Vilda sacked as Spain women’s coach, Pepe told to leave Arsenal

Women’s World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda has been sacked by the Spanish FA amid the kiss row surrounding its president Luis Rubiales.

Vilda led Spain to a 1-0 win over England as they won their first Women’s World Cup on August 20, only 16 days before his dismissal.

Manchester City are reportedly plotting to sign Brighton forward Evan Ferguson.

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is under increasing pressure to keep his position as first-choice keeper with David Raya in line for a run in the first team.

Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has reportedly been cleared to make his senior England debut after a scan confirmed he had not suffered an injury.

Hansi Flick’s future in charge of the German national team could hinge on success against France and Japan, according to reports.

Joe Lewis, the British billionaire whose family trust owns a majority share in Tottenham Hotspur, is not expected to re-appear in a New York courtroom until January over his alleged role in a ‘brazen’ insider trading scheme.

Chelsea were interested in signing Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho in the summer, reports claim.

Nicolas Pepe has been told to leave Arsenal while he still can or spend the rest of the season sitting on his hands.

Virgil van Dijk faces an additional one-match ban after audio from his sending-off against Newcastle United was broadcast in the first episode of monthly programme Mic’d Up.

Manchester United discovered Sofyan Amrabat had a slight back injury before he completed a Deadline Day move to Old Trafford.

Ronald Koeman has blasted Ryan Gravenberch, insisting he is “not happy” with Liverpool’s new signing refusing to play for the Netherlands Under-21s side.

Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha was reportedly keen to join Manchester United before last Friday’s transfer deadline but ultimately missed out on a move away from Craven Cottage.

Philippe Coutinho is set to complete his departure from Aston Villa and join Qatari side Al-Duhail.

Manchester United have opened talks over extending Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s contract following his progress under Erik ten Hag in the last year at Old Trafford.

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