Tottenham Hotspur forward Dominic Solanke has undergone minor surgery to address a persistent ankle injury, manager Thomas Frank confirmed.
Arsenal have been handed a major boost after William Saliba signed a new long-term contract to extend his stay at the Emirates.
Sunderland will have to make do without Habib Diarra until December as the midfielder undergoes rehabilitation from surgery.
Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad, but the Italian winger has shown determination to fight for his place after Arne Slot explained the difficult decision.
Barcelona are preparing for a crucial Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Thursday at St James' Park, and one of the biggest questions for Hansi Flick remains the centre-back partnership.
Real Madrid have been handed a timely lift with Eduardo Camavinga stepping up his recovery and returning to training at Valdebebas.