The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

is ready to commit his long-term future to , with the Gunners prepared to hand the midfielder a new contract that will keep him at the Emirates until at least the summer of 2031 -

is set to be appointed as sporting director for the second time as the club finalise their succession plan after the departure of -

are tracking highly-rated Gambian 15-year-old midfielder , who plays for Samger FC -

is attracting interest from LaLiga after the winger has struggled to make an impact at since his summer loan move from

has agreed a long-term contract extension with that includes a hefty pay rise in recognition of his success last season and could take his reign as the manager beyond a decade -

are scouring Europe for potential replacements for wonder-kid , with 16-year-old talent an option -

have lost a sponsor amid their dire start to the season, with triggering an early termination clause to exit their Spurs sponsorship at the end of October -

are braced for interest in next summer, with one of the clubs interested -

is keen on the vacant manager's job at -

have offered a new long-term deal to boss until the 2020 World Cup -

has signed a new £450,000-a-year deal that will keep him at until at least 2029, ensuring his availability for England beyond next year's World Cup -

The climax of the Formula 1 season remains uncertain, with organisers reluctant to take the decision to cancel the races in and because of the conflict in the Gulf, as it could cost them financially -