Brazil's national football team coach Tite has issued an apology to Arsenal over unfounded rumors suggesting he was interested in the managerial position at the club. He expressed disappointment over the spread of false information and emphasized his commitment and respect for the Brazilian team. Brazil, under Tite's leadership, remains undefeated in World Cup qualification, leading the CONMEBOL group with 42 points, ahead of Argentina's 38 points.

Paul Pogba's potential stay at Manchester United hinges on proving his worth to various stakeholders, including top European clubs, fans, former players, and his own teammates. Despite his world-class talent, Pogba's future has been clouded by injuries and controversial comments. To regain interest from clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, and Juventus, Pogba must return to top form. He also needs to win back the support of Manchester United fans and prove his consistency to former players turned pundits. Additionally, Pogba faces internal competition from new signing Bruno Fernandes, with whom he must coexist harmoniously on the field.

Manchester City may not have had the Premier League season they hoped for, but the emergence of young talents like Phil Foden suggests a bright future. Foden, seen as a potential replacement for David Silva, is one of four English players listed among the ten most valuable players born on or after 2000 by CIES Football Observatory. Valued at €50m, Foden is expected to become a key player for City. His performance this season, with three goals and seven assists, indicates his potential. Other players on the list include Mason Greenwood, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Jadon Sancho.

The article discusses six football players who had brief but notable stints at Manchester United but never fully established themselves in the first team. Fabio, Darron Gibson, Gabriel Obertan, Federico Macheda, James Wilson, and Paddy McNair are highlighted, detailing their careers at United and subsequent moves to other clubs. The narrative explores their struggles with injuries, competition for positions, and the impact of managerial decisions on their careers. The piece provides a factual recount of their trajectories, with a neutral tone towards the players and the clubs involved.

Championship clubs are actively pursuing player transfers as the window deadline approaches. Leeds United may loan Dwight Gayle from Newcastle United if Kemar Roofe leaves. Aston Villa has bid £15m for Leeds' Kalvin Phillips, while Sheffield United is interested in loaning Mason Holgate from Everton. Fulham's Tayo Edun is in advanced talks with Shrewsbury Town for a permanent move.

Aston Villa is gearing up for their return to the Premier League with 12 new signings and an unbeaten pre-season. Despite their strong performance, betting odds suggest a challenging season ahead. Brentford's Thomas Frank is uncertain about the futures of Villa targets Said Benrahma and Neal Maupay. Villa's new goalkeeper Tom Heaton impressed in a recent match against RB Leipzig. Fans praised Conor Hourihane's performance, and Dean Smith defended the club's significant spending on new players.

Liverpool and Manchester United fans reacted differently to Suso's goal for AC Milan in a pre-season friendly, with Liverpool fans expressing regret at not re-signing him and United fans joking about the 'reject' scoring. The match, which saw Marcus Rashford score first for United, ended 2-2 and was decided by penalties, with United winning. The game was noted as a tougher pre-season challenge for Solskjaer's team.

Paul Pogba's potential move to Real Madrid could involve Gareth Bale as a makeweight, with Pogba missing Manchester United's game against AC Milan due to a back spasm. Swansea City manager Steve Cooper is close to signing an attacking player, while Manchester United are eyeing Ajax's David Neres. Arsenal are making a third attempt to sign Kieran Tierney from Celtic, and Bruno Fernandes has asked Sporting Lisbon to facilitate his move to Tottenham Hotspur.

Jamie Redknapp predicts that Liverpool will win the Premier League title in the 2019/20 season, following their Champions League victory. He acknowledges the competitive nature of the league, with Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Chelsea all vying for the title. Redknapp praises Jurgen Klopp's ability to motivate his players and expects Liverpool to edge out their rivals in a tight race.

Everton FC is interested in signing Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic and Italian forward Moise Kean from Juventus. They are considering a €15m offer for Mandzukic and have reportedly offered €35m for Kean, despite facing competition from Borussia Dortmund. Everton aims to replace former player Romelu Lukaku with these potential signings.

