Mark Wayne Eubank

It's a giant hunting night in the Champions League as Basel takes on the mighty Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp is looking to make a repeat performance as last season's in the Champions League group stages wherein they topped the group, but they must first deal with a beefed-up Arsenal squad.

After four straight seasons of absence in the Champions League, Liverpool are set to give their matchday 1 visitors - Ludogorets - an intimidating welcome.

Manchester United striker Radamel Falcao once showed the bully in him by tweeting that Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil "has eyes like The Simpsons."

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini divulged that his squad has a different mindset than last year's ahead of their Champions League clash against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.

Manchester United are dealt with a double blow after Serie A pair Paul Pogba and Juan Cuadrado revealed that are set to sign a new deal with their respective clubs, Juventus and Fiorentina.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that Jack Wilshere's inspired performance against Manchester City last Saturday will not be enough to convince Manchester United legend Paul Scholes that the 22-year-old is the real thing.

Manchester United imposed their will on Queens Park Rangers on Sunday in the Premier League, thrashing the latter with a 4-0 win, as Angel di Maria was voted Man of the Match for his stellar performance.

Goalkeeper Salvatore Sirigu penned a three-year extension with Paris Saint-Germain after moving to France's capital city in 2011 from Palermo for a reported fee of £3.5million.

Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale believes that Chelsea will be able to win the Premiership once again after waiting for four seasons.

Sporting Lisbon president Bruno de Carvalho claims that the contract granting Doyen Sports third-party partial ownership to Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo is void.

Football giants Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Manchester United are alerted after Bayern Munich ace playmaker Mario Gotze revealed his intention to play outside of Germany.

Manchester United target Mats Hummels expressly declared that he will be leaving Borussia Dortmund on a free-transfer.

It is still premature to make conclusions as to how Mario Balotelli will impact Liverpool, on and off the pitch, but being able to generate £50,000 worth of profits, according to club CEO Ian Ayre, through his replica shirts in a day for the Merseyside outfit is more than a good start.

Arsenal are reportedly plotting to snatch FC Barcelona wonderkid Munir El Haddadi.

Chelsea are reported to be convincing the family of an 11-year-old La Masia prodigy named Xavier Simons to move to Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo hits out at Gunners' supporters for putting him on the hot-seat, as he is still in search for his first goal in an official match.

Chelsea playmaker Cesc Fabregas vowed to play his best against his former club, Arsenal, in their upcoming matches.

Bayern Munich defender Mehdi Benatia admitted that the likes of Chelsea and FC Barcelona came calling during the transfer period, but he obviously preferred to head to the Allianz Arena.

Spanish giants Real Madrid will reportedly try to snatch Eden Hazard from Chelsea, should Cristiano Ronaldo decide to move back to Manchester United.

Australian guard and fifth overall pick Dante Exum still has a lot to improve before he could make his mark in the NBA, according to a scout of the top-tier league.

Former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness was critical about Louis van Gaal's recent signings in Angel di Maria and Radamel Falcao, insisting that they will find it hard to be effective as Red Devils.

Liverpool are reported to be joining Manchester United and Borussia Monchengladbach in chasing the signature of Bayer Leverkusen defensive midfielder Christoph Kramer, according to the Metro.

Arsenal have reportedly successfully lured Borussia Dortmund to hand over their prized-asset Marco Reus next summer.

Chelsea striker Loic Remy stated that he is still unaware why his supposed move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window fell through.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo showed discontent in Los Blancos' president Florentino Perez decision to sell Angel di Maria and Xabi Alonso during the recently closed transfer window.

Liverpool attacker Raheem Sterling pointed out that relying on Mario Balotelli alone to deliver the goods in front of goal will not be enough to cope up with the scoring responsibility left by Luis Suarez.

Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck indicated that he is prepared to slug it out, so to speak, with his teammates for a starting spot in the Gunners' attacking-line.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho explicitly stated that he preferred Inter for Fernando Torres over their rivals city rivals AC Milan.