Welcome to FC Daily Briefing! Top Stories of the Day
October 19,
8:05 PM
By Osman Wadudu
Welcome to FC Daily Briefing! Top Stories of the Day
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Welcome to FC Daily Briefing! Your go-to source for the biggest football stories from around the world—all in one place. We bring you the latest headlines, match results, and key developments from Europe’s top leagues and beyond.
Manchester United endured a humiliating Carabao Cup exit after losing in a marathon penalty shootout to League Two side Grimsby at Blundell Park.
Fulham sailed into the third round of the Carabao Cup with a comfortable victory over Bristol City at Craven Cottage.
Olivier Boscagli, Stefanos Tzimas, and Tom Watson all scored on their Brighton debuts as the Seagulls convincingly defeated Championship side Oxford United to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Carlos Alcaraz netted a sublime goal as Premier League side Everton overcame Mansfield to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea are reportedly close to finalising a deal with Manchester United for the signing of Alejandro Garnacho.
Tottenham Hotspur are targeting a No. 10 in the final days of the transfer window after missing out on Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze, with reported interest in RB Leipzig’s Xavi Simons.
Newcastle are reportedly preparing an improved £60m offer for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has mutually terminated his contract with Turkish side Besiktas.
AC Milan have joined the race for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, who has also attracted interest from Bayern Munich and his former club RB Leipzig.
Newcastle are set to make an improved £60m offer for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen after previous bids of £50m and £55m were rejected.
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