Ritabrata Banerjee

Como are eyeing a move for Dele Alli's former Tottenham team-mate Davinson Sanchez as Cesc Fabregas looks to bolster his squad ahead of the 2025-26 Serie A season. Sanchez, who joined Spurs in 2017, played alongside Dele for four-and-a-half years before the English midfielder left for Everton on loan. Sanchez departed the Premier League in 2023 to join Turkish giants Galatasaray.

Former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has returned to management after one year of unemployment. Following his retirement from professional football, Tevez accepted his first job as a head coach in 2022 when he took charge at Rosario Central. He spent one season at the club before heading to Independiente. Last summer, Tevez left the managerial role at the Argentine side, but has now been appointed by Club Atletico Talleres.

Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has opened up on moving out of his "comfort zone" and playing in a different country. McTominay joined Napoli last summer and in his maiden season in Italy, he scored 13 goals and helped his side win the Serie A title. He was also named the league's Player of the Season and became a crowd favourite.

Real Madrid legend Toni Kroos has issued a warning to Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal over what it takes to enjoy longevity at the highest level. Kroos briefly played against Yamal in club football as well as at Euro 2024, where Spain eliminated Germany from the quarter-finals, thus bringing the curtain down on the midfielder's illustrious career.

Former Liverpool forward Dean Saunders has lashed out at Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri over his stance on a contract extension. Nwaneri has entered the final year of his existing deal and has reportedly issued an ultimatum to the Gunners, with the teenage sensation yet to sign fresh terms. Nwaneri is highly rated by the north London side and they want to secure his long-term future.

Joao Pedro made a "dream" debut for Chelsea as he scored a brace in the club's 2-0 win over Fluminense in the Club World Cup semi-finals on Tuesday. Pedro issued an apology to his boyhood club but expressed his delight after firing Chelsea into the final in his first game since joining the Blues from Brighton.

Viktor Gyokeres' proposed move to Arsenal could collapse amid an 'impasse' in negotiations with Sporting CP. Gunners officials have left Lisbon after failing to strike a final agreement with the Portuguese club. If the deal falls through, Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are ready to try and sign the striker on loan.

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham is loving his new role at the club under Xabi Alonso as he can finally showcase his versatility at the centre of the park. The English midfielder is preparing to achieve a new landmark with Los Blancos when they take on European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals of the Club World Cup.

Former Everton forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin is reportedly in talks with Newcastle United over a free transfer. Calvert-Lewin has also been strongly linked with Manchester United after bringing the curtain down on his nine-year spell at Everton. Newcastle, who have secured Champions League qualification for the 2025-26 season, are looking for Alexander Isak's deputy.

Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has backed Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez to join the Blues this summer, claiming the Argentine could be an "inspiration" in their dressing room. Martinez appeared to bid a tearful goodbye to Aston Villa fans after their final home game of the 2024-25 campaign against Tottenham in May, though he has yet to publicly confirm he wants to leave the club.

Angel Di Maria could not hold back tears after sealing an emotional return to Rosario Central on a free transfer. Di Maria left Europe after 18 years as his Benfica contract expired at the end of the 2024-25 campaign. The winger also revealed what ex-Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi told him after returning to his boyhood club.

England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck has returned to the Women's Super League after just one year as she signed for Aston Villa on Tuesday. Roebuck left Manchester City to join Barcelona on a two-year deal last summer but she is now back in her homeland after mutually terminating her contract with the Catalan giants. Roebuck has signed a two-year deal with the Villans.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claimed that European clubs came to the Club World Cup after gruelling campaigns compared to South American teams but was left speechless when it was pointed out that the Blues' semi-final opponents, Fluminense, have played more matches than them since the summer of 2024. Chelsea appeared in 63 matches across all competitions before heading to the United States.

Napoli have launched their first bid worth €55 million (£47m/$64m) for Liverpool forward Darwin Nunez as Antonio Conte looks to bolster his Serie A-winning squad. The Italian champions are considering the Uruguayan as a priority transfer target after a meeting between club owner Aurelio De Laurentiis and the player's agent Fali Ramadani.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Noni Madueke will play in the Club World Cup semi-final against Fluminense despite being linked with a move to Premier League rivals Arsenal this summer. The winger has featured in all of the Blues' Club World Cup matches thus far, including the quarter-final win against Palmeiras, where he came on as a substitute in the second half.

Inter Miami are "extremely confident" of tying Lionel Messi to a new contract despite strong interest from Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ahli. Messi, who joined the Herons in the summer of 2023, has an active contract with the club until the end of the 2025, however, the David Beckham-owned side want to retain the Argentina legend beyond this year.

Chelsea-bound Estevao Willian rejected a chance to join up with Blues squad for the remainder of the Club World Cup in the US as he wanted to bid a proper goodbye to his boyhood club Palmeiras. The youngster scored in his final game for the Brazilian side against his future club but they crashed out of the competition after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals.

Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala has had successful surgery on his broken left fibula, the club has confirmed. The Germany international suffered a horrific injury during Saturday's Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The midfielder had to be stretchered off the pitch after a painful collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma.