Mbappé Reveals Bayern Tried to Sign Him Before Monaco Exit

Kylian Mbappé has revealed that Bayern Munich once tried to lure him to Germany during his early career at AS Monaco. Speaking to Bild, the Real Madrid superstar admitted he held talks with multiple Bundesliga clubs before opting for a different path. “Many clubs approached me. Bayern came to me when I was a bit younger and could leave Monaco,” Mbappé said. “Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig  also made enquiries. And those are just the three clubs I remember. Maybe there were others, but I don’t remember.” The 26-year-old laughed as he reflected on the missed opportunity: “Everyone’s asking now, but it’s a bit too late.” Mbappe joined Paris Saint-Germain on loan from Monaco in 2017 before completing a €180 million permanent move the following year. He went on to become PSG’s all-time leading scorer before finally joining Real Madrid this summer, where he has continued his prolific form.

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Hoeness: Bayern ‘Winners’ Despite Missing Out on Woltemade, Wirtz

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has defended the club’s summer transfer business, insisting the German champions remain stronger than ever despite missing out on several top targets. Speaking on Sport1-Doppelpass, Hoeness admitted Bayern would have liked to sign Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz but dismissed the idea of paying €150 million. He also downplayed Nick Woltemade’s €90 million move to Newcastle United. “Woltemade is a good footballer and a super nice guy, but he’s not worth €90 million,” Hoeness said. The 72-year-old pointed to the financial power of foreign clubs as Bayern’s biggest obstacle in the market. “It’s a monopoly,” he argued. “You land on Schlossallee [the most expensive square in German Monopoly], then some sheikh comes along and buys it.” Despite missing out on Wirtz, Woltemade, and Nico Williams, Hoeness insisted: “We are the real winners because we have a very strong team.”

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Tottenham Ownership Rules Out Sale After Takeover Interest

Tottenham Hotspur has dismissed speculation over a possible change of ownership. The club confirmed its majority shareholder has rejected two preliminary takeover approaches. The Premier League club issued a statement late Sunday, insisting it is “not for sale” after ENIC Sports & Developments Holdings Ltd, which owns 86.5% of Tottenham, turned down proposals from Amanda Staveley’s PCP International Finance Limited and a consortium led by Dr. Roger Kennedy and Wing-Fai Ng through Firehawk Holdings Limited. The announcement comes just days after Daniel Levy stepped down as executive chairman for 25 years. In April, Vinai Venkatesham was appointed chief executive, while Peter Charrington took over the newly created role of non-executive chairman. ENIC is majority-owned by British businessman Joe Lewis and his family through the Tavistock Group private equity firm. The club reiterated that Levy’s departure will bring “no changes to the ownership or shareholder structure.”

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Tuchel praises England debutant Anderson after win over Andorra

Thomas Tuchel was full of praise for England debutant Elliot Anderson. He said that he ‘passed the test’ following the national side’s uninspiring win over Andorra. The 22-year-old was named man of the match as England limped to a 2-0 win over Andorra in their first World Cup qualifier of the new season on Saturday. Anderson came agonisingly close to capping his impressive debut performance off with a goal, only to have his 51st-minute effort saved. Speaking to reporters after the game, Tuchel couldn’t help but admit he was impressed by the Nottingham Forest star’s performance. “He’s just a very, very good football player,” Tuchel said. “He has the physicality, he’s very mobile at No. 6. He has the body, he loves to defend, and he loves to put his body in duels.

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Saliba Facing Three to Four Weeks on Sidelines with Ankle Injury

Arsenal defender William Saliba is set to miss at least three weeks after suffering an ankle injury. The injury happened in the club’s 1-0 defeat to Liverpool before the international break. The 24-year-old lasted only five minutes at Anfield before being forced off. Now, the latest reports suggest he will be sidelined for three to four weeks. France manager Didier Deschamps has already recalled Benjamin Pavard to replace Saliba. He is not expected to bring the centre-back back into contention for October’s internationals. For Arsenal, the injury comes at a difficult time. Mikel Arteta will likely be without Saliba for upcoming Premier League fixtures against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City later in the month.

