Ajax's transfer window has come to a close, with the Amsterdam club making significant changes to their squad. According to Voetbal International, Ajax's technical director Jordi Cruijff has overseen the arrival of 11 new players, including experienced names, and the departure of 17 players.
Stephan El Shaarawy has officially joined Genoa FC, according to the Italian club's official channels. The 33-year-old winger was a free agent after his contract expired at AS Roma last summer.
Valencia FC CEO Ron Gourlay has denied any plans to resign from his position, despite growing pressure on the club. According to Marca La Liga, Gourlay made the statement during a press conference after the transfer window closed.
Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola has defended the club's transfer strategy, stating that they turned down options for various reasons. According to The Guardian Football, Iraola made these comments in a recent interview.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has sparked controversy in England with revelations about his refereeing style. According to a podcast interview with English striker Jamie Vardy, Dean, 58, would sometimes engage in "his own games" during Premier League matches.
The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has completed repairs to its stadium, the Parc des Princes, after being forced to play their first-round match against Rennes at their rivals' stadium due to damage caused by a heatwave in France.
Former Premier League referee Mike Dean has made claims that he set himself mini-challenges during matches "as a laugh", but referee figures consider these claims to be unfounded, according to BBC Football.
Hull City's 19-year-old striker Robinio Vaz has been the victim of racism on social media, just two days after signing with the club. The club is working with authorities to identify the individuals responsible for the racist messages.
Figueirense have confirmed that defender Zé Luiz has returned from loan and is now integrating with the team for their Copa Santa Catarina debut, according to Globo Esporte Futebol.
Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has commended the club's directors for their transfer market strategy, stating that they effectively adapted to the current market conditions. The comments were made in a recent interview with Sky Sport, as reported by AlfredoPedulla.com.
The Premier League's transfer spending has reached new records, with the average spend on a player signed from another Premier League club being £39.4m, almost double the £20.2m spent on those arriving from abroad, according to BBC Football.