The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
Everton are considering a shock move for free agent Jamie Vardy after being left with just one recognised striker at the end of the transfer window - The Sun
Chelsea are eyeing up a move for former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum after being left without a replacement for Enzo Fernandez - Foot Mercato
Manchester United opted against signing left-back David Raum from RB Leipzig, believing that the deal would be disruptive to future transfer business - ESPN
Chelsea have been training with gum shields and rugby pads ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal - The Sun
Arsenal's Bruno Guimaraes and Cristhian Mosquera could miss the game against Chelsea after being absent from training on Thursday - The Sun
Willian Estevao is concerned about how much game time he may get at Chelsea under Xabi Alonso - ESPN Brazil
Thomas Tuchel has undertaken an intensive World Cup inquest, with the FA now preparing a major report into England's successes and failings over the summer - The Telegraph
Dundee United will appeal Emmanuel Agyei's red card vs Motherwell - Daily Record
Former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane is said to be fuming about his lack of playing time at Galatasaray - Daily Mail via Sabah
Ghana have reappointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach, just two months after he stepped down following the World Cup - The Independent
An unnamed exiled Pakistan cricketer refused to meet King Charles III in what was a mandatory event for players - The Express
Maro Itoje didn't watch England during his summer off from the squad - The Telegraph
