THE TIMES Rhys James is set to become the latest Chelsea player to commit his future to the club by signing a new long-term contract. Image: Rhys James is set to sign a new long-term deal with Chelsea THE SUN Tottenham winger Brian Gill has hinted he was disappointed not to return to Valencia on loan in a cryptic post on social media. Players in UEFA competitions should be wary of new regulations designed to prevent referees from being leveraged and handing out yellow cards as a matter of course to players brandishing imaginary cards. Jordi Alba is reportedly unhappy with Barcelona over the signing of left-back Marcos Alonso. Manchester United icon Ji-Sung Park has taken a job as technical director of K-League champions Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. DAILY MIRROR Football chiefs are preparing for incoming prime minister Liz Truss to veto a fan-led overhaul of the game proposed by Tory MP Tracy Crouchs. Harry Redknapp has revealed he invited his nephew Frank Lampard to play with Dele Alli for Everton before the move from Tottenham turned sour. EVENING STANDARD Chelsea centre-back Thiago Silva has urged the club to sign midfielder Lucas Paqueta, who has joined London rivals West Ham for a world-record fee. Image: Lucas Paqueta has signed for West Ham from Lyon DAILY MAIL Police and transport officers launched a major operation to stop the possibility of riots in London on Saturday, with Leeds United, Cardiff City, Millwall, West Ham, Chelsea and Tottenham all in action in London. England duo Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham have been rated as the top players in their age group in terms of impact on the pitch according to a study by the CIES Football Observatory. Duncan Ferguson is set to take his first step into management after a phone call with Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson. Dani Carvajal has called on footballers to take extra protection after the Real Madrid star became the latest player to be targeted by thieves. England rugby union star Jonny May has spoken of the “mental torture” he suffered after contracting Covid-19 during the summer tour of Australia. THE ATHLETIC Tottenham’s quiet closing day could have started with a late bid for Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha, although it ultimately fell short. Image: Wilfried Zaha was a target for Tottenham on Deadline Day THE SCOTTISH SUN Neil Lennon has secured another familiar face for Omonia Nicosia with former Celtic striker Gary Hooper joining the Cypriot club on a free transfer. Alfredo Morelos is set for a sensational return to Rangers’ starting line-up in the Old Firm clash against Celtic, but Tom Lawrence’s knee injury could keep him out for six weeks.
