Everton defender James Tarkowski has committed his future to the club by signing a new two-and-a-half-year contract extension that will keep him on Merseyside until 2028.
Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are reportedly monitoring the contract renewal situation of Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck this season.
Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has made it clear that the club are under no pressure to sell French forward Michael Olise, despite renewed Premier League interest.
John Obi Mikel has heaped praise on Moises Caicedo, describing the Chelsea midfielder as "worth every penny" after the Blues' impressive 2–1 victory over reigning champions Liverpool at the weekend.
Germany legends Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm have urged patience with Liverpool's record signing Florian Wirtz, backing the midfielder to come good once he settles into life on Merseyside.
Manchester City defender John Stones has admitted he came close to quitting football last season after enduring a series of serious injuries that left him mentally and physically drained.