Former Manchester United midfielder Angel Gomes has left Lille after five seasons to join fellow Ligue 1 outfit Marseille on a three-year deal. At Marseille, Gomes will reunite with former Old Trafford colleague Mason Greenwood. The England international reportedly had offers from Premier League sides Arsenal and United, however, he opted to stay in France instead of heading back to his homeland.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca heaped praise on Noni Madueke but sent out a blunt message for the Arsenal-linked winger. The Gunners have reportedly initiated fresh round of transfer talks with Madueke's representatives as their search for a new attacker continues. The Blues reportedly value the 23-year-old England internatonal at £50 million ($68m).
Canadian forward Jonathan David has signed for Serie A giants Juventus on a five-year-deal. David joins the Italian side after his contract with Ligue 1 club Lille ended this summer. The 25-year-old will earn a salary of €6 million (£5m/$7m) per season plus bonuses at the Bianconeri. David spent five years at Lille where he scored 109 goals in 200 appearances.
Burnley are reportedly on the brink of completing a deal for England veteran Kyle Walker, who is undergoing medical examinations ahead of sealing a switch from Manchester City. The 35-year-old right-back is expected to join the Premier League newcomers on a permanent basis with a two-year contract on the table.
Leandro Trossard has made a significant change off the pitch that’s triggered speculation about his Arsenal future. The Belgium international recently ended his long-standing partnership with agent Josy Comhair and has now joined DH Sports and Entertainment Agency, a Germany-based firm. The timing of this development, alongside a stalled contract negotiation, has fans and pundits wondering if a move away from north London could be on the horizon.
Chelsea have been handed a substantial fine by UEFA following violations of financial sustainability guidelines covering the fiscal periods ending in 2023 and 2024. The London club is now required to pay £27 million ($37m) after UEFA concluded their investigation into the club’s financial dealings over recent seasons.
Five Manchester United players have put in transfer requests this summer as the Red Devils continue to rebuild their squad under Ruben Amorim. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia have all indicated their desire to pursue opportunities elsewhere, throwing a curveball into United's pre-season plans.
Estevao Willian has been urged to give Chelsea a glimpse of his talent before completing his £51.5m move to Stamford Bridge. Palmeiras coach Abel Ferreira expects the 18-year-old to deliver a strong performance against his future employers in the Club World Cup quarter-final, saying the winger 'has to do his job'.
Athletic Club pulled a fast one on Barcelona for the second year running as the Basque club announced that they had tied down Nico Williams to a 10-year contract. The Spain international had been linked with a move to the Catalan side this summer with personal term reportedly having been agreed. However, the club had been waiting to achieve 1:1 with La Liga's financial rules before making the move.
A deal for Manchester United to sign Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly nearing completion, with the Red Devils aware of Brentford's demands for the Cameroonian.