Bayer Leverkusen are considering signing Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, who has also caught the eye of Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain.

• Leverkusen still in the market for a new winger
• Have identified Monaco attacker as top target
• Ligue 1 side demanding €70m amid other interest

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  It has been an intriguing summer at Bayer Leverkusen, who not only lost head coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid, but also witnessed the departures of big names such as Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Jonathan Tah and Granit Xhaka. The 2023-24 Bundesliga champions appointed Erik ten Hag as their new manager, and are trying their best to assemble a squad with which the Dutchman can fight for titles. Now, per a report from , Leverkusen are interested in signing Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche to reinforce their attack.

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  Leverkusen have been tracking the Frenchman for months, and he is now seen as a leading candidate to bolster their attack. A move once deemed unrealistic due to Monaco’s steep valuation — reportedly over €70 million (£60m/$81m) — may now be back on the table. While Leverkusen have the financial resources, they have been unwilling to commit such a large fee to a single player.

  However, the situation appears to have shifted. With no Premier League giants stepping forward with a substantial offer, Monaco may be forced to revise their demands. Reports indicate that the Ligue 1 side could now be open to negotiations for a fee below €50m (£43m/$58m), potentially paving the way for a breakthrough in talks.

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  Akliouche's performances during the 2024-25 season, where he scored five goals and registered 10 assists across 32 league games, caught the eye of some of the biggest clubs, such as Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain. Manchester United, too, were credited with an interest. However, in May, after Les Rouge et Blanc sealed qualification to the Champions League, the 23-year-old seemingly ruled out a summer departure. "I am under contract at Monaco and I hope that I will be here next season, why not?", he said at the time.

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  Having already made some good acquisitions, Ten Hag will hope his employers can get the deal for Akliouche over the line. Die Werkself will kick-off their 2025-26 campaign on August 15, when they clash against fourth-tier side Sonnehof Grossaspach in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United isn't "irretrievable" but admits the club are looking at replacements.

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Newcastle were rocked by the news that star striker Isak expressed his desire to leave the club and join Premier League champions Liverpool instead. Despite the 25-year-old refusing to play for the Magpies again, manager Howe has suggested there is a way back for the Swede. However, after Callum Wilson's summer exit and the ongoing Isak situation, the former Bournemouth boss says the Toon "need a bit more" in attack.

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He told : "The word ‘irretrievable’ isn’t really in my dictionary. Communication is going to be the key and at some stage we might be able to change things. At the moment we are in a position where that’s not possible, but I like to think that we will be able to reassess as we go. That he will always recognise that this is a very special team and a very special club. It’s been a tough period because a lot of the media attention has been negative, which is difficult on the players. The narrative spreads. We are trying to challenge that and to say to the squad, ‘We are OK.’ Yes, we are currently minus one massive player, but we don’t yet know how that situation will change. Everyone here is fully committed and that is great."

On new signings, he added: "We have a bit of time. The issue we have is that we didn’t just lose Alex [Isak] but also Callum Wilson from last season so we are definitely looking to buy. We have a really good recruitment team, but as you know we are missing a few key appointments [the absence of a chief executive and director of football] so it’s been a challenge. Our recruitment at the club has so far been really strong. But we need a bit more."

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Despite Howe appearing to offer Isak an olive branch, the former Real Sociedad man has reportedly gone on strike in a bid to sign for Liverpool. Many Newcastle fans are appalled at his actions, as is Arsenal legend Ian Wright, but whether or not his agitation tactics secure that Anfield switch is up in the air. Incidentally, Newcastle are targeting Brentford's Yoane Wissa but also want another forward for the new season.

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It remains to be seen if Isak, who still has three years left on his contract at St James' Park, will stay at Newcastle when the transfer window closes in just over two weeks or if Liverpool will submit a huge offer to prise him away from the north east outfit.

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O volante Matheus Barbosa está de saída do Vasco. O jogador vai rescindir o contrato com o Cruz-Maltino, válido até o final do ano, para assinar com o Guarani, pelo mesmo período. A informação sobre o acerto do atleta com o clube paulista foi noticiado primeiro pelo canal “Atenção, Vascaínos” e confirmada pelo LANCE!.

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O Guarani tentava a contratação de Matheus Barbosa desde o início do ano. Para o acerto, o volante aceitou uma redução salarial. O jogador não foi relacionado para a excursão do Vasco nos Estados Unidos, um indicativo que não estaria nos planos para a temporada.

