Vincenzo Montella is reportedly on the brink of being dismissed as head coach of the Turkish national team following a disastrous run of results in the Nations League. The Turkish Football Federation has moved quickly to identify a successor, with former Atletico Madrid and Barcelona midfielder Arda Turan the leading candidate to take the reins.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that star forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are battling injuries ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League showdown against leaders Manchester City at Anfield. Both players withdrew from international duty early and will face late fitness tests as the unbeaten hosts aim to maintain their impressive start to the campaign.
Dani Carvajal’s anticipated return to La Liga has been thrown into complete disarray after a move to Getafe collapsed at the final hurdle. The veteran defender remains without a club following his departure from Real Madrid at the end of his contract in the summer.
Borussia Dortmund have repeatedly been linked with a transfer coup for the exceptional Mexican talent Gilberto Mora. Now a prominent advocate has spoken out.
Real Madrid have been handed a major boost as Kylian Mbappe has officially returned to first-team training under the watchful eye of Jose Mourinho. The French superstar is now expected to feature in this weekend's clash against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu after recovering from a recent knee issue.
Former Premier League midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate has officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 36, revealing a shocking secret. The ex-Senegal international confessed that he played his entire professional career while suffering from a hidden heart condition, keeping the serious medical issue concealed from his national team doctors and his family.
Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has expressed his concerns about potentially being stripped of the medals he won during his time at the Etihad Stadium. The comments come after an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges relating to financial breaches over a nine-year period, leaving a huge cloud of uncertainty hanging over their past successes.