Former Chelsea and Brazil star David Luiz has made a shock return to European football with Champions League club Pafos FC in Cyprus. The defender left Europe in 2021 after spending two years at Arsenal. He took in spells with Brazilian clubs Flamengo and Fortaleza, but is now back in Europe at the age of 38.
Tottenham have identified Rodrygo as the perfect replacement for Son Heung-min. The club captain has confirmed he will leave the club this summer after helping them win their first trophy in 17 years in the form of the Europa League, and is set to join MLS side Los Angeles FC. With Son leaving, Spurs are now aiming to lure Rodrygo away from Real Madrid.
Arsenal may be forced into a late defensive reshuffle as Jakub Kiwior weighs up his future at the Emirates. Mikel Arteta is eager to retain the centre-back, but the player is reportedly seeking more regular minutes and is open to a move before the summer window closes. The Polish defender had a great 2024/25 season amid a number of injuries but may be further down the pecking order this season.
Dele Alli is reportedly weighing up the possibility of ending his playing career at just 29 years old. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Como midfielder’s future hangs in the balance after being frozen out of the club’s first-team plans by manager Cesc Fabregas.
Alexander Isak, who has been the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool, is due to return to the UK and resume training with Newcastle, having been in Spain amid uncertainty over his future.
