Ritabrata Banerjee

AC Milan have joined the race to sign Chelsea outcast Christopher Nkunku before the summer transfer window closes. The Serie A giants have contacted the Blues to discuss a potential deal for the forgotten Frenchman, who has struggled for game time at Stamford Bridge since Enzo Maresca took charge of the club last summer. Nkunku is open to a move away from the Blues.

Harry Kane turned hero for Bayern Munich despite a missed penalty, as his later winner sent Bayern Munich to the next round of DFB Pokal following a valiant fight from Wehen Wiesbaden.

Lionel Messi is yet to decide on whether to represent the Argentina national team at the 2026 World Cup in North America, amid his fitness concerns at Inter Miami. Lately, the World Cup-winning Argentina captain has been struggling with injuries, having missed the club's previous two matches and clocking just 45 minutes on the pitch in his last five outings.

Portland Thorns have completed the signing of Arsenal sensation Laila Harbert on a short-term loan deal that will be valid until January

Tottenham have reportedly submitted an improved transfer bid worth €70m (£61m/$82m) for Como star Nico Paz, but the Serie A side have rejected the offer. Spurs have made Paz their primary target after missing out on Eberechi Eze to arch-rivals Arsenal. However, Paz wants to stay at Como this season before returning to Real Madrid, who have a buy-back option on the Argentine.

Calvin Bassey has claimed that Manchester United's goal against Fulham should have been disallowed after Leny Yoro pushed him away from the ball. The Cottagers came from behind to snatch a point from the Red Devils as Rodrigo Muniz's own goal was cancelled out by Emile Smith Rowe, who scored the equaliser with his very first touch after coming on as a substitute.

Cesc Fabregas sent a clear message to Tottenham after Nico Paz starred in Como's victory over Lazio in a Serie A clash on Sunday. It has been reported that Spurs are stepping up their efforts to sign the Argentine midfielder after missing out on top target Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Xabi Alonso surprisingly omitted new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid's starting lineup against Real Oviedo in their second La Liga match of the new season as veteran Spanish full-back Dani Carvajal returned to the lineup. Another new signing, Franco Mastantuono was handed his first start, while Rodrygo was slotted into the attack, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City.

Rasmus Hojlund's proposed move to AC Milan from Manchester United could be back on after Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface failed his medical at San Siro. Boniface will now be staying at Leverkusen, which opens the door for Milan to reignite their interest in Hojlund.

Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to leave new Manchester United signing Benjamin Sesko on the bench for the second consecutive week. Sesko, who joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig for a whopping £74 million ($100m) earlier this summer, came off the bench against Arsenal on matchday one and was also left out of the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Fulham.

Manchester United are reportedly "baffled" by the Saudi Pro League's renewed interest in their club captain Bruno Fernandes. Al-Ittihad are poised to make an eye-watering offer for Fernandes, that would see the Portuguese midfielder earn a staggering £33m ($45m) per year in wages if he moves to the Middle East.

Arsenal are on the verge of signing Tottenham target Eberechi Eze. The Gunners are now negotiating the terms of the transfer with the Eagles and are expected to finalise a deal to sign the England international very soon. Spurs were in touch with Palace over Eze's transfer, but are now ready to move on to alternative targets.

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez claimed that Cole Palmer and Ezno Fernandez are the two most important figures in the Blues dressing room. Enzo Maresca endured a satisfying maiden season at Stamford Bridge, where the club won the Europa Conference League title and then topped it with the triumph at the Club World Cup, where they dominated Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the final.

Alexander Isak released a bombshell statement taking an aim at Newcastle United after missing PFA awards night. Isak was named in the PFA's Premier League Team of the Season for 2024-25, however, he was not present in person in Manchester. Isak is determined to leave St. James' Park this summer to join Premier League champions Liverpool.

Former Manchester United star Patrice Evra is hoping to see Lionel Messi face Cristiano Ronaldo in the 2026 World Cup final in the U.S. as he labelled the high-voltage clash as the last 'Marvel movie'. Evra also backed his ex-Red Devils colleague to spend the final years of his career in MLS and compete against Messi's Inter Miami.

Marseille have put midfielder Adrien Rabiot and winger Jonathan Rowe on their transfer list after just one season with the club, with manager Roberto De Zerbi taking ruthless action following a dressing room bust-up between the pair after the club's 1-0 defeat to 10-man Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener at the weekend.

Alexander Isak is unlikely to attend PFA's award night, despite being nominated for the main award, as his stand-off with Newcastle United continues. Isak is determined to join Liverpool this summe,r but the Magpies are unwilling to let him leave. The striker is not training with the first team and was left out of Eddie Howe's matchday squad for their season opener against Aston Villa.

Philippe Coutinho upstaged Neymar in a Brazilian Serie A clash on Sunday as Vasco da Gama romped to a 6-0 victory over Santos. Former Liverpool and Barcelona star Coutinho led the way with a brace in his club's historic win as Santos were completely outplayed at the MorumBIS.