Jacquet's hamstring blow

Liverpool defender Jeremy Jacquet was ruled out of the France squad on Monday evening after sustaining a hamstring strain, according to talkSPORT. The setback is a fresh concern for Liverpool as the international break continues.

Arsenal's injury woes deepen

Arsenal face another fitness concern after midfielder Max Dowman withdrew from England's Under-19s squad, as reported by The Standard. The Gunners have been dealing with a growing injury list at the start of the season.

Noni Madueke has attracted interest from Champions League clubs following his struggle to break into the Arsenal first team this campaign, The Telegraph reports. The winger's lack of minutes has put him on the radar of several European sides.

Conte hints at Man Utd ambition

Antonio Conte has given a veiled indication that he harbours ambitions of managing Manchester United at some point in his career, according to the Daily Express. Conte is currently without a club after leaving Napoli.

Ugarte's unusual recovery

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte is working with a psychologist and reading novels by Fyodor Dostoyevsky as part of his rehabilitation from a serious knee injury, The Standard reports. The Uruguay international has taken an unconventional approach to his recovery.

Willian's Arsenal regret

Former Chelsea and Arsenal winger Willian has admitted he joined Arsenal purely for financial reasons and quickly grew unhappy under Mikel Arteta, talkSPORT reports. The Brazilian's candid admission sheds fresh light on his ill-fated spell at the Emirates.

Bournemouth fury over Scott injury

Bournemouth are furious after key midfielder Alex Scott suffered a serious injury while on England duty, despite manager Thomas Tuchel having assured the club there was "zero risk" in playing him against Croatia, The Telegraph reports. The incident is likely to deepen tensions between clubs and the national team setup.

2034 World Cup construction problems

Saudi Arabia, confirmed as host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup nearly two years ago, is already encountering significant difficulties with construction, with plans for one of the tournament's flagship venues set to be abandoned, the Daily Mail reports.

Other stories

Wonderkid goalkeeper Phoenix Blayney, who is expected to join Premier League champions Arsenal ahead of next season, trained with the Northern Ireland senior squad ahead of their Nations League fixture against Georgia, per The Standard.

Italian football legend and World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso has revealed he has been managing an autoimmune disease for 15 years, talkSPORT reports.

Efforts to remove Souleiman Waberi as president of the Djibouti Football Federation reached a dramatic peak on Monday when police moved into the federation's headquarters after a group of club presidents convened an extraordinary general assembly to push out the FIFA council member and his executive committee, according to The Guardian.

A Swiss football club has unveiled ambitious plans to construct a stadium complete with a rollercoaster and an 80-room hotel, the Daily Express reports. Dundee manager Steven Pressley, meanwhile, is still weighing options to strengthen his injury-depleted squad, according to the Daily Record.