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• English transfer boom exposes Ligue 1’s growing financial dependence

  Record spending by Premier League clubs has provided a crucial source of income for French teams, which are increasingly being...

• Ethan Nwaneri’s Borussia Dortmund loan includes an Arsenal return route

  Arsenal can bring Ethan Nwaneri back from Borussia Dortmund in January, should Mikel Arteta need reinforcements because of injuries or...

• Michael Carrick insists Manchester United players must shape their own identity

  Michael Carrick says he has no desire to take part in Manchester United training sessions, insisting his players do not...

• Rashford return gives Manchester United another attacking option, says Mbeumo

  Bryan Mbeumo believes Marcus Rashford can make a significant contribution for Manchester United after ending a lengthy absence from his...

• Mason Greenwood faces UEFA disciplinary probe after Fenerbahce statement

  UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Mason Greenwood, Matteo Guendouzi and Fenerbahce following the Turkish club’s Champions League play-off tie...

• Ueda winner keeps Ancelotti’s Lille unbeaten as Toulouse rue missed chances

  Ayase Ueda’s late finish gave LOSC Lille a 1-0 victory at Toulouse, extending their unbeaten start to the Ligue 1...

• Real Sociedad’s push for consecutive La Liga victories stalled by Celta stalemate

  Real Sociedad missed the chance to record successive La Liga wins for the first time since January after being held...

• Marcos Llorente brings Spain career to a close after World Cup triumph

  Marcos Llorente has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to a Spain career that produced 27 senior...

• Liverpool revisit Estevao interest as Chelsea playing-time fears grow

  Estevao’s future at Chelsea has come under scrutiny after reports claimed the Brazilian winger is worried about his limited opportunities...

• Mika Godts embraces chance to learn after move from Ajax to Paris Saint-Germain

  Mika Godts says he feels no additional pressure after completing a €55m move from Ajax to Paris Saint-Germain, insisting he...

• Lyon midfielder Mathys De Carvalho poised to join Saudi newcomers Al-Diriyah

  Mathys De Carvalho is expected to leave Olympique Lyon and join Saudi Arabian club Al-Diriyah, in a move that would...

• Asencio avoids criminal conviction as Mourinho criticises Real Madrid defender

  Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been cleared by a Spanish court over allegations that he distributed an explicit video...

• Khephren Thuram’s Juventus campaign hit by knee surgery setback

  Juventus midfielder Khephren Thuram has undergone surgery on his right knee and is expected to be unavailable for at least...

• Luis Enrique backs PSG rebuild after Bradley Barcola’s move to Liverpool

  Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique says Bradley Barcola’s transfer to Liverpool was beneficial for everyone involved, despite the winger’s departure...

• Martinez chooses Inter despite Barcelona interest

  Lautaro Martinez has confirmed Barcelona made an approach for him during the summer transfer window, but the Argentina forward decided...

• Luka Modric leaves door open to future Real Madrid role

  Luka Modric says he intends to return to Real Madrid one day, but only if he can make a meaningful...

• Arsenal’s title defence lacks a decisive edge, says Jamie Carragher

  Jamie Carragher says Arsenal may now need one of the world’s elite attackers to improve a squad that is already...

• Liverpool advised to build attack around Bradley Barcola’s pace, says Thierry Henry

  Thierry Henry believes Liverpool must create one-on-one opportunities for new signing Bradley Barcola and avoid asking the France forward to...

• Manchester United’s new stadium plans backed by Nicky Butt as Old Trafford future questioned

  Manchester United should move away from Old Trafford and build a new stadium if the club is to have one...