Jorge Messi, the father and long-time representative of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, has died at the age of 68 following a long illness. The businessman passed away on Friday in a hospital in his native Rosario, according to local reports.
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.
Arsenal have bolstered their midfield ranks with the marquee acquisition of Brazilian international Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United. The combative enforcer has penned a long-term deal at the Emirates Stadium and arrives with a fierce determination to cement his legacy in north London.
Middlesbrough have completed the signing of goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United in a deal worth up to £14m, setting a new transfer record for a second-tier goalkeeper. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Bristol City, where he impressed with 12 clean sheets, and now joins Boro as their seventh summer signing.
Florentino Perez is ready to pivot towards a rising star in the Eredivisie after accepting defeat in the pursuit of Manchester City's midfield anchor. With Rodri reportedly choosing a sensational switch to Barcelona, Los Blancos are preparing a swoop for an 18-year-old prodigy Jorthy Mokio.
Inter head coach Cristian Chivu insists his side are "the team to beat" as they prepare to defend their Serie A title in the 2026-27 season. The Nerazzurri stormed to their 21st Scudetto last term, finishing 11 points clear of Napoli, but Chivu expects a fierce challenge from their reinforced domestic rivals.