Serge Gnabry is building his case for a new contract at Bayern Munich. The winger scored as the Bundesliga champions ran out 5-0 winners against Hamburg at the weekend. Now with two goals and two assists to his name this season, he will hope to be offered a new deal before his current one runs out and he is forced to leave in a free transfer next summer.
Ademola Lookman has been warned he faces a tough road back into the Atalanta first-team after he was left out of the squad again on Sunday. The Nigerian has been at odds with the club after his dramatic attempts to force a move to Inter in this summer transfer window. Manager Ivan Juric called it a tense situation as he asked for more "humility" and wants his players to have a "sense of belonging."
Barcelona ran riot against Valencia as they defeated their domestic rivals 6-0 in La Liga on Sunday. Coach Hansi Flick praised the team's performance, highlighting winger Roony Bardghji's mentality as he dropped Raphinha and gave the Swedish winger a start ahead of Raphinha, who was reportedly dropped as a disciplinary measure after arriving late for a pre-match activation session.
Benfica presidential candidate Cristovao Carvalho has made a bold claim as he vows to replace Bruno Lage with Jurgen Klopp should he be elected.
Ex-Tottenham and Argentina star Erik Lamela has retired from professional football after a long battle with hip injury that began when he just 22.
Former Italy international Paolo Di Canio believes Napoli had the best transfer business this summer as he picks them to be his Serie A favourites.
Chelsea, Aston Villa and Inter are interested in Club Brugge's Joel Ordonez after Marseille missed out on the centre-back's signing this summer.
Germany Legend Michael Ballack believes Barcelona will win the Champions League, while dismissing Manchester City, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.
Dynamo Kyiv's new signing Vladislav Blenuce says he doesn't support Russia as he admitted to his mistake amid war 'propaganda' accusations.
Liga MX side Pumas are interested in signing Anthony Martial on loan, but the ex-Manchester United forward appears unwilling to take a pay cut.
