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

PREMIER LEAGUE

Liverpool are set for more talks with Paris Saint-Germain as they look to sign winger Bradley Barcola before next Tuesday's transfer deadline - The Times

Liverpool are yet to receive any official approaches for attacking duo Harvey Elliott or Federico Chiesa but the club are willing to listen to offers for the duo this week - Daily Mail

Newcastle have not given up hope of signing Matias Fernandez-Pardo before Tuesday's transfer deadline - Daily Mail

Aston Villa have asked about West Ham defender Jean-Clair Todibo as they search for a centre back to replace Ezri Konsa - Daily Mail

Chelsea are progressing in talks with Atalanta over their 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor - Daily Mail

Arsenal could offer Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel Jesus in part-exchange for Julian Alvarez - The Independent

Crystal Palace have rebuffed an initial approach from Liverpool for Ismaila Sarr - The Athletic

Chelsea are ready to make a last-ditch mega offer to sign Alex Scott as a replacement for Enzo Fernandez - The Athletic

CRICKET

Joe Root's dad has revealed that his son did not initially want to accept the England captaincy for a second time - The Times

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Rangers have reportedly been offered £6m for Djeidi Gassama by competing Serie A duo Monza and Parma - Scottish Sun

St Mirren have struck a deal to sign Manchester United defender Louis Jackson - Scottish Sun