Leverkusen features in Champions League chatter amid Europa League bids and transfer links; a steady, high-profile presence in German and European football.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a major transfer window, signing Marmoush on a permanent deal and securing Savio in a high-value package from Manchester City. The signings bolster an attack-wide squad as De Zerbi eyes one final addition before the deadline. Kudus could return and Sarr’s departure remains under consideration.
Everton are actively pursuing a striker target as the transfer window nears its close. Balogun is a primary target for the club, with talks continuing over a potential Monaco sale. Richarlison remains a secondary option, though reservations about a return to Everton persist. The outcome hinges on Monaco’s stance and the evolving market.
Torres heads PSG to a 2-1 win at Marseille after a late Desir Doué cross, with Marseille’s Angel Gomes equalising before Marquinhos seals it. Weah is sent off for a second bookable offence as PSG climb in Ligue 1. The result comes ahead of a two-week international break.
City stormed back to draw with Bayern Munich as Inter and Arsenal secured wins in their debuts, but questions linger over Arsenal’s blunt attack and Chelsea’s fragility in Europe’s top club competition.
Borussia Dortmund has extended Niko Kovač’s contract, underscoring continuity after a period of change. The manager’s team has improved steadily, earning top form in the Bundesliga and achieving strong results in Europe.
Bayer Leverkusen has secured a third consecutive Europa League win, beating OFI Crete 2-0 with a Jonas Hofmann double. Juventus is held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes after a late winner is ruled out by VAR. Sunderland’s draw in Poland accompanies a busy night of European action.
Celtic has extended Colby Donovan’s contract to 2031 after a season of strong form, with the 20-year-old making regular starts and earning a Scotland call-up. Manager Martin O’Neill hails the move as “fantastic news” as Donovan vows to keep pushing for a regular first-team place.