Ikhtisar Venda

Real Madrid have won the race ahead of several European heavyweights to capture Manchester United youth prospect JJ Gabriel following his refusal to return to Carrington. The 16-year-old talent has already begun training in the Spanish capital while waiting for his departure from Old Trafford to be formally ratified.

A major rift has emerged between Premier League clubs as a selection of rivals push for a fresh investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs. Despite the Etihad giants already facing the fallout of 114 guilty verdict, there is a growing appetite to scrutinise the club’s books for the period following 2018.

Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi is ready to seek a move away from the Emirates Stadium when the winter transfer window opens in an effort to revive his stalling club career. Seven leading European sides, including Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid and Barcelona alongside Premier League rivals Chelsea, have been alerted to his availability.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso believes Romeo Lavia has finally turned a corner at Stamford Bridge following a dominant display in the 2-0 win over Manchester United. After a torrid run of injuries since his arrival in London, the Belgian midfielder appears to have secured his place as a vital cog in the Blues' engine room.