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Two games into the new Premier League season and both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur already have plenty to worry about. Saturday’s meeting at the City Ground offers one of them a chance to change the narrative, although neither arrives with much evidence that a comfortable afternoon is on the cards. Forest at least have a point on the board after recovering twice to draw 2-2 at Liverpool.

Chelsea’s recruitment model has taken another interesting turn, with Conrad Harder now moving into the BlueCo ecosystem after joining Strasbourg on loan from RB Leipzig. According to TeamTalk, this is a player Chelsea’s decision-makers have followed closely for some time, and his arrival in France offers a fresh chance to assess his progress at close range.

Manchester City are among the Premier League clubs closely monitoring Alex Baena, with fresh reporting from Caught Offside indicating that the Atletico Madrid winger has emerged as a serious name in the market. Baena has made a fast start to the campaign, “scoring three goals in his first three games”, and that form has naturally drawn attention.

Chelsea’s season is barely underway, yet questions are already emerging around Estêvão’s role under new head coach Xabi Alonso. According to ESPN Brazil, the young Brazilian is concerned that his opportunities could be reduced under Alonso, despite wanting to remain at Stamford Bridge. The report, written by Renato Senise, suggests the player has privately discussed his situation with close associates. The timing is significant.

Liverpool have finally had a piece of good injury news. Giovanni Leoni, out for almost a year with an ACL tear, is due to resume full training during the upcoming international break. For a squad that spent too much of last season patching holes at centre-back, that matters. Leoni arrived from Parma last summer in a deal worth around £26 million. He made his Liverpool debut against Southampton in the Carabao Cup on September 23, 2025, looked assured, then his night ended badly.

Tottenham have made their call on Richarlison, and it is a clear one. The Brazil forward has been left out of Spurs’ Premier League squad after a summer in which Roberto De Zerbi reshaped the club aggressively and expensively. More than £300 million has been committed to the Tottenham rebuild. Sandro Tonali arrived in a deal worth more than £100 million, while Savio and Mateus Fernandes also came in for significant fees.

Liverpool have made their call on the Champions League squad and two senior players are out. Wataru Endo and Federico Chiesa have both been omitted from the club’s List A submission, a clear sign of where they stand under Andoni Iraola. Neither player has managed to establish real momentum at Anfield. Endo has at least remained on the fringes and was part of the matchday squad for the recent 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. Chiesa, meanwhile, has found minutes even harder to come by.

Sunderland have left the door open to a late Chemsdine Talbi exit after omitting the winger from their Europa League squad, a decision that looks closely tied to ongoing transfer discussions. As first reported by talkSPORT, the 21-year-old is in talks with Al-Ittihad, while Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are also showing interest before their respective windows close. It is a development that carries weight.

Tottenham are moving towards a potentially significant late-window exit, with TeamTalk reporting that Trabzonspor are pushing hard to complete a deal for Richarlison before the Turkish transfer deadline. Personal terms are understood to be in place, and the direction of travel now points firmly towards the clubs finding common ground. The key detail is straightforward. Spurs are prepared to approve the sale, but only if their valuation is met.

Everton have been presented with a surprise market opportunity after being offered the chance to sign Anthony Martial, according to talkSPORT. The former Manchester United forward is available as a free agent and would consider a return to the Premier League, a development that arrives at a time when David Moyes is urgently seeking attacking reinforcements. The timing is obvious. Everton are short in the striking department after a move for Folarin Balogun collapsed late on Deadline Day.