<strong>Declan Rice</strong> is ready to commit his long-term future to <strong>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, according to talk SPORT. Meanwhile, <strong>Mikel Arteta</strong> has agreed a long-term contract extension with <strong>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, reports The Guardian.

<strong>Julian Ward</strong> is set to be appointed as <strong>Liverpool's</strong> sporting director for the second time as the club finalise their succession plan after the departure of <strong>Richard Hughes</strong>, per The Times. <strong>Chelsea</strong> are tracking highly-rated Gambian 15-year-old midfielder <strong>Adama Jeng</strong>, who plays for Samger FC, according to the Mail.

<strong>Alejandro Garnacho</strong> is attracting interest from La Liga after the winger has struggled to make an impact at <strong>Aston Villa</strong> since his summer loan move from <strong>Chelsea</strong>, the Mail reports. <strong>Manchester United</strong> are scouring Europe for potential replacements for wonder-kid <strong>JJ Gabriel</strong>, with 16-year-old <strong>Lens</strong> talent <strong>Mezian Mesloub</strong> an option, per talk SPORT.