Edwin van der Sar has confirmed holding talks with Manchester United about a potential executive role at Old Trafford, according to Monday's papers. The former goalkeeper revealed he had two rounds of discussions with Ed Woodward about joining the club in a senior position, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola took a break from Premier League duties to watch Serie C football in Italy after Manchester City's victory over Newcastle. The City manager's scouting trip caught attention as he jetted across Europe during the busy season. In other transfer news, Dele Alli has expressed determination to return to action soon after spending five months on the sidelines as a free agent.

Tottenham legend Dele's comeback plans come as AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek faces a different challenge after being rushed to hospital with a serious head injury. The England World Cup hopeful's health scare adds to the growing list of injury concerns across European football. With the transfer window closed and the season heating up, clubs are now focused on keeping their key players fit for the crucial final months ahead.