Transfers

Lionel Messi snubbed a return to Barcelona because of how "difficult" his spell at Paris Saint-Germain was, according to president Joan Laporta.

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Al-Nassr's pre-season camp in incredible shape after spending the summer holidays with partner Georgina Rodriguez.

Lionel Messi insists he is "satisfied" with his decision to move to Inter Miami and he has promised to keep performing at the highest level.

Christian Pulisic has expressed his excitement after touching down in Milan to complete a £17 million ($22m) transfer from Chelsea.

Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr side have been banned from registering any new players after a saga involving ex-Leicester striker Ahmed Musa.

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a bid for Lyon's €40m-rated Rayan Cherki, as they look to fill the void left by Christian Pulisic.

USMNT star Sergino Dest reported to Barcelona pre-season in high spirits, despite ongoing rumours linking him with a Premier League switch.

It has been reported that Christian Pulisic's reluctance to embrace the moniker of 'Captain America' frustrated Chelsea as he nears a move to Milan.

Joan Laporta has insisted that it would have been a "mistake" for Barcelona to sign Arda Guler following his move to Real Madrid.

PSG now seem set to sell Kylian Mbappe, and Real Madrid have a whole summer to wait to make their move.

PSG have a number of choices to consider as the best possible replacement for Kylian Mbappe, who could be on his way out in the summer.

Moises Caicedo has admitted that he "can't say no" to Chelsea as the transfer saga surrounding the Brighton midfielder drags on.

Atletico Madrid eyes Marco Verratti as their top summer target, aiming to reinforce their midfield with Diego Simeone's approval.

Bayern Munich are not giving up on signing Harry Kane in the summer transfer window as they are lining up a third bid for the striker.

Almost two weeks have passed since Arsenal agreed to buy Declan Rice from West Ham, but the club still have not confirmed his signing.

Manchester City are reportedly close to an agreement with Manchester United that will see them sign 16-year-old Harrison Parker from the Red Devils.

AC Milan's new signing Ruben Loftus-Cheek has confirmed that ex-Chelsea team-mate Christian Pulisic will join him at San Siro this week.

The Spaniard may have left United on bad terms but he still has the ability to make logic-defying saves and will be in demand.

Manchester United have been dealt a significant blow in their pursuit of Victor Osimhen as Napoli's president suggested he will cost €200 million.

Enzo Fernandez has urged Paulo Dybala to join Chelsea, as he insists he wants to have a barbeque in west London with his Argentina team-mate.

Chelsea flop Joao Felix was forced to train with Atletico Madrid's academy players on the first day of pre-season.

Manchester United defender Alex Telles has categorically ruled out the prospect of joining Portuguese giants Benfica as he nears an Old Trafford exit.

Inter Milan transfer target Romelu Lukaku is reportedly set to defy Mauricio Pochettino and refuse to return to Chelsea for pre-season training.

Kylian Mbappe is willing to accept a role on the bench at Paris Saint-Germain in the 2023-24 season, according to RMC Sport journalist Daniel Riolo.

USMNT and FC Cincinnati striker Brandon Vazquez is reportedly in line for a €10m transfer to Bundesliga club Borussia Monchengladbach.

Chelsea have loaned striker David Datro Fofana to Union Berlin for the 2023-24 season, as he links up with USMNT star Brenden Aaronson.

United States men's national team star Folarin Balogun has been backed to offer Arsenal "something different" this season.

Tottenham are reportedly willing to offer Harry Kane a new contract worth £400,000 per week if he snubs a transfer to Bayern Munich.

Chelsea have reportedly enquired about the availability of Dusan Vlahovic, with Juventus setting their minimum price tag for the Serbian forward.