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Ekitike Embraces Competition After Isak’s Record Arrival

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike says he is relishing the challenge of competing with Alexander Isak. Isak just secured a British-record £125 million move from Newcastle United. Ekitike joined the reigning Premier League champions this summer after scoring 15 Bundesliga goals for Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024-25. He has already netted three times in four appearances. “When you play for the best teams, you inevitably expect to be competing with the best players,” Ekitike told reporters on Sunday. “Isak is a player I used to watch, so seeing him arrive is a pleasure. It’s going to be tough competition, but I’m going to work hard to be good and perform well so that it’s just the coach’s problem.” Isak’s signing follows Liverpool’s £100m-plus capture of German midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, making him the third-most expensive addition of the summer.

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Højlund admits he had no choice but to leave Man Utd for Napoli

Rasmus Højlund says his move to Napoli was inevitable after Manchester United bolstered their attacking options this summer. The 21-year-old Danish striker has joined the Serie A club on a season-long loan with an option to buy, ending a two-year spell at Old Trafford. Højlund scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for United after arriving from Atalanta in 2023, helping the club lift the Emirates FA Cup last season. But his form dipped under new manager Ruben Amorim, netting just six times in 33 appearances during the Portuguese coach’s first campaign in charge. United’s summer arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko further limited his opportunities. “My prospects for playing time diminished as they brought in reinforcements for my position,” Hojlund told TV2 Sport. “With my age and ambitions, I had to find a place where they believe in me, give me a lot of love, and offer a good sporting package. I feel 100 per cent that I have found it with Napoli. It’s something I’m really, really looking forward to.” The striker now begins a fresh chapter in Italy, where Napoli will look to Højlund to rediscover the form that made him one of Europe’s most coveted young forwards.

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LAFC Sign Brazilian Midfielder Jailson Through 2025

LAFC have signed of free agent Jailson. The 29-year-old Brazilian’s deal runs through the 2025 season with club options for 2026 and 2027, the team announced Tuesday. Jailson arrives after a stint in Spain with LaLiga side Celta de Vigo, where he tallied one goal and one assist across 30 appearances in all competitions. Over the course of his career, he has featured for Chapecoense, Grêmio, and Palmeiras in Brazil. Across 259 career matches, he’s recorded nine goals and five assists. His addition comes at a crucial time for LAFC, who recently lost fellow Brazilian midfielder Igor Jesus to a season-ending injury. Jailson joins a midfield group anchored by Mark Delgado and Timothy Tillman, alongside summer arrivals Mathieu Choinière and Andrew Moran. With eight games left in the regular season, the Black & Gold are pushing for a top-four finish in the Western Conference for the fourth consecutive year.

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FC Cincinnati’s Evander fined by MLS Disciplinary Committee

The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued the following rulings after Matchday 31 of the 2025 season. MLS Disciplinary Committee fined Evander The Committee has fined FC Cincinnati midfielder Evander for violating the league’s policy regarding simulation/embellishment in the 36th minute of Cincinnati’s match against Philadelphia Union on August 30th. Toklomati fined The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Charlotte FC forward Idan Toklomati for making an inappropriate gesture in the 87th minute of Charlotte FC’s match against the New England Revolution on August 30th.

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San Diego FC’s Anders Dreyer Wins MLS Player of the Matchday

Anders Dreyer’s dream debut season with San Diego FC reached another milestone as he was named MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Michelob Ultra for Matchday 31. The Danish winger delivered once again in San Diego’s rivalry clash with LAFC, registering an assist and netting the game-winning goal in a 2-1 comeback victory at BMO Stadium. The result marked San Diego’s seventh straight road win, tying FC Cincinnati (2024) and CF Montréal (2022) for the longest single-season road winning streak in league history (excluding the shootout era). San Diego’s triumph also extended their perfect record against California opponents (5W-0L-0D) and brought them level with St. Louis CITY SC for the most wins by an expansion team (17). With one more point, they will tie LAFC’s single-season expansion points record (57). For Dreyer, the performance adds to what has been a sensational first campaign. He now has 32 goal contributions (14 goals, 18 assists), tying Zlatan Ibrahimović’s 2018 debut tally with LA Galaxy for second-most in MLS history. 

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