Manchester United prospect JJ Gabriel has reportedly rejected an improved offer from Paris Saint-Germain, leaving Real Madrid as clear favourites to secure his signature. The highly-rated 16-year-old attacking midfielder is determined to leave Old Trafford after growing frustrated over his lack of first-team opportunities under Michael Carrick.
Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Real Madrid over a potential January transfer for Brazilian forward Endrick. The 20-year-old is struggling for regular minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu, and the Gunners are hoping to secure a loan deal that includes an option to buy.
Bayern Munich director of sales and marketing Rouven Kasper believes the global appeal of Germany's showpiece fixture against Borussia Dortmund now rivals Spain's famous showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Bundesliga heavyweights meet at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening, locked together on 17 points at the top.
Netherlands manager Xavi has opened up on Ronaldinho's drastic drop in form following his Ballon d'Or triumph at Barcelona. The legendary Spanish midfielder insisted the Brazilian's sudden decline was purely down to a lack of motivation and hunger, rather than his infamous off-pitch lifestyle.