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Bayern Join Race for Palace Captain Guehi

Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
October 2025

Bayern Munich have made Marc Guehi a serious target, holding early talks with his representatives. The defender, whose move to Liverpool collapsed last summer, could now choose between multiple European giants if he leaves Palace.
Bayern’s Max Eberl is a strong admirer, with the club weighing moves depending on Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-jae’s futures. Guehi would reunite with ex-Palace teammate Michael Olise and England colleague Harry Kane in Bavaria. With Liverpool short on fit centre-backs and Real Madrid plus Barcelona monitoring him, Guehi could be at the center of a major 2026 transfer battle.

Owen Warns England May Struggle at 2026 World Cup Under Tuchel

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Kyle Walker (Burnley), John Stones, Phil Foden (Manchester City)
October 2025

Ex-England striker Michael Owen has warned that the Three Lions could struggle at the 2026 World Cup due to ageing stars, dips in form, and harsh conditions in North America. He doubts Tuchel’s squad is improving compared to recent years.
Owen noted Kane and Stones are past their peak, Walker will be absent, and players like Foden haven’t maintained prior levels. He also flagged squad depth issues in defence and concerns over fitness in hot U.S./Mexico conditions. Tuchel’s challenge will be building chemistry around younger talents like Bellingham and Saka while phasing out fading veterans.

Rooney Defends Postecoglou Amid Forest Sack Rumors

Ange Postecoglou (Nottingham Forest)
October 2025

Wayne Rooney branded calls for Ange Postecoglou’s sacking at Nottingham Forest “absolutely crazy,” urging fans and ownership to give him time. Forest remain winless in seven matches under Postecoglou, sparking chants for Nuno Espirito Santo’s return and speculation that the international break could trigger a review of his future.
Rooney argued that Forest’s struggles stem from a drastic tactical shift and poor board-level decisions rather than Postecoglou’s ability. He highlighted positive moments against Burnley and Real Betis, saying fans need patience with a coach who “has won trophies everywhere he’s been.” Owner Evangelos Marinakis will reportedly review the situation ahead of Forest’s October 18 clash with Chelsea, a fixture that could determine Postecoglou’s fate.

Arsenal Still Eyeing Juventus Forward Yildiz Despite Contract Talks

Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
October 2025

Arsenal remain hopeful of signing Turkish forward Kenan Yildiz despite Juventus moving to extend his contract until 2030. Yildiz, 20, has started the season strongly with five goals in 12 games, attracting attention from multiple European clubs.
Juventus are pushing to tie Yildiz down with a long-term extension, while Arsenal monitor the situation from afar. The Gunners see him as a future attacking option but face the challenge of competing with Juve’s determination to keep one of their brightest young stars.

Del Piero Slams Juventus Attack After Milan Stalemate

Juventus
October 2025

Juventus’ goalless draw against AC Milan reignited criticism of their faltering attack, with club legend Alessandro Del Piero blasting the lack of a reliable forward. He argued Juve’s defensive stability is undermined by offensive incoherence.
Del Piero said current attackers, including Dusan Vlahovic, have failed to deliver consistently as starters and called out coach Igor Tudor’s unclear tactical setup. He emphasized the need for sharper transitions and higher intensity to unlock players like Kenan Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao. The stalemate highlighted Juve’s ongoing identity crisis up front despite defensive resilience.

Liverpool Face Competition for Barcelona’s Araújo

Ronald Araújo (Barcelona)
October 2025

Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Ronald Araújo faces competition from Juventus, Chelsea, and Tottenham. Despite enquiries over the summer, the Uruguayan defender remains committed to staying at Barcelona this season.
Araújo, contracted until 2031, is focused on helping Hansi Flick’s side chase the Champions League. Barcelona are not entertaining a sale, but clubs continue to monitor his situation closely given his stature as one of Europe’s top defenders.

Guti Urges Endrick to Consider Loan Move From Real Madrid

Endrick (Real Madrid)
October 2025

Former Real Madrid midfielder Guti advised Endrick to seek a loan in January if he doesn’t earn first-team chances soon. The 18-year-old Brazilian has yet to make his official debut despite being included in several matchday squads.
Guti stressed the need for regular minutes to accelerate Endrick’s growth, warning that patience alone could stall his development. While Madrid prefer him to stay and wait, Alonso continues to prioritize Rodrygo, Brahim Diaz, and Gonzalo Garcia. The decision over whether to pursue a loan or remain patient looms as critical for Endrick’s trajectory.

Chelsea Turn to Murillo as Guehi Deal Ruled Out

Murillo (Nottingham Forest), Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace)
October 2025

Chelsea could revive their pursuit of Nottingham Forest defender Murillo in January after ruling out a move for Marc Guehi. The Blues see Murillo as a key option for Enzo Maresca’s project.
Guehi, whose contract expires next summer, is expected to join Liverpool or Real Madrid instead. Chelsea, having previously targeted Murillo, are now considering him again given his form and importance at Forest since his 2023 move from Corinthians.

Zirkzee Linked With Everton and West Ham Amid United Exit Talk

Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)
October 2025

Out-of-favor striker Joshua Zirkzee is being tracked by Everton and West Ham as he slips further down the pecking order at Manchester United following Benjamin Šeško’s arrival. Italian clubs AC Milan and Como are also interested.
United are open to letting Zirkzee leave in January, either permanently or on loan. With limited minutes under Ruben Amorim, the Dutchman is keen to revive his career, possibly by staying in the Premier League. Everton and West Ham could provide the opportunity.

Pedri Blasts “Dreadful” First Half as Barcelona Fall to Sevilla

Barcelona
October 5, 2025

Barcelona slumped to their first LaLiga defeat of the season, a 4-1 loss at Sevilla. Pedri criticized the team’s “dreadful” first half, where defensive errors and lack of intensity left them two goals down before Rashford briefly offered hope. Lewandowski’s penalty miss compounded the misery.
Sevilla struck through Alexis Sánchez and Isaac Romero, before late goals from Carmona and Akor Adams sealed the result. Despite missing key players, Flick praised Barça’s second-half reaction but admitted their pressing and buildup collapsed early. The international break offers time to recover fitness before facing Girona.