Chilean club Colo-Colo is reportedly trying to sign Atlético-MG defender Ivan Román on loan for a season and a half. The 20-year-old has not been used by Atlético-MG coach Eduardo Domínguez in recent matches.
Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes is reportedly on the verge of joining Arsenal in a £75m deal, with the transfer expected to be completed soon. The 28-year-old Brazilian international has already bid an emotional farewell to his team-mates and club staff.
Ajax midfielder Davy Klaassen has reached a milestone in his career, playing his 400th official match for the club. In an interview with VoetbalPrimeur, Klaassen was asked to name his standout moment, but he struggled to pinpoint a specific one.
FC Twente's trainer, John van den Brom, has expressed his thoughts on the current state of the team's goalkeeper situation. Following the club's 6-0 win over DAC 1904, Van den Brom discussed the hierarchy among the goalkeepers, with Lars Unnerstall and Joël Drommel both vying for the top spot.
Ajax and FC Twente enjoyed an excellent European evening. The Amsterdam side beat Shelbourne 3-1, while Twente swept aside DAC 1904 with a 6-0 victory.
Ajax's Mika Godts received a standing ovation when he was substituted during the team's Champions League match against Shelbourne FC. The Belgian forward has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, but Ajax trainer Míchel insists that Godts is focused on his game.
Arsenal's hopes of signing Vinicius Jr this summer have been dealt a significant blow, with talkSPORT Football reporting that the Real Madrid forward has been told he is not a big enough brand to join the Gunners. The 26-year-old has instead signed a new six-year deal with Real Madrid.
Ajax's left-back Owen Wijndal has been linked with a potential transfer, but according to Ajax legend Ronald de Boer, the player is not going anywhere without a fight. De Boer praised Wijndal's performance in Ajax's match against Shelbourne, saying he is a key player for the club.
The 18-year-old Argentine midfielder Franco Mastantuono has arrived in Italy to join Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Real Madrid. This move marks a significant step in Mastantuono's development as a player, as he looks to gain experience in a competitive league before returning to the Santiago Bernabéu.
Club Brugge's trainer Ivan Leko has been singing the praises of two of his star players, Hans Vanaken and Brandon Mechele, after their impressive performances in the World Cup.
Alexandre Pato, the Brazilian footballer who won the Golden Boy award in 2009, is set to become a shareholder of Northampton Town, a fourth-division English club. The 36-year-old former AC Milan and Chelsea player will invest in the club through his company Alpha Sports Capital.