Manchester United’s handling of Alejandro Garnacho’s uncertain future has come under scrutiny, with William Gallas warning that the Red Devils could be forced into a deal they do not want if they drag negotiations on until the end of the window. Chelsea remain the winger’s preferred destination, but Tottenham Hotspur have now been tipped to enter the chase.
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.
Tottenham Hotspur had identified Piero Hincapie as someone worth pursuing in the final days of the transfer window, but are now at risk of losing another target to Arsenal.
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.