The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Ruben Amorim’s showdown talks with Manchester United have gone quiet during the international break.
Manchester United are hopeful that Matheus Cunha will recover quickly from his hamstring setback in time for the derby against Manchester City.
DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea striker Joao Pedro was left in a bad way after a collision with Brazil team-mate Gabriel Martinelli.
DAILY MAIL
Emiliano Martinez’s family have spoken out on the goalkeeper’s failed transfer to Manchester United in a saga that saw him remain at Aston Villa.
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has spoken out amid speculation that Emi Martinez could be heading to Manchester United. With the transfer window closing, Emery says the club is focused on squad balance.
Chelsea have set up a new three-man bomb squad fronted by £325,000-a-week Raheem Sterling following the closure of the transfer window.
Lionel Messi broke down into tears as he paid an emotional farewell to Argentina supporters in his final competitive home match last night.
THE GUARDIAN
England men’s Test players could be denied any team practice before next summer’s series against Pakistan because of a congested calendar that means the first Test at Headingley starts two or three days after the Hundred final at Lord’s.
THE TELEGRAPH
Daniel Levy’s Tottenham Hotspur exit is set to coincide with significant fresh investment into the club.
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Mauricio Pochettino was shocked after finding out Daniel Levy had stepped down as chairman of Tottenham Hotspur.
THE ATHLETIC
Emiliano Martinez will be reintegrated into the Aston Villa first-team after failing to secure a move to Manchester United on Deadline Day.
Sky Sports to show 215 live Premier League games from this season
This season, Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live.
And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games this season will be on Sky Sports.
