Brentford have opened talks with winger Kevin Schade over a possible contract extension, according to Sky Sports News.

The discussions come as several leading Premier League clubs show strong interest in the 24-year-old Germany international. Arsenal have previously been reported to be targeting Schade, while Liverpool are now also understood to be involved in the race.

Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea are monitoring the situation, leaving Brentford facing competition for one of their key attacking players.

Schade has started the new season in good form, scoring three goals in six appearances in the Premier League and EFL Cup.

His current contract with Brentford runs until 2028, but the club are seeking fresh terms as interest in the winger grows.

Erling Haaland would not be able to leave Manchester City unilaterally if the club were sent to the Championship, according to Diario SPORT.

Reports had claimed the Norway striker had decided to depart if Manchester City were expelled from the Premier League over alleged financial irregularities.

However, Haaland’s contract does not contain a clause allowing him to terminate the agreement independently if the club were removed from the Premier League. Any decision over the 26-year-old’s future would therefore rest with Manchester City’s management.

Haaland has made seven appearances in all competitions this season and has scored seven goals.

His current contract with the club runs until 2034.

Another leading club is reportedly interested in signing Haaland, although no further details have been provided.

Barcelona are interested in Atletico Madrid and Spain defender Marcos Llorente, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.

The 31-year-old is also being monitored by Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City.

Atletico Madrid plan to hold talks with Llorente over a new contract, with his current agreement due to expire next summer.

Llorente’s transfer value is estimated at 20m euros. He has been with Atletico since the summer of 2019.

Liverpool have been unable to open talks over a possible summer move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, according to TEAMtalk.

The Premier League club made an enquiry about the 24-year-old, but neither Bayern Munich nor Olise were willing to discuss a transfer, the report says.

Olise is understood to have no desire to return to England. Should he leave Bayern Munich in the future, the France international would prefer a move to La Liga.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are aware of the situation, according to the report, although no transfer has been suggested as imminent.

Olise joined Bayern Munich after establishing himself in English football, but is reportedly not considering a return to the Premier League. Liverpool’s interest has therefore failed to develop into negotiations with either the player or his club.

The winger has made seven appearances for Bayern Munich in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and providing four assists.

His current market value is estimated at €170m by Transfermarkt.

Liverpool have been unable to open talks over a possible summer move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, according to TEAMtalk.

The Premier League club made an enquiry about the 24-year-old, but neither Bayern Munich nor Olise were willing to discuss a transfer, the report says.

Olise is understood to have no desire to return to England. Should he leave Bayern Munich in the future, the France international would prefer a move to La Liga.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are aware of the situation, according to the report, although no transfer has been suggested as imminent.

Olise joined Bayern Munich after establishing himself in English football, but is reportedly not considering a return to the Premier League. Liverpool’s interest has therefore failed to develop into negotiations with either the player or his club.

The winger has made seven appearances for Bayern Munich in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and providing four assists.

His current market value is estimated at €170m by Transfermarkt.

Liverpool have been unable to open talks over a possible summer move for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, according to TEAMtalk.

The Premier League club made an enquiry about the 24-year-old, but neither Bayern Munich nor Olise were willing to discuss a transfer, the report says.

Olise is understood to have no desire to return to England. Should he leave Bayern Munich in the future, the France international would prefer a move to La Liga.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are aware of the situation, according to the report, although no transfer has been suggested as imminent.

Olise joined Bayern Munich after establishing himself in English football, but is reportedly not considering a return to the Premier League. Liverpool’s interest has therefore failed to develop into negotiations with either the player or his club.

The winger has made seven appearances for Bayern Munich in all competitions this season, scoring eight goals and providing four assists.

His current market value is estimated at €170m by Transfermarkt.

Real Madrid full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold could be set for a return to England, with Arsenal reportedly monitoring the 27-year-old defender.

Insider Ekrem Konur reported the interest on social media, saying the current Premier League champions are considering the England international as they look for defensive reinforcements.

Arsenal are assessing options on the flank because of injuries affecting Ben White. A move to north London would see Alexander-Arnold return to the Premier League after leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid.

Previous reports have suggested Liverpool would also like to bring their former player back to Anfield.

Alexander-Arnold is valued at €60m. His current contract with Real Madrid runs until the end of June 2031.

Manchester United are considering signing a full-back during the January transfer window, with Fulham’s Antonee Robinson and Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell among the options being assessed.

According to Football Insider, the Reds could renew their interest in Robinson after failing to complete a deal for the left-back during the summer. The club revived their interest in the 29-year-old in March, but no transfer materialised before the window closed.

Manchester United are also looking at a potential move for Mitchell, who plays for Crystal Palace.

Robinson has made six appearances for Fulham in all competitions this season and has not recorded a goal or assist.

Mitchell, 27, has also played six times this campaign and has scored two goals.

Former England and Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has reacted to Manchester City’s admission that it breached the Premier League’s financial rules by telling Sergio Aguero: “Return my Premier League medal.”

