Paris Saint-Germain have joined Arsenal and Bayern Munich in tracking Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni, with the highly rated Argentina international attracting interest from several leading European clubs.

TyC Sports reports that Newcastle United and Aston Villa are also monitoring the 20-year-old, whose contract with Benfica includes a €100 million release clause.

Prestianni has made a strong start to the campaign, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists in 20 appearances across all competitions. His form has prompted speculation that he could leave Benfica during the January transfer window.

Benfica, however, are keen to retain the winger and want to extend his contract beyond its current expiry date in 2029.

Paris Saint-Germain are not expected to make an immediate approach for Prestianni. The French champions are nevertheless understood to have registered an interest in a potential deal in the future.

The situation is also being followed closely by Velez Sarsfield, Prestianni’s former club. The Argentine side kept a 15% sell-on clause when he left, meaning it could receive a significant financial return if he completes a lucrative transfer to another club.

Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha will not use the controversial goal celebration that caused a backlash during Borussia Dortmund’s match when he plays for the national team, coach Jurgen Klopp has said.

Nmecha scored both goals in Dortmund’s 2-1 victory over Elversberg last week. After each goal, he made a gesture appearing to show him removing a crown from his head and placing it on the ground.

The celebration was interpreted by many supporters as a reference to the “The King’s Return” campaign, which is associated with Ballers in God (BIG), a network of Christian football players. Critics have claimed the campaign discriminates against homosexuality and transgender people.

Klopp said he had spoken to the 26-year-old about the incident before Germany’s Nations League match against Serbia on Friday.

“It was a big issue,” Klopp told a news conference. “Last weekend I saw Felix score two great goals and saw the celebration and then the gesture. I did think nothing of it at the time. But then it all kicked off.”

The Germany coach said Nmecha had explained his position and insisted that he did not discriminate against anyone.

“He told me he loves all people and discriminated against no one, so for me the most important issue was settled,” Klopp said.

Klopp added that he then discussed whether the gesture should be used while Nmecha was representing Germany.

“Then I said: ‘How do we do it with the goal celebration?’. He will not be celebrating like that.”

Trent Alexander-Arnold's position at Real Madrid is under growing scrutiny after he started only four LaLiga matches this season.

The England international's high-profile move from Liverpool has so far failed to produce the influence expected by either the player or his new club, raising questions over his long-term place in Madrid's plans.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are understood to be monitoring the situation. Manchester City are also believed to be interested, although uncertainty over the Premier League charges against the club would make any possible move more complicated.

There has been speculation that Alexander-Arnold could leave during the January transfer window. However, sources indicate that the more realistic opportunity for a transfer would come at the end of the season.

His prospects are likely to depend on whether he can secure a more prominent role in the coming weeks and months. If his position does not improve, a change may become necessary.

Chelsea could be a potential destination because of their interest in players with Alexander-Arnold's technical qualities. The club's revised recruitment strategy could also create space for a player with his profile.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are other clubs to monitor, while a return to Liverpool would be particularly complicated because of the circumstances surrounding his departure.

Alexander-Arnold has generally been happy with his life in Madrid, but that may not mean he would accept a reduced role indefinitely.

His departure from Liverpool was controversial, with supporters making their disappointment clear during his final appearances for the club. A return to Anfield would therefore bring both emotional and practical complications.

For now, Alexander-Arnold's immediate task is to establish himself in Real Madrid's starting plans. His return to the England squad provides encouragement after he was overlooked for the World Cup.

The more significant question, however, is whether he can persuade Real Madrid that he merits a central role in the club's future.

Le Havre have appointed former Blackburn Rovers manager Valerien Ismael as their new coach, with the Ligue 1 club battling to avoid relegation.

The 51-year-old has signed a contract running until the end of the season, the club confirmed on Thursday.

Ismael takes charge with Le Havre bottom of the table after collecting only two points from their opening 10 games. His first match will come on November 20th, when his side travel to fellow relegation contenders Troyes in a potentially significant fixture in the fight for survival.

The appointment is Ismael's first coaching role in his native France. He has previously worked in Germany, Greece, Austria, England and Turkey during a managerial career that has taken him across Europe.

Before moving into management, Ismael played as a defender for Strasbourg, Crystal Palace, Lens, Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich.

He has been without a club since leaving Blackburn Rovers last February, after a year in charge of the Championship side. Blackburn were involved in a relegation battle when he departed.

Ismael replaces Didier Digard, who was dismissed at the end of October. Digard had guided the Normandy club to safety in each of the previous two seasons, despite operating with limited resources.

RC Lens have sacked head coach Yannick Cahuzac after a run of six defeats in nine matches, including a record-equalling 9-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League last week.

The Ligue 1 club confirmed the decision on Thursday, saying: “Racing Club de Lens announces that Yannick Cahuzac has been relieved of his duties as head coach of the first team.”

The defeat by Como was the heaviest in the history of the competition, matching its existing record, and marked the low point of a difficult period for Lens. It came after a 1-0 loss to local rivals Lille and was followed by a 2-1 defeat at home to Olympique de Marseille on Sunday.

Lens fell behind against Marseille after an early defensive error. During the match, supporters displayed a banner that read: “You are the shame of 120 years of history.”

The club’s dramatic decline comes after a highly successful previous campaign, when Lens won the French Cup and finished second in Ligue 1 behind Paris Saint-Germain.

Cahuzac is the second Lens manager to lose his job this season. Dino Toppmoeller replaced Pierre Sage during the close season after Sage departed for Crystal Palace, but was dismissed in September after only six matches.

Toppmoeller’s brief spell included a 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophee des Champions, but that result did not prevent his departure.

Cahuzac had been Toppmoeller’s assistant and was promoted to lead the first team. However, he remained in charge for fewer than two months, recording three victories and six defeats across all competitions.

Lens are currently 11th in Ligue 1 with 13 points. They are also 33rd in the Champions League standings, having collected three points.

Their next match is at home to Toulouse next week, when the club will attempt to halt a slide that has seen them suffer three consecutive defeats across domestic and European competition.

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s place at Real Madrid is under increasing scrutiny after a challenging beginning to his career in Spain.

The England international has started only four LaLiga matches this season, prompting questions over whether he remains central to Real Madrid’s long-term plans. His move from Liverpool was one of the summer’s biggest transfers, but it has not yet produced the influence expected by either the player or his new club.

Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea and Bayern Munich are understood to be monitoring the situation. Manchester City would also have an interest, although uncertainty over the Premier League charges facing the club would make any potential move more complicated.

There has been speculation that Alexander-Arnold could leave Real Madrid in January. However, sources indicate that the more realistic opportunity for a transfer would come at the end of the season.

His prospects are likely to depend on whether he can secure a more regular and prominent role in the coming weeks and months. If his position does not improve, a change could become necessary.

Chelsea could be a particularly interesting destination. The club is believed to be keen on recruiting players with Alexander-Arnold’s technical ability, while its revised recruitment strategy could accommodate a player with his profile.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich are also clubs to watch, although a return to Liverpool would be complicated by the circumstances of his departure.

Alexander-Arnold has generally enjoyed his time living in Madrid, but that does not mean he would be willing to remain on the fringes of the team indefinitely.

His departure from Liverpool was controversial. Supporters made their disappointment clear during his final appearances for the club, meaning a return would carry significant emotional and practical complications.

There is no indication that a January move is imminent, with Alexander-Arnold’s immediate focus instead on forcing his way into Real Madrid’s starting line-up.

His return to the England squad provides some encouragement after he was overlooked for the World Cup. However, the more significant issue remains whether he can persuade Real Madrid that he merits a central role in their plans.

Cristiano Ronaldo has begun production on his first television series, Day 1s, with Damian Lewis and Dave among the cast.

The project is being developed by UR Marv Studios, the company Ronaldo runs with Matthew Vaughn, the director of Kingsman. Vaughn has also been involved in major productions including the Kingsman film series, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class and Layer Cake.

Day 1s will focus on Stanley Dalton, a fictional football agent from the UK. Dalton is played by Damian Lewis, while the story has been developed by Darren Dein, the real-life agent who represents Thierry Henry. Dein is also an executive producer on the series.

