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Manchester United raises the stakes and closes in on Newcastle's offer for Sesko
Benjamin Šeško is at the centre of a Premier League transfer battle, with Newcastle and Manchester United going head-to-head for the Leipzig striker. With bids nearing €90 million, the Slovenian star looks set to take the next big step in his career.

Homework for Ten Hag: Leverkusen outplayed against Chelsea and Hato
Bayer Leverkusen are not yet ready for the start of the Bundesliga. Erik ten Hag’s side were given plenty of homework in their visit to Chelsea (2-0). Jorrel Hato came on as a substitute for the London side.

Ballon d'Or: Nine PSG players and Wirtz on the shortlist
Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? France Football released the list of nominees on Thursday. Florian Wirtz is among them and thanks to the numerous trophies won, other German players can also hope for a chance.

Barcelona suddenly removes meeting with Ter Stegen from the agenda
Barcelona has removed the planned meeting with Marc-André ter Stegen, which was scheduled for Wednesday, from the agenda. According to COPE, it has been decided that the meeting will only take place if the goalkeeper himself requests it. The matter is now in the hands of the club’s legal department, according to Spanish media.

Palmeiras lose again to Corinthians and are out of the Brazilian Cup
Palmeiras crash out of the Brazilian Cup after another defeat to Corinthians, losing 2-0 at home. With red cards, missed chances, and growing pressure on coach Abel Ferreira, the club faces a moment of reckoning.

Slot dodges Isak questions but hints at more Liverpool firepower
It very much looks like Liverpool are not done in the transfer market yet. Arne Slot didn’t want to say too much about a possible impending move for Alexander Isak but did stress that the Reds are keeping an eye on their opportunities in the market.

Manchester United puts another huge sum on the table and secures Sesko
Manchester United have strengthened their squad with Benjamin Sesko. The 22-year-old Slovenian striker joins from RB Leipzig and has signed a contract until mid-2030.

Alejandro Garnacho agrees personal terms with Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Alejandro Garnacho, who has rejected offers from Italy, Germany, and Saudi Arabia to join the Blues. Talks with Manchester United continue, while Chelsea also target Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.

Ter Stegen absent as Barça captain due to disciplinary reasons
Marc-André ter Stegen is temporarily no longer the first captain of Barcelona. The Catalan club reports that the 33-year-old German goalkeeper has been stripped of the armband for disciplinary reasons, which is most likely related to disagreements over the duration of his injury.

Karl and the Minutes Guarantee: Bayern’s plan for the top talent
He is only 17 years old and is considered a highly gifted footballer: Lennart Karl is not only expected to extend his contract with FC Bayern soon but is also set to be given a real opportunity in the first team as a backup for Michael Olise.