Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio rejected interest from Liverpool and Chelsea this summer, according to Marca. The Spanish outlet reports the young centre-back turned down approaches from both Premier League clubs to remain at the Bernabeu.

Elsewhere, Manchester United will play a behind-closed-doors friendly against Sir Jim Ratcliffe's other club, Lausanne-Sport, during the international break, reports The Telegraph. The match will take place without fans.

Eddie Howe currently has no plans to return to football and is enjoying a break following his Newcastle exit, adds The Telegraph. The FA have previously floated the idea of appointing Howe as England manager.

Besiktas president Serdal Adali has vowed to sign Joe Willock from Newcastle in January, claiming the English midfielder has already chosen a new home in Turkey, according to talkSPORT. Roma have received official permission to go ahead with plans to build a new £1.2bn stadium, reports The Sun.