LA Galaxy: Will Bruin’s early goal set the tone for Houston on Saturday as the Dynamo cruised to a 3-0 home win over LA Galaxy. Bruin scored in the ninth minute to put Houston ahead before Brad Davis made it 2-0 in the 27th minute. Leonel Miranda scored Houston‘s third two minutes from time. The result left second-placed Galaxy trailing FC Dallas by four points after the Western Conference leaders won their fifth straight MLS game by beating Portland 4-1.

Mbemba: Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign defender Chancel Mbemba from Anderlecht that hinges on a work permit being granted. The 20-year-old DR Congo international completed his medical in Newcastle and agreed personal terms with the Premier League club. Mbemba still needs to obtain a visa to complete the deal.

River Plate: River Plate moved into top spot in the Primera Division with a 3-1 win over Colon Santa Fe on Saturday. German Conti put the visitors ahead in the 32nd minute but River rallied after the break, with Sebastian Driussi levelling in the 48th minute before Fernando Cavenaghi put them ahead just after the hour mark. Tabare Viudez made sure of the win eight minutes from time.

Okaka: Sampdoria striker Stefano Okaka is reportedly in Belgium to complete his transfer to Anderlecht. The Italy international is surplus to requirements at Marassi, but already turned down offers from the likes of Bologna and Watford FC. He left the training camp on Friday and is reportedly in Belgium negotiating the final details. Sky Sport Italia reported that Okaka will put pen to paper for Anderlecht today.

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