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Pogba trains at Monaco and stirs social media with mysterious 'Tic Tac'

Free since AS Monaco terminated his contract on August 19, Paul Pogba continues training at the club's facilities and has sparked intrigue on Instagram with an enigmatic message hinting at an imminent signing.

Football Oct 22

Struggling at Real Madrid, Alexander-Arnold weighs Premier League return with Chelsea leading the chase

Trent Alexander-Arnold has fallen to third-choice right-back at Real Madrid under José Mourinho, logging just 343 minutes this season, and is reportedly weighing a return to the Premier League with Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool all linked.

Football Oct 22

City scouts Porto twice in a month as transfer ban looms among 114-charge punishments

Manchester City's scouting operation continues at full pace despite the club awaiting punishment for 114 Premier League rule breaches. Scouts attended Porto's Champions League defeat to PSV on Tuesday, with Danish midfielder Victor Froholdt among the players monitored.

Football Oct 22

FC Nantes sale to Phenix Capital falls through over financial guarantees

Waldemar Kita has ended negotiations with Phenix Capital, the bidder to take over FC Nantes. Despite a sales agreement signed and an exclusive negotiation period opened in late September, the prospective buyer failed to secure the financial guarantees required by the DNCG.

Football Oct 22

Exeter Chiefs sign Devon-born lock André Goedhals on three-and-a-half-year deal

Exeter Chiefs have signed 22-year-old lock André Goedhals from South Africa's Pumas on a three-and-a-half-year contract, with head coach Rob Baxter activating an injury dispensation to bring in the English-qualified back-five forward.

Rugby Oct 22

Kvaratskhelia out for the season, PSG accelerates search for left winger in January

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered an anterior cruciate ligament rupture against Barcelona and will miss the rest of the season. PSG, already exploring the market before the injury, will intensify its efforts during the winter transfer window.

Football Oct 22

Injured Kvaratskhelia pushes PSG towards Bayer Leverkusen's Ibrahim Maza

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's anterior cruciate ligament rupture, suffered against Barcelona in the Champions League, is forcing PSG to explore the winter transfer market. The Paris club has reportedly intensified its interest in Ibrahim Maza, a 20-year-old Algerian attacking midfielder from Bayer Leverkusen.

Football Oct 22

United revive Lewis Hall pursuit as Conte sets conditions for his next move

Manchester United are preparing a fresh bid for Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall and monitoring Rennes defender Adrien Truffert, while Antonio Conte has reportedly outlined squad-rebuilding guarantees he wants before committing to his next club.

Football Oct 22

Ryan Bertrand leads £87m consortium bid for League One AFC Wimbledon

Former Chelsea and England defender Ryan Bertrand has joined British technology investor Omar Mir's Sloane Street Capital in a proposal to acquire a 34 per cent stake in AFC Wimbledon, with an initial £16m injection and a further £71m committed over five seasons.

Football Oct 22

Iraola refuses to deny £38m Mora bid as Mac Allister takes subtle dig at Arne Slot

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola declined to rule out a move for Mexican teenager Gilberto Mora after reports of a £38m bid, while Alexis Mac Allister hinted at a difficult season under predecessor Arne Slot following a 4-3 Champions League win over Villarreal.

Football Oct 22

United target Lewis Hall again as Conte sets conditions for his next move

Manchester United are set to revive their pursuit of Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall in January, while Antonio Conte has reportedly outlined squad-rebuilding guarantees he wants from Juventus before committing — with United the alternative if those demands go unmet.

Football Oct 22

Raya admits La Liga dream as Arsenal explore Club Brugge striker Tresoldi

David Raya has revealed he would love to play in La Liga one day, despite being under contract at Arsenal until 2028. The Gunners are also reportedly exploring a January move for Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, who has scored nine goals in 12 games this season.

Football Oct 22

NRL Grand Final winner Nawaqanitawase returns to rugby union with World Cup ambitions

Mark Nawaqanitawase is leaving the Sydney Roosters after a standout NRL season to join Saitama Panasonic Wild Knights in Japan, with the dual-code star eyeing a Wallabies recall ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup on home soil.

Rugby Oct 22

Ex-Patriots defensive lineman Tavai signs with Seattle Seawolves for 2027 MLR season

Justus Tavai, released by the New England Patriots in 2023, has signed with the Seattle Seawolves after a career-best Major League Rugby campaign with the California Legion, which reached the Championship Final.

Rugby Oct 21

Vinicius Jr seriously considered Arsenal move before signing £480k-a-week Real Madrid deal

Vinicius Jr's agent has confirmed Arsenal made an aggressive approach for the Brazilian winger this summer while he stalled on a new Real Madrid contract, before he ultimately committed to Los Blancos on a deal worth £480,000 a week until 2032.

Football Oct 21

Chelsea target Brighton's Yasin Ayari as contract talks with Seagulls break down

Chelsea are monitoring Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari after contract negotiations between the Sweden international and the Seagulls stalled. Galatasaray and unnamed Premier League rivals are also tracking the 22-year-old.

Football Oct 21

Chalobah reveals regret at Chelsea exit after £30m Como move: 'I wanted to be a legend there'

Trevoh Chalobah has opened up on his departure from Chelsea, admitting he hoped to become a club legend at Stamford Bridge before being sold to Serie A side Como for £30 million in the summer.

Football Oct 21

Sesko injury could keep him out until February, forcing Man Utd into January striker search

Benjamin Sesko faces up to four months on the sidelines with a shin problem, leaving Manchester United dangerously short of recognised centre-forwards and potentially forcing the club into the January transfer window.

Football Oct 21

Sesko faces four-month injury absence as United weigh January striker options

Benjamin Sesko could miss up to four months with a shin injury, leaving Manchester United dangerously short of centre-forward cover and prompting the club to consider a January transfer window move for a striker.

Football Oct 21

Harry Amass set to leave Manchester United in January despite Carrick's injury crisis at left-back

Manchester United academy graduate Harry Amass is expected to depart Old Trafford in the January transfer window, with up to a dozen Championship clubs interested in the 19-year-old, despite the club facing a left-back injury crisis.

Football Oct 21