Filming is under way in London, including at Brentford's stadium, which is being used as a realistic setting for the programme.

Ronaldo confirmed that production had started in an Instagram post this week. Sharing a picture featuring Dave, Lewis, Vaughn and himself, the former Portugal forward wrote: “Exciting news! Production of my first TV show, Day 1s, has just started. More to come!”

No streaming platform has yet been chosen for the series, according to reports. A bidding process is expected to begin once the programme has been completed, with its high-profile cast and production team likely to attract significant interest.

The series marks Ronaldo’s move into television as he continues to pursue projects away from football. He has recently retired from international duty with Portugal and remains a player for Al-Nassr.

At 41, the forward is also considering full retirement from football as he turns his attention towards the entertainment industry.

Ronaldinho will return to competitive football at the age of 46 when Italian third-tier club Ravenna face local rivals Forli on Sunday.

The Brazilian legend has been out of the professional game for 11 years, having last played for Fluminense in 2015. His appearance for Ravenna is expected to be his first competitive match since then, with supporters eager to see the former Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan forward back on the pitch.

Ravenna owner Ignazio Cipriani has confirmed that Ronaldinho will play in at least one Serie C match. Cipriani had been determined to bring the former Ballon d'Or winner to the club during the summer.

“Acquiring Ronaldinho is absolutely extraordinary,” Cipriani said, describing the move as a “marketing” decision that has attracted considerable attention.

Ronaldinho is also hoping to reach a personal milestone. He has scored 299 career goals and is aiming to find the net for the 300th time after ending his professional career without adding to that total.

Sunday’s match will be shown live on the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel and will be available to watch for free. It could be one of Ronaldinho’s final appearances as a player.

The World Cup winner said: “I cannot wait to dance with the ball and write a beautiful new story with Ignazio Cipriani and the Cipriani family.”

Barcelona’s outstanding start to the season has not completely disguised a weakness at full-back, and Manchester City’s Rayan Ait-Nouri could offer a solution.

Hansi Flick’s side have lost only twice in all competitions, against Real Madrid in LaLiga and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. They are averaging three goals a game and have adopted an exceptionally aggressive defensive line, regularly pushing towards the halfway line when they have possession in the opposition half.

That approach has brought success, but it also leaves Barcelona vulnerable when their defenders do not move forward together. Quick attacks can exploit the space behind them and expose goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

The balance at full-back has been affected by the current options. Joao Cancelo can operate on the left but is more naturally a right-back, while Jules Kounde and Alejandro Balde now appear to be out of the picture. That has created opportunities for Xavi Espart and Brian Farinas.

Although the emergence of those players will please the club as it continues to develop talent from La Masia, Barcelona may need greater depth if they are to win a third successive league title and claim their first Champions League title since 2015.

Reports in Spain have linked the Catalan club with Ait-Nouri, who has played only twice in the Carabao Cup and twice in the Champions League for Manchester City this season. He has yet to play a single minute in the 2026/27 Premier League.

If Barcelona formalise their interest before the January transfer window, the 25-year-old Algeria international may welcome the opportunity to move to sunnier surroundings. Despite his limited playing time, he has recorded some strong Flashscore ratings, including 7.7 against Norwich.

Ait-Nouri would allow Cancelo to return to the right, with Espart and Farinas providing cover in both full-back positions.

A strong passing and defensive record

Ait-Nouri’s performances in 2025/26 suggest he could fit Barcelona’s demands. Full-backs at the club must be comfortable in possession and capable of supporting attacks, and the Algerian recorded the highest percentage of passes ending in the final third among Manchester City players, at 90.58%.

He also ranked among the club’s five most accurate passers. Of his 1,071 passes last season, 991 reached their intended target, giving him a success rate of 92.53%.

Only seven of his 27 crosses were completed, but his 25.93% success rate was bettered only by Rayan Cherki, Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland. Haaland attempted just three crosses and completed one, meaning Ait-Nouri was effectively City’s third-best crosser in 25/26.

