The former Real Salt Lake teenager got his first taste of Prem action, while Musah impressed in Milan’s midfield and Cardoso’s lack of minutes at Atletico Madrid raised fresh questions.
Arsenal could be set for a surprising piece of late transfer business as summer signing Illan Meslier is already being linked with a permanent move away from the Emirates Stadium. Despite only arriving at the club in July, the goalkeeper may be heading back to France after failing to secure a prominent role in Mikel Arteta's plans.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has faced immediate disciplinary action at Marseille after blocking a lucrative return to the Premier League. The Danish midfielder has been stripped of the club captaincy following his refusal to join Newcastle United, despite a formal transfer agreement being reached between the two teams.