#european-clubs

#european-clubs

Atalanta's latest gift to the football world, Marco Palestra, has emerged as the primary target for Europe's elite clubs heading into the winter transfer window. The 20-year-old starlet, a product of the Bergamo youth academy currently excelling on loan at Cagliari, is proving to be much more than a standard right-back. Combining high tactical intelligence with physical dominance, he is taking the market by storm.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is prepared to offload Portugal midfielder and club captain Bruno Fernandes, 31, next summer to help fund the signings of England midfielders Adam Wharton, 21, and Elliot Anderson, 23, from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest as well as Cameroon's Carlos Baleba, 21, from Brighton. (Teamtalk), external Manchester United will allow Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, and England winger Jadon Sancho to leave the club next summer in a move that will save 31m in wages. (Sun), external

As a week of European football beckons, we've got just the quiz for you. Do you spend your midweek evenings scrolling through the football scores on your phone? It's time to put all that accumulated knowledge to the test with this quiz. We want you to name all 108 teams competing across the three UEFA competitions this season, and we're giving you just 20 minutes to complete it, so act fast! And don't forget to tell us how you did in the comments.

Malick Fofana has established himself as one of Europe's brightest young attacking prospects, and his time at Lyon could be coming to an end. The Belgian winger, widely regarded as one of Ligue 1's most exciting emerging talents, has caught the attention of several elite European clubs. With interest building and a potential transfer likely on the horizon, the summer of 2026 is shaping up to be a crucial period for the youngster.

The Third Round of the Carabao Cup is scheduled to be played midway through next month, but which teams will be in the draw? It is at this stage of the competition that teams also competing in Europe enter the fray, which includes the likes of holders Newcastle United, Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal and Premier League champions Liverpool. Sixteen top flight sides, seven Championship clubs, 11 League One teams and a pair of League Two outfits remain in the competition.

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup showcased the competitive spirit of underdog teams, with three non-European clubs reaching the quarterfinals and one advancing to the semifinals.

Justin Kluivert, the assertive Bournemouth forward, has gained attention from Europe's top clubs following an impressive season in the Premier League, scoring 12 goals.

Brentford midfielder Mikkel Damsgaard is attracting significant interest from top clubs including Tottenham, Newcastle, and Aston Villa, with a potential transfer price of 40-50 million.