Man Utd to make 35m bid for Athletic defender

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has a potential selection headache on his hands following Mikel Merino’s sensational hat-trick on international duty with Spain on Sunday.

Liverpool could target a move for Brighton and Hove Albion defender Jan Paul Van Hecke if they can’t sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi in January.

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has his sights on returning to the first-team squad after deciding to stay this summer, according to BBC Sport.