Top stories and rumors from the weekly newspaper…
Premier League
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe put the block on the shock move to sign Robert Lewandowski – Sunday Mirror.
Seville they joined the arm race Joshua Zirkzee escape from Manchester United – with West Ham United boss Nuno Espirito Santo is considering a loan move to boost his ailing attack – Sunday Mirror.
West Ham they plan to avoid firing their head coach for the second time this season and will be back Nuno Espirito Santo in the January transfer window – Sunday Times.
Chelsea the stars had to be evacuated due to fears of a chlorine leak at the training ground on Friday. The Blues’ first team and staff left the main building at their Cobham headquarters when an alarm went off in the pool area of the complex – The sun.
Championship
Sheffield Wednesday have been forced to adjust their matchday operations following a sudden surge in interest in their Championship match against Oxford United – talkSPORT.
European football
Scott McTominay could be set for a sensational return to the Premier League after struggling with life off the pitch in Italy – Sun on Sunday.
Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal has stirred the pot ahead of El Clasico this weekend – Mail on Sunday.
Kevin De Bruyne he appeared overcome with emotion after putting his Napoli side forward from the place against Inter Milan – only to get hurt on impact – Mail on Sunday.
Scottish football
Striker Odsonne Edouard has lifted the lid on private talks with Lance which have seen him close the door on other summer offers amid speculation o Celtic return – Sunday Mail.
CFR Cluj president Iuliu Muresan has admitted that the club could be forced into a January sale Louis Munteanu after Celtic saw that the summer offer was withdrawn – Sunday Mail.
Rugby
World Rugby will announce details of a five-year program of matches involving various top nations to increase the sport’s visibility in the United States ahead of the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the women’s equivalent, also scheduled for the US, in 2033 – The Sunday Times.