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Nwaneri scores on Marseille debut after leaving Arsenal on loan

Ethan Nwaneri scored on his Marseille debut a day after joining from Arsenal on loan for the rest of the season. After struggling for game time under Mikel Arteta this term, the French giants snapped up the 18-year-old for the rest of the campaign. And he didn't waste time making his mark for Roberto De Zerbi's team, with the attacking midfielder scoring in a 3-1 win over Lens in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Arsenal, Gonzalo Garcia & Europe's big winners & losers

The Bundesliga may still be on a winter break, but there was plenty of other action across Europe as 2026 got off to a cracking start for some of the continent's elite teams. In England, Arsenal took another big step towards a first Premier League title since 2004 by moving six points clear thanks to a 3-2 win at Bournemouth, while reigning champions Barcelona continue to lead the way in Spain after beating city rivals Espanyol thanks to late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski.

RANKED: The 10 best signings of the European season so far

The Christmas period is upon us, which means we are somehow already more or less at the midway point of the 2025-26 football season. As many of Europe's leading leagues pause for the winter break, it's time to take stock and reflect on four scintillating months of action. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed transfers across the continent in the summer, now that they have a decent sample size of games under their belts.

Weekend winners & losers: Alonso & Madrid lurch into crisis

The latest weekend of matches around Europe brought with it top-of-the-table clashes, dramatic late goals and even fan rebellions as clubs around the continent look to get themselves into form ahead of the long winter to come. La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 all have new leaders following the most recent round of matches, with some title races looking likely to be nail-biters all the way through to May.

Ex-Man Utd & Real star goes incognito to watch former club

Real Madrid legend Raphael Varane went incognito as he made his way to Stade Bollaert-Delelis to watch his boyhood side take on Paris Saint-Germain.

Man City eye January bid for rapid defender Khusanov

Manchester City are interested in signing Lens centre-back Abdukodir Khusanov in the January transfer window, per a new report.

Real Madrid set to rival Man City's interest in Lens' Khusanov

Manchester City and Newcastle United have held concrete talks with Lens defender Abdukodir Khusanov but Real Madrid are now set to challenge them.

Man City are 'advancing' over transfers for Marmoush & Khusanov

Manchester City are reportedly "advancing in discussions" over January transfers for Frankfurt's Omar Marmoush & Lens' Abdukodir Khusanov.

Man City open talks to sign 'key target' Reis from Palmeiras

Manchester City have reportedly opened talks with Palmeiras to sign Vitor Reis as Pep Guardiola keeps pushing for January signings.

Man City on the verge of securing €50m deal for Khusanov

Manchester City are 'on the verge' of signing Abdukodir Khusanov from Lens in a deal worth up to €50 million.

Pep says Man City 'should NOT go to the transfer window'

Manchester City reportedly have three major targets for the January transfer window, but Pep Guardiola has had his say on potential deals.

Spurs aim to hijack Wolves' deal for Lens centre-back Danso

Tottenham are reportedly aiming to hijack Wolves' deal for Lens centre-back Kevin Danso after Fikayo Tomori turned down a move to north London.

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Report: Evander traded to FCC for $12M; Da Costa to POR for $6M

Da Costa will cost a reported $6 million, while Evander departs after a career-best season in the Pacific Northwest

Luis Enrique sports new look after surgery on shoulder

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique showed off a new shaved look ahead of Les Parisiens' Ligue 1 clash with Lens on Sunday. The Spaniard was seen with his arm in a sling after undergoing surgery for a broken clavicle he sustained in a bike accident during the international break. It had previously been reported the manager could miss the game as he recovers, but he said he is "ready".

PSG relieved as Kvaratskhelia escapes serious injury ahead of UCL clash

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia narrowly avoided a serious injury during Paris Saint-Germain's 2-0 win over Lens, sustaining a calf issue that forced him off the pitch. Initial tests indicate no major damage, and he is expected to be fit for PSG's Champions League match against Atalanta. This comes as a relief to Luis Enrique, who's already contending with injuries to Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue.

Thauvin in line for shock France return after six-year absence

Florian Thauvin's impressive revival at Lens has earned him a pre-call-up to the French national team for the first time in over six years. The 2018 World Cup winner, who believes he is now a "much more complete" player, is in contention for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after a journeyman career path.