Ritabrata Banerjee

Everton have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea youth player Tyler Dibling from Southampton. The Toffees finally answered manager David Moyes' desperate plea for new signings as they secured the transfer for the 19-year-old winger. Everton started the new season with a defeat against Leeds United but bounced back strongly beating Brighton last weekend.

Anthony Gordon was brutally criticised for his challenge on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk which led to his sending off at the stroke of half-time, leaving Newcastle United down to ten players. In a moment madness, the English forward flew into Van Dijk's right leg from the back as the Reds defender was left with stud marks on his calf.

Portland Thorns have completed the signing of Arsenal sensation Laila Harbert on a short-term loan deal that will be valid until January. The 18-year-old midfielder, who signed her first professional contract with the Gunners in January 2025, spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Southampton. Harbert has been part of the Gunners' youth system since the age of nine.

Manchester City are eyeing a move for Lionesses star Grace Clinton from rivals Manchester United. The 22-year-old midfielder, who is in the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, is yet to pen a new deal and extend her stay at United. Clinton is considered one of the brightest prospects in English football and she recently featured in the European Championship.

Newcastle United fans made their feelings clear about wantaway forward Alexander Isak as T-shits with 'Isak is a rat' written on them were sold outside St James' Park ahead of the Magpies' crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool. The Swedish forward has publicly stated that his relationship with Newcastle is over as he is determined to join the Reds this summer.

Alex Iwobi pointed out the key areas in the Manchester United team that Fulham exploited to hold the Red Devils to a 1-1 draw in their Premier League clash on Sunday. The Cottagers came back from behind at home to snatch a point away from Ruben Amorim's side, who are yet to register a win in the 2025-26 Premier League campaign after the first two matches.

Wrexham are in talks with Ligue 1 side Rennes over the transfer of Welsh central midfielder Jordan James in the summer window. The Red Dragons have spent heavily in the summer transfer market to rebuild their squad but are winless in their first three Championship matches. Thus, the Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney-owned side are now preparing to make further additions to bolster their team.

Newcastle United's search for a new striker has hit another obstacle after their transfer bid worth £50 million ($67.6m) for Wolves forward Jorgen Strand Larsen was rejected. Wolves have maintained throughout the summer that Larsen won't be allowed to leave in this transfer window, irrespective of the offer as the player is an important part of their squad.

Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson as the Bundesliga champions look to bolster their attack with a new forward. Bayern are eyeing a loan move for the Senegalese forward and will now initiate transfer talks with the Blues. Jackson has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer after falling down the pecking order under Enzo Maresca.

Former Manchester City star and pundit Micah Richards was spotted dancing his heart out with a bunch of fans at Reading Festival while listening to former team-mate Joleon Lescott's DJ set. Lescott, who retired from professional football eight years ago, finally realised his dream of becoming a disc jockey as he played a set at the festival on Sunday.

Tottenham have reportedly submitted an improved transfer bid worth €70m (£61m/$82m) for Como star Nico Paz, but the Serie A side have rejected the offer. Spurs have made Paz their primary target after missing out on Eberechi Eze to arch-rivals Arsenal. However, Paz wants to stay at Como this season before returning to Real Madrid, who have a buy-back option on the Argentine.

Calvin Bassey has claimed that Manchester United's goal against Fulham should have been disallowed after Leny Yoro pushed him away from the ball. The Cottagers came from behind to snatch a point from the Red Devils as Rodrigo Muniz's own goal was cancelled out by Emile Smith Rowe, who scored the equaliser with his very first touch after coming on as a substitute.

Cesc Fabregas sent a clear message to Tottenham after Nico Paz starred in Como's victory over Lazio in a Serie A clash on Sunday. It has been reported that Spurs are stepping up their efforts to sign the Argentine midfielder after missing out on top target Eberechi Eze to Arsenal.

Xabi Alonso surprisingly omitted new signing Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid's starting lineup against Real Oviedo in their second La Liga match of the new season as veteran Spanish full-back Dani Carvajal returned to the lineup. Another new signing, Franco Mastantuono was handed his first start, while Rodrygo was slotted into the attack, despite reported transfer interest from Manchester City.

Rasmus Hojlund's proposed move to AC Milan from Manchester United could be back on after Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface failed his medical at San Siro. Boniface will now be staying at Leverkusen, which opens the door for Milan to reignite their interest in Hojlund.

The 'early indications' for Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard's injuries have been revealed as Arsenal sweat on the pair's availability for their crunch Premier League clash against Liverpool next week. Saka and Odegaard were both subbed off during the Gunners' 5-0 win over Leeds on Saturday after suffering knocks, leaving Mikel Arteta fearing the worst.

Ruben Amorim has explained his decision to leave new Manchester United signing Benjamin Sesko on the bench for the second consecutive week. Sesko, who joined the Red Devils from RB Leipzig for a whopping £74 million ($100m) earlier this summer, came off the bench against Arsenal on matchday one and was also left out of the starting XI for Sunday's trip to Fulham.

Manchester United are reportedly "baffled" by the Saudi Pro League's renewed interest in their club captain Bruno Fernandes. Al-Ittihad are poised to make an eye-watering offer for Fernandes, that would see the Portuguese midfielder earn a staggering £33m ($45m) per year in wages if he moves to the Middle East.