Soham Mukherjee

Tottenham have reportedly sent a bid close to €70 million (£60m/$82m) for RB Leipzig star, Xavi Simons, as Thomas Frank's side aim to beat Chelsea to the Netherlands international. The 21-year-old has already been granted permission to skip training and fly to London to sort out his future, setting up a high-stakes tug-of-war before the deadline.

Ian Wright believes that "God" intervened to help Arsenal snatch Eberechi Eze from Tottenham as the former Crystal Palace star pivoted to join the Gunners at the 11th hour. In a transfer twist straight out of a football fairytale, Wright declared that it was nothing short of divine intervention that led Eze to north London’s red half instead of joining bitter rivals Tottenham.

Swiss federal prosecutors confirmed on Thursday that they would not challenge the acquittals of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, effectively closing the long-running case against the two former giants of world football. With that, after a decade of legal battles, accusations, and high-profile trials, the curtain has finally come down on one of football’s most infamous sagas.

Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has reportedly informed the club that he wants to join Newcastle, which might open the door for Alexander Isak to complete his much-anticipated move to Liverpool. Despite his plea, chairman Jeff Shi has made it crystal clear: there will be no exit this window, as revealed by The Athletic.

A body language expert claimed that Ruben Amorim seemed to be "in a state of shock" as he might feel "sabotaged" by the Manchester United players after a dismal defeat to Grimsby Town. The Portuguese arrived at Old Trafford brimming with confidence. But after a catastrophic Carabao Cup defeat, he has been left crestfallen.

Former Newcastle United midfielder Chris Waddle has urged his old club to cut ties with Alexander Isak immediately, branding the striker’s drawn-out transfer drama a “shambles” that has humiliated the club. With Liverpool circling with a £150 million ($203m) bid, the saga has dominated Newcastle’s summer, leaving fans furious, executives scrambling, and the dressing room clouded with uncertainty.

Former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy has launched a scathing attack on Ruben Amorim and blamed the manager for Manchester United's rapid decline. The ex-Liverpool star has delivered a damning assessment of Amorim, claiming the Portuguese coach’s tactical setup is crippling the club and dragging its midfielders backwards. Murphy, never shy of a strong opinion, claimed Amorim’s obsession with his rigid system has turned Old Trafford into a graveyard for creativity.

Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.

Nicolas Jackson is set to join Bayern Munich on loan from Chelsea. According to Sky Germany, the west London outfit are willing to sanction a loan move with an obligation to buy, should a permanent deal prove tricky to finalise. But there’s a catch, as interested sides must stump up a hefty £10 million ($13.5m) loan fee.

Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym admitted that he is a Manchester United fan and was "half fuming" after Ruben Amorim's side dismal performance in the Carabao Cup defeat. The League Two side delivered a night of pure footballing theatre, dumping the Red Devils out of the Carabao Cup in an extraordinary second-round tie that ended with an 18-minute penalty shootout. They held their nerve, edging United 12-11 on spot-kicks after a 2-2 draw.

Manchester United's transfer stance on Kobbie Mainoo has been revealed after reported transfer enquiries from Tottenham. The 20-year-old midfielder, once hailed as one of Old Trafford’s brightest prospects, has slipped down the pecking order under head coach Ruben Amorim. It has been said that the academy graduate is now looking to secure regular minutes elsewhere.

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to raid Real Madrid for out-of-favour goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Despite his determination to carve out a long-term career at the Bernabéu, Lunin has found himself locked in the shadow of Thibaut Courtois, and Mourinho hopes that he can lure the Ukrainian to Turkey with the promise of regular first team action.

Jon Dahl Tomasson has drafted Alexander Isak into his squad for Sweden's first set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers despite his continued Newcastle exile. Isak has yet to feature this season for the Magpies as he pushes for a transfer to Liverpool, raising questions over his fitness and readiness. But Tomasson believes the striker’s quality is too good to ignore.

Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira has admitted that "every player has a price" as Newcastle chase a deal for Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Magpies have submitted a new bid for the Norwegian striker, who scored twice to help Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.

Cristiano Ronaldo has modelled Al-Nassr's eye-catching new away kit for the 2025-26 season, with Joao Felix & Sadio Mane also starring in the club's official unveiling video. The trio, who together form one of the Saudi Pro League’s most glamorous front lines, showcased the new adidas creation in a dramatic reveal that immediately had fans scrambling to declare it one of the sharpest kits of the season.

Chelsea have reportedly received a Champions League boost as suspended Mykhailo Mudryk's wages will not be budgeted under UEFA rules. The Ukrainian winger, who has been unavailable since failing an anti-doping test last December, was already struggling to justify the £56 million ($75m) fee that lured him from Shakhtar Donetsk. However, his enforced absence could prove crucial in allowing Chelsea to register all of their big-money summer recruits for Europe's elite competition.

Harry Maguire has insisted Man Utd's new £74 million ($99m) striker Benjamin Sesko "will cause a lot of defenders problems" despite getting off to a slow start at Old Trafford. Sesko has been thrust into the glare of Premier League expectations, but the early signs have sparked more questions than celebrations.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen has issued an apology for his furious outburst at a West Ham fan after his team's Carabao Cup defeat to Wolves. The Hammers threw away a lead to lose 3-2 in the second round tie, piling more misery on under pressure head coach Graham Potter.