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Contratado no ano passado, Matheus Barbosa chegou ao Vasco com status de que brigaria pela titularidade. No entanto perdeu espaço a partir do segundo semestre e nas últimas quatro rodadas da Série B sequer foi relacionado. Ao todo disputou 23 jogos pelo Cruz-Maltino.

تستعد مجلة “فرانس فوتبول” الفرنسية لإعلان عن اسم أفضل لاعب في العالم خلال الموسم الماضي 2024-2025، في مراسم سنوية رسمية.

ومن المقرر أن تقام مراسم الكرة الذهبية يوم 22 سبتمبر 2025 في مسرح شاتليه في باريس، ويتنافس 30 لاعبًا على الفوز بهذه الجائزة.

ويعد الأسطورة الأرجنتينية ليونيل ميسي نجم إنتر ميامي الأمريكي أكثر من حقق جائزة الكرة الذهبية برصيد ثماني مرات خلال أعوام 2009 و2011 و2012 و2013 و 2016 و 2019 و2020 و2021 و2023.

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ونشرت صحيفة “ليكيب” الفرنسية أنه لأول مرة في تاريخها ستتيح جائزة الكرة الذهبية لجماهيرها فرصة التصويت لأفضل لحظة استثنائية جسدت أجمل مشاهد كرة القدم هذا الموسم.

ويأتي الأسطورة الأرجنتينية ليونيل ميسي من ضمن المرشحين للفوز بجائزة “اللعبة الذهبية”، وفيما يلي قائمة بأبرز خمس لقطات مميزة في الموسم..

1 – تسديدة أندرياس بيريرا الطائرة مع البرازيل ضد بيرو في تصفيات كأس العالم.

2 – لمسة عبقرية من ليونيل ميسي بصناعته هدفًا لزميله جوردي ألبا أمام نيويورك ريد بولز.

3 – هدف ديزريه دوي في نهائي دوري أبطال أوروبا ضد إنتر ميلان.

4 – حركة كيليان مبابي: خدعة تسديد قبل تسجيله هدفًا أمام مانشستر سيتي.

5 – هدف لامين يامال ضد فرنسا في نصف نهائي دوري الأمم الأوروبية.

Newcastle United are on the verge of securing the signature of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw, with the towering centre-back expected to undergo his medical on Monday before penning a deal that will take him to Tyneside. The Magpies have agreed an initial payment of €35million (£30.3m / $40.8m), with a further €5m (£4.3m / $5.8m) in potential performance-related bonuses close to being finalised.

• Thiaw set for Newcastle medical
• €35m deal plus €5m in add-ons
• Howe finally lands long-term defensive target

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  Eddie Howe has had Thiaw in his sights for some time. Newcastle first registered interest in the German international back in the summer of 2024. The connection strengthened when Thiaw lined up against the Magpies in the 2023/24 Champions League group stage opener at the San Siro, helping Milan secure a clean sheet in a goalless draw.

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  Thiaw becomes Newcastle’s latest major signing of the summer following the arrival of Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest and goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who joined on a season-long loan from Southampton. However, the transfer window hasn’t been all smooth sailing for the Magpies. Several high-profile targets slipped through their grasp, including Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool), Bryan Mbeumo (Manchester United), Liam Delap and Joao Pedro (both Chelsea), Dean Huijsen (Real Madrid), and James Trafford (Manchester City).

• WHAT THIAW SAID

  Thiaw, 24, boarded a flight to England on Sunday evening, but not before speaking to . In a heartfelt goodbye, he said, “I want to thank everyone at AC Milan, I’ve learned so much here. Newcastle? I’m happy with this choice, I’m ready for the Premier League.”

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  Thiaw leaves behind a record of 85 appearances for the Rossoneri, 31 of which came last season. He also played a key role in their Supercoppa Italiana triumph, even if the domestic campaign ended in disappointment, finishing eighth in Serie A and suffering a Coppa Italia final defeat to Bologna.

PSV are set to complete the €15 million signing of Paul Wanner from Bayern Munich, with the promising youngster joining his third club in three years.

• Wanner joins PSV from Bayern for €15m
• Bayern have inserted a buy back clause for the player
• Has been given a contract until 2030 

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , Bayern have included a buy-back clause for Wanner, while PSV are preparing a contract until 2030 for the highly rated talent. The German champions will receive €15m (£10m/$18m) plus bonuses, in a deal similar to Malik Tillman’s move to PSV.

