Estevao Willian scored an outrageous goal from a near-impossible angle in his final game for Palmeiras against future employers Chelsea in the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The Brazilian restored parity in the second half after Cole Palmer handed an early lead to the Blues, but Augustin Giay's late own goal helped the English giants progress to the last four.
Five Manchester United players have put in transfer requests this summer as the Red Devils continue to rebuild their squad under Ruben Amorim. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia have all indicated their desire to pursue opportunities elsewhere, throwing a curveball into United's pre-season plans.
Joao Pedro was straight into Chelsea training after completing a ÂŁ60 million ($82m) transfer from Brighton ahead of the Club World Cup quarter-finals. The 23-year-old wasted no time in linking up with his new team-mates, joining Enzo Marescaâs side in the United States. He could be in contention to make his debut in Fridayâs tie against Brazilian side Palmeiras.
Former Chelsea defender William Gallas has warned Liam Delap that he still has a long way to go before the striker can be touted as a long-term replacement for Harry Kane in the England national team
Joao Pedro has made his preference clear amid a high-profile tug-of-war between Chelsea and Newcastle. The ÂŁ60 million-rated Brighton star is leaning toward a move to Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea intensifying negotiations after their initial ÂŁ58 million bid was rebuffed by the Seagulls. The Brazilian forward is now the Bluesâ top target after they seal the deal for Jamie Gittens.