The Premier League is the Premier League and you never know what you're going to get. We have seen it so many times. It comes down to the clubs, the fees, whether it's a gamble, whether it's not a gamble. The proof is in the puddin
After impressing as a deputy for club legend Luuk de Jong, Pepi has stepped up and delivered as PSV's attacking talisman with 11 goals in 22 appearances, including six of his last seven matches. But even when he's not scoring, he's still making his presence felt with his astute hold-up play, selfless off-the-ball runs and other skills.
After the bongs and fireworks, 2026 has finally begun. Naturally, no one really cares about resolutions, the real interest is in whether your team will sign a new left-back. Tittle-tattle is back in the limelight and the Rumour Mill will be firing up the very best and worst of it over the coming month. It seems like everyone in the Premier League needs to get the pen and chequebook out to solve their problems, making it an intriguing month ahead.
Napoli have been heavily linked with a loan move for Real Madrid midfielder Franco Mastantuono, but Madrid have closed the door on any departure, according to Marca. Mastantuono, 18, only moved from River Plate for €45 million in the summer and has already become Los Blancos' second-youngest debutant in the Champions League and their fourth youngest goal-scorer in LaLiga history. Napoli had been enquiring about a loan deal as they seek midfield reinforcements, but their interest was quickly quashed before any concrete offer was made.
United States striker Folarin Balogun scored his first career Champions League goal to lead AS Monaco to a 1-0 win over Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday night. Balogun scored the game's only goal right before halftime, smashing his shot from a tight angle into the roof of the net as Monaco won its first game of the league phase and are on five points after four matches.