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Competition with eighteen clubs not an option for Premier League director
Richard Masters rules out reducing the Premier League from twenty to eighteen clubs. The director of the English league thus opposes pressure from FIFA, which is struggling with an overcrowded match calendar.
FA finds no evidence: Paquetá escapes lifetime ban
The case against Lucas Paquetá ends with a whimper. The West Ham United midfielder has been fully cleared of violating gambling regulations.
He didn’t avoid Southampton’s relegation, but he remains in the Premier League
Aaron Ramsdale joins Newcastle United on loan from Southampton, keeping his Premier League status after the Saints' relegation. The 27-year-old England international brings experience and competition to a squad preparing for the Champions League.
Alli considering early retirement despite contract with Como
Dele Alli is considering ending his playing career at the age of 29, according to several Italian media outlets, including La Gazzetta dello Sport. His situation at Como has become hopeless.
Ten Hag sees his core continue to thin: another Leverkusen departure imminent
Erik ten Hag is also likely to lose Lukas Hradecky. The Finnish goalkeeper wants to join AS Monaco, which means almost the entire spine of last season’s team is set to leave.
Eberl puts Woltemade transfer on hold for now
Max Eberl signals a pause in Bayern’s transfer activity after the signing of Luis Díaz, expressing confidence in the current squad and downplaying interest in Nick Woltemade. With key injuries and market pressures, Bayern are opting for stability at least for now.
Newcastle firmly reject Liverpool’s massive bid for Isak
The game appears to be on for Alexander Isak. Liverpool had already shown quiet interest in the Newcastle United striker, but have now submitted an initial bid. That offer has been rejected.
Reijnders dreamed of the Premier League: 'I used to watch Van Persie and Bergkamp'
For Tijjani Reijnders, his move to Manchester City made a dream come true: playing in the Premier League. "I've always dreamed of the Premier League, watching Match of the Day on Sunday mornings."
De Jong shares his opinion on the captaincy question at Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong gets to vote twice this year. His choice in the parliamentary elections on October 29 will likely remain private, but the Dutch midfielder was very clear about who gets his vote in Barcelona’s captaincy debate.
Banza's transfer to the Emirates suffers setback and is now at risk
Simon Banza’s transfer from Braga to Al Jazira has stalled after the striker raised his salary demands and his agent requested a high commission. The deal is now at risk, leaving the player training separately and Braga in an uncertain position.