Joe Rodon praised the depth across the Leeds United squad after they eased past Nottingham Forest 2-0 to reach the Carabao Cup third round. Having secured their second win at the City Ground in the space of three days, the Welsh international insisted everyone will have a big role to play as the Whites look to build early-season momentum.
After weeks of negotiations with other clubs and a move to Borussia Dortmund that ultimately fell through spectacularly, Said El Mala has extended his contract with Cologne. In addition to a pay rise, further millions await him and his family.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that star forward Ousmane Dembele will be given a brief period of rest to manage his heavy physical workload following a demanding summer. Consequently, the French international has been ruled out of the upcoming Ligue 1 fixture against Lille before returning to full squad training next Monday morning in Paris.
Manchester United legends Paul Scholes and Gary Neville have emphatically backed Arsenal to retain their hard-fought Premier League crown this season. With Mikel Arteta significantly strengthening his formidable squad, Scholes even believes a historic treble is well within reach for the reigning English champions.
Keith Andrews praised the depth of talent in his Brentford squad after witnessing a heavily rotated side achieve a resounding 6-1 victory over Birmingham City in the Carabao Cup second round on Tuesday evening. The Bees produced a commanding attacking performance at St Andrew's to book their place comfortably in the third round.
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reportedly made contact with the representatives of Santos starlet Robinho Jr. to discuss a potential future with the Azzurri. While the teenager has been on the radar of the Brazilian national team, his eligibility for Italy has opened the door to an international tug-of-war over his allegiance.
Roma's proposed loan deal for Fenerbahce defender Jayden Oosterwolde has hit a major roadblock following medical examinations. The Italian club is re-evaluating the transfer after tests revealed a muscular issue could require surgery.
When Real Madrid signed Carlos Espi at the end of July, many probably raised their eyebrows. But the unknown striker has already won favour with Jose Mourinho.
Carlos Baleba has penned a heartfelt farewell message to Brighton and Hove Albion following his high-profile transfer to Manchester United. The 22-year-old midfielder expressed his deep gratitude to the Seagulls fans and staff as he prepares to embark on a new chapter at Old Trafford.
Xavi Hernández has been officially unveiled as the new head coach of the Netherlands national team on a four-year contract. The Spanish tactician brings a wealth of deep-rooted connections to Dutch football from his distinguished playing and managerial career.
Former England manager Sam Allardyce has heaped praise on Manchester United for their shrewd acquisition of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. The veteran coach believes the experienced midfielder is an absolute bargain for Michael Carrick's side, despite their frustrating start to the new Premier League campaign.
New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has wasted no time contacting Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk as he prepares for a daunting opening fixture. The former Barcelona boss faces an immediate trial by fire against Jurgen Klopp's Germany side.
Jose Mourinho has urged Real Madrid supporters to get behind his team as he prepares for his first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Sociedad. The Portuguese manager insisted the focus must remain on the players rather than his highly anticipated homecoming.
Liverpool have restarted transfer negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain as they attempt to secure the blockbuster signing of Bradley Barcola. The proposed mega-money deal could be partly funded by the departure of Cody Gakpo, with all parties increasingly confident an agreement can be reached before the deadline.
Xavi Hernandez has described the Netherlands as a special "university of football" during his official unveiling as the national team's new head coach. The Spanish tactician also paid tribute to the lasting influence of Dutch legends Louis van Gaal and Johan Cruyff on his career.
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a blockbuster bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott as they brace for the departure of Enzo Fernandez. Manchester City are pushing hard to secure the signature of the Argentina international before the transfer window closes, forcing the Blues to identify a premium replacement to ensure they are not left short in midfield.
Wayne Rooney has urged Michael Carrick to drop Luke Shaw and Andrey Santos from the Manchester United starting lineup ahead of their upcoming Premier League fixture against Ipswich. Following a shock opening-day defeat to Hull City, the club legend believes major changes are necessary to bounce back, insisting that players must start taking personal responsibility on the pitch.
France World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit has delivered a scathing assessment of the current state of FIFA, calling for a total overhaul of the governing body's leadership. The former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder is one of several high-profile figures to put their name to an open letter denouncing the actions of president Gianni Infantino and other top officials.
