Aston Villa are on the verge of signing Ivory Coast international forward Evann Guessand from Nice, which could open the door to Ollie Watkins' exit from Villa Park this summer. Watkins has been linked with a move away from the club since the start of the summer transfer window, with several teams, including Manchester United, keen on signing the England star.
Ipswich Town have assigned a first-team kit number to celebrity fan and stakeholder Ed Sheeran ahead of the their 2025-26 Championship campaign. The Tractor Boys lasted only one season in the Premier League and suffered an immediate relegation back to the second tier.
Former Manchester United and Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has told Rasmus Hojlund to fight for his place in the United starting lineup, despite the Red Devils being strongly linked with a move for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. United are determined to sign a new No.9 this summer and have now formally submitted their first bid for the Slovenian.
RB Leipzig have approached Liverpool to discuss Harvey Elliott after identifying him as a potential replacement for Xavi Simons. The Netherlands international is set to leave the German club this summer, with Chelsea being his likely destination.
Crystal Palace have reportedly refused two offers from Liverpool for star defender Marc Guehi, as they intend to retain the player this summer. After spending heavily on their attack in this transfer window, the Premier League champions are also looking to bolster their backline, but a deal for the England international could be off the table.
Once the home of Zinedine Zidane and one of France’s great football dynasties, Bordeaux now finds itself in the wilderness of the fourth tier. Yet beneath the ruins lies a sleeping giant waiting for revival.