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Former Liverpool and Rangers midfielder Ovie Ejaria has turned to professional networking platform LinkedIn in an unusual bid to find a new club following his departure from Real Oviedo. The 28-year-old free agent made a public plea to prospective suitors by highlighting his tactical versatility across several midfield and attacking positions.

The Champions League gets rolling as the tournament's top teams begin their pursuit of the iconic trophy.

Several high-profile stars have been left out of European squad lists following key deadline decisions. From Liverpool's Federico Chiesa and Real Madrid's Ferland Mendy to Borussia Dortmund captain Emre Can, managers across the continent faced tough selection calls due to injuries and squad limits.

Alexis Mac Allister has dropped a bombshell regarding his future at Liverpool, admitting he is "very, very sad" that the club have not offered him a new contract. The Argentine midfielder, who played a pivotal role in the club's recent Premier League success, also revealed that he had concrete options to leave Anfield during the summer transfer window.