Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has put the brakes on discussions regarding a contract extension, sparking growing uncertainty about his long-term future in the Spanish capital. The Brazilian has less than two years remaining on his current deal, and at this stage, his representatives have decided to step away from the negotiating table entirely, at least for the foreseeable future.
Harry Kane is "delighted" to play alongside Luis Diaz after the Liverpool star made his debut against Lyon on Saturday. Despite the game not being a flawless introduction for Díaz, the Colombian international displayed flashes of his talent that have already impressed the English forward.
Sheffield United forward Kieffer Moore is on the verge of completing a permanent transfer to Wrexham, with a medical scheduled for Saturday as the final step in the £2 million agreement, as revealed by Sky Sports. The transfer highlights Wrexham’s continued ambition following their recent promotion, with owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney once again putting their trust, and financial resources, behind manager Phil Parkinson.
New Chelsea recruit Kendry Paez will spend the season at Strasbourg after arriving in Europe from his native Ecuador, but has been backed to become a superstar in the future.
Manchester United are reportedly willing to make a substantial offer for rising Barcelona star Fermin Lopez, with Sport claiming the Premier League club have tabled a £61 million ($70m) bid in the hope of luring the midfielder away from Camp Nou. Within the Barcelona camp, while some still believe in his long-term value to the squad, others are warming to the idea of parting ways, if a hefty proposal arrives.
Wrexham's final pre-season friendly ended in a 3-1 defeat against Dutch side Groningen, following on from an earlier 1-0 loss against the same club behind closed doors.
Dele Alli is reportedly weighing up the possibility of ending his playing career at just 29 years old. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Como midfielder’s future hangs in the balance after being frozen out of the club’s first-team plans by manager Cesc Fabregas.
Alexander Isak, who has been the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool, is due to return to the UK and resume training with Newcastle, having been in Spain amid uncertainty over his future.
Manchester United have committed to £133.5 million worth of new signings but appear to be successfully navigating what had previously been thought to be PSR limitations.
Alexander Isak has been accused of not holding himself to a professional standard after having his head turned by Liverpool in this summer's transfer market.
Scottish champions Celtic have joined Fulham and Atalanta in the race to sign out-of-favour Liverpool star Federico Chiesa. The Italian winger has been linked with a move away from the Anfield this summer in order to get more game time. Celtic are monitoring the situation of Chiesa at the Reds and could place a loan bid for the Italy international.
Marcus Rashford is enjoying his time at Barcelona as he was spotted scoring a goal during a training session courtesy of a Lamine Yamal assist. The new Blaugrana No.10 set up a perfect ball for the United loanee with an outstanding Trivela as Rashford comfortably found the back of the net. The winger has appeared in both of Barcelona's pre-season friendlies since joining the club on loan this summer.
Gianluigi Donnarumma has reportedly been told by Paris Saint-Germain about their plan to sign Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille, leaving the Italian understandably frustrated.
Switzerland star Alisha Lehmann scored a brace in Juventus' 9-1 demolition of FC Zurich in a pre-season friendly on Friday. One of the two goals scored by Lehmann was a top-corner banger from the edge of the box, while the forward also performed her famous fishing celebration. The 26-year-old rejoined the Juventus women's squad earlier this week after taking part in Euro 2025.