Vincent Kompany was at Tegernsee [last summer], he drove out there with Christoph Freund, and said: 'Uli, we need Xavi Simons'. I had put an apple pie on the table for the meeting and replied: 'Vincent, you can have another piece of the apple pie, but you're not getting Xavi. We want you to play the young players'.
Warren Zaire-Emery is one of European football's coolest operators, having made France's Euro 2024 squad at just 18 years old with over 100 appearances for PSG.
Cora coming in, she deserves her chance. She has been a proven goalscorer the last number of years and she has worked really hard. I am really delighted for her and if she gets her opportunity, I am sure she will grab it with both hands.
Left-footed centre-backs are a rarer breed, and Raux-Yao is a colossus of a defender now entering his prime at the age of 26. Having established himself as the most dominant aerial force in Austrian football, the centre-back has caught attention for his passing ability, too.
Mbekezeli Mbokazi is considered to be the standout prospect in South African football for a generation and the nation's best chance of seeing a star at elite level in the next few years. Having made his international debut as a teenager, he was a leader for Orlando Pirates at the peak of the South African Premiership, becoming the second-youngest captain ever for the Buccaneers.
Balogun put the hosts in the lead in the 57th minute with his fourth goal in his last four appearances in all competitions. Luck was on his side when his header connected with a cross; the ball bounced back on an opponent then on his leg before crossing the goalline.
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in improving the attacking unit before the January window closes, and they are keen on Maghnes Akliouche. According to Teamtalk, they have completed extensive groundwork on the Monaco attacker, and they have scouted him for a long time. The player is likely to cost around 50 million, and it remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.
Andoni Iraola's side had yet to register a shot on target against the Premier League's bottom side when Kroupi controlled Amine Adli's flick on the edge of the Wolves penalty area with 12 minutes of the first half remaining. Moments later goalkeeper Jose Sa was picking the ball out of his net after being beaten by Kroupi's thunderous, looping strike, which looked set to be the game's only goal until Alex Scott doubled Bournemouth's advantage in stoppage time.
Manchester United are interested in signing the talented young midfielder, and they are the strongest contenders to secure his signature. They need more physicality and defensive cover in the middle of the park, and Baleba would be an excellent addition.
Karl Etta Eyong has been linked with a move away from Levante, and the Spanish club is willing to sanction his departure. According to Ben Jacobs, Manchester United and Arsenal are showing significant' interest in the talented attacker, and it will be interesting to see if they are willing to make an official move in the summer. CSKA Moscow is interested in signing the player now and has submitted an offer in excess of 30 million.