Eredivisie news

Former USMNT defender Alexi Lalas is optimistic about the national team's striker situation following Ricardo Pepi's return from injury for PSV. Though Folarin Balogun established himself with a strong showing earlier this month, Lalas said Pepi's return to fitness and form provides crucial competition for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Ex-Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly rejected a return to one of his old clubs in a bid to protect his finances following his sudden departure from Bayer Leverkusen. Ten Hag returned to management in the summer after being sacked by the Red Devils last October, but only lasted two leagues games in the BayArena hot seat.

Erik ten Hag has been approached regarding a shock return to one of his former clubs. The ex-Manchester United boss finds himself out of work again after seeing his spell at Bayer Leverkusen cut brutally short. The Dutch tactician is mulling over what to do next, with one invitation having already been received that would have taken him back to his homeland.

U.S. international Ricardo Pepi got back to what he does best as he got his first two league goals of the season in PSV's 5-3 win over NEC Nijmegen. The 22-year-old scored the game's opening goal in the 12th minute before scoring again in the 49th minute.

Linked with Barcelona and Real Madrid after his U19 Euros heroics, AZ midfielder Kees Smit has set clear goals for his rapid rise.

Ruud van Nistelrooy could soon return to management as the former Manchester United striker has reportedly emerged as an option for FC Twente after a dismal spell with Leicester City. Across 27 matches, the Dutchman managed only five wins, while suffering 19 defeats at the King Power Stadium. His side leaked 57 goals, and ultimately the Foxes tumbled back into the Championship.

Former PSV full-back Matteo Dams revealed Al-Ahli’s strong push and financial incentives convinced him to make the move to Saudi Arabia.

The official period for doing business might be over, but there is still the opportunity to pull off a shrewd move in the free agent market

Fulham and PSV have shown interest in Bayern Munich's 18-year-old striker Jonah Kusi-Asare on deadline day.

Jamie Vardy is set to begin a new adventure in Italy after agreeing a move to Cremonese, despite late efforts from Robin van Persie to lure him to Feyenoord. The ex-Leicester striker, who ended his long spell at the King Power Stadium this summer, will sign a deal in Serie A and take his remarkable career abroad for the first time. He is set to sign a one-year deal with an option to extend by 12 months.

While certain deals have grabbed the headlines, some big names have quietly been on the move and some shrewd business has been done

Dutch club Feyenoord have rejected Bayer Leverkusen’s opening bid for midfielder Quinten Timber amid a tense ongoing contract standoff.

Adam Wharton is among the shortlisted candidates to bolster Real Madrid's midfield, with Dani Ceballos likely to join French side Marseille.

James McConnell has reportedly signed a new contract with Liverpool and will soon head off to Ajax to replace Jordan Henderson in a loan move.

Former Feyenoord players Quilindschy Hartman and Ramiz Zerrouki have explained coach Robin van Persie's role in their summer transfers.

Ajax are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over Carlos Soler, with Luis Enrique ready to offload the midfielder after his West Ham loan spell.

Bayern Munich director Max Eberl criticized teenager Paul Wanner after the midfielder chose to join PSV in a €15 million transfer.