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Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano is reporting there are no negotiations between the player and the club, and he is free to leave next June on a free transfer.

“I didn’t use it as an excuse for losing against Brentford or the loss before or the loss before. I did it because Ibou (Ibrahima Konate) and Virgil (van Dijk) had to play a lot. Joe Gomez missed out on the whole of pre-season. Macca (Alexis Mac Allister) missed out on the whole of pre-season."

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has provided insight into Joao Pedro’s recent scoring struggles, explaining the factors behind the striker’s dip in form. Pedro, 24, scored his first goal in 11 games for club and country to secure his side a crucial 1-0 away win over Tottenham on Saturday (November 1).

Real Madrid's win was marred by Vinicius Jr's strop after being substituted by coach Xabi Alonso on 72 minutes. The Brazilian has since publicly and privately apologised for his actions, though significantly did not mention Xabi in his statement released on Wednesday. Asked about the meltdown, Salva insists the issue is a lack of geunine leaders now inside the Spanish game.

During the offseason, the Bucks bought out Damian Lillard’s contract and signed Indiana Pacers’ interior powerhouse Myles Turner, as well as role players like Cole Anthony and Kofi Cockburn. Milwaukee has gotten off to a strong start this season, holding a 4-1 record, with their only loss coming against the Cleveland Cavaliers

On November 2 at 01:00, Serie A will host a key clash as Napoli, sitting at the top of the league table, welcomes Como, currently in 5th place. Napoli, as the defending champions, aim to consolidate their lead, while Como, a newly promoted side, has impressed as a dark horse with ambitions to challenge for a European spot.

In the defensive midfield, both Tchouaméni and Camavinga have recently regained form, but these former “€100 million men” still show clear deficiencies in organizing the attack. Particularly Camavinga, despite high expectations, has limitations in game reading and passing vision. Additionally, as a defensive midfielder, his positional awareness is average, which has left him somewhat underwhelming in Real Madrid’s setup.

Real Madrid will host Valencia at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. This clash represents a stark contrast on the league table: the top-ranked, title-defending powerhouse versus the 18th-placed side desperately fighting for survival.

Manchester United’s recruitment blueprint has shifted from chequebook bravado to strategic precision, and the latest name to land on the club’s radar reflects that evolution. Caught Offside report that Lille’s teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi has been watched “extensively” by United, with Christopher Vivell described as a “big fan” of the 18-year-old. This is a player who has not simply broken into Lille’s first-team, he has ripped the door off its hinges in the process.

Haaland picked up a knock during Manchester City's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa last week and there was concern he might miss the vital Bournemouth clash this weekend. But after his manager Pep Guardiola declared the striker fit for the visit of the Cherries on Sunday, Haaland looked lively and fresh as he celebrated Halloween with a striking new look.

But his legendary status is also attributed to his wild antics away from the pitch and you may not be surprised to read that the Argentine World Cup winner wasn't only a football wizard from the streets, but a freak in the sheets. And his cheating that robbed England of a place in the 1986 World Cup semi-finals was mirrored by a loose application of dating rules, amid numerous infidelities.

Suns ORtg 112.3 (15th), Jazz DRtg 117.6 (29th) Jazz fastbreak 20.8 PPG vs Suns 16.2 allowed Oct 28 total: 272 P; fast pace expected → Over 248.5 probability 85%