The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
INDEPENDENT
Real Madrid are already planning their next European era, as they aim to sign Rodri, Trent Alexander-Arnold and either William Saliba or Cristian Romero.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Football Association has been urged to take action amid an alarming rise in sexism at football matches.
Steve Borthwick's search for a new defence coach has hit a stumbling block with French clubs warning the England rugby union boss off his two leading candidates.
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are reportedly banking on a damaging outcome for Manchester City in their 'trial of the century' to swoop for midfielder Rodri.
Leicester have sought clarification from the Premier League amid doubts over the VAR process that saw them concede the opening goal in last Saturday's draw with Crystal Palace.
Nine-time England international Andy Carroll is reportedly set to join a fourth-tier French club from Ligue 2 side Amiens.
GUARDIAN
Anthony Taylor will not referee a Premier League match this weekend after being subjected to abuse on social media after Chelsea's 1-0 win at Bournemouth.
Premiership coaches believe existing red-card protocols should be changed in an effort to keep '15 vs 15' on the field and avoid "destroying the game" after three major finals last season were marred by sendings off.
DAILY STAR
Chelsea's Jadon Sancho is earning stripes off the pitch as he has reportedly turned up to training ahead of time while catching the eye of Enzo Maresca with his dedication.
SCOTTISH SUN
Kenny Miller admits it hurts him to see how Celtic are moving away from Rangers.
Rangers have been credited with a bold move to snap up former Ajax and Inter Milan star Davy Klaassen, who is under free agency.
DAILY RECORD
Trevor Carson has opened up on the collapse of his move to Celtic.
Steven Gerrard is keeping a laser focus on Al Ettifaq after talk of a Rangers return was ramped up with Dave King's pubic bid to return to Ibrox as chair.
senbcklnoy
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rodri is time for you to play big club like Madrid π
Naocdeintz
0
Which referee's have you signed this year? Espen is hot right now! You can play him in the centre.
Was the 2-5 at Anfield because of the referees? were the 3-1; 1-0 finals because of the referees? Fan of a weak and lazy club, Nottingham forest are waiting for you.
temailmty
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Madrid always want to buy every good player they see, train ur players very well one of them can replace Croos n stop putting pressure on Rodri, let him enjoy his career in city. He may even come to u n flop like what happened to Hazard
apart from foden who is highly rated which player city brings again in the starting 11
raeaostyz
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if madrid win champions league this season rodri will come for free
Which referee's have you signed this year? Espen is hot right now! You can play him in the centre.
Keddmstuy
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Madrid always want to buy every good player they see, train ur players very well one of them can replace Croos n stop putting pressure on Rodri, let him enjoy his career in city. He may even come to u n flop like what happened to Hazard
RealMadridBwozyGH
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Bring that Romero guy, Rudiger x Romero will remind us of the legends, Romos x Pepe
Vesbilrz
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city will sell rodri for Madrid
he has 2 years left on his contract. if he wants to go to Real Madrid, City can't stop him plus Pep doesn't like to keep players who do not want to stay
Duodilmntu
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Who cares about scavenging and poaching galore strategies of Real Madrid? Historically, that's what they seem to be masters of any way. Nothing new, nothing interesting... Boring! Boring!! Boring!!!
madabtuy
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city will sell rodri for Madrid
Rodri might like to go to Madrid, not that city will sell him willingly
Fuhbdeinor
4
Real Madrid buying success again.
raeaostyz
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πππππππππππ ππππππ we no Dey thief people with with AK 47β¦β¦ we are Real Madrid
Real Madshit. We can smell you when you play in our countries. Try to wash.
Zacciknptu
4
city will sell rodri for Madrid
Lukalpstuy
0
this good idear for rodri to Madrid
Lukalpstuy
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burn Taylor for ever
Zakclmpuz
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Small clubs will always be small even if they qualify for UEFA champions league: Arsenal is playing on Thursday π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£π€£
Dupacituyz
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if madrid win champions league this season rodri will come for free
ciupruyz
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City will never sell rodriπ
Pls this command mainly comes from those with shares in a club not mere supporters
CHICKIESMP
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free agents ? yeah you're welcome π€
neobemost
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Naso dem go dy thief people player
πππππππππππ ππππππ we no Dey thief people with with AK 47β¦β¦ we are Real Madrid
Wotbdklmrz
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Dem no get academy
Wotbdklmrz
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Naso dem go dy thief people player
Vinklpsz
2
City will never sell rodriπ
iamadiehardmadridfan
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Good news