He won 133 of 233 ground duels and 16 of 30 aerial contests, underlining his all-round ability. Defensively, only four City players attempted more than his 52 tackles, while he lost possession on just nine occasions.

With his current lack of opportunities unexplained by those figures, Barcelona could decide that Ait-Nouri represents a worthwhile risk and potentially a bargain.

PSV are in discussions with Kevin De Bruyne about a potential January transfer for the Napoli midfielder, according to reports in the Netherlands.

The Eredivisie champions have identified the 35-year-old Belgium international as their leading target and are reportedly “hopeful” of bringing him to Eindhoven. De Bruyne is said to have responded positively to PSV’s interest.

Reports from Dutch newspapers Eindhovens Dagblad and De Telegraaf say the club has already opened top-level talks with the former Manchester City player. Eindhovens Dagblad journalist Rik Elfrink reports that De Bruyne has not reacted negatively to the approach.

De Bruyne is reportedly permitted to leave Napoli on a free transfer in January. He has found it difficult to settle in Naples and has allegedly been involved in a bust-up with several team-mates, including Rasmus Hojlund, Lorenzo Lucca and Giovanni Di Lorenzo.

A move to PSV would address a need identified by manager Peter Bosz. He recently said the club had lacked a player capable of changing matches through individual quality since Joey Veerman and Ismail Saibari left during the summer.

De Bruyne is viewed as a potential addition to PSV’s attacking options. Romanian winger Dennis Man is reportedly allowed to depart in January, while Sami Ouaissa has not played a minute since joining from NEC Nijmegen.

That would leave PSV with Ruben van Bommel, Esmir Bajraktarevic, 18-year-old Amir Bouhamdi and Ivan Perisic among their attacking choices. Perisic’s contract expires in the summer.

PSV are expected to face competition for De Bruyne, with Everton also reportedly interested in signing him.

De Bruyne joined Napoli in 2025 and has scored nine goals and provided six assists in 36 appearances across all competitions.

Harry Kane is set to become England’s most-capped men’s international against Croatia on Thursday, provided manager Thomas Tuchel selects him to lead the attack.

The England captain will move beyond Peter Shilton’s record of 125 appearances and become the country’s outright record holder. Kane currently shares that mark with the legendary goalkeeper.

A 126th cap would also see the Bayern striker move level with players including Dani Alves, Eden Hazard and Paolo Maldini.

Kane has already established himself as England’s leading appearance-maker at the European Championship, with 18 caps in the competition. He is also one appearance away from matching Jordan Pickford’s record of 19 at the World Cup.

Shilton said he was delighted that Kane was the player poised to succeed him, praising both his achievements and his character.

“I've had the record for a long time so it's been the norm, but records are there to be beaten,” Shilton said.

“Really, I couldn't think of anyone better than Harry (to beat it) not only because of his football record but also the type of person that he is. He's been a great professional and has an impeccable CV.”

Kane is enjoying a strong year after lifting the Ballon d'Or, and has recently signed a new three-year contract with Bayern Munich.

Shilton suggested that modern players are able to continue competing at the highest level for longer, while acknowledging Kane’s commitment to maintaining his fitness.

“He's just signed a new three-year deal with Bayern Munich and these days players seem to play for a lot longer,” he added.

“I don't know if it's due to the pitches being so immaculate and the fitness levels are kept at a very high level. He has obviously dedicated himself.”

Shilton, who held England’s appearance record for a long period, said he was pleased his achievement had received renewed recognition as Kane prepares to surpass it.

“I congratulate Harry but it's been nice for people to recognize that I held the record who may not have done,” he said.

England only need a draw against Croatia to reach the quarter-finals. Kane will be central to their hopes of progressing against opponents they last defeated 7-0.

Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea has been diagnosed with a severe hamstring injury and is expected to miss several months after undergoing surgery.

The 24-year-old Spain international sustained the problem during a LaLiga match last weekend and was subsequently withdrawn from the squad for this week’s Nations League fixtures against the Czech Republic and England. Jorge de Frutos was called up as his replacement.

Real Sociedad confirmed the extent of the injury in a statement on Wednesday.

