Nico Schlotterbeck has again emerged as a transfer target for Real Madrid, according to BILD.

The 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund centre-back is attracting interest from six clubs, with Real Madrid among those monitoring his situation.

Schlotterbeck’s contract includes a €60m release clause, a figure that could make a potential move more straightforward for interested clubs.

The Germany international has made just one Bundesliga appearance this season after missing the opening matches because of injury.

Schlotterbeck remains under contract with Borussia Dortmund until the middle of 2031.

Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes has briefly responded to reports that the Bundesliga club are interested in former Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema.

Benzema is currently a free agent after ending his contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

The 38-year-old forward made 16 appearances for Al-Hilal, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists.

Bayer Leverkusen have collected four points from their opening three Bundesliga matches and are eighth in the table.

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen hosted a lavish birthday celebration for his wife, Kim Stefanie, in Istanbul last week, with family and friends attending the event at a luxury venue.

One of the evening’s highlights came when Stefanie Kim Ladewig blew out the candles on her birthday cake alongside Osimhen.

The footballer is known to refer to his wife as “My Queen”.

Osimhen and Kim-Stefanie have been together for more than eight years, having started their relationship in 2018 while the striker was at Wolfsburg.

Stefanie, a former Wolfsburg cheerleader, is a model, influencer and entrepreneur of German and Cameroonian descent.

The couple have a daughter, Hailey, who was born in October 2022, but generally keep their relationship private.

Gabriel Jesus says he is ready to compete with fellow Brazil international Raphinha for a regular starting role at Barcelona after making a €10M move from Arsenal during the summer.

The forward has quickly settled at the Catalan club, having agreed to leave Arsenal after his opportunities at the Emirates Stadium were reduced. His move followed the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Jesus accepts that Hansi Flick is likely to rotate his attacking options in the months ahead, but the Brazil international is determined to make the most of every chance he receives.

“Raphinha is scoring goals. He plays every game and he deserves to,” Jesus said.

“I’m going to try to compete and wait for my opportunity to play more and get more minutes.”

Raphinha has established himself as a regular in Flick’s side, while Jesus is competing for a place in Barcelona’s first XI after making the move from the Premier League champions.

Jesus also wants his goals to have a decisive impact rather than simply arriving when Barcelona already have a comfortable lead.

“I want to score goals and help, and I don’t want to do it when it’s 2 or 3 or 4-0,” he added. “I want to score important goals.”

He scored his first goal for Barcelona after coming off the bench in their 5-1 UEFA Champions League victory against Feyenoord.

Jesus could be given another opportunity to increase his involvement when Barcelona host Racing Santander tomorrow.

Gabriel Jesus says he is ready to compete with fellow Brazil international Raphinha for a regular starting role at Barcelona after making a €10M move from Arsenal during the summer.

The forward has quickly settled at the Catalan club, having agreed to leave Arsenal after his opportunities at the Emirates Stadium were reduced. His move followed the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Jesus accepts that Hansi Flick is likely to rotate his attacking options in the months ahead, but the Brazil international is determined to make the most of every chance he receives.

“Raphinha is scoring goals. He plays every game and he deserves to,” Jesus said.

“I’m going to try to compete and wait for my opportunity to play more and get more minutes.”

Raphinha has established himself as a regular in Flick’s side, while Jesus is competing for a place in Barcelona’s first XI after making the move from the Premier League champions.

Jesus also wants his goals to have a decisive impact rather than simply arriving when Barcelona already have a comfortable lead.

“I want to score goals and help, and I don’t want to do it when it’s 2 or 3 or 4-0,” he added. “I want to score important goals.”

He scored his first goal for Barcelona after coming off the bench in their 5-1 UEFA Champions League victory against Feyenoord.

Jesus could be given another opportunity to increase his involvement when Barcelona host Racing Santander tomorrow.

Gabriel Jesus says he is ready to compete with fellow Brazil international Raphinha for a regular starting role at Barcelona after making a €10M move from Arsenal during the summer.

The forward has quickly settled at the Catalan club, having agreed to leave Arsenal after his opportunities at the Emirates Stadium were reduced. His move followed the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

Jesus accepts that Hansi Flick is likely to rotate his attacking options in the months ahead, but the Brazil international is determined to make the most of every chance he receives.

“Raphinha is scoring goals. He plays every game and he deserves to,” Jesus said.

“I’m going to try to compete and wait for my opportunity to play more and get more minutes.”

Raphinha has established himself as a regular in Flick’s side, while Jesus is competing for a place in Barcelona’s first XI after making the move from the Premier League champions.

Jesus also wants his goals to have a decisive impact rather than simply arriving when Barcelona already have a comfortable lead.

“I want to score goals and help, and I don’t want to do it when it’s 2 or 3 or 4-0,” he added. “I want to score important goals.”

He scored his first goal for Barcelona after coming off the bench in their 5-1 UEFA Champions League victory against Feyenoord.

Jesus could be given another opportunity to increase his involvement when Barcelona host Racing Santander tomorrow.

Rayo Vallecano have been given permission to resume playing at Estadio de Vallecas after Madrid authorities lifted an indefinite suspension imposed on the stadium.

