What the papers say
The Sun reports Erik ten Hag was “blocked” from poaching a third Ajax player for Manchester United during the transfer period. The former Ajax boss landed Lisandro Martinez and Antony from his old side, but the paper cites Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano as reporting he also attempted to sign 20-year-old striker Brian Brobbey. Brobbey made his Ajax loan permanent this summer.
Crystal Palace have offered Wilfried Zaha a new long-term contract in a bid to secure his future, according to the Sun. The 29-year-old is in the final year of his deal.
Liverpool will push to sign England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham next summer, according to German publication Bild.
Social media round-up
Official statements expected soon for two free agent deals completed on Thursday: Diego Costa has signed the contract until 2023 as new Wolves player, same for Loris Karius who joins Newcastle. ⌛️📑 #transfers— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 9, 2022
🔵 The fallout from Thomas Tuchel's controversial sacking continues https://t.co/1dLmzT9sen— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) September 9, 2022
Players to watch
Diego Costa: The former Chelsea striker is set to be unveiled by Wolves, 90min reports.
'Obviously Messi is the best player in history and being compared to him means that you're doing things right, but I try to be myself': Barcelona star responds to comparisons with Argentine legend
'Darwin Nunez would be gold for Arsenal': Liverpool legend claims Gunners should have signed Uruguayan striker in January
