EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMANCHESTER, England -- There's nothing like a late winner from a new striker to fuel early-season optimism, and Joshua Zirkzee delivered it for Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag.Just when it looked like the Red Devils' campaign would get off to a frustrating start after a series of missed chances, the 36.5 million summer signing from Bologna…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsChelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has said the club are targeting further incomings before the end of the transfer window despite completing their 10th summer signing earlier this week.Pedro Neto joined Chelsea in a 54 million ($69.6m) deal from Wolves on Monday, following Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Jörgensen, Omari Kellyman, Aaron Anselmino, Caleb Wiley, Renato Veiga and…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMANCHESTER, England -- Pep Guardiola has suggested there could be a way back for João Cancelo at Manchester City.Cancelo was a shock departure in January 2023 when he joined Bayern Munich on loan. The Bundesliga side decided against making the move permanent and he spent last season on loan at Barcelona.Barcelona are keen to re-sign Cancelo on loan,…

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsUnited States international Weston McKennie could yet stay at Juventus and is set to train with the first-team team ahead of Monday's Serie A opener against Como, a source has told ESPN.McKennie, 25, looked set to leave Juventus this summer but he has held talks with manager Thiago Motta and is back with the first-team for their match…