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Barcelona and Jules Kounde have reached an agreement over a long-term contract extension, despite interest from Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is raring to go after returning for pre-season ahead of the start of the new 2025-26 campaign.

Manchester United are reportedly plotting a "last-minute gamble" on an alternative option in case their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko fails. While the Slovenian remains the preferred choice, United are said to be exploring contingency options as the clock ticks down on their summer business. The Red Devils are determined to bring in a new No.9 to complete Ruben Amorim's attack for the new season.

Adriano Galliani is set for a return to AC Milan with Zlatan Ibrahimovic's backing, over eight years since he left the Serie A club.

Eddie Hearn has explained how he and boxing champion Anthony Joshua are building a football agency that could attract interest from Cristiano Ronaldo.

The teenage sensation has shown precisely why the Reds had no issue letting Luis Diaz move to Bayern Munich this summer

Juventus plan to offload Lloyd Kelly only six months after his arrival, with multiple English clubs interested in the defender.

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been granted bail after appearing in Westminster Magistrates' Court on charges of rape and sexual assault.

Leah Williamson is living the high life with girlfriend Elle Smith in New York, with the Lionesses captain recharging after Euro 2025 triumph.

Jay Stansfield says it is a "privilege" to work with Tom Brady at Birmingham, with the NFL icon “very accessible” to Blues players.

Former Blackburn Women's star Kelsie Burrows has been hit with a 16-match suspension for an alleged assault on a match official. Burrows was shown a red card after Cliftonville Women secured a 2-0 victory over Glentoran Women on July 25.

Luka Modric is determined to help AC Milan return to their once glorious heights as he reflected upon his decision to join the club.

Premier League clubs Sunderland and Wolves are interested in signing Borussia Dortmund defender Julian Ryerson, according to reports.

There may be a new romance on the cards for Lamine Yamal, with the Barcelona star reportedly “hooking up” with Argentine rapper Nicki Nicole.

Monaco are planning to delay Paul Pogba's debut until October as the ex-Manchester United star continues to work on his fitness. The 32-year-old, who signed with the Ligue 1 side on a free transfer earlier this summer, has not featured in a professional match since September 2023.

Borussia Dortmund's plans to bolster their midfield this summer are set to bear fruit, with the club closing in on two Premier League players.

AC Milan are close to signing midfielder Ardon Jashari as Club Brugge are prepared to accept the Italians' offer after weeks of negotiations.

Former Real Madrid legend Lucas Vazquez could stay in La Liga this season with a former club ready to bring him back.

Borussia Dortmund are determined to sign Wolves sensation Fabio Silva, who also finds himself on the radar of Serie A giants Roma.

Steven Fletcher claims to have been blindsided by Rob McElhenney at Wrexham, with the veteran Scot “sucked in” before being released.

Manchester City are reportedly preparing to table a bumper new contract offer for their midfield linchpin, Rodri, as part of a strategic effort to fend off Real Madrid’s sustained interest. City see this new deal as pivotal to retaining one of Pep Guardiola’s most essential players, who is in line to become the second best paid player at the club after Erling Haaland.

Lothar Matthaus tore Bayern Munich apart for their recruitment strategy following Joao Palhinha's departure just one year after signing him.

Neymar put in a dazzling display for Santos against Juventude, with two goals recorded in front of Brazil national team staff members.

After two successive rejections, Inter prepare to present a new bid for Ademola Lookman and have set a deadline for the transfer.

The shot-stopper has had to conquer several obstacles on her way to becoming No.1 for England and Chelsea by the age of 24

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants ex-Manchester United team-mate Mason Greenwood to join him in Saudi Arabia at Al-Nassr.

Barcelona have opened disciplinary proceedings against Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has reportedly declined to authorize the club to share the details of his recent lower back surgery and recovery timeline with La Liga's medical commission. This has effectively stalled Barcelona's efforts to classify his injury as long-term, which would have allowed them to temporarily offload 80 per cent of his salary from their wage bill and register a new player.

NFL legend Tom Brady, who is now involved with Birmingham, has told the USMNT and MLS they need a “phenom” like Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal.

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