The Guardian

The Guardian features another Manchester United midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo, having spoken to Paul Scholes, external about the England youngster.

It also reports that Arsenal are prepared to be patient in their pursuit of Mikel Merino, external after the Gunners' initial offer for the 28-year-old Spain midfielder was rejected by Real Sociedad.

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Manchester United

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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract that will extend his stay at Old Trafford until June 2027, with the option for a further year.

The Portugal midfielder has scored 79 goals and contributed 67 assists in his 234 appearances for the club.

Fernandes, 29, joined United from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020 for £47m and his previous deal, which he signed in 2022, was set to expire in 2026.

"Everybody knows the passion I have for Manchester United. I can see how positive the future is going to be and I am relishing leading this team forward," Fernandes said.

"I understand the responsibility and significance of wearing this shirt, and the levels of dedication and desire required to represent this incredible club."

The Daily Star

The Star mentions the Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen stories but also reports on Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes signing a new deal with Manchester United.

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The Times

Several of today's papers are reporting not just that Chelsea are hoping to secure a deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, but also that the Italian side have opened talks with Manchester United over signing their Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay., external

That is the top story in today's gossip column.

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The Daily Mail

The Daily Mail reports, external that Brentford's £60m-rated striker Ivan Toney is wanted by Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli, who are willing to offer a three-year deal.

The 28-year-old remains an option for Premier League sides but is waiting on other deals falling into place.

Toney had been set to leave the Bees this summer, but no deal has been agreed with Brentford or any other side with the new Premier League season set to begin.

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The Daily Express

The Express also mentions Chelsea offering Romelu Lukaku as part of a potential deal for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, plus Saudi Arabian interest in Brentford's England striker Ivan Toney.

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The Sun also mentions that Manchester City midfielder Oscar Bobb is set for a spell on the sidelines after fracturing a bone in his leg during training.

The 21-year-old Norway international sustained the injury in a non-contact situation when he was turning.

City are set to assess the full extent of the injury and it is possible he will fly to Barcelona to have further treatment.

Bobb, who joined City from Valerenga in 2019, has impressed for Pep Guardiola's side during pre-season and played 89 minutes of the Community Shield win against Manchester United.

With a number of City’s international players having only just returned to training this week, Bobb was expected to feature in their Premier League opener against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Bobb made 26 appearances for City last season and signed a new five-year contract in February.

The Sun

Now let's have a look at today's papers, beginning with the Sun, which features Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe after they helped Real Madrid win the Uefa Super Cup.

But the lead story says that Chelsea are on the verge of signing Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen from Napoli.

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Brent Pilnick
BBC Sport at Home Park

Wayne Rooney got his first win as Plymouth Argyle head coach as his side beat Cheltenham Town 3-0 in the Carabao Cup first round at Home Park.

Argyle had the better share of the first-half chances as Ryan Hardie and Freddie Issaka went close, while Ethon Archer hit the Plymouth post with a low drive five minutes from the break.

Ben Waine finally broke the deadlock after an hour, tapping in from a yard after Adam Randell's free-kick had been parried onto the crossbar.

Having gone ahead Argyle dominated as substitutes Mustapha Bundu and Morgan Whittaker missed excellent chances before Hardie doubled the lead with a great close-range finish from Ibrahim Cissoko's cross from the left.

Bundu completed the win with an excellent controlled finish into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.

Having been thrashed 4-0 at Sheffield Wednesday in his first game in charge on Sunday, Rooney rang the changes as just young midfielder Darko Gyabi and goalkeeper Conor Hazard remained.

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Charlie McNeill had a Sheffield Wednesday debut to remember with his quick-fire double seeing off Hull City, and sending the Owls into the second round of the Carabao Cup.

The 20-year-old forward, a summer signing from Manchester United, scored his first inside the opening minute of the EFL Cup clash.

Marvin Mehlem replied for the hosts in the ninth minute, with McNeill grabbing his second just seconds after Hull’s leveller to put the Owls back in front.

That was one of three ties on Wednesday as the first round concluded.

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Middlesbrough scored three times in 16 minutes to beat Championship rivals Leeds United at Elland Road and reach round two of the Carabao Cup.

After a tight first half, Anfernee Dijksteel was allowed to drift from the right touchline into the box before passing the ball into the corner to put Boro ahead.

With Leeds pushing forward, Josh Coburn released Delano Burgzorg who kept his cool to send a strike which found the net via a deflection off Joe Rodon.

Leeds manager Daniel Farke made five changes in the 65th minute, but soon after Coburn tapped into an empty net to seal Boro’s first win at Elland Road since 2011.

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Real Madrid

England midfielder Jude Bellingham, who played a starring role in Real's victory over Serie A side Atalanta and laid on a goal for his new team-mate Kylian Mbappe, said: "He's just one of those players, he's brilliant - so sharp, so much technical quality.

"He's a great team-mate as well. He works for the team, like the rest of the lads. Credit to him, and he deserves it tonight."

Speaking to TNT Sports, coach Carlo Ancelotti added: "Mbappe did really well. He adapted well to the team. He combined well with Vinicius Jr and with Bellingham.

"Of course, we have a lot of quality, but we have to play together and we did that tonight."

Steve Sutcliffe
BBC Sport

Kylian Mbappe said there is "no limit" to what he and Real Madrid can achieve together after he scored on his debut against Atalanta to help the club win a record sixth Uefa Super Cup.

The France captain completed a long-awaited move years in the making when he joined Real this summer after a trophy-laden spell at Paris St-Germain.

And despite having resumed training just over a week ago, it took PSG's record goalscorer just under 70 minutes to lay down his first marker of intent for the new season, with a clinical finish to ensure a triumphant start and more silverware for his new employers

"It was a great night - I've been waiting for this moment for a long time," Mbappe told Movistar, in fluent Spanish. "To play with this shirt, with this badge, for these fans, it's a gift for me."

With Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo and Endrick also at manager Carlo Ancelotti's disposal, the addition of Mbappe - arguably the best attacking player in the world - has only strengthened the current European and Spanish champions.

And as they head into the new campaign, Mbappe stressed they are capable of great things.

"We are at Real Madrid, we have no limit. If I can score 50, then 50, but the most important thing is winning and improving as a team, because we will win as a team," Mbappe added.

Steve Sutcliffe
BBC Sport

Kylian Mbappe scored on his Real Madrid debut as they beat Atalanta to claim a record sixth Uefa Super Cup in Warsaw.

The France forward, 25, was barely involved during the first period as Real struggled to find their rhythm against Gian Piero Gasperini's well-drilled side.

However, Real were transformed after the break and Federico Valverde tapped in Vinicius Jr's pass to open the scoring.

As Atalanta began to fade Mbappe doubled Real's lead, accelerating onto Jude Bellingham's pass before dispatching an effort into the top corner.

Atalanta had started the contest as the brighter team with Marten de Roon's effort ricocheting off Eder Militao and striking the Real crossbar.

And with Mbappe operating in a central role and Bellingham deeper in midfield, Rodrygo's effort on the stroke of half-time, which hit the Atalanta bar, was the best Real had to offer.

However, Carlo Ancelotti's side went through the gears after the interval and by the time Mbappe was withdrawn late on, last season's Champions League winners looked comfortable winners against the Europa League holders.

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And welcome to today's live page on the eve of the new Premier League season. We'll have build-up to the big kick-off, bringing you the top lines from today's news conferences as six Premier League managers are due to speak to the media.

We'll also have the latest transfer news and injury updates throughout the day, but we'll begin with reaction to Wednesday's action, which involved three League Cup ties and Kylian Mbappe's debut for Real Madrid in the Uefa Super Cup.