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Chelsea need forwards but have paid over the odds for Malard

It's here. The 2026 summer transfer window has arrived and it promises to be an extremely eventful one in the women's game, with several huge stars on the move. Alexia Putellas, Georgia Stanway and Sam Kerr are just some of those who have already completed summer transfers, with there plenty of rumours and reports of more to come and some surprises sure to be sprung, too.

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Burnley sell star defender Maxime Esteve to RB Leipzig

Burnley have agreed to sell star defender Maxime Esteve to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig following the club's painful relegation from the Premier League. The 24-year-old French centre-back leaves Turf Moor after making a century of appearances for the Clarets, moving to Germany on a long-term contract that runs until the summer of 2031.

Arsenal beat Barca, Man Utd & Bayern to sign highly-rated Baum

Lisa Baum has been unveiled as Arsenal's fifth summer signing, joining for a significant six-figure fee that is reportedly a club-record sale for RB Leipzig. The 19-year-old had been linked with most of Europe's elite, including Barcelona, Lyon, Bayern Munich and Manchester United, but will instead reinforce the wide areas at Arsenal after the departure of Lionesses star Beth Mead.

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'I expect to leave' - Diomande responds to Leipzig's stance on PSG links

Yan Diomande has openly challenged RB Leipzig's transfer stance by declaring his firm expectation to leave the Bundesliga side this summer amid interest from Paris Saint-Germain. The teenage winger went public with his desire to depart just hours after club officials strongly reiterated that their prized asset would not be sold under any circumstances during the current window.

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Ex-Man City & Bayern star appointed RB Leipzig boss with Klopp backing

RB Leipzig have officially confirmed the appointment of Martin Demichelis as their new head coach following a swift search for Ole Werner’s successor. The former Manchester City and Bayern Munich defender arrives with a massive seal of approval from Jurgen Klopp and the club's hierarchy.

Klopp faces executive crisis at RB Leipzig after manager sacking

Jurgen Klopp faces an immediate executive crisis at RB Leipzig following reports that managing director of sport Marcel Schafer is prepared to quit the Bundesliga club. The internal friction has emerged directly from Klopp’s influential role in orchestrating the dismissal of head coach Ole Werner, completely undermining the sporting director's authority.

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Klopp's agent responds after sensational links to Real Madrid

Jurgen Klopp’s representative has ruled out a return to the dugout for the German tactician following sensational links to Real Madrid. The emphatic rebuttal comes after presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme publicly promised to appoint the former Liverpool boss as his first-choice manager if he triumphs in Sunday's election.

MAINZ, GERMANY - MAY 31: Starting lineup of Germany with Jamal Musiala, Nico Schlotterbeck, Felix Nmecha, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Oliver Baumann, Lennart Karl, Nathaniel Brown, Joshua Kimmich, Deniz Undav and Florian Wirtz during the international friendly match between Germany and Finland at MEWA Arena on May 31, 2026 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Helge Prang - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Mega blow for Germany as Bayern star OUT of World Cup

Germany's World Cup preparations have been hit by a devastating blow after teenage forward Lennart Karl was ruled out of the upcoming tournament. The 18-year-old Bayern Munich prodigy sustained a severe thigh injury during Die Mannschaft's final training session, forcing national team manager Julian Nagelsmann to call up a late replacement.

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Liverpool eye Diomande alternatives in Salah replacement hunt

Liverpool are weighing up alternatives to Yan Diomande as they search for Mohamed Salah’s successor. Anthony Gordon and Bradley Barcola are both under consideration, with Arne Slot eager to restore Liverpool’s attacking threat ahead of the new season.

Liverpool in 'strong position' to sign Diomande as possible fee emerges

Liverpool have reportedly positioned themselves as serious contenders to secure the signing of RB Leipzig’s highly-rated winger Yan Diomande ahead of the summer transfer window. The Anfield club have identified the teenage prodigy as a primary target to revitalise their frontline, though any potential deal will require a massive financial package.

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Arsenal 'working on deal' to sign £60m Bundesliga star

Arsenal are reportedly laying the groundwork for a move to sign RB Leipzig’s rising star Castello Lukeba. Mikel Arteta’s recruitment team has already begun monitoring the French international as they look to bolster their defensive options for the upcoming window.

Klopp's former assistant hits back at criticism of Leipzig move

Jurgen Klopp's former assistant Peter Krawietz hit back at criticism of the former Liverpool manager's decision to join the Red Bull group as head of global soccer. The announcement stunned supporters after the former Reds boss left the dugout to head upstairs and take a strategic role at the German club.

Isak, Rodrygo & nine stars set to join €100m club next - ranked

With the spending power among the elite clubs now greater than ever, there is likely to be a host of eye-watering deals in the coming weeks

New transfer price for Sesko revealed as Arsenal put on red alert

Arsenal have received a potential breakthrough in their long-standing interest in Benjamin Sesko, with reports suggesting that RB Leipzig may be willing to negotiate a lower fee than initially demanded. The Premier League club has been actively searching for a top-tier striker this summer, and Sesko has consistently remained their preferred option.