🚨 Man United star's surprise exit, Amorim decision taken, Man City star to Saudi, LFC want United target & more
Plus all the latest updates from the world of football.
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Today’s top stories:
Bellingham returns from injury.
Amorim has the backing of the club.
Updates from Premier League, La Liga & Bundesliga.
Al Nassr
Al Nassr will table a record-shattering offer worth £112.5M Manchester City’s Phil Foden ahead of the Saudi Pro League’s transfer deadline day on 23rd September. Such a sum would make Foden the most expensive Englishman of all time. (Fichajes)
Arsenal
Scouts from Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all been watching Ajax's 17-year-old Belgian midfielder Jorthy Mokio. (CaughtOffside)
Arsenal, Barcelona and Napoli are interested in Palmeiras' 19-year-old Brazilian centre-back Luiz Gustavo Benedetti. (Mundo Deportivo)
Arsenal chief Andrea Berta feels he is making good progress over new deals for William Saliba and Bukayo Saka. (Graeme Bailey)
Barcelona
Signing Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has become an obsession for Barcelona president Joan Laporta, who is confident the Norway international, 25, will join the La Liga club in the future. (El Nacional)
Benfica
Benfica presidential candidate Cristovao Carvalho says he will sack coach Bruno Lage and try to persuade former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp to replace him should he be elected next month. (Sportbild)
Borussia Monchengladbach
Martín Demichelis is one of the candidates to become the new Borussia Mönchengladbach coach. (Kicker)
Brentford
Brentford have expressed interest in Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old German full-back Almugera Kabar. (Bild)
Everton
Everton will rebuff any approaches for England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite in 2026 with the 23-year-old part of a long-term project at the club. (Talksport)
Liverpool
Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, is keen to sign for Liverpool despite interest from Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Fichajes)
Liverpool looking to beat Man United to the signing of 21-year-old in January. More details!
Alexis Mac Allister drops positive Instagram hint for Atletico clash after injury scare on Sunday. Read more!
Manchester City
Manchester City are set to rival Liverpool for the free transfer signing of 25-year-old England and Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi next summer, when his contract is due to expire. (Mirror)
Manchester United
Ruben Amorim could be offered a way out of his Manchester United nightmare - he is the the leading candidate for the Benfica job. The new potential Benfica president Joao Noronha Lopes is keen on him. (Chris Wheeler)
Manchester United are set to remain patient with Ruben Amorim despite their worst start to Premier League season in 33 years. There is also widespread belief at Old Trafford that City's performance - and United's failings - did not merit a 3-0 scoreline. (Sky Sports)
Man United star considering surprise exit due to crisis at the club. Full Story here!
Rúben Amorim: “I understand how football is and the results dictate the narrative. Did you think we were the better team against Arsenal? They had Odegaard, Rice and Zubimendi. I see it that way. I know that is hard for people”.
Rúben Amorim: “My message to fans: I will do everything. Always thinking about what is best for the club. Until I'm here, I'll do my best. The rest is not my decision. I'm suffering more than the fans”.
The reason why Man United players are frustrated with Ruben Amorim. Read here!
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are monitoring the progress of Leicester's 16-year-old wonderkid and England U19 winger Jeremy Monga. (Fichajes)
Real Madrid expects to receive Nico Paz back in 2026. (Fabrizio Romano)
Xabi Alonso: “Dani Carvajal and his competitive genes never changed. His maturity, his weight in the team, he is the captain. His teammates respect him a lot. He is very important, he is a leader. He is fundamental”.
OFFICIAL: Jude Bellingham returns as part of Real Madrid squad after shoulder surgery. Eduardo Camavinga, also back.
West Ham United
West Ham are considering a move for Nuno Espirito Santo should they sack manager Graham Potter. (Alan Nixon)