In recent football news, Kieran Trippier, an England defender, has announced his retirement from international football. Trippier's decision marks the end of his time representing England on the international stage, where he has been a key player for his team. Meanwhile, Leicester City winger Kasey McAteer has received a call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for upcoming matches against England and Greece, following clearance from FIFA. This marks a significant step in McAteer's international career.

In transfer news, Everton forward Neal Maupay is reportedly on the verge of a move to Marseille. This comes after a challenging period for Maupay at Everton, with the player humorously signaling his relief at the transfer through a social media post featuring a clip from The Shawshank Redemption. At the same time, the Saudi Pro League team Al-Ahli has made headlines for offering Napoli striker Victor Osimhen an incredibly high salary, challenging Chelsea's attempt to sign the player.

On the officiating front, Rebecca Welch, the Premier League's first female referee, has decided to retire from officiating. Welch's retirement marks the end of a groundbreaking career in English football, where she paved the way for female officials in the top tier of English football.

Other noteworthy news includes Arsenal's move to replace Aaron Ramsdale with a €20m offer for Espanyol's Joan Garcia, as Ramsdale agrees to a transfer to Southampton. Additionally, Bayern Munich's Harry Kane is embracing the spirit of Oktoberfest and expressing optimism about working with the club's new boss Vincent Kompany, as they aim to secure more trophies in the coming season. Finally, Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is set to join RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan, further adding to the list of significant player movements in this transfer window.