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Tottenham have officially opened negotiations with Newcastle over a blockbuster move for Sandro Tonali, though their opening gambit has fallen short of the Magpies' valuation. The north London club are looking to secure a marquee signing for manager Roberto De Zerbi, who has long been an admirer of the Italian international.

Former Chelsea and Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has been appointed as Le Havre's sporting director. The 41-year-old replaces Mathieu Bodmer and arrives after an impressive tenure in a similar role at Dunkerque. The French club hopes his experience on and off the pitch can help strengthen the club's long-term Ligue 1 project.

The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.

Liverpool have confirmed the capture of Spain international forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna, beating Newcastle United to the left winger's signature. The Reds have made a major statement in the transfer market by activating the £34 million ($45m) release clause in his contract to secure the deal.