Liverpool could reportedly make a shock move for Harry Kane's Bayern team-mate as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah. At 33, the Egyptian king still reigns supreme at Anfield, smashing in 34 goals last season, firing the club to their historic 20th league title, and becoming the only player in history to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award three times. But time waits for no man.
Manchester United’s decision to splash £18.2m on Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens on deadline day has been met with criticism, with former Red Devils keeper Ben Foster branding the move a 'panic buy'. United had been heavily linked with Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez but ultimately settled for the Belgian shot-stopper, sparking debate among fans and pundits alike.
Brazil eased past Chile with a 3-0 win at the Maracana in World Cup qualifying, but the match was not without controversy. Manchester United star Casemiro was at the centre of attention after appearing to intentionally stamp on Felipe Loyola late in the first half. Despite the ugly challenge, the veteran midfielder escaped with just a yellow card and avoided dismissal.
England have been dealt a blow ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers after Manchester City defender John Stones was forced to withdraw from the squad due to injury. The 31-year-old, who was back in the national setup for the first time under new head coach Thomas Tuchel, will now miss both fixtures against Andorra and Serbia. His absence continues a difficult run of fitness concerns.
Chelsea teenager Estevao Willian scored his first senior goal for Brazil in spectacular fashion, netting a bicycle kick during a 3-0 win over Chile in the World Cup qualifier. The 18-year-old, already making waves in the Premier League, earned the loudest cheer inside the Maracana and capped his standout display with an acrobatic opener that lit up the night.
Harry Maguire could make a sensational switch away from Man United with two Saudi clubs chasing the England defender's signature before the window closes.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has opened up on the devastating loss of teammate Diogo Jota, admitting he and the rest of the squad will “probably never get over” the shocking tragedy. The 28-year-old Portuguese forward and his brother, Andre Silva, were killed in July when their Lamborghini veered off the road after a tyre blowout while overtaking, before bursting into flames.
Borussia Dortmund wanted to sign Jadon Sancho in the summer, but conceded there is 'no state, no sheikh, no billionaire' behind them to finance the move.
Liverpool might reportedly miss out on Marc Guehi again as five clubs are looking to take advantage of the Crystal Palace captain's contract situation. The Reds' frantic deadline day took a dramatic twist when their £35million pursuit of Marc Guehi sensationally collapsed at the final hurdle. The Crystal Palace skipper had been all set to complete his switch to Anfield, even undergoing medical checks, before the deal was ripped away at the eleventh hour.
The Premier League window may have closed but Manchester United are still open for business with Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana both potentially leaving.
Borussia Dortmund sporting chief Sebastian Kehl has revealed just how brutal Chelsea were to deal with as he wrapped up a deal to sign Carney Chukwuemeka in a €20 million (£17m/$23m) move. Chukwuemeka, who spent last season on loan at Dortmund, was never likely to feature prominently in Chelsea’s long-term plans. But with the club seeking to keep their financial balance sheets in check, they refused to let him leave on the cheap.
Arsenal star Jurrien Timber broke his silence on the clash with Liverpool ace Cody Gakpo during the Gunners' defeat at Anfield. The pair went head-to-head over the weekend, with Gakpo deployed on Liverpool’s left flank and Timber tasked with right-back duties for Arsenal.
Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas was full of acknowledgement while speaking about some star players, seemingly taking a swipe at Viktor Gyokeres.
Sports Interactive has lifted the curtain on the next entry in its iconic series with Football Manager 2026 promising to push the franchise into new territory, offering fans a fresh and immersive managerial experience that builds on more than two decades of simulation expertise. One of the headline features of FM26 is the long-anticipated move to the Unity engine. This overhaul is expected to deliver smoother 3D animations, lifelike ball physics, and more natural player movements.
Rangers have been deemed "too small" for Jose Mourinho as the ex-Chelsea & Manchester United boss has been urged to return to England and chase a fourth Premier League title. Mourinho is once again at a crossroads in his storied career after being dismissed by Fenerbahce just 14 months into the role. The Turkish giants pulled the trigger following a crushing 1-0 Champions League play-off defeat to Benfica, a result that ended their hopes of dining at Europe’s top table this season.