Aston Villa have officially entered the race to bring Joao Palhinha back to the Premier League as they look to solve a growing injury crisis in the middle of the park. The Midlands club are searching for elite reinforcements following the loss of key personnel and have identified the Portuguese international as the ideal candidate to bolster Unai Emery's squad.
While 100,000 fans joined the professionals in Gelsenkirchen in gearing up for the Bundesliga comeback, Schalke’s second team produced an astonishing performance in the Regionalliga West in Bocholt.
Lewis Hall has departed Newcastle United’s training camp in Spain, returning to Tyneside ahead of schedule. While the club maintains he is managing a minor fitness issue, his exit comes at a time when Manchester United are heavily linked with a move for the talented left-back.
There are new figures every day in Borussia Dortmund’s pursuit of 1. FC Köln shooting star El Mala. On Saturday, Sky and Express reported differently on the next offer.
Nottingham Forest are on the verge of completing one of the most significant deals of the summer transfer window after reaching an agreement for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. The Ivory Coast international has been a target for several elite clubs across Europe, but the Reds have moved decisively to secure his signature.
After his departure as sporting director at Olympique Marseille, Medhi Benatia does not have much good to say about the traditional club. His biggest disappointment, however, concerns the players.
Chelsea made a significant statement in their pre-season preparations with a commanding 3-0 victory over AC Milan in Jakarta. A brace from Joao Pedro and a sensational strike from Moises Caicedo ensured a comfortable outing for the Premier League side against the Rossoneri.