A roundup of the day's major football stories and transfer speculation from the press... Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly among the clubs vying for the signature of Club Brugge's left-back, Joaquin Seys, according to The Sun. West Ham United have made an initial offer of around £15 million for AZ Alkmaar's striker Troy Parrott and are also exploring the possibility of signing Arsenal's Reiss Nelson, as per the Daily Mail. Atletico Madrid's manager, Diego Simeone, has reaffirmed that Julian Alvarez, a target for Arsenal, is not available for transfer, following Atletico Madrid's rejection of his 'dream' move.
Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock remains a target for Turkish club Besiktas, reports the Daily Mail. Arsenal are unlikely to entertain the idea of selling Gabriel Martinelli, despite Galatasaray initiating talks about a potential transfer, according to the Daily Express.
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Jose Mourinho has publicly criticized Bernardo Silva's fitness level, stating that he 'must improve', after the player's move to Real Madrid. For a comprehensive review of the sports headlines from national newspapers, tune in to Paper Talk on Sky Sports News, Monday to Friday, at 10:30 pm, or catch up with the podcast.
Swedish clubs Sirius and Gothenburg are pursuing Scottish striker Rory Wilson, according to The Scottish Sun. Shaun Murphy achieved a record-breaking feat by surpassing Ronnie O'Sullivan's 12-year record for the most unanswered points in a professional match, defeating Matthew Selt 6-0 at the China Open, as reported by The Independent. Participate in Super 6 for a chance to win £250,000, with free entry available.