Everton are weighing up a move for free agent Jamie Vardy after the collapse of their attempt to sign Folarin Balogun left them with only one recognised striker at the end of the transfer window.
Vardy, 38, is available after leaving Leicester City and could now emerge as an unexpected option for the Toffees, according to The Sun.
Elsewhere, Chelsea are considering a move for former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum after failing to secure a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, reports Foot Mercato.
Manchester United decided not to sign RB Leipzig left-back David Raum because they felt the transfer could disrupt their plans for future business, says ESPN.
Chelsea have been using gum shields and rugby pads in training as they prepare for their Premier League meeting with Arsenal, according to The Sun.
Arsenal could be without Bruno Guimaraes and Cristhian Mosquera for the match after both players missed training on Thursday. The Sun reports that their absences have raised doubts over their availability.
Chelsea winger Willian Estevao is concerned about how much playing time he will receive under manager Xabi Alonso, ESPN Brazil reports.
England
England manager Thomas Tuchel has carried out an intensive review of the team’s World Cup campaign.
The Football Association is now preparing a major report examining both England’s successes and their shortcomings during the summer, according to The Telegraph.
Scottish Premiership
Dundee United plan to appeal Emmanuel Agyei’s red card from their match against Motherwell, reports the Daily Record.
World football
Former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane is reportedly angry about his limited playing time at Galatasaray.
The Daily Mail, citing Sabah, says Sane has been frustrated by his lack of opportunities since joining the Turkish club.
Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach, just two months after he stepped down from the role following the World Cup, according to The Independent.
Cricket
An unnamed Pakistan cricketer who had been exiled from the national set-up refused to meet King Charles III at an event that players were required to attend, reports The Express.
Rugby union
England captain Maro Itoje did not watch the national team during his summer away from the squad, according to The Telegraph.