Liverpool FC may lose their back-up goalkeeper Simon Mignolet before the January transfer window closes. Despite manager Jurgen Klopp's recent comments suggesting Mignolet would stay, reports indicate the Belgian international might leave. Klopp values Mignolet as an ideal back-up but acknowledges the player's desire for more playing time. Mignolet's agent has expressed the importance of finding a club where he can play regularly.

Leeds United, Bristol City, and Brentford are active in the transfer market, with Leeds United's acquisition of Helder Costa from Wolves being the largest deal. Liverpool's Ryan Kent is a loan target for Leeds, with coach Marcelo Bielsa showing interest. Wigan Athletic is set to sign West Ham's Jordan Hugill, while Sheffield Wednesday's Lucas Joao has requested a transfer. Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu is expected to go on loan, with several Championship clubs interested.

Leeds United is favored to sign Liverpool's Ryan Kent, with Marcelo Bielsa showing interest. West Ham's Jordan Hugill is set for a move to Wigan Athletic. Sheffield Wednesday's Lucas Joao seeks a transfer, while Chelsea's Ethan Ampadu is likely to go on loan. Fulham's Jean Michael Seri is close to joining Galatasaray. Nottingham Forest's Ben Osborn may stay despite interest from Sheffield United.

Premier League clubs have been active in the summer transfer window, with Everton spending £32 million on three signings, Liverpool spending £1.3 million on a single player, and Manchester United spending £65 million on two players. Everton's signings include Andre Gomes, Fabian Delph, and Jonas Lossl. Liverpool's only signing is Sepp van den Berg, while Manchester United faces pressure from fans with only two signings ahead of a crucial season.

Newcastle United is the only Premier League club that has not purchased a player during the summer transfer window, which closes on August 8. Other clubs have made at least one addition to their squads, with varying levels of expenditure. Aston Villa is the biggest spender so far, while Arsenal and Liverpool have been more conservative. Manchester United has faced pressure from fans after only two signings. The article details the spending of each Premier League club, highlighting notable transfers and the financial implications for the teams.

Manchester United remains the favourite to sign Leicester City's Harry Maguire, with ongoing talks about the transfer. Despite Manchester City's interest, United is prepared to make Maguire the most expensive defender, though they have not met Leicester's £90 million valuation. City, aiming for a third consecutive Premier League title, is also interested but cautious about entering a bidding war. Betfair's odds suggest United is more likely to secure Maguire's signature.

Danny Mills has warned Mikel Arteta against taking the Newcastle United managerial job, citing financial constraints and potential risks. Arteta, currently assistant manager at Manchester City, is considered a future successor to Pep Guardiola. Newcastle owner Mike Ashley faces criticism for allowing Rafael Benitez to leave due to mismatched ambitions.

Transfer activities in the Championship are intensifying with Leeds United aiming to secure Helder Costa on loan from Wolves and potentially signing Carlisle United's Liam McCarron. Celtic has successfully signed Luca Connell from Bolton Wanderers. Millwall and Bristol City are competing for Barnsley's Kieffer Moore, while Preston North End denies rumors of Norwich's interest in Callum Robinson. Birmingham City's Che Adams is set to join Southampton for £16m. Cardiff City is vying for Genk's Mbwana Samatta, facing competition from several English clubs.

Manchester United are confident in securing Sporting Lisbon's Bruno Fernandes and Newcastle United's Sean Longstaff, following the official announcement of Aaron Wan-Bissaka's signing. The club aims to finalize these transfers before their pre-season tour, with Fernandes potentially replacing Ander Herrera. Fernandes has gained significant attention after scoring 31 goals last season and is keen on a Premier League move.

As the summer transfer window heats up, several Premier League clubs are making significant moves. Arsenal is eyeing AS Monaco's Keita Balde, while Chelsea is finalizing a permanent deal for Mateo Kovacic. Manchester United is confident in acquiring Bruno Fernandes and Sean Longstaff. Christian Eriksen's family has been seen house-hunting in Madrid, fueling rumors of a move to Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappe has no plans to renew his PSG contract, attracting interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool. Aston Villa has agreed on a fee for Southampton's Matt Targett, and Chelsea has issued an ultimatum to Atletico Madrid regarding Alvaro Morata. Gareth Bale's representatives have met with Inter Milan officials.