1. 'Villa in talks over Sterling'published at 07:12 British Summer Time 23 August

    The Times

    The Times leads on some interesting transfer gossip. Aston Villa have enquired about Raheem Sterling, who looks certain to leave Chelsea before the deadline after being frozen out by Blues manager Enzo Maresca.

    Times back pageImage source, The Times
  2. 'Trippier's wish to leave Magpies puts Everton on alert'published at 07:10 British Summer Time 23 August

    The I

    The i is also reporting on the Kieran Trippier story, with Everton 'on alert' after the England full-back said he wanted to leave Newcastle.

    The in back pageImage source, The i
  3. 'Blew is the colour'published at 07:08 British Summer Time 23 August

    Daily Mirror

    Chelsea's win also leads the Mirror, but they also carry a story about Kieran Trippier telling Newcastle boss Eddie Howe that he wants to leave the Magpies. We will bring you more details on that story shortly.

    Mirror back pageImage source, Mirror
  4. 'Nearly blew it'published at 07:05 British Summer Time 23 August

    The Daily Star

    It is a similar pun leading the back page of the Star, reflecting Chelsea's struggles before eventually overcoming their battling opponents.

    Star back pageImage source, Star
  5. 'Here we blow'published at 07:02 British Summer Time 23 August

    The Daily Express

    Spoiler alert:

    Chelsea beat Servette on Thursday in their Europa Conference League play-off first leg at Stamford Bridge, and that dominates many of the back pages (more of that shortly).

    Goalscorer Christopher Nkunku's balloon celebration also kept the headline makers happy.

    Express back pageImage source, Express
  6. Postpublished at 07:01 British Summer Time 23 August

    Let's start with a look at some of this morning's back pages...

  7. Good morningpublished at 06:59 British Summer Time 23 August

    Welcome to another busy Friday!

    There is so much to bring you today. There is all the reaction to Thursday evening's European games, updates from 11 Premier League news conferences previewing this weekend's matches, plus all the latest transfer news and gossip with just ONE WEEK to go before the window closes.

    Let's waste no more time and dive straight in.