Russia captain Igor Denisov is attracting major Premier League interest. The Daily Mail says Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal are on alert after Russia captain Denisov was forced to train with Zenit St Petersburg's youth team following a bust-up.

The 28-year-old midfielder angered his club by criticising the lavish salaries handed to Hulk and Axel Witsel, signed for a combined fee of £72m during the summer. Zenit reacted by ordering him to play for their youth team, alongside team-mate Alexander Kerzhakov, who backed the outburst