Aditya Gokhale

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has dominated headlines all summer, and now it has crossed into the world of WWE. During a live event in Newcastle on August 24, Liverpool-supporting wrestler JD McDonagh provoked outrage from the local crowd by unveiling a Reds shirt with Isak’s name and number on the back. The stunt has added even more fuel to an already fiery transfer saga.

Arsenal have been handed a major blow ahead of their massive Premier League clash with Liverpool, as Bukayo Saka is expected to miss up to a month with a hamstring injury. Martin Odegaard is also a doubt after hurting his shoulder against Leeds, however, early assessments of the Norwegian's injury suggest the Gunners captain will not face a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Florian Wirtz has revealed the difficult thought process behind his record-breaking £116 million ($156m) move to Liverpool, admitting he had to think deeply before rejecting Bayern Munich for a Premier League challenge. The 22-year-old German star believes stepping out of his comfort zone at Bayer Leverkusen will help him reach the very top of world football.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr could beat Manchester United to the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Ricardo Mathias, with reports in Brazil claiming the Saudi club have made a formal approach. United had scouts track the 19-year-old Internacional striker last month, but their hopes of landing him may now be dashed as Al-Nassr look to add him to their ambitious project.

Arsenal have reportedly entered fresh talks with FC Porto over the future of Jakub Kiwior, with the Portuguese giants pushing to secure the Poland international before the transfer deadline. The 25-year-old defender has slipped down Mikel Arteta’s pecking order following Cristhian Mosquera’s arrival and is now considering a move for more regular game time.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed he exchanged messages with Eddie Howe ahead of their clash at St James’ Park, but insisted sympathy is limited as Newcastle deal with the Alexander Isak transfer saga. With the Swedish striker pushing for a British record move to Anfield, Slot expects an 'intense' night against Howe’s side in their first home game of the season.

Nottingham Forest have stepped up security measures for their players ahead of today’s clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. The so-called “El CASico” comes on the back of UEFA’s ruling that saw Palace relegated from the Europa League, while Forest got promoted instead. The Metropolitan Police have also increased their presence as tensions rise between the two sides.

Supermodel Claudia Schiffer turned heads at the Gtech Community Stadium as she wore a Brentford shirt during the Bees' 1-0 win over Aston Villa. The 54-year-old, once crowned the 'world's sexiest woman' by FHM, was there to support her husband, filmmaker Matthew Vaughn, who recently became a minority investor in the Premier League club alongside Gary Lubner.

Drama erupted at Borussia Dortmund after Jobe Bellingham’s parents reportedly tried to confront head coach Niko Kovac following the midfielder’s half-time substitution in a chaotic 3-3 draw against St Pauli. The 19-year-old, who joined from Sunderland this summer, was taken off after a poor first half, sparking frustration from his father, who also acts as his advisor.

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a move for West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta after missing out on Eberechi Eze, with Aston Villa also interested. With Mohammed Kudus already sold to Spurs, Paqueta could be the next big name to move from east London to north.

AS Roma have shifted their focus away from Jadon Sancho and are now reportedly eyeing Chelsea's highly-rated youngster Tyrique George. The Italian club have reportedly asked about conditions for a deal, as they look to strengthen their wide options before the transfer window closes. George has also drawn interest from RB Leipzig and several Premier League clubs.

Arsenal have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Shamrock Rovers wonderkid Victor Ozhianvuna in a record-breaking deal for Irish football. The 16-year-old midfielder, already featuring in the League of Ireland's Premier Division, will join the Gunners when he turns 18 in January 2027. The fee surpasses the record set by Tottenham's move for compatriot Mason Melia earlier this year.

Arsenal celebrated a dominant 5-0 victory over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium, but all eyes were on 15-year-old Max Dowman as he made history with his Premier League debut. The teenager became the second-youngest player in Arsenal’s history in the league. Jurrien Timber, who scored twice in the match, hailed the youngster’s potential after the final whistle.

Angel Di Maria lit up the Clasico Rosarino with a breathtaking free-kick as Rosario Central secured a 1-0 win over Newell's Old Boys in the Argentine top flight. The 37-year-old curled home a sensational strike in front of an electric Estadio Gigante de Arroyito crowd, earning his first-ever derby victory and extending Central's dominant streak over their city rivals.

Scott McTominay could not hide his admiration for Kevin De Bruyne after Napoli’s 2-0 win over Sassuolo, where both midfielders found the back of the net. The former Manchester United star hailed the Belgian as a 'great guy' and even admitted he is the one seeking advice, despite being last season's Serie A MVP. De Bruyne marked his league debut with a trademark free-kick goal.

Marcus Rashford was handed his first La Liga start for Barcelona on Saturday but lasted only 45 minutes as Hansi Flick opted to replace the Manchester United loanee at half-time during their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory against Levante. Despite a bright opening spell, Rashford was withdrawn with the Blaugrana trailing 2-0 at the break before a late fightback secured all three points.

Arsenal have confirmed 23-year-old goalkeeper Karl Hein has joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan for the 2025-26 campaign. The Estonia international, who spent last season as Real Valladolid’s first-choice stopper in La Liga, will now head to Germany as he looks to compete for minutes behind new No.1 Mio Backhaus at the Weserstadion.

Tottenham Hotspur are ready to test Manchester City’s resolve once again, with reports claiming they will submit an improved bid of over €70 million (£60.6m/$82m) for Savinho following Saturday’s clash at the Etihad. Spurs had already missed out on signing Eberechi Eze, who is on the verge of joining Arsenal, and are now determined to land the Brazilian winger despite City’s resistance.