Philadelphia Union midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta is contemplating a return to his hometown club St Gallen.

"I always wanted to return, but the question is if now is the right time," Barnetta told St Galler Tagblatt.

Barnetta, 31, is the club captain at MLS side Philadelphia Union and has contributed five goals as his team chase their first playoff appearance since 2011.

However, the Switzerland international, who joined as a free agent from Schalke in 2015, could leave the United States...

West Ham have announced the signing of Swiss midfielder Edimilson Fernandes from FC Sion.

Sources close to the club told ESPN FC on Wednesday that the teams had agreed a £5.5 million fee.

The 20-year-old was introduced on the pitch of the London Stadium before Thursday evening's Europa League qualifier against Romanians Astra Giurgiu.

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FC Sion have opened negotiations to sign Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, the Swiss club's president Christian Constantin has claimed.

Balotelli, 26, is free to leave Anfield this summer, having been frozen out by manager Jurgen Klopp, who said in July that the Italian was not in his plans.

Besiktas, Sassuolo, Bologna and Nantes have all been touted as possible destinations for Balotelli, and Constantin has now claimed Sion are negotiating with the Liverpool striker's entourage.

"I can confirm...

West Ham United are on the verge of signing FC Sion midfielder Edimilson Fernandes, sources close to the Premier League club have told ESPN FC.

West Ham have agreed a fee of £5.5 million with the Swiss side for Fernandes, 20, and the youngster has been given the green light to travel to London for talks and a medical.

Hammers boss Slaven Bilic has been searching for midfield reinforcements and has identified Fernandes as his top target.

He is expected to sign a four-year deal with West Ham once...

Newcastle defender Kevin Mbabu is to return to his native Switzerland to spend the season on loan at Young Boys.

Mbabu, 21, signed a two-year contract extension earlier this summer and has made five senior appearances for the club since signing in January 2013 from Servette.

The full-back made his Premier League debut in a 2-2 draw with Chelsea in September last year. 

Young Boys finished second in the Swiss Super League last season but currently trail Borussia Monchengladbach 3-1 in their...