Arsenal are closely monitoring Vinicius Junior's contract standoff with Real Madrid as the Brazilian enters the final year of his current deal. The Premier League giants are reportedly prepared to shatter their wage structure to sign the winger if an agreement cannot be reached in Spain.
Napoli are preparing to offer Scott McTominay a lucrative contract extension as new manager Massimiliano Allegri builds his midfield around him. The Scotland international has established himself as a vital figure in Naples following an impressive spell, prompting the Italian club to move quickly to secure his long-term future.
Do Borussia Dortmund have to worry about one of their World Cup returnees? Carney Chukwuemeka was unable to continue in the friendly against FC Tokyo on Saturday from the 23rd minute onwards because of injury.
Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA has been "badly shaken" after the president was forced into a dramatic U-turn, abandoning his controversial proposal to sell off commercial shares in the World Cup. The retreat follows fierce backlash and boycott threats from European football.
Marcus Rashford has been left out of Manchester United's pre-season squad to face Atletico Madrid in Stockholm as he completes a mandatory rest period following the World Cup. The forward is taking his three-week post-tournament break after representing England in North America, keeping him sidelined from early friendly preparations.
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has delivered a candid admission regarding his long-standing smoking habit, describing the nicotine addiction as an undeniable personal weakness. The former Polish international insists he has no plans to quit, despite acknowledging the unprofessional nature of the vice.
Manchester United are actively exploring a blockbuster player-plus-cash swap deal to sign Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao this summer. The Premier League side are reportedly prepared to offer €30 million alongside out-of-favour Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee to secure the highly-rated Portugal international's signature.
Bayern Munich’s board member for marketing, Rouven Kasper, sees the Bundesliga as lagging behind when it comes to internationalisation. He says the clubs must take responsibility.
Manchester United are ready to test Newcastle United's resolve with a £60m opening proposal for left-back Lewis Hall, who has been greenlit as a primary target by the Old Trafford hierarchy. Following a tumultuous summer window, the Magpies are facing a challenge in retaining the England international.
Tottenham have agreed a €40 million (£34m) fee to sell club captain Cristian Romero to Serie A side Inter. Head coach Roberto De Zerbi has publicly confirmed he will respect the defender's desire to seek a fresh challenge away from London.