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The most important stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers…

DAILY MAIL

Erik ten Hag has called on his players to be more aggressive as part of a three-pronged plan to improve Manchester United’s performances this season.

According to reports in Spain, Ilkay Gundogan is said to have been disappointed with the behaviour of two of his former teammates: Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal didn’t hesitate for a moment when asked which player he would most like to play with one day: Kevin De Bruyne.

Aston Villa have defended ticket prices for European matches despite negative reactions from supporter groups.

Thiago Silva received a hero’s welcome this week when he returned to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground.

THE SUN

Austrian star Christoph Baumgartner has apologised to Martin Odegaard after leaving the Arsenal captain in tears and subsequently using crutches.

Ivan Rakitic claimed his club Barcelona were beaten by Liverpool in 2019 because they were “bored”.

Manchester United were reportedly one of three clubs to sign Tottenham defender Cristian Romero this summer.

DAILY MIRROR

Martin Odegaard could be sidelined for a month as Arsenal anxiously await the severity of his ankle injury.

Manchester United have decided to let three players leave when their contracts expire next summer: Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans.

THE ATHLETIC

Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov has taken legal action against a company owned by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri, adding to the club’s already fraught takeover process.

Brighton & Hove Albion’s new signing Ferdi Kadioglu says he is available for Saturday’s Premier League home game against Ipswich Town.

Curtis Jones is back in full training ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest at Anfield on Saturday.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Kevin De Bruyne’s international future is in doubt after he criticised Belgium’s tactics and footage emerged of his frustration during a conversation with technical director Frank Vercauteren.

Newcastle United are pressing ahead with plans for the January transfer window, with sporting director Paul Mitchell and manager Eddie Howe determined to put the summer’s problems behind them.

Premiership Rugby, the umbrella organisation that governs England’s top club rugby league, has sacked three top executives as part of a major corporate restructuring.

Eredivisie clubs risk fines if they breach new player welfare rules as the maximum number of matches this season has been reduced to 30.

THE GUARDIAN

John Textor is considering giving Everton fans the chance to buy shares in the club if he manages to invest £600m in the takeover of Farhad Moshiri.

Stockport assistant manager Andy Mangan has been refused a work permit and is not allowed to move to Real Madrid.

THE TIMES

Manchester United have said they will not roll back a 20 per cent increase in parking charges for disabled supporters, as they want to treat all their fans the same.

Aston Villa defended the “unrealistic” prices for Champions League tickets, saying they were necessary to comply with Financial Fair Play rules.

DAILY RECORD

Ianis Hagi does not want to give up on his dream at Rangers and has stated he will fight to the limit to save his career at Ibrox.

Aberdeen are set to intensify contract negotiations with Jamie McGrath.