Kick Off: Atletico get held in 0-0 draw, Chiesa to join Liverpool

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Match Reports

Atletico 0-0 Espanyol: Wasteful Atletico held to goalless home draw

Atletico Madrid had 25 attempts at goal but could not find the breakthrough as they were held to a 0-0 draw by Espanyol in LaLiga on Wednesday.

These Things Happen

Here we go! Romano: Chiesa to Liverpool for a €13m initial fee with add-ons

 BREAKING: Federico Chiesa to Liverpool, here we go! Agreement done for €13m initial fee with add-ons.

OFFICIAL: Marc Bernal has a ruptured ACL and meniscus tear in his left knee

Tests carried out on Wednesday have shown that the player Marc Bernal has a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and an associated injury to the lateral meniscus.

Arsenal could make last-gasp transfer moves for including Nunez & Calvert-Lewin

ARSENAL could complete a last-gasp signing of a striker following the arrival of Mikel Merino.

Man Utd face £70m Raheem Sterling complication as swap deal 'obstacles' emerge

Manchester United and Chelsea are pursuing a blockbuster swap deal for out-of-favour stars Jadon Sancho and Raheem Sterling - but manifold obstacles threaten to stymie the deal.

Mitrovic threatens Cristiano Ronaldo for the top scorer title

The Portuguese superstar goalscorer has been the headline act in the Saudi Super League but the Serbian striker looks to be his main threat.

Ivan Toney failed Wolves' secret medical because of rare condition

Ivan Toney will be hoping that a failed medical does not foil yet another move - after previously seeing a switch to Wolves collapse.

The explanation behind Barcelona star Dani Olmo’s ‘watch’ celebration

Barcelona fans were enamoured with their star signing Dani Olmo this summer after his debut, coming on at half-time with his side a goal down against Rayo Vallecano. He helped turn the game around, scoring the winner with a lovely curled effort.

Sancho 'reaches agreement' on Man Utd exit after Sterling swap talks

Jadon Sancho has agreed a deal to join Juventus on loan, appearing to put an end to Raheem Sterling's links to Manchester United.

Ancelotti on injury to Barcelona starlet Marc Bernal: The calendar is too tight

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti paid tribute to Sven Goran Eriksson and Juan Izquierdo before the beginning of his press conference on Wednesday, as Los Blancos prepare for their clash with Las Palmas. Ancelotti lamented the injury suffered by Marc Bernal, after the Barcelona midfielder went down with an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Rayo Vallecano.

CARABAO CUP THIRD ROUND DRAW: Man United handed favourable home tie

Manchester United have been handed what seems like a comfortable Carabao Cup third round clash on paper, to be played out at Old Trafford.

Man Utd hold Ivan Toney transfer talks in last-minute attempt to hijack Chelsea

Manchester United have reportedly held talks over a potential swoop for Ivan Toney ahead of Friday's transfer deadline.

Neymar leads stars to pay tribute to Izquierdo after the Uruguayan died

Neymar has led the tributes to Juan Izquierdo after the Uruguayan footballer died at the age of 27.

The 'biggest mistake' Man United made in the transfer market under Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson is widely heralded as the best manager in the history of Manchester United.

Romano: Chiesa has landed in Liverpool and he’s set for medical today

🔴🛬 Federico Chiesa has landed in Liverpool and he’s set for first part of medical today.

Barca submit offer for Liverpool star as moves made to replace stricken Bernal

Barcelona have entered the market for a new defensive midfielder, following news that Marc Bernal will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his ACL in the latter stages of Tuesday’s victory over Rayo Vallecano. A low-cost option is wanted, and they appear to have settled on their ideal target.

Celta Vigo confirm signing of former Barcelona and Chelsea defender

Celta Vigo have had a very strong start to the new season, despite their agonising 4-3 defeat to Villarreal on Monday night. A concern for head coach Claudio Giraldez will be that six goals have been conceded in the three matches, and this is perhaps a reason why a move has been made for Marcos Alonso.

What They Say

Sterling warned by Maresca he won’t play a minute - ‘he knows what to do’

ENZO MARESCA has made it abundantly clear that Raheem Sterling has no future at Chelsea under his management.

Chiesa: I am very happy to embark on a new adventure

Juventus forward Federico Chiesa has been confirmed to be joining Liverpool and spoke to the media before departing for the UK.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti tells Reinier to leave club publicly

Real Madrid are unlikely to do much business in the final three days of the transfer window, with Carlo Ancelotti declaring their business done multiple weeks ago. However there are one or two outstanding issues to be sorted out.

CR7: I will soon score my 900th goal, but I want to reach 1000

CR7: "I will soon score my 900th goal, but I want to reach 1000. With a big difference, all the goals I've scored are filmed; I have evidence. I respect everyone, but I have proof." 

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