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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Transfer rumours suggest Rafael Leão could move to Aston Villa, while Harvey Elliott is linked with Napoli and Lazio. Chelsea's Enzo Fernández also faces a potential Manchester City transfer amid ongoing negotiations.
Despite qualifying for the Champions League, Aston Villa’s squad is weakening, while Tottenham Hotspur has invested heavily in new players. This contrast raises questions about the fairness of football’s financial regulations.
Dario Vidosic has announced his departure as Brighton Women’s manager, citing family reasons and a desire to start a new chapter after a successful period at the club.
BBC Sport offers daily football quizzes including Who Am I?, Five in Five, and Brainteaser to test fans' knowledge and keep them engaged with the game.
Harry Kane has expressed his ambitions for the Ballon d'Or following his landmark achievement as the first English player to win Germany's Footballer of the Year award for the 2025-26 season.
Atlético Madrid's CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín has firmly ruled out any transfer of Júlian Alvarez to Barcelona, criticizing the Catalan club's approach and affirming the forward will never be sold to them.
Chelsea secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Luton Town to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup, with Danny Welbeck leading the charge. However, Enzo Fernández was notably absent amid ongoing transfer speculation linking him with a move to Manchester City.
Chelsea have completed the signing of goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez from Aston Villa for £7.5m, addressing a key position after recent struggles in goal.
This weekend's Premier League fixtures feature intriguing tactical decisions, player returns, and promising young talents set to make an impact, including Marc Guéhi's midfield role for Crystal Palace and Liverpool's search for midfield stability.
Following promotion, Crystal Palace Women prepare for their 2026-27 Women’s Super League campaign with key signings and a focus on maintaining top-flight status.