Football Highlights For September 22, 2016

United boss Jose Mourinho believes his players have been left “mentally scarred” by former manager Louis van Gaal. (The Times)

England will recall Red Devils’ striker Marcus Rashford, 18, for the World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia next month in place of the injured Harry Kane, 23.(Daily Mail)

Kane’s ankle injury is a symptom of manager Mauricio Pochettino’s “demanding” training regime, according to top fitness and conditioning coach Raymond Verheijen. (Talksport)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says midfielder Emre Can, 22, needs more time to develop his rhythm after returning from injury in the EFL Cup on Tuesday. (Liverpoolfc.com)

Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 19, has said a phone call from manager Pep Guardiola persuaded him to choose Manchester City over Manchester United. He will join the Blues in January. (Manchester Evening News)

But City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, is free to join another Premier League rival in January after falling out with manager Guardiola.(Daily Express)

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, 28, is to end speculation of a reunion with Guardiola by signing a new five-year contract at the Spanish champions. (Talksport)

Chelsea striker Diego Costa, 27, turned down a move to Paris St-Germain after they tried to arrange a deal following David Luiz’s departure in January. (France Football – in French)

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, 23, says Chelsea bid £60m for him during the summer transfer window but the Spaniard decided to stay at the Bernabeu. (Sport Bild – in German)

Everton are targeting the double signing of Norwich twins Josh and Jacob Murphy, 21, after Josh scored against the Toffees at Goodison Park on Tuesday. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea and Arsenal have joined Manchester United in chasing Galatasaray winger Bruma, 21. (A Bola – Portugese)

City have been reported to Fifa after being accused of attempted “trafficking” of schoolboy Benjamín Garré, 16, who they signed ahead of Manchester United and Barcelona. (Daily Telegraph)

The Gunners are growing increasingly concerned by Aaron Ramsey’s recovery from injury. The 25-year-old midfielder has not played since the first day of the season because of a hamstring injury. (Sun)

Southampton could move for Paris St-Germain forward Hatem Ben Arfa, 29, whose future at the French champions is in doubt despite only joining the club from Nice in the summer. (Daily Mirror)

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, 23, could be set for an England debut after impressing Sam Allardyce in the opening games of the season. (Independent)

Manchester United entertained passers-by with an impromptu warm-up session in a car park before their EFL Cup tie against Northampton.

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand is enjoying a safari break in South Africa with fellow pundit Robbie Savage and ex-England cricket captain Michael Vaughan.

Gary Lineker had a few words for the agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, after manager Pep Guardiola confirmed he would not be picked until his agent apologised.

The Scottish FA has denied claims from Serbia that the Scotland Women’s U19 team were too drunk and hungover to play a European Championship qualifier this week. (The Sun)