Football gossip: Ozil, Abraham, Zielinski, Pogba, Fred, Foyth

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Arsenal boss Unai Emery admits he does not know whether Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 30, had attended Sunday's north London derby win over Tottenham. (Independent)

Ozil, who was left out against Bournemouth last week, missed the game against Spurs because of back spasms, Arsenal say. (Mail)

Napoli and Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski, 24, thought to be a target for Liverpool, is looking to sign a new deal at the Italian club. (Calciomercato)

Aston Villa have held discussions with Chelsea about Tammy Abraham's loan move - and are hoping the season-long agreement with the 21-year-old England striker stands. (Birmingham Mail)

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho launched a scathing attack on Paul Pogba, calling the 25-year-old France midfielder "a virus" following their 2-2 draw with Southampton.(Daily Record)

Everton boss Marco Silva insists counterpart Jurgen Klopp did not apologise for running on to the pitch to celebrate Liverpool's late winner in Sunday's Merseyside derby. (Liverpool Echo)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claimed 31-year-old Argentina striker Sergio Aguero would have been sidelined for a month if he had played in Saturday's win over Bournemouth. (Times - subscription required)

Manchester United midfielder Fred, 25, who has started only six Premier League games this season, is frustrated by a lack of game time that saw him left out of the most recent Brazil squad. (Manchester Evening News)

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, 19, says he will sit down with new Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy to discuss his international future. (Sun)

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino insisted 20-year-old Argentina defender Juan Foyth was one of his team's best players against Arsenal, despite his error in the defeat at the Emirates. (Football.London)

Uefa has ordered Football Association bosses to lay a new pitch at Wembley for Euro 2020 amid concerns over the current playing surface. (Mail)

European football's governing body is set to announce on Monday that video assistant referees will be used in the Champions League knockout rounds this season. (Times - subscription required)

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