Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of veteran German international Leon Goretzka on a free transfer, providing a significant boost to Unai Emery's midfield options. The 31-year-old arrives at Villa Park with a glittering CV, having ended a trophy-laden eight-year spell with Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich earlier this summer.
European football's governing body, UEFA, has initiated explosive criminal legal proceedings against FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino. The legal challenge centers on a controversial and now-abandoned proposal to sell off significant commercial stakes in the World Cup and other major global competitions to private investment firms.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush, further bolstering their squad in a remarkably busy summer transfer window. The Egypt international arrives in North London on an initial loan deal, which includes a mandatory obligation to make the transfer permanent for £60m next year.