Jacquet bossed his France debut
Jeremy Jacquet started for France and Belgium 0–1 France was the result (13). Full senior debut, and the French press loved it. "He simply belongs at the highest level," Get French Football News wrote (13).
Jacquet still wants more
He was not happy with himself. "Je peux mieux faire," Jacquet said after the match (14). He played in the centre of defence next to Maxence Lacroix (14). He is 21 (14).
No Isak, no Gakpo for City
Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo both pulled out of international duty through injury (2). That leaves you short up front for Manchester City at home on Sunday, October 11, 17:30 CEST (2).
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Players coming home early
The international break is already costing you. Players have returned early, exactly what Virgil van Dijk warned about (5).
Gakpo medical verdict
An update on Gakpo's medical status has emerged from the break (4).
Camara chase is wide open
Chelsea are out of the Lamine Camara race (11). Liverpool, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Brighton are all preparing January bids for the Monaco midfielder, with Monaco asking around £59m (11).
Araujo decision and Tchouameni
Liverpool have made their call on a permanent Ronald Araujo deal, with Lamine Camara also in the picture (1). The club also retain interest in Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni (15).
Mac Allister won't commit
Alexis Mac Allister has two years left on his contract and is not ruling anything out, with Real Madrid linked (8). "There is no definitive decision set in stone yet. The reality is I still have two years on my contract. I will give my best," he said (8).
Wirtz under fire, Liverpool hold firm
Sean Dyche questioned Florian Wirtz's adaptation to the Premier League (6). "Some players slot straight into the Premier League, while it takes longer for others," Dyche said (6). Liverpool are standing by him, and they will not sell this winter even if he is open to a Bayern Munich return (9).
Van Dijk's future
Virgil van Dijk's contract is running down and one club has already drafted a proposal to sign him next summer (10).
Alex Scott at €90m
Liverpool are among the clubs monitoring Bournemouth's Alex Scott, along with Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham and Chelsea (7). Bournemouth's €90m valuation is the obstacle (7).
Fan reactions
The mood on the fan forums is all about the Manchester City financial case. Klopp's old line about clubs who can do what they want financially is being passed around again, and there is a strong feeling that the managers who competed against that deserve more credit for it. One thread on r/Gunners is doing most of the work.
