Mohamed Saeed

Wayne Rooney has expressed grave concerns over Trent Alexander-Arnold's international future following his omission from Thomas Tuchel’s latest England squad. The former Manchester United captain believes the Real Madrid defender might have already been permanently discarded from the German manager's plans ahead of the World Cup.

Dani Ceballos has reached a point of no return at Real Madrid after a season plagued by injuries and a lack of consistent playing time. The 29-year-old midfielder is now prepared to call time on his career at the Santiago Bernabeu during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Achraf Hakimi remains fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain as he aims to secure the second Champions League title of his career, his agent says. Despite persistent speculation linking the Moroccan international with a sensational return to Real Madrid, his representative has moved to clarify the defender's immediate future at the Parc des Princes.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified former Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach boss Adi Hutter as a leading candidate to take the reins at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The north London club is currently navigating a period of immense instability both on and off the pitch following a string of poor results.

Barcelona have identified Julian Alvarez as their primary target to lead the line for the long-term, but the Catalan giants are not prepared to pay over the odds for the Atletico Madrid star. As Hansi Flick looks to reshape his squad for the upcoming campaign, the club have established a clear financial ceiling for the Argentine international.

Julian Nagelsmann has moved to overhaul his backroom staff as Germany ramp up their preparations for the 2026 World Cup. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Tuesday that they have secured a deal to bring in a high-profile specialist to ensure the squad is in peak physical condition for the tournament.

Borussia Dortmund face a defining moment in their squad planning as the future of star defender Nico Schlotterbeck remains clouded in uncertainty. While the German international is a cornerstone of the project at Westfalenstadion, the club is still waiting for a definitive signal regarding his long-term commitment.

Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori has opened up on the intense man-management style of Italy head coach Gennaro Gattuso, jokingly claiming the Azzurri boss has called him more frequently than his own mother in recent months. The versatile 23-year-old is preparing for a crucial World Cup play-off against Northern Ireland as Italy look to avoid missing out on a third consecutive tournament.

Athletic Club have opened advanced negotiations with former Borussia Dortmund head coach Edin Terzic regarding their managerial vacancy. The 43-year-old is the primary candidate to succeed Ernesto Valverde, who recently confirmed his intention to step down at the end of the current campaign.

Rasmus Hojlund has candidly reflected on the professional and mental toll his difficult spell at Manchester United took on him, admitting he feared his top-level career was in jeopardy. The Danish international has looked like a player reborn since sliding away from Old Trafford, finding a new lease of life in Italy.

Chelsea have reportedly reached a firm decision regarding the future of head coach Liam Rosenior amid a concerning slump in form. Despite suffering four consecutive defeats and conceding 12 goals in that span, the 41-year-old retains the full backing of the Stamford Bridge hierarchy.

Metropolitan Police have arrested a 63-year-old man following a distressing incident in Richmond where two Brentford first-team players stepped in to protect a victim of an alleged racially motivated assault. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, reportedly left the two unnamed Premier League stars bloodied after they physically intervened to halt the attack.

France are preparing for a seismic shift in the dugout as Zinedine Zidane has reportedly reached a verbal agreement to become the next head coach of Les Bleus. The legendary former Real Madrid boss is set to succeed Didier Deschamps following the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Zidane has been out of work since leaving Los Blancos for a second time in 2021.

Nahuel Molina has once again proven why he is one of the most dangerous attacking full-backs in world football after producing a moment of magic in the Madrid derby. The Atletico Madrid star silenced the Santiago Bernabeu with a spectacular long-range strike that left the hosts reeling. Molina's goal comes just a week after he scored another stunner against Getafe.

Mikel Arteta has found himself under intense scrutiny following Arsenal's 2-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The Gunners manager opted to start deputy goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga over undisputed number one David Raya, a decision that proved costly when the Spaniard's error handed City the lead in the game.

Trent Alexander-Arnold lost his place in the starting XI for Real Madrid’s high-stakes derby against Atletico Madrid on Sunday night in La Liga. Despite being a regular fixture in the side, the England international was a surprise name on the substitutes' bench as the lineups were announced at the Santiago Bernabeu after being sanctioned by manager Alvaro Arbeloa.

Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on his Manchester City players after they secured the first silverware of the season with a 2-0 win over Arsenal at Wembley Stadium. The City boss was particularly complimentary of his opponents, describing Mikel Arteta’s side as one of the best teams in world football following a tightly contested Carabao Cup final, and he also praised Nico O'Reilly, who scored both goals in City’s victory over Arsenal.

Virgil van Dijk has delivered a bleak assessment of Liverpool's current form following a damaging 2-1 defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. The Reds captain revealed his growing frustrations as the defending champions saw their hopes of securing Champions League football take another significant hit at the Amex Stadium on Saturday afternoon.