The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

England scrum-half Raffi Quirke says he will leave Sale Sharks at the end of the season, having been linked with Newcastle Red Bulls.

Players had been frozen out under Enzo MarescaChelsea’s preference would be to move players onLiam Rosenior will hold talks with Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi before deciding whether the pair have a future at Chelsea.The head coach, who wants to assess his new squad before con­cluding whether signings are required this month, has been focusing on …

Many Real Madrid fans are in shock at Alvaro Arbeloa's appointment as manager - is it a hasty move or a shrewd decision?

New £64million signing continues dream start to leave holders with mountain to climb in second leg

New Blues boss also reveals ‘scary thing’ about Cole Palmer

Gunners boss faces dilemma over crucial position ahead of Carabao Cup first-leg clash at Stamford Bridge

‘Bomb squad’ exiles were frozen out under Enzo Maresca

New Blues boss reveals ‘first conversation’ with Stamford Bridge chiefs over transfers

Substitute Rayan Cherki added a second at the death against Newcastle.

Amid injury setbacks, the 23-year-old has struggled to make a consistent impact this season.

Antoine Semenyo scored again for Manchester City as his new club took control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle - but was controversially denied another goal by VAR.

New Chelsea manager has pledged to speak to Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi, who were left in limbo by the previous boss.

Substitute Rayan Cherki added a second at the death against Newcastle.

Newcastle 0-2 Man City: Semenyo score the opener and had a goal ruled out as City claimed the advantage in the league cup tie