Midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 26, has vowed to “fight for my place” in Manchester United’s strongest XI – (Guardian)
Defender Tyler Blackett, 20, is hoping to keep his place in Manchester United’s first-team squad, despite the arrivals of Marcos Rojo, 24, and Daley Blind, 24 – (Manchester Evening News)
Barcelona have confirmed that forward Luis Suarez is free to take part in the first El Clasico of the season against Real Madrid which has been scheduled for 25 October, following his four month ban for biting – (As.com)
Former Real Madrid midfielder Xabi Alonso was not Bayern Munich’s first choice as the Bundesliga champions were looking to sign Barcelona’s Xavi Hernandez, but the 34-year-old midfielder refused the offer – (Bild)
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says he will find the right solution for the Spanish club this year despite the loss of midfielders Xabi Alonso and Angel di Maria to Bayern Munich and Manchester United respectively – (Marca)