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Even after a raid on their defence, Bournemouth are England’s surprise package
This summer, eleven Premier League clubs spent more than Bournemouth, and the club also lost almost its entire defence to European giants. Yet after nine matches, Justin Kluivert’s team boldly sits second in the Premier League, just behind leaders Arsenal. A look at one of the surprises of the season.
Kompany’s observation about El Mala: 'That surprises many defenders'
In Cologne, Bayern Munich will fight against their cup misery on Wednesday. Coach Vincent Kompany even welcomes the pressure.
Real Madrid blow: Carvajal undergoes surgery
Real Madrid confirms a successful arthroscopic knee surgery for Dani Carvajal. The right-back faces an estimated six to ten week absence, with medical details, tactical implications, and recovery pathway outlined.
Manchester United in talks with 16-year-old Swedish forward
Manchester United are in talks with AIK for 16-year-old Kevin Boubacar Filling. The Swedish forward has 2 goals in 7 senior games and is valued at 3 million euros, with German clubs also interested. Deal structure, development pathway, and youth transfer regulations are central to negotiations.
Boateng’s controversies rule out a training stint at Bayern
Bayern Munich scrapped plans for Jérôme Boateng to start a coaching placement after strong fan protests over his past conviction, saying both sides agreed to drop the idea to avoid reputational damage.
Major setback for Leverkusen: Fernandez likely out for two months
The situation in Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s defensive midfield is becoming increasingly difficult: as the club announced on Monday afternoon, Ezequiel Fernandez will be out for an extended period.
PSG: two 'reinforcements' for Luis Enrique
PSG confirm João Neves and Fabián Ruiz are back in training. Luis Enrique regains key midfield options, improving rotation, tactical flexibility, and control ahead of the Lorient trip and a congested run of fixtures.
Real Madrid 'is not even considering' fining Vini
The club does not want to intervene in a matter it considers an internal locker room issue that was settled during the celebration of the victory over Barcelona.
Vinícius seriously considering leaving Real after clash with Alonso
Vinícius Júnior is reportedly seriously considering leaving Real Madrid after this season. Following his much-discussed substitution in El Clásico, his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso and his future at Los Blancos have become a major topic in the Spanish media.
De Bruyne got injured while taking a penalty
Napoli confirm Kevin De Bruyne has suffered a serious right hamstring injury and will follow a conservative rehab plan, keeping him out until early 2026. His absence forces tactical reshuffles, tighter rotations, and new set piece responsibilities as both Napoli and Belgium navigate key fixtures without their chief creator.