Chelsea showed interest in Manu Koné as the transfer window closed, but AS Roma's coach Gian Piero Gasperini has shut the door on any move. Despite a reported 60 million euro offer from the Blues, Koné is expected to remain at Roma.
Barcelona's attack is off to a blistering start, racking up 12 goals in just three matches. The early-season form has already set a torrid pace, with the front line clicking at an alarming rate. Opponents have had no answer for the Catalan side's firepower, and the numbers speak for themselves. If this keeps up, defenses across the league will be in for a long campaign.
Croatian defender Duje Caleta-Car has cut ties with Lyon. He terminated his contract with the French club and is now heading to Italy. The center-back will continue his career at Sassuolo, a Serie B side. No transfer fee was involved since the deal was a contract termination.