What the papers say
Declan Rice has been offered a new contract at West Ham, but he may end up leaving the Hammers for a better pay deal, according to the Daily Mail. The paper reports Rice, 19, turned down a £12,000-a-week deal and the Sun says other defenders on the club’s books, like Fabian Balbuena and Issa Diop, are paid more.
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Ismaïla Sarr ???#UEL @staderennais pic.twitter.com/ifm29G7eai
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) September 24, 2018
Aston Villa want to tie down James Chester to the club with a new contract after the Championship side secured a new deal with Jack Grealish, reports the Daily Telegraph. The 29-year-old was wanted by Stoke over the summer.
Anton Rodgers, son of Celtic manager Brendan, could sign for Falkirk following a trial, the Herald says. Rodgers, a midfielder, has formerly been on the books of Oldham and Swindon.
Social media round-up
Claim in Brazil that PSG are out ahead for Lucas Paquetá, because they’re planning for Adrien Rabiot moving to Manchester City. https://t.co/iRS0M6w0WS #mcfc #psg
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) September 24, 2018
REVEALED: Brighton could have signed Liverpool star Virgil Van Dijk for just £2.6m https://t.co/3vUELt90JJ pic.twitter.com/Ym56RfeRRN
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) September 24, 2018
Players to watch
Ander Herrera: The Manchester United midfielder is wanted by Barcelona but is looking to stay at Old Trafford, ESPN reports.
Odisseas Vlachodimos: Eighteen clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea, have sent scouts to look at the 24-year-old Benfica goalkeeper, Record says.
