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The Utah Jazz released the latest offseason training photos on social media on August 27, showing Darin Peterson and Jaxson Hayes in action, with the caption: 'The new season is right around the corner.'

The Champions League draw ceremony will be held, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid clashing over the Alvarez transfer. Atletico president Cerezo and CEO Gil Marin will attend, while Barcelona will only send vice president Yuste. Barcelona's €100 million bid was rejected; Laporta claims the player is willing to join. Atletico responded: the possibility of selling is zero, this is a matter of dignity. Alvarez's contract runs until 2030, with a release clause of €500 million.

Petit has publicly urged Chelsea to replace goalkeeper Sanchez with Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez, citing the Argentine's leadership and character despite his controversial reputation. With Martinez now a backup at Villa and valued at £10m, Petit believes he is the right answer to Chelsea's goalkeeping problems after Sanchez's repeated errors in the win at Fulham.

VfB Stuttgart have officially named Deniz Undav as the new captain, replacing Atakan Karazor. Coach Sebastian Hoeness confirmed the decision ahead of the Bundesliga opener against Bayern Munich, praising Undav's leadership qualities and importance to the club. Undav, last season's top scorer and a Germany international, had already captained the team in the DFB-Pokal win over Rostock. Karazor stepped down amid increased midfield competition. Undav will lead Stuttgart against Bayern on Friday.

Paul Merson has warned Sky Sports that if Aston Villa continue to sell off their core players, manager Unai Emery will not stay long. Last season's Europa Conference League-winning squad has fallen apart, with Konsa, Digne, Tielemans, and Morgan Rogers all leaving, while Martinez and Watkins are also close to departure. Merson believes Villa will not be relegated, but even with Emery, they will struggle to reach the top half of the table.

Utah Jazz share offseason training photos as players gear up for the upcoming season.

Southampton are planning to bring James Ward-Prowse back from West Ham for a nominal fee, with the player open to a return. They have also agreed a £4m deal for Augsburg defender Schlotterbeck and rejected Aston Villa's £18m bid for Harwood-Bellis, demanding £25m.

ESPN's new-season MVP predictions place Victor Wembanyama first, followed by Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Jonathan Kuminga agrees to a 2-year, $13 million deal with the Timberwolves, turning down a 3-year, $36 million offer from the Lakers that included a starting role, as he opts for a shorter contract to prove his value and keep his future options open.

On August 27, U.S. media outlet Legion Hoops posted a training video of Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving receiving specialized coaching from 76ers assistant coach and skills trainer Phil Handy. The outlet praised Irving's standout on-court performances and his relentless high-intensity offseason training, calling the footage a must-see.

Amazon statistics show that since the 2023/24 season, Chelsea have spent €1.45 billion and Tottenham €1.08 billion, making them the only two clubs to surpass the €1 billion spending mark. They are followed by Manchester City (€983 million), Paris Saint-Germain (€974 million), Manchester United (€882 million), and Arsenal (€864 million).

On August 26, Brest officially announced the free signing of 22-year-old French goalkeeper Patouillet on a three-year contract. The left-footed 1.88m shot-stopper, a Lyon academy product, represented France from U18 to U20 and made 55 appearances during his loan at Sochaux. After a season at Al-Hilal, he joins Brest wearing the No. 30 shirt.

The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool have abandoned their pursuit of Brighton winger Minteh after the Seagulls demanded around £80 million, and are now looking at other wingers. The 22-year-old Minteh is out until October with injury. The Reds had planned to pay £50 million, but the valuation gap caused a stalemate. They are now assessing alternatives, with Barcola still the priority target while Paris's asking price is high, and they are considering backup options as they hope to complete at least one wide signing before the transfer window closes.

Sky Sports' Lyall Thomas exclusively reports that Brentford have agreed a deal with West Ham United for defender El-Hajji-Malik Diouf, worth up to £40 million (£35m base fee plus £5m in add-ons). Despite interest from other clubs, Diouf has made clear he prefers a move to Brentford.

Sky Sports exclusively reports that Sunderland have submitted a formal bid for Marseille winger Igor Paixao, with head coach Regis Le Bris personally spearheading the approach. Talks have reached an advanced stage as the Black Cats look to reinforce their wide attacking threat.

Mason Mount has returned to Manchester United training ahead of the home match against Ipswich. United have also confirmed the £70m signing of Brighton midfielder Baleba, who is expected to partner Tielemans once he recovers from an ankle injury.

Juventus legend Ravanelli urges the club to sign a powerful striker like Sorloth, who can complement Muani. He also discusses Yildiz's injury impact and Muani's finishing issues, noting that Spalletti's criticism could serve as motivation.

Florian Plettenberg reports that Moussa Diaby's return to Bayer Leverkusen is confirmed, with a verbal agreement on a transfer fee just under €30 million with Al-Ittihad. The permanent deal sees Diaby sign until 2031, with final details being finalized ahead of a medical and contract signing.

PSG and Liverpool have resumed talks over Bradley Barcola, with Liverpool's £90m bid rejected and PSG demanding £135m. Personal terms are agreed, and a new bid is expected within 48 hours. Barcola, who has two years left on his contract, could stay. PSG also confirmed Dembele will miss the Lille match.

Transfer expert Romano reports that Moise Kean, upset after being late for training, is pushing to leave Fiorentina for Como before the deadline. Personal terms are agreed, and Como's €40 million bid including add-ons awaits Fiorentina's decision. Keane was benched in the Viola's 4-0 opening-day loss to Roma, coming on in the 63rd minute.