- Martin Odegaard could have joined Tottenham as a teenager but for a call from Zinedine Zidane, which helped seal a move to Real Madrid.
- Jude Bellingham is a doubt for his first Madrid derby after picking up a stomach bug.
- Tottenham are willing to listen to offers for attacking midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, in January even though the Argentine has been given a second chance by Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou.
- Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp rejected an approach to become Germany’s new manager before they turned to Julian Nagelsmann to lead them at Euro 2024.
- Former Manchester United star David De Gea could retire from football if he does not receive a suitable offer.
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- Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie‘s chances of a contract renewal at the club depend on the 25-year-old American impressing manager Massimiliano Allegri.
- Trevoh Chalobah is expected to leave Chelsea this season, having come close to departing the club during the summer transfer window.
- Former Celtic hero Jota has reportedly seen a request for talks with Al Ittihad over releasing him from his contract rejected.
- Jesse Lingard, is to train with Al-Ettifaq and, having been released by Nottingham Forest in June, could join the Saudi Arabian club on a free transfer.
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- AC Milan‘s 15-year-old Italian forward Francesco Camarda has caught the eye of Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund for his goalscoring feats at youth level.
- Tottenham look like the real deal without Harry Kane and can have a real crack at Arsenal and cause them problems, says Troy Deeney.
