Pep Guardiola has said he understands Jurgen Klopp's fierce criticism of the newly formatted Club World Cup, which the former Liverpool manager recently labelled the "worst idea ever".
Sunderland have underlined their Premier League return by securing the signature of highly-rated midfielder Habib Diarra from French side Strasbourg for a club-record fee.
Tyrell Malacia has become the face of Manchester United's ongoing difficulties in shifting unwanted players, a problem that is severely hampering the club's rebuild.
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has called the club's reported fee for German midfielder Florian Wirtz "insane," warning that such massive transfers bring heightened expectations and pressure for both player and club.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has announced he will leave Everton when his contract expires on Monday, bringing an end to a nine-year spell at Goodison Park.
Brighton have rejected two offers worth around 50 million pounds for forward Joao Pedro, amid growing interest from Premier League rivals Chelsea and Newcastle United.