England
The Premier League's global appeal is built on packed stadiums and electric atmospheres but as the arms race for talent intensifies, fans are feeling the pinch.
Fulham star Calvin Bassey has been forced to pull out of the Nigeria squad ahead of their upcoming games against Iran and Jordan due to an injury.
The deal between Fulham and PSV for striker Ricardo Pepi is off after the two sides couldn't agree on the final few details, PSV director Earnest Stewart confirmed on Saturday.
Fulham boosted their European hopes by coming from behind to earn a 3-1 win over relegation-battlers Burnley, who have now won just one of their last 22 Premier League games.
