Grasshoppers

After a busy month, ESPN's Joey Lynch has run the rule over some of the most notable incomings and outgoings in the Australian top flight.

Awer Mabil is on the hunt for a new club after the fringe Socceroos winger was released by Grasshoppers, while Jason Geria has netted a move to Albirex Niigata.

Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda is celebrating a loan move to Swiss outfit Grasshoppers, believing his switch from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich will only boost his global footballing education.

MLS franchise LAFC took over storied Swiss club Grasshopper on Wednesday by buying a majority stake from its Chinese owner Jenny Wang.

The president of fallen Swiss giants Grasshopper Zurich wants tougher sentences for football hooligans and has said he was "blackmailed" by fans.

West Ham suffered more jitters in Giurgiu as they were held to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday.

Sunday saw Grasshopper take on near-neighbours FC Zurich in the 245th installment of the Zurich derby.

Former Arsenal and AC Milan defender Philippe Senderos has returned home to Switzerland to join Grasshoppers.

Tarashaj, 20, will be loaned back to the Zurich club for the remainder of the season to allow him to complete his national service.

Tottenham came from behind to take a 2-1 win in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off against AEL Limassol.