Mykhailo Mudryk preferred joining Arsenal before completing his £88m move to Chelsea, according to Shakhtar Donetsk sporting director Darijo Srna. The Sun reports that despite the Gunners' interest, Mudryk ultimately chose west London over north London.

Morgan Gibbs-White's partner has questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to omit the Nottingham Forest captain from his latest England squad, highlighting that he is the only player to have created more than five chances in a Premier League game this season, per the Daily Mail.

Former Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has joined FC Cincinnati on a one-year contract with the option of a further season, the London Standard reports. Everton have placed a £79.8m valuation on Jarrad Branthwaite amid interest from Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs, GOAL reports.

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter made a modest profit after selling their stakes in Chelsea to majority owners Clearlake Capital, The Guardian reports. In other news, Dumbarton goalkeeper Harry Broun has stepped away from football, with Rangers youngster Mason Munn arriving on loan as his replacement. AC Milan retain faith in head coach Ruben Amorim following their Europa League defeat by Benfica.