Middlesbrough have completed the signing of goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United in a deal worth up to £14m, setting a new transfer record for a second-tier goalkeeper. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Bristol City, where he impressed with 12 clean sheets, and now joins Boro as their seventh summer signing.
Florentino Perez is ready to pivot towards a rising star in the Eredivisie after accepting defeat in the pursuit of Manchester City's midfield anchor. With Rodri reportedly choosing a sensational switch to Barcelona, Los Blancos are preparing a swoop for an 18-year-old prodigy Jorthy Mokio.
Inter head coach Cristian Chivu insists his side are "the team to beat" as they prepare to defend their Serie A title in the 2026-27 season. The Nerazzurri stormed to their 21st Scudetto last term, finishing 11 points clear of Napoli, but Chivu expects a fierce challenge from their reinforced domestic rivals.
Paris Saint-Germain are actively pursuing a deal for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki as they look to bolster their long-term options. The French champions are reportedly willing to invest up to €40 million in the Japan international, who could subsequently be loaned out to continue his development.
Fenerbahce have taken the lead in the race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth during the summer transfer window. The Turkish giants are keen to bolster their attacking options, while the Spanish club could use the sale to facilitate an ambitious swoop for free agent Dusan Vlahovic.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has urged the club to sign Newcastle left-back Lewis Hall this summer. Bardsley insists the defender would be the perfect fit for Michael Carrick's side over Myles Lewis-Skelly ahead of their Champions League return.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has tipped Jose Mourinho to transform Trent Alexander-Arnold's role at Real Madrid. Bardsley believes the England star could be deployed in a similar midfield position to David Beckham to supply Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior.