Nairobi United Descripción general

New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has dramatically broken with past policies by declaring that players plying their trade outside Europe will be considered for national selection. The former Barcelona boss insisted that pitch performance is all that matters, offering fresh hope to stars like Tijjani Reijnders, Memphis Depay, and Crysencio Summerville.

Francisco Conceicao could be set for a surprise departure from Juventus in the final days of the transfer window. Super-agent Jorge Mendes is orchestrating a massive domino effect involving Chelsea and Al-Hilal that could see the Portuguese winger move to Stamford Bridge.

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.

Karim Benzema has been offered to Trabzonspor as negotiations with Al Hilal continue without a final agreement. The stunning development has sparked simultaneous talks between the Turkish club and the French star.