Yan Couto had to be stretchered off following a horror tackle from an Essen player in the first round of DFB-Pokal, but there's good news for Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United are not expected to sign a new goalkeeper during the transfer window, despite the issues around first-choice stopper Andre Onana and following the howler made by Altay Bayindir during the defeat by Arsenal at the weekend.
Former Manchester City boss Gareth Taylor has opened up on his spat with England hero Chloe Kelly, which led to her move to Arsenal. Kelly signed for the Gunners on loan from City in January this year, before making the transfer permanent in the summer. The Lionesses star had fallen out of favour under Taylor and had pushed for a move away from the club.
England star Michelle Agyemang has returned to Brighton from Arsenal for her second consecutive loan spell. The 19-year-old English forward graduated from Arsenal's youth system and made her senior debut for the Gunners in 2022. Since the summer of 2023, the teenager has been out on loan, first at Watford and then Brighton.
Tottenham have reportedly agreed a £60 million ($81m) deal in principle with Crystal Palace for Eberechi Eze. The 27-year-old England midfielder is seen as the perfect creative spark to inject flair and rhythm into Thomas Frank’s side, who are scrambling to plug the gaping hole left by James Maddison after his ACL injury.
Luis Díaz has described his transfer to Bayern Munich from Liverpool as a "big gamble". The Colombian winger, who joined the German champions in a £66 million (€75m/$89m) deal, has also revealed that he spoke to Florian Wirtz about the Bundesliga before sealing the move.
Jose Mourinho has revealed the truth about Neymar's reported transfer links with Fenerbahce. The Turkish giants were thought to be chasing the Brazilian before he signed a new contract at Santos in June, which runs until the end of 2025. His previous short-term deal, agreed in January, was due to expire this summer, sparking fears he might leave again.
Manchester United’s summer hunt for a new goalkeeper took a dramatic turn when their interest in Aston Villa star Emiliano Martinez hit a dead end. Despite strong pleas from manager Ruben Amorim, the club’s hierarchy reportedly refused to spend big on the Argentine World Cup winner.