The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…

DAILY MIRROR

Ruben Amorim has ‘approved’ the transfer of a player Bernardo Silva believes will replace him at international level – Sporting CP superstar Geovany Quenda.

Arsenal are considering a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, per reports. The Netherlands international has yet to agree a new deal and is set to enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season.

Former West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has defended his dismal record at the London Stadium after lasting less than one season at the club.

DAILY RECORD

Barry Ferguson is set to be offered the chance to become Rangers manager until the end of the season.

Honest Arne Engels has revealed angry Celtic stars were fuming with the first-half flop at Hibs. And the honest Belgian is clear his team will never hunt excuses after suffering their rare title slip.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Steven Gerrard is favourite to replace Philippe Clement as Rangers manager with two ex-Gers players in the running.

THE SUN

Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has made a shock career change after retiring from football – entering the world of politics.

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has been left so furious with Ligue 1 referees that he vowed to never manage in France again.

Ex-Arsenal ace Lucas Perez has made the 14th transfer of his career to the 12th different club after signing for PSV Eindhoven.

Russell Martin is one of the names in the frame to take over at Ibrox. The ex-Southampton boss is currently out of work and it’s understood he’s regarded as a serious contender by influential boardroom figures who are involved in the ongoing takeover talks with US investors.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United’s embattled staff are bracing themselves for the latest round of savage job cuts by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Panicked Premier League footballers have called in security teams following an alert over a criminal gang operating with car transporters.

Marseille have found themselves in the centre of a storm in Ligue 1 against both the French top-flight’s referees and the French Football Federation (FFF).

Tottenham star James Maddison has revealed that he has been in contact with new England manager Thomas Tuchel.

THE ATHLETIC

Antony received a straight red card in Real Betis’ 2-1 win over Getafe on Sunday.

France’s referees union announced they are taking legal action after ‘unacceptable’ comments made by Marseille president Pablo Longoria – which they said fuelled hateful messages to referees.

Venus Williams will not be playing in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., after all. The tournament announced on social media last week that it had granted Williams, 44, a wild-card entry into the event.

THE TIMES

Steve Borthwick is understood to be deeply frustrated that England have had to sacrifice their autumn training camp after the RFU arranged a money-spinning extra Test match against Australia.