One should always be wary of reading too much into friendlies but it's clear that some clubs - and players - are in better shape than others ahead of the big kick-off...
Juventus have made a significant breakthrough in their search for a new goalkeeper after reaching a full agreement with Tottenham Hotspur for Guglielmo Vicario. The Italy international is set to return to his homeland on an initial loan deal as the Bianconeri shift their focus away from Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has voiced serious concerns over Manchester United's summer recruitment strategy, suggesting the club may have moved for the wrong midfielder in Youri Tielemans. While Michael Carrick has been busy rebuilding his engine room at Old Trafford, Carragher believes a major opportunity was missed in the market.
Djed Spence has revealed that the chance to write a new chapter in Inter's illustrious history was the main factor behind leaving Tottenham for the Serie A giants. The 26-year-old full-back sealed a €35m switch to Cristian Chivu's titleholders after an impressive World Cup, filling the void left by Denzel Dumfries following his sale to Real Madrid.
Juventus have officially ended their pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez after failing to agree on a transfer fee. The Italian giants have completely closed the chapter on the Argentine international, pulling the plug on the potential move due to excessive financial demands, forcing them to rapidly explore alternative options before the window shuts.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window is once again proving to be busy, with some huge names making big-money moves before deadline day on September 1.