Monday's football transfer rumours and all the gossip from today's papers.
(September 24, 2018)
Arsenal turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk because he was "too nonchalant" according to The Sun.
THE TIMES
Brighton are to step up their attempts to lure Dan Ashworth away from the FA to become their new director of football.
DAILY STAR
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan believes Liverpool are the reigning champions' main Premier League title rival.
Liverpool defender Joel Matip has promised to fill the void at the back if Virgil van Dijk's injury rules him out of action.
THE SUN
Arsenal turned down the chance to sign Virgil van Dijk because he was "too nonchalant".
England U20 World Cup winner Sheyi Ojo will consider quitting the Three Lions for Nigeria.
DAILY MAIL
Europe's top club coaches, including Jose Mourinho, have asked UEFA to review the use of the away goals rule in continental competitions because scoring away from home is not as difficult as it used to be.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Jack Grealish is expected to sign a new contract with Aston Villa this week.
SCOTTISH SUN
Barry Bannan has admitted he would be devastated if he never plays for Scotland again.