“Barrenetxea suffered a severe injury, involving tendon damage... in the hamstring of his right thigh,” the club said, adding that he will require an operation.

Real Sociedad are fifth in LaLiga and are also competing in the Europa League. They are currently 20th in the league phase table.

Napoli are considering a January transfer for Paris FC midfielder Patrick Zabi as they look to strengthen their squad after a disappointing opening to the season.

Sky Sport Italia reports that the Serie A club have identified the 20-year-old Ivory Coast international as a possible target for the winter transfer window.

Napoli are 10th in the Italian top flight after 11 matches and want to add greater depth to their midfield options. Their interest in Zabi reflects his limited opportunities at Paris FC since his move from Stade de Reims last summer.

Paris FC paid €20 million to sign the midfielder, but he has found it difficult to establish himself in Liam Rosenior’s team. Zabi has made eight Ligue 1 appearances this season and provided one assist, yet he has not started a league match.

Napoli are hoping that his lack of regular first-team football could help them secure a deal in January.

RC Lens are considering former Olympique Marseille manager Habib Beye as a possible successor to Yannick Cahuzac after a poor run of results.

Cahuzac’s departure has not yet been officially confirmed, according to L’Equipe, although the Frenchman has already returned to his native Corsica.

The expected change follows a difficult nine-match spell in charge, during which Lens suffered three successive defeats against Lille, Como and Marseille.

Pressure increased further after Lens were beaten 9-1 by Como in the Champions League. The result equalled the competition’s heaviest defeat.

Lens president Joseph Oughourlian is reported to favour Pierre Sage as the club’s next manager. However, Sage’s position at Crystal Palace remains uncertain.

Former Le Havre coach Didier Digard is also being considered, with Beye among the other candidates.

Beye has previous experience of managing in French football, having coached Rennes and Red Star before his appointment by Marseille.

England captain Harry Kane has praised Mauricio Pochettino as Manchester United move closer to appointing the Argentine as their next head coach.

United have reached a verbal agreement in principle with Pochettino and are prepared to pay the £7m release clause in his United States Men’s National Team contract. The club are seeking a replacement for Michael Carrick, who signed a two-year deal with United less than a year ago.

Pochettino is still scheduled to lead the USA in their matches against Haiti on Saturday and Wednesday, but United are moving quickly and want to complete the appointment over the next few days.

Kane, who worked with Pochettino during the manager’s time at Tottenham Hotspur, said the former Spurs boss had played a significant role in his development.

“Me and Mauricio have a fantastic relationship. I mentioned him as one of the managers who had a big impact on my career. I needed his guidance. He pushed me on and off the pitch which was really helpful,” Kane said.

“He's a fantastic coach, he's managed the biggest clubs in the world. From my point of view I can't speak highly enough of him. We'll have to wait and see what happens, but I know he's a great guy but also a fantastic manager.”

Kane has since lifted the Ballon d'Or and specifically named Pochettino during his acceptance speech, underlining the influence the manager had on his career.

United supporters will hope Pochettino can have a similar effect on their squad if he takes charge at Old Trafford. The club are currently 18th in the Premier League, with only one victory from their opening 10 league matches.

United are using the international break to make major changes while sitting deep in the relegation zone. Their position could worsen after next weekend’s meeting with Liverpool: a defeat would leave them bottom if Crystal Palace take at least one point against Coventry.

Pochettino’s proposed arrival would therefore come with United facing an immediate battle to improve their results and move away from danger.

France captain Kylian Mbappe missed team training on Wednesday and remains “under treatment” ahead of Thursday’s Nations League match against Italy, the national team’s coaching staff said.

No further details were given about the physical condition of the 27-year-old Real Madrid forward.

Mbappe has returned to the France squad for this international camp after sitting out the team’s previous three matches because of injury.

He scored the winning goal in Zinedine Zidane’s first match as coach, a Nations League fixture against Turkey in September. However, Mbappe was forced to leave the field shortly afterwards after experiencing pain in his left knee.

France lead Group A1 after taking three wins and one draw from their opening four matches. They are in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals, with two pool-stage games remaining.

