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SV Wehen Wiesbaden v FC Bayern München - Pre-Season Friendly

Villa confirm Palhinha talks with Bayern

Aston Villa have officially entered the race to bring Joao Palhinha back to the Premier League as they look to solve a growing injury crisis in the middle of the park. The Midlands club are searching for elite reinforcements following the loss of key personnel and have identified the Portuguese international as the ideal candidate to bolster Unai Emery's squad.

Hall leaves Newcastle camp amid Man Utd links

Lewis Hall has departed Newcastle United’s training camp in Spain, returning to Tyneside ahead of schedule. While the club maintains he is managing a minor fitness issue, his exit comes at a time when Manchester United are heavily linked with a move for the talented left-back.

Sporting Clube de Portugal v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg

Forest set to sign Diomande

Nottingham Forest are on the verge of completing one of the most significant deals of the summer transfer window after reaching an agreement for Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. The Ivory Coast international has been a target for several elite clubs across Europe, but the Reds have moved decisively to secure his signature.

Chelsea FC v AC Milan - Pre-Season Friendly

Caicedo and Pedro shine as Chelsea thump Milan

Chelsea made a significant statement in their pre-season preparations with a commanding 3-0 victory over AC Milan in Jakarta. A brace from Joao Pedro and a sensational strike from Moises Caicedo ensured a comfortable outing for the Premier League side against the Rossoneri.

EPL, beware! Bruno will make Arsenal unstoppable

Fresh from their long-awaited Premier League title win, a £75m deal for the Newcastle skipper promises to be transformative for an Arsenal side who already have the opportunity to build a dynasty next season

Spurs near £60m Man City star deal as transfer talks advance

Tottenham are closing in on a massive £60 million agreement for Manchester City winger Savinho as Roberto De Zerbi looks to finalise his squad. The North London side have spent heavily during this window, and securing the Brazilian forward would push their total summer expenditure close to a historic £300m mark.