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Bayern Munich’s hunt for a capable understudy to Harry Kane has hit a roadblock, as VfB Stuttgart reportedly continue to resist their efforts to sign emerging forward Nick Woltemade. The Bavarian giants have already made two formal bids, but both were swiftly turned down by Stuttgart, who are holding firm on their valuation of the 23-year-old striker.

Brentford have attempted to open contract talks with Yoanne Wissa, amid reports the DR Congo international has told the club he wants to leave.

Noni Madueke will not travel to Asia with his Arsenal teammates, as the Gunners announce their squad for their pre-season tour.

Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United remains up in the air as he was left out of the squad for their pre-season friendly against Celtic at Parkhead. Manager Eddie Howe confirmed that the Swedish striker was deliberately withdrawn from the matchday squad as speculation around a potential move to Liverpool continues to gather pace.

Ruben Amorim has praised Manchester United's recent signings, Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon, after their debuts in a 0-0 pre-season draw against Leeds.

Kylian Mbappe has unexpectedly found himself embroiled in legal scrutiny after it was revealed that he donated over €180,000 from his FIFA World Cup bonus to a group of police officers. The Real Madrid forward reportedly transferred the significant amount to five officers from France’s riot police unit who were assigned to protect the national team during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Newcastle and Manchester United have enquired about the availability of PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani.

AS Monaco supporters were once again left disappointed after marquee summer arrivals Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati were omitted from the matchday squad for the club’s recent pre-season fixture against Nottingham Forest. Despite hopes that the high-profile duo would make their debuts at the weekend, neither player featured as Monaco marched on with their pre-season preparations.

Manchester United's preparations for the 2025/26 season started with a wimper, as they played out a drab 0-0 draw against Leeds United in Stockholm.

Manchester United's failure to find a permanent home for Marcus Rashford splits opinion among fans as a Barcelona loan beckons for the Red Devils outcast. The proposed move is expected to include an option for the Catalan side to purchase the England international at the end of the campaign.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

Major League Soccer, not Serie A, would offer the Dortmund midfielder the perfect opportunity rediscover his game

Conor Gallagher may be forced to leave Atletico Madrid after just one season at the club, due to a peculiar La Liga rule which impacts English players.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to return to Marseille after just a season away, with his Saudi Pro League adventure with Al-Qadsiah coming to an end.

Barcelona are closing in on signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United this summer. The Blaugrana have reportedly sent a loan proposal with an option to buy next season, which United have accepted. The player is also keen on joining the Catalan giants and finally ending his nightmare at Old Trafford. Talks are now in their final stages between the two clubs.

Wrexham ended their tour Down Under with a disappointing loss against Wellington Phoenix on Saturday, as Arthur Okonkwo's mistake proved costly.

Chelsea have been warned by UEFA over inflated fees on swap transfers along with Aston Villa, with both under scrutiny after receiving recent fines.

Arsenal are yet to seal a move for Viktor Gyokeres despite closing in on a deal that could be worth around £69 million ($93m). Gyokeres is determined to leave Sporting CP this summer as he wants a move to the Premier League ahead of the 2025-26 campaign and as a result he did not even turn up for the club's pre-season preparations and instead stayed back in his homeland.

Bayern Munich may be open to selling former Premier League midfielder Joao Palhinha this summer, just 12 months on from his arrival from Fulham.

Michail Antonio joins Adebayo Akinfenwa on the second episode of the Best Mode On Podcast as he opens up on a Europa League clash with Bayer Leverkusen that left him absolutely outraged

Nico Williams snubbed an offer from Barcelona earlier this summer as he decided to sign a fresh long-term contract with Athletic Club. The Spanish winger stunned the world when he announced that he had penned a 10-year deal with his boyhood club. The news came as a major blow to the Catalans, who were desperate to sign the 23-year-old.

Paul Pogba encountered a familiar face during pre-season in Warren Joyce, hailing the former Manchester United U21 coach's role in his development.

Liverpool have submitted a bid worth €75 million (£65m/$87m) to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. The Reds are keen on signing a No.9 this summer and want to wrap up the transfer as soon as possible. Newcastle United were also keen on signing the striker, however, the German club is reportedly prioritising the Reds' offer.

Michail Antonio snubbed a host of big-name stars to name a forgotten ex-Premier League man as his toughest-ever opponent.

Real Madrid are open to selling Rodrygo for €100 million (£87m/$116m) as the player faces a big decision on his future.

Cristiano Ronaldo sent out a message for former Sporting CP team-mate Jose Semedo as the ex-Portuguese footballer took charge of Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr as their acting CEO. Ronaldo and Semedo were team-mates briefly at Sporting CP B in 2003 before the Selecao captain left the club to join Premier League giants Manchester United ahead of the 2003-04 campaign.

Manchester United are plotting a swap deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa after Andre Onana suffered an injury in pre-season training. The Red Devils are yet to approach the Villans with a formal offer but they are internally assessing their options of whether to go with current crop of young goalkeepers or sign an experienced campaigner like Martinez.

England duo Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice had a role to play in new team-mate Noni Madueke's move to Arsenal from rivals Chelsea, it has been revealed.

Chelsea star Cole Palmer has unfollowed his girlfriend Connie Grace on social media amid rumours of tension in the couple's relationship. Earlier this month, Palmer admitted that he was going through a rough patch 'on and off the pitch', which further fuelled the speculation. He recently starred in the Club World Cup final as the Blues beat Paris Saint-Germain to win the title.