Arsenal agreed a deal with Valencia for Cristhian Mosquera almost ten days ago, but the transfer has yet to be officially announced. The 21-year-old defender travelled to London, and even gave a welcome interview. However, he has been left out of the Gunners' Asia tour squad, raising questions over a delay that remains shrouded in secrecy.
Jesse Lingard may have scored the goal of his career with a thunderous 25-yard volley that handed FC Seoul a crucial 1-0 win over Ulsan. The former Manchester United star delivered a moment of magic late in the first half to keep his side firmly in the hunt for a K League 1 playoff spot.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic tore into famous YouTuber and streamer iShowSpeed for not replying to his messages on Instagram. The former Manchester United striker and current advisor to AC Milan got on a video call with Monaco star Paul Pogba, who was with 'Speed', real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, on a private yacht. Ibrahimovic accused Speed of being "f*cking arrogant" and threatened to "kick his ass".
Federico Chiesa has not been included in Liverpool’s 29-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, raising fresh questions about his future at Anfield. The Italy international, who struggled to break into Arne Slot’s plans last season, was a surprise omission despite scoring in a 5-0 friendly win over Stoke City just hours before the squad departed.
Jody Morris believes that Chelsea have a true superstar in Cole Palmer, and he has claimed that the young playmaker is in the same bracket as Eden Hazard when it comes to game-changing brilliance. The former Blues assistant manager is confident the England international can reach another level in the Champions League after starring in recent finals and delivering on the big stage.
Neymar lost his cool after Santos' 3-0 defeat to Mirassol, snapping at a reporter's question about his physical form. The Brazilian star, who scored the decisive goal in Santos' midweek win against Flamengo, also voiced his frustration over the team’s poor performance they remain embroiled in a relegation scrap in the Brazilian Serie A.
Real Madrid are reportedly considering terminating the contract of Reinier Jesus, a €30 million signing from 2020, who has not made a single first-team appearance in five years. With no club currently willing to buy him and no role in the squad, the Brazilian midfielder may be released early to find a new opportunity elsewhere before his deal runs out in 2026.
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has admitted to growing frustration in the transfer market after the Magpies missed out on multiple key targets to Premier League rivals, including Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike. While Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have all been very active, Newcastle's transfer activity remains stifled due to financial restrictions.
Barcelona's decision to hand the legendary No. 10 shirt to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has already paid off in spectacular fashion, with the club reportedly selling 70,000 jerseys within a single day. The wonderkid’s new status has triggered a merchandising boom that could prove crucial for the financially-strapped Catalan giants.
Wrexham are on the verge of completing a record-breaking €2.5 million (£2.16m) deal for New Zealand international Liberato Cacace, with co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney green-lighting the ambitious move. The Empoli left-back is set to become the club’s most expensive signing, surpassing the £2 million the Red Dragons paid for Sam Smith in January.
