Top transfer stories and rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Mikel Arteta has become the Premier League’s highest-paid manager with a new £20million-a-year contract. Daily Mail
Liverpool are weighing up another blockbuster signing to add to their mega-money attacking line-up – Daily Star
Gianluigi Donnarumma’s agent, Enzo Raiola, has revealed that Manchester City have offered his client guarantees following the club’s latest guilty verdict – Daily Mirror
Kieran McKenna has landed a new job working as a technical observer for UEFA just months after leaving Ipswich – sun
Former Premier League star Cheikhou Kouyate has revealed he spent years battling a heart condition. Kouyate, who recently announced his retirement, kept the problem under wraps throughout his playing career – Daily Mirror
ENGLAND
Thomas Tuchel says ‘train is rolling’ without Cole Palmer after England impressed in his absence during Nations League camp – Evening Standard
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Lawrence Shankland has given a major update on his hamstring injury and recovery – The Scottish sun
Hibs have confirmed that an Easter Road fan favorite and former Celtic star will be part of the new first team squad, Marink Reedijk – The Scottish sun
TEKU
Lionel Messi was strangely shown a yellow and red card by the referee who officiated his last match for Argentina – Daily Mail
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South American football pundit Tim Vickery reflected on Lionel Messi’s Argentina legacy ahead of his international farewell against Benin, explaining why a return to the national team cannot be ruled out.
Matildas star Mary Fowler has reportedly returned to Australia to be with her injured boyfriend Nathan Cleary after her sudden withdrawal from international duty left senior football officials unimpressed. Daily Mail
F1
Rwanda looks set to win South Africa’s post as Formula 1 moves closer to a permanent return to Africa – The Independent