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Crystal Palace are closing in on an agreement with Chelsea to sign out-of-favour centre-back Axel Disasi on a season-long loan deal. The 28-year-old French defender has been completely frozen out at Stamford Bridge and is now set for another temporary switch across London to reinforce Pierre Sage's defensive line ahead of the new campaign.

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.

Aston Villa have reportedly entered the race for Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo as Unai Emery looks to perform major surgery on his backline. The move comes as England international Ezri Konsa prepares to finalise a high-profile switch to Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.

Paul Merson has delivered a scathing assessment of Manchester United’s summer recruitment, admitting he is completely baffled by the club's decision to spend £50 million on Andrey Santos. The former Arsenal star questioned what the Brazilian youngster actually brings to Michael Carrick’s midfield following his high-profile switch from Chelsea.