The potential punishment for Manchester City has not yet been decided. However, the club could face a range of sanctions, including a fine, a points deduction or expulsion from the Premier League.

Ferdinand’s comments come after Manchester City acknowledged violations of the competition’s financial regulations. The outcome of the case remains unresolved, with no final penalty announced.

Manchester City finished as runners-up in England last season.

After five matches of the current Premier League campaign, Enzo Maresca’s side have collected 15 points and sit at the top of the table.

Arsenal assistant coach Miguel Molina has confirmed the London club’s interest in Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior.

The “Gunners” wanted to sign the Brazil international during the summer, but Vinicius ultimately chose to remain in Madrid and agreed a new contract with Real Madrid.

His latest deal with the Spanish club runs until 2032. Vinicius has represented Real Madrid since joining the club in 2018.

Former England and Tottenham Hotspur striker Darren Bent has called for Manchester City to face severe punishment for breaching financial fair-play rules.

Bent said the club should be relegated to the fourth division and prevented from signing players for five years.

Manchester City currently lead the Premier League after winning all five of their opening matches. They have 15 points, three more than second-placed Arsenal.

Castello Lukeba has attracted interest from three of the Premier League’s biggest clubs, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United considering a move for the RB Leipzig centre-back next year.

Transfer News Live, citing Fussball-News, reports that the English clubs are monitoring the 23-year-old France defender. Barcelona are also among the clubs interested in Lukeba, as previously reported.

RB Leipzig are seeking €65m for the player, including €5m in potential bonuses.

Lukeba’s current contract with the German club runs until the middle of 2029. He has made 105 appearances for RB Leipzig, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

Tottenham left-back Andrew Robertson has commented on the latest developments involving Manchester City, after an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching financial regulations in 114 of 115 charges.

Manchester City’s potential punishment remains unclear, but the most severe possible sanctions are understood to include a substantial points deduction and expulsion from the Premier League.

Robertson, who previously played for Liverpool, was part of the side that finished as runners-up to Manchester City in the Premier League twice.

Chelsea midfielder Morgan Rogers says he is “glad to have a break” from team-mate Cole Palmer after the 24-year-old was left out of the England squad for the upcoming matches.

Palmer will miss the Three Lions’ September and October Nations League games because of fitness problems.

England face Spain on Saturday before meeting Czechia on 29.09, Croatia on 03.10 and Czechia again on 06.10.

British agent Sheriff Andjorin has spoken exclusively about the situation facing Manchester City, saying: “I hope the punishment for Manchester City will be tough and fair.”

Manchester City were previously found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged financial fair play breaches in the English Premier League dating from 2009 to 2018.

The potential consequences for the club are reported to include a points deduction, direct relegation, the removal of titles and substantial financial penalties.

The Athletic reported that Manchester City could face one or more of those sanctions as a result of the case.

Barcelona midfielder Rodri Hernandez has reacted to major developments in England involving his former club, Manchester City.

Manchester City faces the prospect of a severe punishment after being found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged financial breaches.

Rodri represented Manchester City from the middle of 2019 until last month, before joining Barcelona. The Spain international has now responded to the reports surrounding the club’s potential sanctions.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has responded to news that Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching financial regulations, asking: “How many Premier League titles do I have?”

Manchester City were ruled to have violated 114 of the 115 charges brought against them. Possible punishments include points deductions for previous seasons, a financial penalty and even expulsion from the Premier League.

De Gea played for Manchester United from 2011 to 2023. During his time at the club, United won the Premier League once and finished runners-up on three occasions.

On each of those three occasions, Manchester City finished above them.

Wayne Rooney appeared in public at the presentation of a television series about his life, showing a significantly slimmer appearance.

The former Manchester United forward has lost 40 kilograms and has also undergone an operation on his nose, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Rooney said the procedure helped him overcome snoring, a problem that had affected him for years. He also explained that he had been unable to breathe properly.

The former England international spoke briefly about the motivation behind his changes during the event.

Enzo Maresca is among the three managers nominated for the Premier League’s manager of the month award for September.

Fabian Hurzeler of Brighton and Hove Albion and Andoni Iraola of Liverpool are also in contention for the prize, according to the list published on the Premier League’s official website.

Manchester City recorded a maximum nine points in the Premier League during the month under Maresca. Liverpool and Brighton, managed by Iraola and Hurzeler respectively, collected seven points each.

Brighton’s September run also included a notable result in the previous round of matches, when they beat Arsenal 3-0.

The Premier League’s manager of the month for September will be announced next week.

The Premier League has announced an eight-player shortlist for its September Player of the Month award.

The nominees are Antoine Semenyo of Manchester City, Alexander Isak of Liverpool, Pascal Groß and Charalampos Kostoulas of Brighton, Jeremy Jacquet of Liverpool, Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City, Kevin Schade of Brentford and Jayden Bogle of Leeds.

The winner will be decided by a vote, with the result due to be announced on 28 September.

After five rounds of the league season, Manchester City lead the table. London club Arsenal are second, while Brighton complete the top three.