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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.
Granit Xhaka is returning to the Premier League
Granit Xhaka returns to the Premier League in a stunning €20 million move to newly promoted Sunderland. After winning a treble with Bayer Leverkusen, the Swiss international brings leadership, experience, and top-level quality to the Stadium of Light.
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.
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.
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.
Guardiola fantasizes about quitting: 'Watching the cows as the train goes by'
Pep Guardiola plans to take a long break after his time at Manchester City. In an extensive interview with GQ Spain, the 54-year-old Spaniard said that he needs rest and wants to focus on his health.
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.
Frimpong opts for familiar number, Wirtz benefits from Luis Díaz's departure
Liverpool has announced its squad numbers for the upcoming season. New signings Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong have made their choices.
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.
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.