Exclusive: Arsenal Reject Chelsea's First Approach for Emile Smith Rowe - Latest Transfer Update

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DAILY MAIL

Arsenal have knocked back an initial approach from Chelsea for Emile Smith Rowe.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has criticised manager Xavi for not starting enough attacking players.

Manchester United's former prospect, Adnan Januzaj, has recently caught the attention of Saudi Arabian club Al Tai.

Leeds has refuted the allegations suggesting that Nadiem Amiri from Bayer Leverkusen unexpectedly declined a transfer to their club. Earlier reports from Germany had indicated that the player rejected the opportunity to join the Championship side at the eleventh hour.

Manchester United faces the potential loss of Andre Onana for approximately five weeks in the upcoming year. This comes as the goalkeeper has been called back by Cameroon. Onana has been selected to be part of Cameroon's squad for their decisive Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Burundi on September 12. The victorious team in this fixture will secure a place in the finals.

A club in the Saudi Pro League has made a bid to West Ham United for the transfer of Spain midfielder Pablo Fornals.

In order to stay relevant alongside The Hundred and the busy global cricket calendar, the upcoming T20 Blast may undergo a new group structure.

THE SUN

Andy Carroll is reportedly in talks over a move to French outfit Amiens SC.

Man Utd and Marc Cucurella have reached a preliminary agreement on personal terms.

Head coach Don Charles states that Daniel Dubois is devastated and feels that his world title aspiration was taken away from him in his encounter with Oleksandr Usyk in Poland.

THE GUARDIAN

The Union of European Clubs, representing 121 teams across Europe, has released a statement calling for the immediate resignation of Luis Rubiales as president of the Spanish football federation.

Chelsea has been criticized for being frugal and causing financial burden on fans by eliminating a £10 coach subsidy for travel to domestic away games.

Andy Murray has informed Wimbledon organizers that he prefers not to be scheduled as the final match on Centre Court each day this year due to worries about late finishes.

DAILY MIRROR

Jesse Lingard is set to join West Ham on a free transfer, though the Hammers will first prioritise signing a new striker.

Ben Foster criticized Arsenal's "pathetic" choice to sign David Raya, according to the former Manchester United goalkeeper.

Following his impressive performance in Liverpool's victory against Newcastle, Darwin Nunez expressed how former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has positively influenced his game.

The BBC News segment on the Luis Rubiales saga mistakenly included footage of Pablo Zabaleta, a former player from Manchester City and West Ham. England Lionesses striker Beth Mead feels that the team reached their peak during the semi-finals of the Women's World Cup but were ultimately overpowered by Spain, resulting in a 1-0 defeat in the final.

THE ATHLETIC

Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba is set to step aside from international duty with Spain.

Wolves are close to signing Paraguayan winger Enso Gonzalez from Club Libertad.

THE TIMES

Manchester United might have to terminate Mason Greenwood's contract by Friday night to increase his chances of securing a transfer to a prominent European league.

The intentions of French air traffic controllers to engage in industrial action could potentially disrupt England's World Cup preparations.

British athletes and staff participating in the World Athletics Championships are currently stranded in Budapest due to the travel disruption resulting from the failure of the UK's air traffic control system. Some have been informed that they will have to endure until Thursday to secure a flight back home.

Rangers hero Steven Davis has had another operation on his knee, it has been revealed.

DAILY RECORD

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