The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Scott McTominay is attempting to convince Napoli to rescue Kobbie Mainoo from Manchester United – Daily Mirror
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez has withdrawn from the Argentina squad to face Angola this month due to an ongoing knee injury – The Athletic
Taiwo Ogunlabi, the viral AFTV star known as Ty, was involved in an ugly altercation with a steward following Arsenal’s 2-2 draw away at Sunderland on Saturday – Daily Mail
Former Crystal Palace manager Frank de Boer has said it is unlikely he will coach again – stressing he does not miss “all that negativity” that comes with the job – Daily Mail
European football
England are working to develop a “heat-proof game model” to win next summer’s World Cup, hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico – The Athletic
A heartbroken Champions League victor has opened up about the devastating loss of his son at the age of just 20 – Daily Mirror
Scottish football
Bodo/Glimt boss Kjetil Knutsen has opened the door to a move to Celtic – admitting “nothing is certain” over his future – Daily Record
Cricket
More than 40,000 England supporters are expected to descend on Australia this winter – an unprecedented travelling contingent for an Ashes series – as fans make up for missing out on the Covid-hit 2021-22 tour – The Times
This is England’s best chance of winning in Australia for years, according to Sir Geoffrey Boycott – The Telegraph
Rugby Union
Jac Morgan ruled out for rest of autumn Tests after Wales handed hiding by Argentina – The Telegraph
Elliot Daly is in contention to start for England at full-back against New Zealand on Saturday in what would be his first game since breaking his arm on the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia – The Telegraph