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  Wanner came through Bayern’s academy and was first called up to the senior team by Julian Nagelsmann in 2022, making his debut against Borussia Monchengladbach. In 2023-24, he went on loan to Elversberg and then joined Bundesliga side Heidenheim on loan the following season, racking up six goals and four assists to help them avoid relegation. He also played for Germany’s U-21s, registering an assist in the Euro 2025 semi-final against France. Wanner’s talent hasn’t gone unnoticed, with a former Bayern assistant coach praising him as “blessed by God” and even claiming he has more talent than Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. When rumours of his departure surfaced, fans were concerned, but Bayern’s CEO confirmed after talks with the sporting directors that the club still saw Wanner as part of their future plans.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Wanner now becomes the fifth attacker to leave Bayern this summer. He follows Thomas Muller, who joined Vancouver Whitecaps, Tottenham signing Mathys Tel, Leroy Sane, who moved to Galatasaray, and Kingsley Coman, who accepted a lucrative offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr.

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  A move to PSV will give Wanner valuable exposure and playing time, with the Dutch club set to feature in the Champions League this season. For Bayern, the hope is that Wanner develops as expected, with the buy-back clause giving them the option to snap him up again at any time.

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O Dérbi contra o Palmeiras era o grande teste para o Corinthians e Fernando Lázaro nesta fase inicial do Paulistão. O Timão evoluiu em relação aos últimos jogos e poderia ter vencido o clássico, mas algumas falhas evidenciam o momento tão diferente entre os rivais.

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O principal acerto de Lázaro veio na escalação inicial. O técnico confiou em Roni e Giuliano no meio-campo, e a dupla teve extrema importância no clássico. O volante foi muito bem na marcação, enquanto o meia ofereceu dinamismo pela direita, sendo uma das principais peças criativas pelo lado corintiano.

O Timão foi superior ao rival nos primeiros 20 minutos e merecidamente saiu na frente após boa finalização de Róger Guedes.

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Porém, os planos do Corinthians mudaram com a forte chuva que castigou o gramado da Neo Química Arena. Lázaro teve que mudar a tática, dando a posse para o Palmeiras, que passou a ser mais perigoso e empatou a partida em erro da dupla de zaga.

O sistema defensivo é a grande preocupação na temporada. Gil, Balbuena e Bruno Méndez não passam segurança ao torcedor, que viu a equipe sofrer novamente por desatenção.

A bola aérea precisa ser melhor trabalhada, pois como o Palmeiras mostrou na última temporada e mais uma vez nesta, os detalhes decidem clássicos, e o Corinthians precisa maximizar suas chances de vencer evitando erros bobos como no escanteio de Veiga e o gol de cabeça de Rony.

Se Lázaro foi feliz na escalação inicial, faltou ao treinador reconhecer a queda de rendimento da equipe no segundo tempo e promover mais alterações. Ele acabou a partida deixando de fazer três substituições quando o Timão implorava por sangue novo no jogo. Do outro lado, Abel Ferreira soube oxigenar a equipe com suas mudanças.

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O empate não veio na base da tática ou organização, e sim na raça e persistência. Weverton operava milagre atrás de milagre, e parecia ser o tipo de noite em que nada daria certo para o Corinthians, mas na insistência a equipe conseguiu o empate.

O resultado foi satisfatório pelo que ambas equipes produziram e o balanço foi positivo para o Corinthians, que não perdeu a cabeça quando esteve atrás. Mas para ganhar das equipes postulantes a títulos nacionais e continentais, o elenco e Lázaro precisam evoluir.

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Mariona Caldentey was named Women's PFA Players' Player of the Year at Tuesday's PFA Awards, beating out Arsenal team-mate Alessia Russo.

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The Spaniard had an outstanding first season in the English top-flight, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 20 appearances as the Gunners finished second in the table. It was enough to secure her the WSL Player of the Year award back in May and now she has added the PFA equivalent to that, having been voted the best performer in the division by her fellow pros.

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Russo, who earned a share of the Golden Boot last term, was one of the five other nominees pipped to the accolade by Caldentey. They included Erin Cuthbert, who starred in Chelsea's undefeated title-winning season; Mary Fowler, the WSL's assist-leader; Manchester United goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce, who shared the Golden Glove with Hannah Hampton; and Yui Hasegawa, Fowler's Manchester City team-mate who was superb in midfield.

