The fallout from Manchester City’s landmark financial fair play case continues to send shockwaves through English football after sensational claims emerged regarding the timing of the verdict. It has been reported that a select group of the club's biggest rivals were granted a massive head start on the news that the Etihad giants had been found guilty of over 100 breaches.
A strategic £59.5 million rescue clause has firmly placed Liverpool in the driving seat to re-sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah. Arsenal, Chelsea, and Real Madrid are all actively circling the England international, but the Merseyside club's incredible contractual foresight could ultimately ruin their rivals' ambitious transfer plans for next summer.
Former Italy international forward Fabio Borini has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35. The attacker, who enjoyed spells with European giants such as Chelsea, Liverpool, Roma, and AC Milan, confirmed his decision on Wednesday following the expiration of his contract this summer, bringing an end to a journey that spanned nearly two decades.