Super League

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande must put continental concerns to one side when they take on Shanghai Shenhua on Saturday.

Michael Essien Michael Essien will spend the next two seasons plying his trade with Panathinaikos in the Greek Super League.

Paulo Sousa Paulo Sousa's expected move to Fiorentina is on the cards after he left his position as Basel head coach on Wednesday.

Marco Silva After being sacked by Sporting Lisbon last month, Marco Silva has been appointed as head coach at Olympiacos.

Andrea Stramaccioni Andrea Stramaccioni faces a baptism of fire as the new Panathinaikos coach, meeting fierce rivals Olympiacos after the international break.

Javier Saviola Fernández Argentinean striker Javier Saviola has signed a two-year contract with Greek Super League outfit Olympiacos.

Tony Adams Tony Adams is to swap football for rugby league after being nominated as the next president of the sport's governing body in England.