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Several European clubs are monitoring player availability ahead of potential transfer moves, with interest focused on key performers from the Premier League, Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga.
Germany forward Kevin Schade wanted by Liverpool, while Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are among the Manchester City players drawing interest from Europe's top clubs.
Liverpool have emerged as genuine contenders to sign Brentford and Germany forward Kevin Schade, 24, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Teamtalk), external
Barcelona have confirmed that they tried but failed to sign Argentina and Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, 29, in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external
Real Madrid and Barcelona have both been circling Norway and Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 26, and will be ready to pounce if the opportunity arises. (Sun), external
German giants Bayern Munich would move for England midfielder Phil Foden, 26, if he becomes available for a move from Manchester City. (Teamtalk), external
Italy and Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, 22 would like to experience playing abroad at some stage in his career, with Newcastle and Chelsea having already expressed their interest. (Football Italia), external
Nottingham Forest, Roma and Napoli target Dodo, 27, looks set to secure a move away from Fiorentina in Janaury, with several clubs interested in the Brazilian full-back. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Yemeni national team player Rami Al-Wasmani confirmed that the great victory over Bahrain with a score of 5-2 reflects the development of the team’s performance during the 27th Gulf Championship, pointing to the restoration of character from the second match, while Algerian coach Noureddine Ould Ali stressed that the victory represents a morale boost despite not qualifying, and pointed to the need for better preparation for the future.

Matar Al Dhaheri, a member of the administrative staff of the Emirati national team, confirmed the readiness of Al-Abyad to face any competitor in the knockout rounds of the Arabian Gulf Cup (Gulf 27), pointing to the goal of competing for the title, while Noureddine Ould Ali, the coach of the Yemeni national team, stated that the victory over Bahrain represents an important morale boost despite not qualifying for the semi-finals, stressing the need for more experienced players and developing preparation for the future. Bahrain coach Dragan Talajic took responsibility for the loss to Yemen and refused to hold the players accountable for the consequences of the result.

Phil Mickelson checked into a facility earlier this year for treatment of family trauma and addiction, missed most of the 2026 golf season including all four majors, and faces allegations of inappropriate conduct at his former club and from Pat Perez's ex-wife, while his attorney maintains he is addressing a family health matter and in recovery with his wife's support.

Shin Ohashi (17) of Hirakata SS set a world record in the men's 200m breaststroke at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a time of 2 minutes 4.83 seconds. Until now, he had not placed much emphasis on the 200m, but in preparation for the Asian Games, he devoted himself to training and took on top athletes with his amazing endurance and stroke rate, which compensated for his small stature. Analyzing the kicks of four-time Paris Olympic champion Leon Marchand and incorporating them into his own swimming style led to his breakthrough. Marchand himself was wary of Ohashi's rapid growth and expressed his hopes for him to achieve the feat of winning two consecutive Olympics in the future.
The FC Bayern Munich footballers won their first Champions League game of the season with a 3-0 win against Benfica Lisbon. The goals were scored by Klara Bühl (74th), Pernille Harder (80th) and Franziska Kett (88th). Coach José Barcala's team thus secured important points in the fight for the knockout round. Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Austria Vienna and defending champion FC Barcelona await in the coming games.
Australia secured a 45-run victory via DLS method in the rain-interrupted third ODI against South Africa in Potchefstroom, avoiding a series whitewash. Half-centuries from Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, Mitch Marsh, and Ollie Peake powered Australia to 9-322, while Pat Cummins' return as bowler boosted team morale ahead of the Test series.