Chelsea hopes to tie five top stars to long-term deals as the Blues join Arsenal, Spurs, and Manchester United in Carabao Cup third-round action tonight. Boss Thomas Tuchel reportedly wants extended contracts for center-backs Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger, plus midfielders N’Golo Kante, Jorginho, and Mason Mount.
Manchester United’s home match with West Ham could be the tie of the night. The Red Devils landed a 2-1 Premier League comeback win at London Stadium three days ago but are likely to be much-changed, with injury victim Phil Jones finally eyeing a return.
Tottenham visits Wolves and Arsenal’s mini rebirth would be ruined if they lose to League One AFC Wimbledon. Bernd Leno is expected to replace Aaron Ramsdale as he fights to regain his Gunners No1 shirt.
Prem clubs are also involved in the night’s two other ties, Leicester traveling to Millwall and Brighton hosting Swansea. United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is reportedly interested in a January loan move after David de Gea was re-established as his first-choice keeper.
And Fifa has handed Hungary a two-match stadium ban – albeit with the second game suspended for two years – and a £160,000 fine after fans racially abused England stars on September 2.
Finally, Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly broke a transfer ‘pact’ with Juventus when he rejoined the Red Devils, having been offered to Man City and Atletico Madrid.