Joane Gadou came from Salzburg to Borussia Dortmund and has so far left an excellent impression. The 19-year-old centre-back starts with a regular place at BVB and is facing his first real test.
In the Spanish Primera Division, since the start of the new season referees have, as in the Bundesliga, been making controversial decisions transparent for the spectators via announcements. Just not at Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu.
Chelsea are set to reward Brazilian forward Joao Pedro with a lucrative new long-term contract that could keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The 24-year-old striker enjoyed an exceptional debut campaign in West London, prompting the club hierarchy to upgrade his terms to ward off mounting transfer interest from European heavyweights Barcelona.
Coventry City have completed the signing of experienced goalkeeper Dan Bentley from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a two-year deal. The 33-year-old shot-stopper arrives to bolster Frank Lampard's squad ahead of their Premier League return, ending a three-and-a-half-year stint at Molineux to provide crucial top-flight pedigree and dressing-room leadership.
Crystal Palace have firmly rejected an approach from Manchester City for midfielder Adam Wharton. New Eagles boss Pierre Sage has warned suitors that his star player is not for sale this summer.
A new class of young stars is waiting to burst through in the English top-flight this season, with the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Man City and Man Utd boasting some incredible talents
Bayer Leverkusen allegedly suggested that Robert Andrich should move on. Former team-mate Granit Xhaka has now fiercely attacked the midfielder's critics online.
Furious Atletico Madrid supporters have staged angry protests at the club's training ground targeting Julian Alvarez following his push to join Barcelona this summer. Banners demanding the Argentine's departure were displayed after hostile chants echoed during their La Liga opener, leaving the forward's relationship with the fanbase in tatters.
Senegal striker Bamba Dieng's proposed transfer to Lazio has collapsed after he failed his medical examinations. The failed move has forced head coach Gennaro Gattuso to shift his primary focus to signing Sassuolo forward Andrea Pinamonti instead.