The first is against Italy in Milan on Thursday, followed by a meeting with Turkey in Bordeaux on Sunday.

Arsenal are monitoring Atletico Madrid midfielder Alex Baena as Mikel Arteta seeks further additions capable of taking the Premier League leaders to another level.

Baena, who joined Atletico Madrid from Villarreal, is viewed as a potential fit for Arteta’s preferred style because of his ability to carry the ball quickly through defensive lines and give Arsenal a more direct, vertical threat.

Arsenal are top of the 2026/27 Premier League table with 27 points from 10 matches. Brighton and Hove Albion, the only side to beat them in the league this season, are second but already five points behind.

The club’s progress follows several years of rebuilding under Arteta. The manager was given time to remove disruptive influences, move on ageing players and develop a squad built around younger, ambitious talent.

That patience was rewarded when Arsenal won their first Premier League title in 22 years at the end of the 2025/26 campaign. They also came within a penalty shootout of winning their maiden Champions League, a result which has strengthened Arteta’s determination to continue improving the squad.

Baena is among the players Arsenal are understood to be considering, with a possible move as early as January 2027. Atletico Madrid’s interest in Martin Zubimendi could provide Arsenal with another option in negotiations.

Zubimendi appears to have fallen out of favour at Emirates Stadium, despite the public line suggesting otherwise. It is not known whether the former Real Sociedad player could be included as part of a deal for Baena or whether Atletico Madrid would prefer a straight cash transfer.

Since the beginning of the 2025/26 campaign, only three Atletico Madrid players have registered more than Baena’s seven assists. Five players - Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sorloth, Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Giuliano Simeone - have scored more than his seven goals.

Only Giuliano Simeone, David Hancko, Marcos Llorente and Koke have made more than Baena’s 62 appearances during that period, while Julian Alvarez is the only Atletico Madrid player to have scored more than Baena’s three goals from outside the box.

Baena has attempted 54 shots, placing him among Atletico Madrid’s top five in that category. His 50% conversion rate for big chances is the joint-best in the squad among players who have created more than one big chance.

His 77 dribbles and 585 total ball carries underline his willingness to attack opponents and remain proactive in possession. Those performances have helped his Flashscore rating reach 8.2.

However, Baena’s 80.81% pass-completion rate is one of the lower figures in the Atletico Madrid squad. That would require swift improvement at Arsenal, where Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze and Zubimendi have recorded rates between 85.39% and 88.67%.

Among those Arsenal players, only Eze has scored more than Baena’s 12 goals, attempted more than his 121 dribbles or taken more than his 60 shots since the start of last season. Rice’s 14 assists are exactly double Baena’s total.

The main question for Arsenal is whether Zubimendi could form part of a swap deal, or whether a cash offer would be enough to persuade Atletico Madrid to sell.

Thibaut Courtois says Jose Mourinho has become “more mature” and “a bit more calm” since the manager’s previous spell at Real Madrid.

Mourinho returned to the Bernabeu on 11 June after a 13-year absence, signing a three-year contract as he attempts to restore Real Madrid to the top of the game. The club have gone without a trophy in the past two campaigns, while Barcelona have moved ahead of them in the battle for domestic honours.

Courtois previously worked with Mourinho at Chelsea during the 2014-15 season, when the goalkeeper helped the club win the Premier League title. He believes the manager’s character remains unmistakable, although his approach has softened slightly with experience.

“It was really exciting to have him back. He fills the room. When you come in and he's there, you feel he's there. I think that is something that we needed,” Courtois said.

“I think he himself says, he has maybe grown to be more matured even. And with the experience, I think sometimes he is a bit more calmer. At Chelsea, I remember he was a bit more stronger in the dressing room, a bit more heavier (intense).

“Also now he is, but I feel he is a tiny bit less from what I remember from 12 years ago. But he's still the same personality, the same presence. At the beginning, we had two losses but now everything is going well and we hope to keep that run going.”

Mourinho’s first spell in charge of Real Madrid ran from 2010 to 2013. He oversaw 178 matches and guided the club to the 2011 Copa del Rey, the 2012 La Liga title and the 2012 Spanish Super Cup.