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Caldentey's excellent form continued in Europe, too, as she shone to help Arsenal win their first Champions League title since 2007. She scored seven goals and provided two assists in 11 appearances on the continent, as the Gunners defeated her old club, Barcelona, in the final. All of that combined with her key role in Spain's run to the Euro 2025 final this past summer is sure to give the 29-year-old a chance at Ballon d'Or glory later this year, too.

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Caldentey will hope to have another strong impact in her second season at Arsenal, as the club targets a first WSL title since 2019. The Gunners kick-off their new campaign on September 6, facing newly-promoted London City Lionesses at the Emirates.

Bayern Munich chief Christoph Freund was not interested in addressing rumours suggesting Michael Olise has an exit clause in his contract.

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• Reiterated the club's desire to keep Frenchman 

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  Bayern sporting director Freund refused to answer a question regarding an exit clause in Olise's contract during a press conference on Tuesday, stating that the club aims to keep hold of the player for a long time. Olise signed for the Bavarians last summer on a deal that runs until 2029.  

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  In the past few weeks, a popular social media account claimed Olise has an exit clause which will become active in the summer of 2026 and suggested Premier League teams such as Liverpool, looking for Mohamed Salah's successor, Manchester City and Chelsea could pounce on the opportunity to sign the player. It was also claimed that director Max Eberl was turned down when he requested the board offer a new contract to eradicate the clause. has since reported that the claims were downright false and Freund was asked to clarify the situation at a press conference on Tuesday.

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  Freund told reporters: "As a matter of principle, we never talk about the contents of the contract. If I were to say something along those lines, then we would talk about it. Our goal is for Michael to stay at FC Bayern for a long time. He is an extraordinary talent, an extraordinary player, and he works very hard to keep getting better – at his very high level."

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  After scoring 20 goals in 55 games in all competitions in his debut campaign, Olise continued where he left off as he scored a brace in Bayern's opening Bundesliga game of the 2025-26 season. He will next be seen in action on Wednesday, when Die Roten take on third-tier outfit Wehen Wiesbaden in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.

Ousmane Dembele told Paris Saint-Germain to stop obsessing over the Champions League and look to deliver another "extraordinary season".

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French superstar Dembele, fresh off the best season of his career, urged PSG to “forget” their historic achievements and focus on repeating them. Speaking to , the winger reflected on PSG’s treble-winning campaign, including a Champions League triumph over Inter, but stressed the importance of wiping the slate clean and building momentum again.

The French international, who hit 35 goals and 16 assists in 2024-25, also highlighted the unforgettable knockout wins against Liverpool and Arsenal as key milestones on the road to European glory, which ended with a stunning 5-0 win against Inter in the final.

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“The successes of last season are part of history, but we must forget them if we want to relive an extraordinary season," Dembele said. "We want to become champions. Champions win big trophies like the Champions League two or three times in their careers.”

When asked about his most cherished memories of the season, Dembele replied: “Like everyone else. A 5-0 victory at this stage of the competition doesn’t happen every year! From start to finish, the team played an incredible match. It was really that evening that I experienced the best emotions of the season." 

However named the penalty shootout win against Liverpool as "the other greatest moment" and "the beginning of a great run", adding: "It was exceptional. As well as the two matches against Arsenal, in the semi-finals [1-0 in London, then 2-1 at the Parc des Princes]."

Finally, he underlined PSG’s drive to sustain success despite the physical and mental toll of last season: “We still have a lot of motivation. We have a young group, which is still hungry for victories. What we experienced last season, we want to relive it every year.”

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PSG were unable to follow up their Champions League success by winning the Club World Cup title, instead losing to Chelsea in the final in the United States. They did, however, bounce back to beat Tottenham in the UEFA Super Cup and have won their first two Ligue 1 matches so far this season.

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For Dembele and PSG, the challenge is to prove that last season wasn’t a one-off peak. Luis Enrique’s side must defend Ligue 1 while staying fresh for another deep Champions League run.

Individually, Dembele’s Ballon d’Or hopes hang in the balance, with voters weighing his historic club achievements against elite competitors like Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Kylian Mbappe. Regardless of the outcome on September 22, his rise to leadership signals another major run the club is aiming at.