The La Liga club were prevented from using their home ground at the start of the 2026/27 LaLiga season after a report by local authorities identified emergency repair work needed to address safety concerns and other shortcomings.

Rayo rent the stadium from the regional government of Madrid, but their licence was suspended after an audit found serious health and safety problems, as well as an increased risk of fire.

The condition of the ground has also been part of a long-running dispute between supporters and club owner Raul Martin Presa.

However, public health officials in the Spanish capital have now confirmed the stadium can reopen after concluding that its facilities are operational and suitable for normal use.

They said they were “satisfied the facilities are operational and in suitable condition for normal functioning... in a very significant improvement compared to the situation described in the initial audit.”

Rayo have played their first two home fixtures of the campaign at Estadio Butarque, the nearby stadium of Leganes, and have taken four points from those matches.

The lifting of the suspension will not take effect in time for tonight’s match against Espanyol, meaning Rayo will have to play that fixture away from Vallecas.

Their first match back at their home stadium will be against Athletic Club on October 10th.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola could decide against adding another defender during the January transfer window after Ifeanyi Ndukwe moved closer to becoming eligible to return from his loan at Levante.

The Spanish coach had already chosen not to bring in further defensive cover despite concerns over injuries within his squad.

Liverpool secured Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, while Jeremey Jacquet arrived from Rennes as part of a deal agreed in advance.

However, Jacquet has only recently returned from injury, and both Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni remain unavailable. Iraola’s decision to work with his existing defensive options was therefore considered a risk.

That situation could change at the start of 2027, when Liverpool will have the option of recalling Ndukwe from his loan with LaLiga side Levante.

The 18-year-old centre-back made his debut for Levante in Sunday’s 4-2 home defeat by champions Barcelona. His appearance has taken him to the threshold needed to obtain a UK work permit.

Liverpool can now bring Ndukwe back to Anfield if Iraola believes recalling the highly rated teenager is the right decision.

Rayo Vallecano have been given permission to resume playing at Estadio de Vallecas after Madrid authorities lifted an indefinite suspension imposed on the stadium.

The La Liga club were prevented from using their home ground at the start of the 2026/27 LaLiga season after a report by local authorities identified emergency repair work needed to address safety concerns and other shortcomings.

Rayo rent the stadium from the regional government of Madrid, but their licence was suspended after an audit found serious health and safety problems, as well as an increased risk of fire.

The condition of the ground has also been part of a long-running dispute between supporters and club owner Raul Martin Presa.

However, public health officials in the Spanish capital have now confirmed the stadium can reopen after concluding that its facilities are operational and suitable for normal use.

They said they were “satisfied the facilities are operational and in suitable condition for normal functioning... in a very significant improvement compared to the situation described in the initial audit.”

Rayo have played their first two home fixtures of the campaign at Estadio Butarque, the nearby stadium of Leganes, and have taken four points from those matches.

The lifting of the suspension will not take effect in time for tonight’s match against Espanyol, meaning Rayo will have to play that fixture away from Vallecas.

Their first match back at their home stadium will be against Athletic Club on October 10th.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola could decide against adding another defender during the January transfer window after Ifeanyi Ndukwe moved closer to becoming eligible to return from his loan at Levante.

The Spanish coach had already chosen not to bring in further defensive cover despite concerns over injuries within his squad.

Liverpool secured Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, while Jeremey Jacquet arrived from Rennes as part of a deal agreed in advance.

However, Jacquet has only recently returned from injury, and both Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni remain unavailable. Iraola’s decision to work with his existing defensive options was therefore considered a risk.

That situation could change at the start of 2027, when Liverpool will have the option of recalling Ndukwe from his loan with LaLiga side Levante.

The 18-year-old centre-back made his debut for Levante in Sunday’s 4-2 home defeat by champions Barcelona. His appearance has taken him to the threshold needed to obtain a UK work permit.

Liverpool can now bring Ndukwe back to Anfield if Iraola believes recalling the highly rated teenager is the right decision.

Rayo Vallecano have been given permission to resume playing at Estadio de Vallecas after Madrid authorities lifted an indefinite suspension imposed on the stadium.

The La Liga club were prevented from using their home ground at the start of the 2026/27 LaLiga season after a report by local authorities identified emergency repair work needed to address safety concerns and other shortcomings.

Rayo rent the stadium from the regional government of Madrid, but their licence was suspended after an audit found serious health and safety problems, as well as an increased risk of fire.

The condition of the ground has also been part of a long-running dispute between supporters and club owner Raul Martin Presa.

However, public health officials in the Spanish capital have now confirmed the stadium can reopen after concluding that its facilities are operational and suitable for normal use.

They said they were “satisfied the facilities are operational and in suitable condition for normal functioning... in a very significant improvement compared to the situation described in the initial audit.”

Rayo have played their first two home fixtures of the campaign at Estadio Butarque, the nearby stadium of Leganes, and have taken four points from those matches.

The lifting of the suspension will not take effect in time for tonight’s match against Espanyol, meaning Rayo will have to play that fixture away from Vallecas.

