Transfers

Dietmar Hamann says Chelsea “exploited” Bayern Munich’s desperation with a €16m Nicolas Jackson loan fee as the club “weren’t keen to buy him”.

Chelsea, Aston Villa and Inter are interested in Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez after Marseille missed out on the centre-back's signing this summer.

Newcastle’s approach for Giorgio Scalvini was deterred by Atalanta's €50 million demand, according to a report.

Harry Kane is being tipped for “one or two more” seasons in the Premier League, with a post-World Cup transfer plan speculated on at Bayern Munich.

Real Betis’ CEO, Ramos Alcaron, has revealed how the Glazer family had Antony sweating on his €25m (£22m/$29m) transfer from Manchester United.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher fears the club's failure to sign Marc Guehi could come back to haunt them in the Premier League title race.

Juventus are weighing a January move for Ademola Lookman as they prepare for life without Dusan Vlahovic, with Joshua Zirkzee also on their radar.

Arsenal have opened talks with William Saliba over a new contract as they look to fend off interest from Real Madrid.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's Premier League dream has been handed a major boost as the Championship reportedly consider expanding the play-offs to six teams. The English Football League is weighing up a bold revamp of its play-off system that could dramatically alter the promotion race and inject fresh hope into clubs with Premier League ambitions.

Liverpool made an audacious offer to swap Luis Diaz for Julian Alvarez last summer, only for the idea to be quickly rejected by Manchester City.

Fenerbahce president Ali Koc has lifted the lid on one of North London's transfer sagas, revealing that the club came agonisingly close to landing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma before an untimely injury torpedoed the deal. Giants Galatasaray and Fenerbahce were both circling, sensing an opportunity to snap up a proven Premier League talent. Yet despite heavy speculation and weeks of negotiation, no agreement has been reached.

Daniel Farke has urged Leeds United to "prove the doubters wrong" in a defiant message following the club's disappointing end to the summer transfer window.

Jose Mourinho has been backed for a stunning return in east London as West Ham consider Graham Potter's future. The Portuguese coach, who has made no secret of his desire to live and work in London again, has emerged as a serious candidate for the London Stadium dugout as pressure mounts on Potter.

Former Burnley skipper Josh Brownhill has turned his back on English football after sealing a surprise move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Shabab. The 29-year-old midfielder, who had become a fan favourite at Turf Moor, opted for a new chapter in the Middle East despite strong interest from Premier League rivals Brentford, Wolves and West Ham, as well as Championship heavyweights Leicester City.

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.

Bayern Munich reportedly made an enquiry to sign Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli in the summer before landing Luis Diaz from Liverpool. According to Fabrizio Romano, the Bundesliga giants took a serious look at the 24-year-old before eventually moving for the Colombian.

Manchester United players are reportedly relieved that Andre Onana has left on loan, with a potential "problem" at Old Trafford being avoided.

Real Madrid are reportedly growing in confidence that they can secure Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer next summer. The Frenchman, out of contract at Anfield in 2026, is said to be the subject of internal discussions among Los Blancos staff, who believe they are close to reaching a verbal agreement with the 26-year-old centre-back.

USMNT star Josh Sargent has been told by his manager at Norwich that, after fending off transfer talk, the Canaries do not know how to replace him.

Wrexham reportedly made a late play for ex-Manchester United and Tottenham star Christian Eriksen after the summer transfer window had closed.

Pep Guardiola has claimed he would not swap his Manchester City striker Erling Haaland for any other player in the world.

Borussia Dortmund's Max Beier has broken his silence on a summer of intense transfer speculation, revealing a key conversation with Niko Kovac.

Arne Slot has lifted the lid on Liverpool's failed attempts to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi while admitting "it happens to our players as well". The Reds' dramatic deadline-day move sensationally fell apart in the final moments of the transfer window, despite the England star completing a medical and agreeing terms at Anfield.

Liverpool and Newcastle United's rivalry continues as the Magpies are trolled by a video of Alexander Isak and Virgil van Dijk meeting at training.

Rayan Cherki has been tipped to be as successful at Manchester City as Kevin De Bruyne by Gael Clichy. The former City left-back used to coach the maverick attacking midfielder when he played for France's under-21 side and gave special insight into what he can offer Pep Guardiola's side. And he outlined the one aspect of his game that he needs to improve upon in order to truly shine at the Etihad Stadium.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has rubbished claims he tried to strong-arm the club into keeping Marc Guehi by threatening to quit. The Austrian coach, whose contract runs until the end of this season, insisted there was no ultimatum and no heated fallout with chairman Steve Parish. Instead, Glasner said the saga was a matter of pure footballing logic.

Former Manchester United flop Anthony Martial has completed a surprise transfer from AEK Athens to Liga MX side Monterrey Rayados, where he will link up with Real Madrid legend Sergio Ramos. Martial joined the Greek club last summer on a three-year deal, but his stint ended after just one season as his contract was mutually terminated.

Chelsea's plan for new signing Facundo Buonanotte has been revealed after signing the Argentine midfielder on a season-long loan deal from Brighton on deadline day. Buonanotte was close to sealing a temporary switch to newly-promoted Leeds United, but the Blues swept in to hijack the deal, which saw them pay a £2 million (€2.3m/$2.7m) loan fee for the Brighton sensation.

Manchester United have been urged to launch a January swoop for Marc Guehi after the Crystal Palace captain's proposed move to Liverpool fell through. The centre-back was set to move to Anfield on deadline day but, at the eleventh hour, the move collapsed, leaving Guehi to spend at least the first half of the season at Selhurst Park.