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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 captain John McGinn is insisting that the Premier League side have "no ceiling", despite losing a number of key players. The Villans are set to face Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, with manager Unai Emery aiming to finally break his personal hoodoo in the competition.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly taken a firm stance regarding Marcus Rashford’s future, blocking any potential move to a direct Premier League rival. Despite the forward’s desire to move on, the club hierarchy is determined to avoid the embarrassment of seeing their academy graduate flourish at a domestic competitor.

Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique has admitted he is unsure of his squad’s readiness ahead of tonight’s UEFA Super Cup final. With players returning from international duty at different intervals, the manager faces a significant selection headache against Aston Villa in Salzburg.