Newcastle United are on the verge of officially confirming their fifth major signing of the summer transfer window after highly-rated goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek completed his medical in Spain. The Czech Republic international travelled to La Manga to finalise a £25.7m move from Sporting Braga, adding significant depth to the squad during a period of major structural transitions at the club.
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World Cup winner, European champion, Ballon d'Or winner: Rodri is set to become the centrepiece of the new Real Madrid under returning coach José Mourinho!
But Manchester City are digging their heels in over the Spanish midfield boss. There is still a huge gap of millions between the offer from Los Blancos and the Sky Blues' hefty asking price.
Tottenham Hotspur are showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market as they prepare a sensational move for Galatasaray talisman Victor Osimhen. After already establishing themselves as one of the biggest spenders in Europe this summer, the north London side have now identified the Nigerian international as the missing piece in their attacking puzzle.
Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has set his sights on the ultimate domestic prize, claiming the Red Devils are ready to end their long wait for a Premier League trophy. After a transformative period under Michael Carrick, the French youngster believes the club finally possesses the necessary tools to return to the summit of English football.
Mohamed Salah is reportedly on the verge of a sensational move to Turkey as Trabzonspor look to pull off one of the biggest hijacks of the summer transfer window. The Egyptian superstar remains a free agent after his historic spell at Liverpool came to an end, sparking a frantic scramble for his signature across Europe and the Middle East.
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly given the green light to join Juventus on loan as Michael Carrick’s squad reshuffle gathers significant pace. The Dutch international is keen on a return to Serie A, but the financially restricted Italian giants are also lining up two Chelsea alternatives should a deal fall through.
New Tottenham signing Mateus Fernandes has opened up on the personal touches that led him to reject Manchester United in favour of a move to north London. The Portuguese midfielder joined Spurs in a blockbuster deal earlier this summer, marking a significant victory for the club in the transfer market.
No one could ever accuse Julian Alvarez of not knowing exactly what he wants. It was a surprise when he decided to push for a move away from Manchester City in 2024, after winning a pair of Premier League titles and the Champions League in his first two seasons at the club, but the Argentine forward had grown tired of being in the shadow of Norwegian terminator Erling Haaland.
Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign highly-rated Atalanta centre-back Giorgio Scalvini as Xabi Alonso looks to reshape his backline at Stamford Bridge. The Blues have already initiated contact with the Italian's representatives to determine the financial requirements of a potential summer switch to west London.
The long-running transfer saga involving Emiliano Martinez and Juventus has come to an abrupt conclusion after the Italian giants officially withdrew from negotiations. Despite the Argentine's well-documented desire to move to Turin, the Serie A club has decided the financial package required is simply beyond their reach.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has hailed new manager Enzo Maresca as the "perfect" successor to Pep Guardiola as the Premier League champions begin a new era. The Italian coach has big shoes to fill after the legendary Catalan departed the Etihad Stadium following a trophy-laden decade in charge of the club.
The long-simmering question over the future of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior, which has been drifting on for what feels like an eternity, could finally be settled in the coming days.
Jose Mourinho has provided a definitive update on the future of Vinicius Junior following Real Madrid's pre-season clash with Fiorentina. The Portuguese tactician addressed the squad situation as the Brazilian forward continues to be the subject of intense interest from the Premier League.
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a surprise move for Arsenal starlet Myles Lewis-Skelly as the Red Devils look to exploit potential financial pressures at the Emirates. With Mikel Arteta closing in on several high-profile arrivals, the Gunners may be forced into difficult decisions regarding their squad depth.
Mikel Arteta has addressed the growing speculation amid Arsenal's interest in Vinicius Junior, insisting the club will be 'very ambitious' in the upcoming transfer market. The Gunners are reportedly monitoring the Brazilian's contract situation at Real Madrid as they look to add world-class quality to their attacking ranks.
Xabi Alonso has admitted his surprise after Mykhailo Mudryk was cleared to return to the Chelsea squad following the conclusion of a lengthy anti-doping case. The Ukrainian winger is now set to link up with his teammates for the remainder of their pre-season tour in Asia.
Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 victory over Spanish side Girona, headlined by a debut goal from new signing Christos Tzolis. Mikel Arteta utilised the depth of his squad in a dominant performance that saw the Gunners control possession and clinical finishing across both halves.
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