LISTEN: The latest Transfer Talk podcast!
On the latestTransfer Talk Podcast, Pete Graves is joined by Sky Sports senior football journalist Peter Smith and Sky Sports' Dougie Critchley to discuss Alexis Mac Allister's bombshell quotes about his contract situation at Liverpool.
PLUS the panel talk Fulham's poor start to the season, Manchester United's defensive issues, Everton's lack of options in attack and Ipswich's huge summer spend.
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Brazil recall Pedro, Alisson and Cunha omitted
Joao Pedro has been recalled to the Brazil squad at the first time of asking after his surprising World Cup snub, but Alisson, Matheus Cunha and Thiago have been omitted.
Pedro was controversially left out by Carlo Ancelotti for this summer's tournament - a decision that looked even worse after Brazil's last-16 exit to Norway.
The forward has started the season well after enjoying a full pre-season with Chelsea and now returns for two fixtures against Australia, plus a game against India, while Brentford's Thiago makes way.
Alisson is an eye-catching absentee. He was Brazil's No 1 at the World Cup and started for Liverpool against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Cunha has two assists in three Premier League games for Manchester United this season and featured regularly at the World Cup.
Arsenal's Gabriel and Bruno Guimaraes are in Ancelotti's squad, as are Manchester United's Andrey Santos and Manchester City's Vitor Reis.
Esteveo has been recalled after the Chelsea winger missed the World Cup through injury.
Nottingham Forest's Jair Cunha has been handed his first senior call-up.
'Arsenal didn't buy that X-Factor signing' - Merse assesses Gunners' CL chances!
Paul Merson has his say on whether Arsenal will have a chance at claiming Champions League glory.
Follow their opening game away to Napoli here...
Live Commentary - Napoli vs Arsenal | 09.09.2026
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Should Man Utd have invested more in defence?
On the Transfer Talk Podcast, Dougie Critchley and Peter Smith discuss Manchester United's lack of defensive depth.
Have Everton left themselves short in key positions?
On the Transfer Talk Podcast, Dougie Critchley discusses whether Everton have left themselves short in key positions, such as striker and full-back.
LISTEN: The latest Transfer Talk podcast!
On the latestTransfer Talk Podcast, Pete Graves is joined by Sky Sports senior football journalist Peter Smith and Sky Sports' Dougie Critchley to discuss Alexis Mac Allister's bombshell quotes about his contract situation at Liverpool.
PLUS the panel talk Fulham's poor start to the season, Manchester United's defensive issues, Everton's lack of options in attack and Ipswich's huge summer spend.
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Papers: Hammer blow for Man Utd as target agrees new contract
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
Transfer news: Manchester United suffer hammer blow after top target Lewis Hall agrees five-year Newcastle deal - Paper Talk
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Paper Talk: 'Asonishing' Haaland bags brace vs Porto
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Hayen: Vardy an important add-on for Burnley
Nicky Hayen has backed Jamie Vardy to be a vital source of goals for Burnley as they bid to turn around their season after a winless start continued in a 1-1 draw at Wrexham.
The 39-year-old Vardy, signed as a free agent over the weekend, served a one-match ban at the Racecourse Ground and watched on as Zeki Amdouni fired Burnley in front before Jacques Ekomie levelled.
It left Burnley still in the bottom three with only three points from six matches, but Hayen believes Vardy can help lift them up the table.
"First of all it's goals, that's why we brought him in and what is really important is he's an experienced player but also an intelligent player," he said.
"How we play, we create spaces and the goal we scored with Zeki, with Jamie he has such intelligent runs that he doesn't need a lot of chances before he scores goals. In his career that's what he had.
"This will be an add-on for our team but also our offensive players can learn a lot from him about movements on the ball and off the ball."
Man Utd's £1bn rebuild faces toughest test?
Michael Carrick transformed Manchester United's fortunes after his appointment in January, steering the side from seventh to third and clinching their return to the Champions League.
But, after a disappointing start to the new campaign, how will they handle the challenge of juggling three games per week? And has their rebuild neglected one key part of their squad?
Man Utd have highest transfer net spend since 2022 but Champions League return will test depth - Between the Lines
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O'Neill: Chelsea youngster Mheuka looks a player
Martin O'Neill is expecting big things from on-loan Chelsea forward Sam Mheuka.
Mheuka had a goal disallowed against St Mirren at the weekend and has looked a threat during two substitute appearances for Celtic so far.
"I expect him to do well," O'Neill said.
"He's just getting to know the players. He's getting to know what's expected of him in terms of style of play, what we do with the ball and what we do without it.
"It's essentially what he does with the ball that will determine not only his time here, but his future in the game and he looks a player.
"We definitely have got better options up front than we had last season."
'He's fully involved' - Alonso says Estevao has big future at Chelsea
Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso says Estevao does have a future at the club despite not featuring much this season.
He's BACK! Merse lauds Vardy move as Burnley's signing arrives to watch Wrexham match!
Paul Merson lauds Jamie Vardy move as Burnley's signing arrives to watch their game against Wrexham due to currently serving a match suspension.
Analysed: How important is Mac Allister for Liverpool?
Do Alonso's Chelsea lack too much control to challenge for PL triumph?
Sky Sports News' Dave Reed analyses how Chelsea have changed under Xabi Alonso and sees how they lack control on the pitch.
Merse unconvinced by Maresca's Man City: They've lost the 'fear factor'
Paul Merson says Enzo Maresca's side haven't clicked yet and admits teams have lost a 'fear factor' they used to have when playing Manchester City.
Alvarez and David not expected to start against Liverpool
Diego Simeone has admitted the transfer speculation around forward Julian Alvarez was not helpful before the transfer window closed with the Argentina international unlikely to start Atletico's Champions League opener at Liverpool on Wednesday night.
Alvarez recently missing two days of training citing illness after being told he could not move to Barcelona.
Fellow striker Jonathan David is also not expected to play from the off at Anfield after he only signing on loan from Juventus on September 1, having made just two substitute appearances this season.
"Jonathan has only just arrived, Julian is getting better," Simeone said.
"I don't see he could start tomorrow, but I am sure he (David) could help at some point in the game."
Can Man Utd's squad handle three games a week?
Sky Sports' Between the Lines takes a closer look at how Michael Carrick's Manchester United squad is set as they prepare to take on multiple competitions this season.
EXPLAINED: Man Utd's transfer spending since 2022! How has their defence not evolved?
The Premier League Show take a deep dive into Manchester United's transfer spending since 2022, with the club fielding the same back four on Sunday as Erik ten Hag's first game four years ago.
Stamatelopoulos leaves Motherwell by mutual consent
Apostolos Stamatelopoulos has left Motherwell by mutual consent "to pursue opportunities elsewhere".
The 27-year-old Australian forward joined the Steelmen on a three-year contract from Newcastle Jets in July 2024.
Stamatelopoulos scored 12 goals in 45 appearances in his first season and a half at Fir Park before joining Sydney FC for the second half of last season.
He has not featured this term under new boss Alfred Johansson.
"I want to take this opportunity to thank the fans," the striker told the Motherwell website.
"Everyone associated with the club welcomed me with open arms and made me feel at home. The fans, staff and players have all been amazing during my stay in Scotland.
"This is football, and it's the right time for me to move on."