Top Transfer News and Rumors from Thursday

Scottish football manager Ange Postecoglou is planning to take a break from the sport and has ruled out a return to Celtic, according to The Scottish Sun.

In the English Premier League, Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne might miss the 2026 World Cup with Belgium due to a thigh injury, reports The Sun. Meanwhile, West Ham has valued their midfielder Lucas Paqueta at around £60 million amid rumors of a potential January departure. Bournemouth star Justin Kluivert has been banned from driving after being caught speeding twice within three months.

In European football, Real Madrid's revolution under Xabi Alonso has reportedly led to early tensions with the team's top stars, according to The Athletic. Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior has expressed a desire to leave the club next summer and is reportedly interested in a move to Paris Saint-Germain, reports Sport.

In the world of UFC, Tom Aspinall continues to experience vision problems four days after being struck in both eyes by Ciryl Gane, writes The Independent.

Analysis: It will be intriguing to observe how Xabi Alonso's new strategies at Real Madrid impact the club's future, particularly with the potential departure of stars like Vinicius Junior. Meanwhile, the transfer scene in the English Premier League remains dynamic, with numerous speculations and possible changes in team rosters.