FIFA Club World Cup news

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been caught on the camera urging Yassine Bounou to join Pep Guardiola's side on the back of the Al-Hilal goalkeeper's spectacular performance in the Club World Cup. The Citizens are said to be in the market for a goalkeeper this summer amid Ederson's lack of form and uncertain future at the Etihad, with the Brazilian is linked with a departure.

Real Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso was full of praise for new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold and urged everyone to be patient with him.

Chelsea are set to cash in on goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, with an unlikely Premier League move in the offing.

Joao Pedro has big boots to fill after the £60 million ($82m) signing's Chelsea shirt number was revealed.

Raphinha has lashed out at FIFA for forcing players into the Club World Cup, calling the loss of an important summer break “unacceptable”.

Lautaro Martinez and Hakan Calhanoglu had a tense phone call to clear the air after the Inter captain slammed his team-mate after the Club World Cup.

Benfica defender Antonio Silva has rejected a lucrative offer from Al Hilal and would like to stay in Europe after impressing at the Club World Cup.

Head coach Luis Enrique is pushing PSG to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, who has struggled for minutes under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Real Madrid legend Fernando Morientes has praised Gonzalo Garcia, suggesting Endrick should be sent on loan to give the Spaniard more playing time.

Real Madrid and Xabi Alonso are open to Rodrygo leaving the club this summer, amid rumours of a switch to Arsenal.

Former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold has paid an emotional tribute to the late Diogo Jota after his fatal car crash in Spain on Thursday. The Real Madrid right-back, who left the Reds last month, has been left without words after his former teammate's untimely death. Jota, along with his brother Andre, were pronounced dead on Thursday morning after a tragic accident.

Chelsea-bound winger Estevao Willian hopes to battle for Ballon d'Or glory against Lamine Yamal and Franco Mastantuono in the future.

Enzo Maresca insists that he and his Chelsea players "don't care" about coming up against future Blues star Estevao Willian in the Club World Cup.

Joao Pedro could be in line to make his Chelsea debut as early as Friday, with Enzo Maresca revealing the Brazilian might feature in their Club World Cup quarter-final against Palmeiras following his £60 million ($81.5m) switch from Brighton. The 23-year-old has only just joined up with the squad in the United States after ending his summer holiday early.

Estevao Willian has been urged to give Chelsea a glimpse of his talent before completing his £51.5m move to Stamford Bridge. Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira expects the 18-year-old to deliver a strong performance against his future employers in the Club World Cup quarter-final, saying the winger 'has to do his job'.

Arsenal have entered into a fresh round of talks with Noni Madueke's representatives as the Gunners' search for new options in attack continues.

Gary Cahill has defended Chelsea's transfer policy, claiming the "talented" Liam Delap can become a 20-goal-per-season striker for the Blues.