England has one of the best women's national teams in the world and perhaps the best women's league on the planet, too, but the lack of opportunities for young players domestically is a real concern
According to Fabrizio Romano at Caughtoffside, Borussia Dortmund accepted a delicate buy-back clause in the contract with Arsenal in the emergency loan deal for Ethan Nwaneri.
Aleksandr Golovin could be on the verge of leaving AS Monaco after six years at the club, with negotiations underway over a return to Russia. Zenit Saint Petersburg and Spartak Moscow are both battling for the 30-year-old attacking midfielder ahead of their domestic transfer deadline.
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has confirmed that marquee signing Bradley Barcola is in contention to make his debut against Ipswich Town. The £123 million winger arrived from Paris Saint-Germain late in the transfer window but lacked pre-season minutes in France. Despite this, his new manager is thrilled with his fitness levels and mentality ahead of Friday's upcoming fixture.
Cameroon Football Federation (FECAFOOT) president Samuel Eto'o has offered vocal backing to Gianni Infantino as the FIFA chief faces mounting pressure from UEFA ahead of the upcoming election. The former striker praised FIFA's investment in African development and insisted Europe must not control the global narrative.
The Amakhosi star has provided a fascinating insight into the coaching methods of the French tactician, describing the 54-year-old mentor as a 'teacher' focused on the smallest details. Despite early challenges, the veteran defender insists the squad is fully behind the new regime at Naturena.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that football will always miss Lionel Messi following the Argentine's international retirement. Mourinho also addressed Julian Alvarez's situation at Atletico Madrid after a failed summer move.
Chelsea wonderkid Estevao is already considering his future at Stamford Bridge under new manager Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian prodigy, who arrived in west London with a massive reputation, is said to be concerned that his first-team opportunities will be severely limited this season and could look to force a January transfer if his situation does not drastically improve.
The modern takeover eras of Chelsea and Manchester City have reshaped English football, creating a direct transfer pipeline between two Premier League superpowers. Since Sheikh Mansour's arrival in 2008, direct deals between the clubs have generated over 350 million pounds in total player movement history.
After his departure from Manchester United, Jadon Sancho is still without a club. As the English newspaper Mirror reports, the Dubai club Arabian Falcons are preparing an offer to sign the Englishman.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has revealed that Jamal Musiala could make his competitive return against Schalke in the Bundesliga this weekend. However, the Belgian head coach insists he will not pressure the German international following his recent frightening episodes with absence seizures during pre-season.
Barcelona reportedly turned down the chance to sign Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade during the final days of the summer transfer window. The Catalan giants opted against rescuing the struggling German international, opting instead to finalise a cut-price move for Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus. Woltemade subsequently secured a season-long loan switch to Juventus.
The KwaZulu-Natal outfit's coach was left seething at the officiating following his side's 2-0 defeat to Downs on Wednesday night. The newly-promoted outfit saw their impressive three-game unbeaten run come to an end at Loftus Versfeld, but the tactical battle was overshadowed by the manager's post-match frustrations regarding perceived inconsistency from the match officials.
The Masandawana goalkeeper was at his best in the Betway Premiership, producing a standout display between the sticks. The Bafana Bafana skipper played a key role in the Brazilians’ crucial victory, capping his performance with a rare domestic clean sheet and reminding everyone of the quality he brings to the side.