Chelsea were handed an opportunity to sign former Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma as the club searched for a replacement for Enzo Fernandez, according to The Sun.

The Blues had struggled to find an adequate midfield successor before the window shut, and Bissouma — who departed Tottenham Hotspur earlier this summer — emerged as an option made available to them.

Arsenal's approach for Martinez

Meanwhile, Arsenal assistant manager Gabriel Heinze contacted Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez over a potential transfer to the Emirates Stadium before Deadline Day, the Daily Mail reports. The approach underlines Arsenal's ambition to strengthen their attack this window.

Wharton attracting top-flight interest

Manchester City and Chelsea were among the clubs that registered interest in Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 22, prior to the summer transfer deadline, per The Guardian. Crystal Palace turned away all offers for the player.

United to trigger Martinez extension

Manchester United are expected to activate the one-year extension clause in Lisandro Martinez's current contract, The Sun adds, securing the Argentine centre-back's future at Old Trafford for another season.

Richarlison future in doubt at Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur could terminate Richarlison's contract altogether as the saga surrounding the Brazilian forward drags on, according to talkSPORT. The situation remains unresolved heading into the new campaign.

Benzema eyed by Premier League clubs

Karim Benzema, who has left Al Hilal, could attract interest from Premier League sides — though any potential English suitors would face stiff competition from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, talkSPORT reports.

Other headlines

FIFA has accused UEFA of orchestrating a smear campaign against world governing body president Gianni Infantino, filing legal documents to that effect, The Times reports. In Scotland, Hibernian are monitoring free agent Danny Ings following his departure from West Ham United, per the Hibs Observer.