Manchester City are set to be without summer signing Rayan Cherki until November and Claudio Echeverri would offer ideal cover if he wasn't already on loan.
Bayern Munich have finally landed Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson after days of uncertainty, agreeing a new loan-to-buy deal worth a total of £70.5 million (€81.5m/$95.4m). The Bundesliga champions will pay an increased loan fee of £14.25m, while an obligation to buy for £56.2m has been inserted at the Blues’ insistence. Jackson had already agreed personal terms and will join on a five-year deal.
Harry Kane could be heading for a blockbuster switch to Barcelona in 2026, with reports in Spain claiming the Bayern Munich striker is seen as the ideal successor to Robert Lewandowski. The England captain has two years left on his deal in Germany but is thought to be considering a fresh challenge when his release clause drops, putting Barca in contention alongside Premier League suitors.
Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been sacked by Bayer Leverkusen after the team's shocking Bundesliga collapse against ten-man Werder Bremen. Ten Hag has been dismissed after just two Bundesliga games and 62 days in charge of the German side, who were held to a 3-3 draw after blowing a two-goal lead against Bremen on Saturday.