Their first match back at their home stadium will be against Athletic Club on October 10th.

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola could decide against adding another defender during the January transfer window after Ifeanyi Ndukwe moved closer to becoming eligible to return from his loan at Levante.

The Spanish coach had already chosen not to bring in further defensive cover despite concerns over injuries within his squad.

Liverpool secured Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan from Barcelona, while Jeremey Jacquet arrived from Rennes as part of a deal agreed in advance.

However, Jacquet has only recently returned from injury, and both Conor Bradley and Giovanni Leoni remain unavailable. Iraola’s decision to work with his existing defensive options was therefore considered a risk.

That situation could change at the start of 2027, when Liverpool will have the option of recalling Ndukwe from his loan with LaLiga side Levante.

The 18-year-old centre-back made his debut for Levante in Sunday’s 4-2 home defeat by champions Barcelona. His appearance has taken him to the threshold needed to obtain a UK work permit.

Liverpool can now bring Ndukwe back to Anfield if Iraola believes recalling the highly rated teenager is the right decision.

Matt Donohue and his assistant Blake Antrobus will not be appointed for the next round of Premier League fixtures after the officials awarded Erling Haaland’s winning goal in the Manchester derby.

Manchester United were beaten 1-0 at home by Manchester City in the fourth round of the English Premier League, with Haaland scoring the only goal of the match.

According to The Touchline account, the VAR officials have been punished following the derby. Donohue and Antrobus allowed Manchester City’s goal to stand, despite an offside infringement involving Enzo Fernandez.

The result lifted Manchester City to 12 points and moved them into second place in the Premier League table. Manchester United, known as the Red Devils, have four points and sit 13th.

Richarlison had several possible destinations during the summer transfer window, despite remaining under contract with Tottenham.

According to insider Ekrem Konur on social media, Everton, Trabzonspor and Vasco da Gama were interested in signing the Brazil forward.

A move to Vasco da Gama did not go through because of Tottenham’s limit on loan agreements.

The 29-year-old remains contractually tied to Spurs until the end of June 2027. His transfer value is €25m.

Newcastle United are interested in Real Sociedad central midfielder Luka Sucic, according to Spanish newspaper Diario AS.

The Premier League club are considering triggering the €60m release clause in the Croatia international’s contract, the report says.

Newcastle’s new head coach Matthias Jaissle already knows Sucic from their time working together at Red Bull Salzburg.

Sucic joined Real Sociedad in 2024 for €10m. The 24-year-old has made six appearances in La Liga this season and scored two goals.

Sucic began his senior career at Red Bull Salzburg, where he worked under Jaissle before moving to Real Sociedad. Newcastle are now assessing whether to make a move for the midfielder at the price set out in his contract.

The potential transfer would see Sucic reunite with Jaissle in England, while Real Sociedad would stand to make a significant profit on the €10m they paid for him in 2024.

A separate headline concerning Real Sociedad player Arsen Zakharyan reads: “Zakharyan reminds me of Zidane” – Valery Gazzaev.

Erling Haaland remains a transfer target for both Real Madrid and Barcelona, with the Spanish giants reportedly planning moves for the Manchester City striker in 2027.

According to TEAMtalk, the two clubs believe Haaland’s contract includes a release clause that could make a future transfer possible. Manchester City, however, have denied that such a clause exists in the Norway international’s current deal.

There is also an agreement between Haaland and Manchester City that would allow the forward to leave if he decides he wants to take on a new challenge, the report says.

Haaland has shown no indication that he wants to leave the club at present. Despite continuing speculation about his future, the 26-year-old remains committed to Manchester City.

The striker has made six appearances in all competitions this season and has scored six goals.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are both understood to view Haaland as a long-term target, but any potential move is currently linked to 2027.

Former Manchester City defender Mike Richards has criticised the officials’ decision over Erling Haaland’s goal in Manchester City’s 1-0 away win against Manchester United.

Richards described the refereeing error as serious while discussing the Manchester derby and the decisive contribution from the Manchester City striker.

The result lifted Manchester City to second in the Premier League table with 12 points. Manchester United remain 13th, with four points.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has commented on Erling Haaland’s goal for Manchester City in the recent derby.

Manchester United were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City at Old Trafford, with Haaland scoring the only goal of the match.

Manchester City are second in the Premier League table, while Manchester United sit 13th.

Barcelona and Liverpool are interested in Chelsea’s 19-year-old Brazilian winger Estevao Willian, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.

Barcelona sporting director Deco and Liverpool’s scouting team are said to have been impressed by the teenager’s performances, but Chelsea have no plans to sell him.

The London club instead intends to increase Estevao Willian’s salary. Internally, Chelsea value the winger at approximately 110-120 million euros.

Estevao Willian has made five appearances in all competitions this season but has yet to register a goal or an assist.

Tottenham head coach Roberto De Zerbi says his players have been staying behind after training to take additional shots as they work on their finishing.

Tottenham have collected only two points from their opening four Premier League matches and are 17th in the table. They are yet to score in the league this season, while conceding five goals.

The only other side without a league goal is Coventry, who sit bottom of the table with no points.