Soham Mukherjee

Borussia Dortmund players are reportedly lobbying for Jadon Sancho's homecoming with the Manchester United outcast seen as a "difference maker". However, while the calls within the squad to re-sign the English winger grow louder, the boardroom remains a hotbed of doubt and caution.

Real Madrid are reportedly one of five elite clubs interested in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. The 20-year-old England star has become one of the hottest properties in the Premier League, and delivered another masterclass in Sunday’s Community Shield clash against Liverpool.

Jude Bellingham FaceTimed England team-mate James Maddison after the Tottenham forward underwent surgery on his ACL injury. In a touching moment away from the pitch, the Real Madrid star checked in on his compatriot through video calling, delivering a message of strength and support.

Marcus Rashford has been told in no uncertain terms by Micah Richards that he’s missing a key trait "all other players at the top of world football" possess: a ruthless streak in front of goal. The 27-year-old England international, freshly loaned to Barcelona by Manchester United for the season, has made an early splash in Catalonia under new boss Hansi Flick, finding the net and creating goals in his last two pre-season outings.

Jose Mourinho has stoked the flames ahead of a high-stakes Champions League playoff, claiming Benfica are "unhappy" and would have much rather faced Feyenoord than Fenerbahce. The veteran Portuguese coach is just one step away from leading the Turkish giants into the main stage of Europe’s elite competition for the first time in 17 years.

Tottenham have announced Cristian Romero as their new captain for the start of the Thomas Frank era after Son Heung-min's transfer to MLS.

Marcus Rashford has admitted to enduring a "difficult" pre-season at Barcelona after his loan move from Manchester United. The 26-year-old forward, who joined the La Liga champions after falling out of favour at Old Trafford, has described Barca head coach Hansi Flick's training routine as "very intense".

Harry Maguire has opened up on Cristiano Ronaldo’s "disappointing" second spell at Manchester United. The defender painted a picture of a dressing room initially lit up by Ronaldo’s arrival, only for tactical missteps and ever-growing frustration to overshadow the reunion.

Jack Grealish’s switch from Manchester City to Everton has drawn sharp reactions from the Italian press as they believe Napoli have "dodged a bullet" by missing out on the winger. The Toffees have secured the England international on a season-long loan deal which includes the option to buy him outright for £50m next summer.

Lionel Messi has been sent a surprise warning by fellow Argentine striker Facundo Callejo, who is threatening to knock him off his perch as the country's top goal machine in 2025. Callejo is suddenly breathing down the neck of the Inter Miami star and he is not shy about letting him know it.

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted he is still haunted by his Ballon d’Or disappointment at Bayern Munich. The Poland international was favourite for the 2020 award before it was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and then came second to Lionel Messi in the vote the following year.

Jack Grealish has reportedly sacrificed a hefty chunk of his Manchester City fortune to seal a shock loan move to Everton, who have the option to buy him outright for £50 million ($67m) next summer. The England international, kitted out in a sleek black velour tracksuit, ticked off his medical on Monday ahead of his official unveiling at Everton.

Manchester United's stance on a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma has been revealed with the Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper reportedly nearing an exit from the Parc des Princes. The Italian goalkeeper is understood to be open to calling time on his PSG career, but only if the right club comes knocking. PSG offered him an upgraded contract in a bid to secure his long-term commitment, but Donnarumma rejected the terms.

Tottenham are reportedly "exploring" a transfer for Eberechi Eze as the Crystal Palace star has been lined up to replace the injured James Maddison. The 27-year-old England star has become the latest name on Spurs’ hit list as the club scrambles to inject creativity into their attack following the devastating loss of Maddison through a season-wrecking ACL injury.

Manchester United have unveiled their 2025-26 third kit in a video featuring Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes and Ruben Amorim. In a campaign dripping with nostalgia, swagger, and a touch of kung-fu theatre, Dimitar Berbatov has also starred in the role of a serene martial arts master to reveal what supporters are already calling the club's "best jersey in decades".

Barcelona’s dressing room has reportedly been rocked by an extraordinary bust-up between two of its brightest young stars, with Gavi allegedly demanding that his long-time friend Fermin Lopez be sold after a furious clash that nearly turned physical. The pair’s relationship stretches back to their teenage years at La Masia but those warm memories have been torched in recent days, as a personal dispute has spiralled into a full-blown feud.

Alexander Isak is reportedly "adamant" that his Newcastle career is over, even if his proposed transfer to Liverpool does not materialise. The Swedish striker is said to have no intention of pulling on a Magpies shirt again as his relationship with the club hierarchy has hit an all-time low.

Alejandro Garnacho has reportedly issued a bombshell ultimatum to Manchester United in order to push through his proposed transfer to Chelsea. The 21-year-old winger has made it clear that his future lies away from Manchester, with Stamford Bridge emerging as his preferred next destination.