Transfer gossip: Chiesa eyes Liverpool exit, Haaland more likely to Barcelona as Man City fallout continues

This round-up covers transfer gossip, Manchester City's financial fallout, and cup and international results.

**Transfer gossip**

• In 'Saturday's transfer gossip', Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa is being tracked by three Serie A clubs, with a headline saying he is considering leaving Liverpool. ^[1]
• The same report says that if Manchester City striker Erling Haaland leaves the club, he is more likely to go to Barcelona than Arsenal; Brentford's Michael Kayode is wanted by Juventus. ^[1]

**Manchester City and whistleblower news**

• Manchester City whistleblower and Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto says he is preparing to leave Portugal over safety fears. His witness protection status has been removed, and his lawyers will appeal and say his situation is 'critical'. ^[2]
• Pinto says he has received 'multiple death threats' and faces a 'serious risk of an assassination attempt against me'; Portuguese authorities informed him of the decision on Wednesday. ^[2]
• The report notes that in the investigation triggered by Pinto's leaked documents, Manchester City were found guilty of 115 charges by an independent commission. ^[2]
• BBC Sport traced the path of 'inflated' money flowing to other clubs in the transfer market during Manchester City's period of financial rule-breaking. ^[4]

**Other results and club news**

• Northern Ireland beat Ukraine 3-0 in the Nations League, and manager Michael O'Neill was impressed with his young side. ^[3]
• Aston Villa beat Sevilla in the Antonio Puerta Trophy, with Garnacho scoring; the trophy commemorates former Sevilla player Antonio Puerta. ^[5][6]