Jude Summerfield

Liverpool and Manchester United are two of many teams throughout Europe who are set to benefit after FIFA revealed those involved will be able to play for their clubs for an extra week before jetting off for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Mohamed Salah and Bryan Mbeumo are among the Premier League's top forwards but will leave their sides to represent Egypt and Cameroon respectively when the tournament kicks off in Morocco later this month.

Barcelona sporting director Deco has addressed transfer speculation linking club legend Lionel Messi with a return to the Catalan club. The World Cup winner left the Catalan giants in acrimonious fashion back in 2021 as their financial woes meant he could not be offered a new contract, but the hope of the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner returning to Camp Nou has not left Barca fans even with Messi turning 38 in the summer.

John Terry has admitted he was "gutted" by Rio Ngumoha's move from Chelsea to Liverpool following the teenager's winner against Newcastle.

Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has been compared to Barcelona and Argentina legend Lionel Messi by former Gunners forward Theo Walcott.

Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher ripped into his old club after their scarcely-deserved victory over Newcastle on Monday night.

Yves Bissouma is close to sealing a Tottenham exit with a loan move to Galatasaray gaining pace after he was disciplined by new manager Thomas Frank.

Crystal Palace are plotting a move for Manchester City's Manuel Akanji, who is wanted by Galatasaray, as they consider replacements for Marc Guehi.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been included in Norway's squad for the upcoming September international break despite suffering an injury scare.

Newcastle could swoop for Roma's Artem Dovbyk after facing struggles in their pursuits of Jorgen Strand Larsen and Yoane Wissa.