Trent Alexander-Arnold has been dropped by England boss Thomas Tuchel for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers but the likes of Adam Wharton and Djed Spence have earned a call-up. The Three Lions face Andorra at Villa Park on September 6 before travelling to Serbia on September 9, and Tuchel has taken a brave call by omitting the star right-back.
Luis Enrique will face no punishment for slapping Joao Pedro in Paris Saint-Germain's Club World Cup final defeat to Chelsea, with FIFA closing the case.
Kobbie Mainoo reportedly wants a transfer to Napoli, but Manchester United are blocking an exit due to the success of Scott McTominay. A £50 million ($67m) deal is being discussed and the Italian champions are ready to offer a four-year deal for the youngster.
Nottingham Forest star, Elliot Anderson, is reportedly set for a surprise England call-up as Thomas Tuchel looks to reward his fine form. The midfielder, who starred in England’s Under-21 European Championship triumph earlier this summer, has been tipped for greatness by Forest staff, and his rapid ascent now looks set to earn its biggest reward yet.
Arsenal Double winner Nigel Winterburn has urged boss Mikel Arteta to use Ethan Nwaneri at the heart of the Gunners' midfield instead of Martin Odegaard.
Liverpool are reportedly ready to submit a British-record £130 million ($175m) bid for Alexander Isak as Newcastle close in on Nick Woltemade as a replacement. The Reds, who have been circling the Swedish forward all summer, are said to be moving closer to tabling an official offer this weekend, with The Telegraph claiming the next 48 hours will be crucial.
Fermin Lopez reportedly wants to stay at Barcelona as the Blaugrana demand €90 million (£78m/$105m) from Chelsea to consider selling the midfielder. The Blues launched a €50m (£43m/$58m) opening bid only to be met with outright resistance from the Catalan giants. The 22-year-old midfielder remains firmly committed to continuing at Camp Nou, even as the Premier League side dangles eye-watering financial incentives in front of him.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has broken his silence on the future of star defender Marc Guehi, who is at the centre of a transfer storm just days before the window slams shut. With Liverpool plotting a last-minute swoop for the England international, Palace find themselves fighting to keep hold of one of their most prized assets.