Rumour Mill

Harry Maguire has denied a report that claimed Leicester City's players were unhappy at having to travel to Saturday's match at Bournemouth by car rather than by plane. (Leicester Mercury)

A former West Brom scout quit the club over the decision not to buy Virgil van Dijk from Celtic despite his recommendation. (Scottish Sun)

Mesut Ozil's agent has criticised Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and Toni Kroos over comments they made following the Arsenal midfielder's decision to quit the Germany national team. (The Guardian)

England manager Gareth Southgate watched Derby's home match with Blackburn Rovers in the Championship instead of Liverpool's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. (The Times)

A Uruguayan investor with a 20 per cent stake in Sunderland says he has an aggressive "three-year plan" to help return the club to the Premier League. (Northern Echo)

Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos said "ignorance is always bold" when asked to comment on Antoine Griezmann's claim he was now "eating at the same table" as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. (Daily Mail)

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he is "really happy" at the club, as talk continues about him possibly signing a new long-term contract. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are battling to sign rising Brazilian star Lucas Paqueta. (Various)

Newcastle United defender Florian Lejeune hopes to make his comeback before the end of the year following a rapid recovery from a knee injury. (Daily Star)

Chelsea feared Eden Hazard exit under Antonio Conte, but the Belgian is now relishing playing under Maurizio Sarri. (Various)