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

PREMIER LEAGUE

Mykhailo Mudryk preferred joining Arsenal before completing his £88m move to Chelsea, according to Shakhtar Donetsk sporting director Darijo Srna. - The Sun

Morgan Gibbs-White's partner has questioned Thomas Tuchel's decision to omit the Nottingham Forest captain from his latest England squad, highlighting that he is the only player to have created more than five chances in a Premier League game this season. - Daily Mail

Former Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has joined FC Cincinnati on a one-year contract with the option of a further season. - London Standard

Everton have placed a £79.8m valuation on Jarrad Branthwaite amid interest from Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs. - GOAL

Todd Boehly and Mark Walter are said to have made a modest profit after selling their stakes in Chelsea to majority owners Clearlake Capital. - The Guardian

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Dumbarton goalkeeper Harry Broun has stepped away from football just two weeks after rejoining the club, with Rangers youngster Mason Munn arriving on loan as his replacement. - The Scottish Sun

WORLD FOOTBALL

AC Milan retain faith in head coach Ruben Amorim, but expect an immediate response against Lecce following their Europa League defeat by Benfica. - La Gazzetta dello Sport

Kylian Mbappe has ended his 20-year association with Nike to join Swiss sportswear company On, becoming a shareholder in the brand. - The Guardian

Julian Alvarez is considering leaving his long-term representative and has held talks with an agency run by former player Javier Pastore. - Mundo Deportivo