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New Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the Beast Mode On Podcast as he exclusively discusses his sensational return to the Liga giants, the World Cup and whether England can finally end 60 years of hurt, and some of the joyous, and panful, experiences he's had in management to date. Mourinho also chats openly about his time at Tottenham, and the controversial nature of his sacking just days before the League Cup final, among many other intriguing topics in a must-see episode of the award-winning podcast.

Another summer, another Chelsea move for a high-potential, young star. This one, though, might just be different. The Blues have sprung into life to hijack Inter's move for Atalanta prospect Marco Palestra, who is now set to become the first signing of the Xabi Alonso era in a deal worth a cool €55 million (£47m/$62m).

Experienced Netherlands central defender Stefan de Vrij is on the verge of completing an unexpected move to Panathinaikos. The 34-year-old is departing Inter on a free transfer following a successful eight-year spell with the club, with advanced negotiations currently taking place to finalise the remaining details of his switch to Athens.

Chelsea have moved swiftly to secure their first major signing of the summer, reportedly reaching a £47 million agreement for Atalanta’s rising star Marco Palestra. The 21-year-old Italy international has chosen Stamford Bridge over a move to Inter Milan, handing new manager Xabi Alonso a significant boost ahead of his debut campaign in west London.