His return comes with Real Madrid three points behind Barcelona in La Liga. Mourinho and his players will therefore need to maintain their consistency if they are to challenge for the title.

Real Madrid have not won La Liga since the 2023-24 campaign, leaving Mourinho with the task of rebuilding a side capable of competing with their rivals as the season progresses.

Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez escaped injury after crashing a Ferrari into a barrier at Germany’s Nurburgring racetrack.

The Ferrari 488 Challenge Evo, reportedly worth £300K, was towed away after the incident at the Caracciola-Karussell corner. Sanchez was said to have been travelling at up to 70mph when he lost control.

The 28-year-old reportedly climbed out of the car immediately after the crash and helped collect debris from the track. The accident caused the circuit to be red-flagged.

A 58-year-old British holidaymaker who witnessed the incident told The Sun: “He was going way too fast on the turn, travelling up to 70mph. He slammed into the corner and the track immediately got red-flagged.

“It’s a banked corner that goes on more than 180 degrees and he clearly had put too much gas on and drove straight into the barrier.

“The front of his Ferrari was completely demolished and parts were sprayed all over the track. I think he just wanted to have a bit of fun for the week.”

Sanchez is currently on loan at Como from Chelsea. He was not selected for the Spain squad for their matches against Czechia and England over the next week.

The crash comes after Sanchez was fined £1,520 and given three penalty points earlier this year after being caught speeding in his Mercedes in Crawley, Surrey.

Everton are reportedly considering a surprise January move to bring Kevin De Bruyne back to the Premier League, with Napoli said to be open to initial discussions over a possible loan or permanent transfer.

The 35-year-old midfielder is approaching the end of an outstanding career, but his form suggests he could still make a significant impact at Goodison Park. A move could provide the creativity Everton need as they pursue European football under David Moyes.

Everton have made an impressive start to 2026/27, despite the attention surrounding Jack Grealish's latest indiscretions. They sit sixth in the Premier League after four wins, four draws and two defeats from their opening 10 games.

The Toffees are two points behind Merseyside rivals Liverpool and five adrift of third-placed Manchester City. Moyes can take considerable pride in the way his players have responded, Grealish aside.

The Scot has repeatedly shown, at Everton and elsewhere, most notably with West Ham, that he can maximise players who may not initially attract the headlines but are prepared to work for the team. His current squad has the same characteristics: disciplined, industrious and committed to the collective.

Thierno Barry has been particularly influential, scoring four goals and providing two assists in his past three games. However, Everton could benefit from greater invention in midfield.

Grealish's absence has removed an unpredictable presence on the left, while James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall have offered more than physicality and defensive solidity. The club may nevertheless require a player capable of spotting passing opportunities early, creating chances and contributing goals.

Those qualities appear to have prompted reports in the Italian media linking Everton with De Bruyne. Napoli's start to 2026/27 has been less convincing: they have won four, drawn two and lost four of their matches, leaving them 10th in Serie A and nine points from the Champions League qualification places.

De Bruyne has made 15 appearances, the joint-highest total at Napoli alongside Matteo Politano. He has scored four goals and supplied one assist in 11 league matches, making him the club's leading scorer. His 63.64% shot accuracy is also the best among Napoli players with more than one goal.

His 297 final-third passes are 134 more than those of any team-mate, while his 36 chances created lead the squad by a considerable distance. Only Rafa Marin and Amir Rrahmani have completed more than his 626 passes.

His 81.95% passing accuracy is unusually low by his standards and ranks among Napoli's weaker figures. He has also completed only six of 27 attempted crosses. However, his 51 recoveries, 12 through balls and 18 successful layoffs are all team-best figures.

De Bruyne's recent Flashscore ratings have reached 8.8, while his 75 attempted one-on-one duels match the total recorded by the more widely celebrated Scott McTominay. Although he is no longer as mobile or dynamic as he once was, his overall form remains strong.

If Everton's other midfielders can protect him from excessive defensive demands, De Bruyne could still operate as the team's principal creator and help drive a European challenge. Whether Napoli would sanction his departure is another matter.