🚨 Erik ten Hag on his time at Manchester United with Cristiano Ronaldo: 🗣️ “The reality is that over the last 7 or 8 years, he simply has not been able to deliver anymore. From Juventus onwards, it was simply over. “And that is actually Real Madrid’s great strength. They always know when to say goodbye to players. “Real Madrid recognise when a player’s level is declining, and they say goodbye at a moment when, to the outside world, they still appear to be at their peak. But they can no longer actually deliver, without it becoming painful. “When I started at Manchester United, I explained to Ronaldo how we were going to play, what his role would be, what I expected of him, and what he could expect from me and from the team. “But ultimately, you also have to deliver yourself. As I just said, he could no longer bring himself to push through the pain, to give everything every single day, and to train at his maximum in order to get fit. “And if you’re not fit in the Premier League, the Champions League, or with the Portuguese national team, well, then you simply have no chance.” (Source: @ESPNnl)

🚨 Manchester United are interested in signing Como midfielder Nico Paz and could make a major offer in January. The 22-year-old Argentine has registered five goals and six assists in 11 matches this season. United could pursue Paz if Bruno Fernandes leaves, but Real Madrid hold an €80M buy-back option. (Source: @elnacionalcat)

🚨 Unai Simón has insisted he would reject an offer worth €150M to remain at Athletic Club. 🇪🇸 The Spain international goalkeeper has previously attracted interest from other clubs but remains fully committed to staying in Bilbao. 🗣️ “I'm not leaving. Even if someone comes along and pays €150 million, I still won't leave. I don't want to leave.” “As long as Athletic want me here, I'm not going anywhere.” (Source: MARCA)

🚨 RB Leipzig scout Rafa Gonzalez reveals how he spotted Yan Diomande's talent after watching him play for just ten minutes: 🗣️ “In my work, I rely heavily on my own judgement, and I immediately noticed qualities that everyone can now see in him. His speed, intensity, audacity, work rate, ball control, personality, defensive ability and willingness to track back. “He'd only been on the pitch for ten minutes, but I loved what I saw. I thought he was a very special player, and from that moment, I started following him much more closely. “I don't consider myself primarily responsible for his signing because everyone in the group played their part in getting the deal over the line. I did what was expected of me, but it was a team effort led by the sporting director. “He will succeed at Real Madrid. I'm convinced. He has the talent, attitude and room to improve. The pressure is high, but with confidence, he will respond positively to the significant investment they've made.” 🇨🇮🔍 (Source: @DiarioAS)

🚨 Steven Gerrard admits he would welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold back to Liverpool, but questions whether a return would be right for the club: 🗣️ Gerrard: “Ability and talent wise? Yes. What he’s done for Liverpool, in terms of the success, I would say yes. But the ending, and that's still being a little bit raw. “I would, yes, myself personally. “Do I think it's the right thing for this group now, and this manager now, and where Liverpool are at right now? I'm unsure. “Does he make the Liverpool team and squad better? Ability wise and talent wise, he does 100%, so it's tough.” (Source: @ThatsFootballTV)

🚨 Unai Simón has insisted he would reject an offer worth €150M to remain at Athletic Club. 🇪🇸 The Spain international goalkeeper has previously attracted interest from other clubs but remains fully committed to staying in Bilbao. 🗣️ “I'm not leaving. Even if someone comes along and pays €150 million, I still won't leave. I don't want to leave.” “As long as Athletic want me here, I'm not going anywhere.” (Source: MARCA)

🚨 Harry Kane has confirmed he is just days away from signing a new contract with Bayern Munich, with a verbal agreement already in place. 🗣️ Kane: “I'd say it's matter of days. There's been good conversations over this weekend and today as well. I know I keep saying we're close, but we are extremely close now." 🔐 (Source: Press conference)

🚨 Real Madrid are growing increasingly confident of signing Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel. 🇪🇸 The 16-year-old has not featured since requesting to leave in September, with United's attempts to convince him to stay proving unsuccessful. Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also interested. (Source: @TEAMtalk)

🚨 Manchester United are interested in signing Como midfielder Nico Paz and could make a major offer in January. The 22-year-old Argentine has registered five goals and six assists in 11 matches this season. United could pursue Paz if Bruno Fernandes leaves, but Real Madrid hold an €80M buy-back option. (Source: @elnacionalcat)