Manchester City midfielder Rodri has voiced strong criticism of refereeing standards, asserting that officials "have to be neutral" following a contentious decision during Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham.

The Spanish international specifically targeted the allowance of Spurs’ first goal, which he believes was a clear foul.

Sky in Germany’s Florian Plettenberg has reported that Arsenal are in talks over signing Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali.

The news follows the injury to Mikel Merino with the Spaniard set for a spell on the sidelines due to a broken foot.

It feels unlikely that Newcastle who let Tonali leave as he is an integral part of their team.

Should the Gunners pursue the move though it will likely cost them a huge sum to push it through on deadline day.

RB Leipzig have signed Brajan Gruda on loan from Brighton.

The 21-year-old forward wants more game time to try and make it into Germany’s World Cup squad.

Gruda managed one goal and one assist in 18 Premier League appearances making the switch to the Bundesliga.

Liverpool are interested in Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano as the Frenchman continues to stall over a new deal at the German giants, per Sky Germany.

"Everyone is waiting for his commitment, his signature. His contract is ready. But Bayern Munich will not improve their offer," Florian Plettenberg said.

"Upamecano can sign it, [taking him until] 2030 or 2031. There's a release clause included from the summer of 2027. He can earn 20m Euros gross per year and receive a big signing feed, together with his agent.

"But Bayern is waiting for weeks, they want a decision soon. My opinion is he's waiting for Liverpool, for Real Madrid.

"Liverpool is interested in Upamecano, we can confirm that."

Another fairly sensationalist claim from Spanish media but one you could see being true!

Fichajes reports that Chelsea are targeting a move for Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Endrick, who has impressed since moving to Lyon on loan recently.

The report claims that the Blues would be willing to make a deal up to €80m, though any move would be complicated by the fact that the 19-year-old is under contract at the Bernabeu until 2030.

Raul Jimenez has etched his name into Premier League history, converting his 12th consecutive spot-kick during Sunday’s dramatic 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.

The Fulham striker's unerring accuracy from 12 yards now sees him hold the record for the most penalties scored without a single miss.

Jimenez's perfect record began at Wolves, with his first penalty in a 3-2 loss to Tottenham in November 2018.

Wolves are set to complete a loan move for Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes, per BBC Sport.

Talks have been ongoing between the clubs over a return to the Premier League for the former Manchester United player, and it’s reported that Englishman Gomes will join Wolves in a deal that includes an option to buy.

Ademola Lookman is set to sign for Atletico Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano.

An agreement is in place for a €35m fixed fee plus €5m in add-ons, with Lookman having agreed a long-term deal with Atletico.

The Spanish club are now planning travel and a medical for the Nigerian.

Sunderland have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Melker Ellborg on a contract until the summer of 2030.

The 22-year-old arrives on Wearside from Malmo on the back of an impressive 2025 with the Swedish side, where he kept five clean sheets in seven league games and has been involved in their Champions League and Europa League campaigns.

Sunderland confirmed that the goalkeeper, who started his career with IFK Berga, will not be eligible for their Premier League clash against Burnley on Monday night.

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