Former Chelsea captain Gary Cahill has praised the club's smart recruitment after completing the £52m signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace. The 26-year-old French defender signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge following an impressive World Cup campaign, with Cahill tipping him to elevate his game under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea are strongly considering sending Mykhailo Mudryk on loan to sister club Strasbourg as he returns from a long anti-doping suspension. The Blues want the Ukrainian winger to rebuild his fitness and confidence in France rather than immediately throwing him into Xabi Alonso's starting plans.
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shay Given believes Chelsea would "jump at the chance" to sign Jordan Pickford if given any encouragement. The 32-year-old England international is entering his tenth season at Goodison Park, having established himself as a pillar of consistency for Everton since joining from Sunderland for £25m in 2017.
The fresh start in the Germany team with Jürgen Klopp could also be a great opportunity for a late developer to take the next step in his consistently built career.
Liverpool remain in club-to-club discussions with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential move for Bradley Barcola. However, with Les Parisiens demanding up to £145 million, the Reds are actively lining up Bournemouth's Brazilian attacker Rayan as an alternative option for Andoni Iraola's squad.
Jack Wilshere has called on Myles Lewis-Skelly to fight for his Arsenal future as Manchester United reportedly prepare a transfer bid for the 19-year-old defender. The Hale End academy graduate enjoyed a strong end to last season, helping Mikel Arteta's side secure the Premier League title and reaching the Champions League final amid interest from Old Trafford.
Aleksandar Stankovic delivered a standout performance during Inter's pre-season penalty shootout victory over Manchester City in Hong Kong. Head coach Cristian Chivu praised the young midfielder's display while also highlighting the club's remaining summer transfer priorities.
A shocking confession from former French Sports Minister Marie-George Buffet has rocked the football world, revealing that surprise anti-doping tests were suspended for the national team prior to their 1998 World Cup triumph. Despite years of denials, the former official admitted that the government halted controls to avoid "disturbing" the squad's preparation for the home tournament.
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