Mario Balotelli's agent has revealed that the Liverpool striker, 24, will not be making a return to Italy.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 24, who has been a target of Manchester United, has revealed he is open to a move to the Premier League after recovering from injury.
Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are the trio of clubs who now want to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus, 25, after Chelsea pulled out of the race.
Real Madrid are stepping up interest in Liverpool midfield prospect and Spain Under 18 captain Pedro Chirivella, 17, who has been training with Liverpool's first team this season.
Dinamo Zagreb have warned Arsenal and Tottenham that they will have to spend big if they want to sign their defensive midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 22.
OTHER GOSSIP
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Liverpool's recent slump in form is a result of the squad's mental and physical shape.
Crystal Palace are to travel to Indian sides Mumbai City FC and Star Sports to seek the best 16-19 year-olds, one of whom will get the chance to train at the club's academy.
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Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is full of admiration for the
that New York Jets Odell Beckham Jr took for a touchdown in the NFL on Sunday. "That #BeckhamCatch was the best catch I have ever seen in the @nfl,"
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Chelsea players en route to Germany
And there were happy faces on the Chelsea bus as the team made their way to Germany for Tuesday's Champions League game against Schalke. "Parceria forte!! Good Friends!!! #comeonchelsea"
AND FINALLY
Real Madrid star James Rodriguez has followed in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo and David Beckham by unveiling his own range of underwear which will be branded J10.
Former Newcastle striker Daniel Cordone impersonated ex-Argentine star Claudio Caniggia in a bid to fool spectators at a Masters friendly international between Argentina and Brazil in Natal.