A French World Cup-winning superstar is staying put in Germany — for now!

Meanwhile, another of France’s heroes in Russia has had a return to his former club ruled out completely.

And Arsenal’s longest-serving player has been handed a four-year contract extension, only to have it snatched away from him in the final minute.

All that and more in another edition of Rumour Mill!

GUNNERS’ STUNNING WITHDRAWAL
Aaron Ramsey reportedly agreed a four-year deal with Arsenal before the club withdrew their offer at the final minute.

BBC Sport claims the Gunners had struck a deal with their Welsh midfield wizard, who is out of contract next summer.

But before the terms were finalised, Arsenal pulled the plug on the deal — and are refusing to say why.

It means Ramsey is likely to leave the Emirates on a free transfer next summer.

The 27-year-old can start talking with foreign clubs in January, and could even be sold just like Alexis Sanchez was earlier this year.

Manchester United and Chelsea are both reported to be interested, as are Italian giants and free transfer experts Juventus.

— The Sun

PAVARD STAYING IN GERMANY... FOR NOW
VfB Stuttgart have reportedly rejected a bid from Real Madrid for Benjamin Pavard.

With Manchester United and Arsenal both circling, Real Madrid made the first move for the 22-year-old but were quickly shut down.

The French World Cup-winner would assumably attract a large transfer fee, so Real Madrid’s newly added funds could cone in handy.

According to the Metro, Real have reportedly jumped the gun in their pursuit for the right back, with Stuttgart turning down the offer.

Although their bid was rejected, Real have created a stream of contact with the Bundesliga club and are now a step ahead of the pack when it comes to buying him.

JUVE RULE OUT POG RETURN
Juventus have ruled out a move for disgruntled old boy Paul Pogba.

The midfielder reportedly wants to leave Manchester United after falling out with Jose Mourinho.

The latest saga had him stripped of the vice-captaincy and subsequently dropped for the midweek defeat to Derby.

But the drama didn’t stop there, with an icy confrontation between the pair caught on camera the day after.

With Barcelona said to be strongly interested, the World Cup winner’s second spell at Old Trafford could soon be over.

But former side Juventus insist they are not actively looking to bring Pogba back to Turin.

— The Sun

Manchester City are reportedly still on the trail of Lyon star Tanguy Ndombele.

Le 10 Sport claims Pep Guardiola could yet return for the 21-year-old midfielder after having a $80.5million bid rejected over the summer.

Ndombele has made a blistering start to the new season for Lyon and has emerged as a key player for Bruno Genesio in the centre of the park.

And despite picking up an injury in yesterday’s 3-1 win at Dijon, Ndombele’s performances this term have apparently convinced Guardiola to keep tabs on him ahead of the January transfer window.

City were desperate to bring in competition for Fernandinho last month and famously missed out on Napoli’s Jorginho to Chelsea.

— The Sun

PICKFORD STICKS WITH HIS GUNS
Jordan Pickford says he refused to let speculation linking him with a move away from Everton affect his focus and performances for the club.

The England No 1 this week signed a new contract with the Toffees, having joined from Sunderland for $54m last summer in a record fee for a British goalkeeper.

After a standout campaign saw Pickford inspire England to their first World Cup penalty shootout victory on their way to a first semi-final in 28 years, the 24-year-old attracted interest from a number of high-profile clubs including Chelsea.

“You’ve just got to keep performing and put that to the back of your mind,” Pickford said.

“You just don’t let it affect you — even if you see speculation. I just knuckle down and focus on my game, that’s how I do it.”

— Sky Sports