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The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…<\/p>\n
Declan Rice<\/strong> is ready to commit his long-term future to Arsenal<\/strong>, with the Gunners prepared to hand the midfielder a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2031 – talkSPORT<\/em><\/p>\n Julian Ward<\/strong> is set to be appointed as Liverpool’s <\/strong>sporting director for the second time as the club finalise their succession plan after the departure of Richard Hughes<\/strong> – The Times<\/em><\/p>\n Chelsea <\/strong>are tracking highly-rated Gambian 15-year-old midfielder Adama Jeng<\/strong>, who plays for Samger FC – Mail<\/em><\/p>\n Alejandro Garnacho<\/strong> is attracting interest from LaLiga after the winger has struggled to make an impact at Aston Villa <\/strong>since his summer loan move from Chelsea <\/strong>– Mail<\/em><\/p>\n Mikel Arteta<\/strong> has agreed a long-term contract extension with Arsenal<\/strong> that includes a hefty pay rise in recognition of his success last season and could take his reign as the manager beyond a decade – The Guardian<\/em><\/p>\n Manchester United <\/strong>are scouring Europe for potential replacements for wonder-kid JJ Gabriel<\/strong>, with 16-year-old Lens<\/strong> talent Mezian Mesloub<\/strong> an option – talkSPORT<\/em><\/p>\n Tottenham<\/strong> have lost a sponsor amid their dire start to the season, with Sidiz<\/strong> triggering an early termination clause to exit their Spurs sponsorship at the end of October – The Telegraph<\/em><\/p>\n Nottingham Forest<\/strong> are braced for interest in Morgan Gibbs-White<\/strong> next summer, with Bayern Munich<\/strong> one of the clubs interested – talkSPORT<\/em><\/p>\n Karl Robinson <\/strong>is keen on the vacant manager’s job at Peterborough United<\/strong> – talkSPORT<\/em><\/p>\n Argentina<\/strong> have offered a new long-term deal to boss Lionel Scaloni<\/strong> until the 2020 World Cup – Fabrizio Romano<\/em><\/p>\n Henry Pollock<\/strong> has signed a new \u00a3450,000-a-year deal that will keep him at Northampton Saints<\/strong> until at least 2029, ensuring his availability for England beyond next year’s World Cup – The Telegraph<\/em><\/p>\n The climax of the Formula 1 season remains uncertain, with organisers reluctant to take the decision to cancel the races in Qatar<\/strong> and Abu Dhabi<\/strong> because of the conflict in the Gulf, as it could cost them financially – The Times<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nEFL<\/h3>\n
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