Top transfer stories and rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
football
Declan Rice is ready to commit to his long-term future Arsenalwith the Gunners prepared to hand the midfielder a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2031 – talk SPORTS
Julian Ward is set to be named as in Liverpool sporting director for the second time as the club finalize their succession plan following the departure of Richard Hughes – The Times
Chelsea are chasing the highly-rated 15-year-old Gambian midfielder Adam Jengwho plays for Samger FC – COMMUNICATIONS
Alejandro Garnacho is attracting interest from LaLiga as the winger has struggled to make an impact in Aston Villa since leaving the summer loan Chelsea – Mail
Mikel Arteta has agreed to a long-term contract extension with Arsenal which includes a huge pay rise in recognition of his success last season and could extend his reign as manager beyond a decade – The Guardian
Manchester United are scouring Europe for potential child prodigy surrogates JJ Gabrielwith the 16-year-old lens talent Mezian Mesloub an option – talk SPORTS
Tottenham have lost a sponsor amid their terrible start to the season, with Sidiz triggering an early termination clause to exit the Spurs sponsorship at the end of October – Telegraph
Nottingham Forest are prepared for interest in Morgan Gibbs-White next summer, with Bayern Munich one of the interested clubs – talk SPORTS
EFL
Carl Robinson is interested in the vacant position of manager in Peterborough United – talk SPORTS
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Argentina have offered the boss a new long-term deal 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 Saints Northampton until at least 2029, ensuring his availability for England beyond next year’s World Cup – Telegraph
FORMULA ONE
The climax of the Formula 1 season remains uncertain, with organizers hesitant to make the decision to cancel races in Qatar AND Abu Dhabi because of the conflict in the Persian Gulf, as it may cost them financially – The Times