Matthias Jaissle has confirmed Newcastle United must secure additional reinforcements before the transfer window closes following a disruptive summer at St James' Park. The German manager faces a major rebuilding project after several high-profile departures left the Magpies needing further quality additions across the squad.
Paris Saint-Germain have been forced to reverse the venue for their Ligue 1 opener against Rennes after extreme summer heatwaves left the Parc des Princes pitch unusable. The French champions will now travel to Roazhon Park on Sunday, with the return fixture between the two clubs later in the campaign set to be staged in the capital instead.
First the Golden Shoe – and then, to top it all off, the Ballon d'Or as well? For England icon Rio Ferdinand, there is no question about it. Harry Kane himself is playing it down and points to Vincent Kompany.
Al-Hilal striker Darwin Nunez is closing in on a season-long loan switch to newly promoted Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Diriyah after being frozen out of the first-team squad. The 27-year-old Uruguay international will have his full wages covered by the top-flight newcomers in an effort to secure regular minutes following a difficult spell in Riyadh.
There is explosive background to Nils Schmadtke’s possible dismissal. Max Eberl sings Harry Kane’s praises and new signing Ismael Saibari is planning a very special visit to PSV Eindhoven. News and rumours surrounding Bayern Munich.
Celtic manager Martin O'Neill praised Camilo Duran after the Colombian winger struck a sublime brace to inspire a commanding 3-0 win over Austrian outfit LASK at Celtic Park. The Scottish champions made significant progress in their quest for a Champions League spot ahead of next week's crucial play-off second leg in Linz.
Manchester City have reportedly identified Roma midfielder Manu Kone as a primary transfer target for the final two weeks of the summer window. Enzo Maresca is eager to bolster his midfield options following several high-profile departures, and the impressive France international has emerged as an ideal candidate to bring much-needed dynamism to the Premier League champions.
Deniz Undav has opened up about a harrowing health battle that nearly cost him his life on two separate occasions. The former Brighton & Hove Albion striker, who is currently starring for Stuttgart and the German national team, revealed the terrifying details of a severe allergic reaction that left him unable to breathe.
Chelsea have officially announced their squad numbers for the upcoming campaign, with Joao Pedro taking the prestigious No.9 shirt from Liam Delap. Pedro's reward comes after an outstanding debut season, while Delap faces an uncertain future at Stamford Bridge as the club shake up their roster ahead of Monday's opening fixture.
Julian Alvarez was entirely left out of the Atletico Madrid squad for their opening La Liga fixture against Malaga on Wednesday. The high-profile omission comes amid intense speculation linking the Argentine with a move to Barcelona, despite Diego Simeone insisting the forward simply needs more time to train following his recent international commitments with Argentina.
Leeds United have moved decisively to secure the long-term future of Joe Rodon, with the central defender putting pen to paper on a fresh four-year contract. The Wales international has become an indispensable figure in the heart of the Whites' backline since his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur.
Marcus Rashford is back at Manchester United after an eighteen-month exile, but the forward has already made a significant gesture regarding his status in the squad. The 28-year-old has reportedly decided not to demand the return of his iconic No.10 shirt as he looks to reintegrate himself under Michael Carrick.
Marcus Rashford has publicly thanked Jamie Carragher for defending him after Gary Neville repeatedly brought up his name during a recent podcast recording. The Manchester United forward, who has returned from a successful loan spell at Barcelona, expressed his frustration over the constant media scrutiny surrounding his future ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
In the Under-19 Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart’s youngsters positively humiliated Bayern Munich. One as yet unknown talent even scored five in 50 minutes – before the eyes of Lennart Karl.
