Danley Jean-Jacques drives Philadelphia Union's late-season push

Danley Jean-Jacques is the standout Grenadier of this cycle. The Philadelphia Union midfielder has been in outstanding form across late August, posting a goal and an assist in a 3-1 win at New York Red Bulls on 29 August, an assist in a 1-1 draw at Austin FC on 22 August, and two assists in a 2-2 draw with Inter Miami on 19 August. In four consecutive MLS starts, Jean-Jacques has registered 1 goal and 4 assists — a return that cements him as one of the Union's most productive midfielders this season. His current MLS tally stands at 3 goals and a confirmed assists column that keeps growing, with a market value of €2.9m per Flashscore.

Elsewhere: Wilson Isidor (Sunderland) has signed a new contract keeping him at the Stadium of Light until 2030, per BBC Sport. The 26-year-old has scored 19 goals in 83 appearances for the Black Cats and is now a Premier League fixture. Lenny Joseph (Ferencváros) remains Ferencváros's European linchpin after firing them past Trabzonspor 5-0 on aggregate in UEFA Europa League qualifying (27 Aug, W 4-0, started). Martin Expérience has left AS Nancy and is now at FCV Dender in the Belgian Pro League. Leverton Pierre left FC Vizela on 31 August and is currently without a club.