tigers<\/strong> assistant coach Alex Davies<\/strong> is set to join Wales<\/strong> as a skills and kicking specialist in time for November’s Nations Championship campaign – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… PREMIER LEAGUE Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi has rejected the chance to join