EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsArsenal's new 32.5 million ($36m) signing Mikel Merino will be out for several weeks after suffering a fractured shoulder in his first training session, manager Mikel Arteta confirmed on Friday.The 28-year-old midfielder sustained the injury when colliding with centre-back Gabriel Magalhães during practice at London Colney.Merino, who joined Arsenal from Real Sociedad, was hopeful of making his debut…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPortugal coach Roberto Martínez has included Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad for the first two Nations League matches following the veteran forward's disappointing European Championship.Martínez announced the squad on Friday for its home games against Croatia on Sept. 5 and Scotland on Sept. 8.The 39-year-old Ronaldo holds the record of 130 goals for international men's football, but he…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe UEFA Europa League first-round draw took place on Friday, with a clash between Manchester United and Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce in Turkey headlining the fixtures.Mourinho won the Europa League while in charge of United in 2017, and moved to the Istanbul-based club this summer.Erik ten Hag's team also face a trip to Porto's Estádio do Dragão.As with the…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsAl Ahli have agreed a 40 million ($53m) deal to sign Ivan Toney from Brentford, sources have told ESPN.The 28-year-old has agreed terms on a lucrative three-year contract and is set to undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move.As of Friday morning, it was unclear whether the Saudi Pro League's pursuit of Toney would have any impact…