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Man City sell academy defender Galvez to Go Ahead Eagles with buy-back clause

Manchester City have permanently sold left-back Tom Galvez to Eredivisie side Go Ahead Eagles for around £427,000, inserting a 30 per cent sell-on clause and a buy-back option into the deal. The sale takes City's total summer outgoings past £25m.

Football Jul 8

Harlequins sign dual-side prop Harry Johnson-Holmes from Western Force for 2026/27

Harlequins have confirmed the signing of Australian prop Harry Johnson-Holmes, 29, who made 91 Super Rugby appearances for the NSW Waratahs before moving to Western Force and earning a single Wallabies cap against South Africa in 2019.

Rugby Jul 8

Garnacho dropped from Chelsea's protected list, handing Man United a potential £4m windfall

Alejandro Garnacho has been left off Chelsea's 'not for sale' list less than a year after his £40m move from Manchester United, with the Blues open only to a permanent exit — a development that could trigger United's 10 per cent sell-on clause.

Football Jul 8

Manchester United open talks over £25.6m Ryerson as Dortmund set their asking price

Manchester United have held initial talks over a move for Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, with the Bundesliga club willing to sell for around €30m (£25.6m) after the Norwegian impressed at the World Cup.

Football Jul 8

Pogba Under Pressure at Monaco: Possible Departure After Just 115 Minutes Played

Arriving at AS Monaco in summer 2025, Paul Pogba played only 115 minutes last season. The club's general manager, Thiago Scuro, openly discussed a possible departure this summer.

Football Jul 8

Greenwood Set to Leave: Fenerbahçe and OM Close to Agreement Within 48 Hours

After two seasons at Marseille, Mason Greenwood is expected to leave OM this summer. Turkish club Fenerbahçe wants to wrap up the transfer of the 24-year-old English striker within the next 48 hours, although the two clubs remain apart on price.

Football Jul 8

Tottenham ready to outbid Arsenal for Bournemouth's Eli Junior Kroupi in £85m-plus pursuit

Spurs, who have already spent over £237m this summer including a £100m deal for Sandro Tonali, are the most determined club to sign Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi, with manager Roberto De Zerbi pushing to accelerate the move ahead of Arsenal and Barcelona.

Football Jul 8

Exeter sign Worcester lock Nkwocha to fill second-row gap left by Tuima's departure

Exeter Chiefs have recruited 23-year-old lock Obinna Nkwocha from Championship winners Worcester Warriors ahead of the 2026/27 season, with director of rugby Rob Baxter citing the departure of Rusi Tuima and heavy international call-ups as the prompt.

Rugby Jul 8

Griezmann joins Orlando City and eyes Florida derby against Messi

Officially presented by Orlando City, Antoine Griezmann confirmed that playing in MLS has been his dream since he was 18 years old. The former French international is already looking forward to facing Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul in the Florida derby against Inter Miami.

Football Jul 8

Iraola tells Harvey Elliott he starts fresh as Liverpool return raises stakes

Harvey Elliott returned to Liverpool's AXA Training Centre this week after a loan spell at Aston Villa fell short of triggering a £35m permanent deal. New head coach Andoni Iraola has declared every player a "new signing", handing the 23-year-old a genuine chance to rebuild his Anfield future.

Football Jul 8

Arsenal prioritise Morgan Rogers as Aston Villa's financial pressure forces potential sale

Arsenal have identified Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers as their top transfer priority this summer. Villa, under pressure from a UEFA settlement agreement over financial regulations, may be compelled to sell their standout player to avoid potential European bans.

Football Jul 8

Desailly urges Barcola to snub Arsenal and Liverpool and stay at PSG

Former France international Marcel Desailly has told Bradley Barcola to reject interest from Arsenal and Liverpool and remain at Paris Saint-Germain, arguing the 23-year-old winger still has growing to do within Didier Deschamps' system.

Football Jul 8

Manchester United push ahead with Alex Scott bid despite Bournemouth insisting midfielder is not for sale

Manchester United are continuing to pursue Bournemouth's Alex Scott even after the club declared him unavailable, with reports suggesting an offer around £80m could force a change of stance. Arsenal and Manchester City are also monitoring the 22-year-old.

Football Jul 8

Olympic silver medallist Symonds joins Loughborough as sixth Canada international for 2026/27

Florence Symonds, who started all six of Canada's matches at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup final, will join Loughborough Lightning next season, becoming the club's sixth Canadian international in their PWR squad.

Rugby Jul 8

Northampton sign three triallists as champions build squad depth for title defence

Premiership champions Northampton Saints have handed full-time contracts to lock James Bennett, winger Thomas Rowe, and hooker Ben Alexander ahead of the 2026/27 season, with all three having combined university studies with training at Franklin's Gardens during the title-winning campaign.

Rugby Jul 8

Arsenal book Meslier medical as United open Tchouameni talks and Liverpool eye £18m teenager

Arsenal have reportedly scheduled a medical for free-agent goalkeeper Illan Meslier, while Manchester United have opened discussions with Real Madrid over Aurélien Tchouameni and Liverpool have made initial enquiries for 17-year-old Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora.

Football Jul 8

United ready £85m Tchouameni bid as seven-man midfield shortlist takes shape

Manchester United are preparing to make first contact with Real Madrid over Aurelien Tchouameni in a deal that could exceed £85m, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott and six other midfielders remain on a narrowing shortlist as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen ahead of the Champions League.

Football Jul 8

City face goalkeeper dilemma as Trafford exit looms and Donnarumma stays No.1

Manchester City are bracing for the likely departure of James Trafford this summer, leaving them without the formidable two-goalkeeper depth that served them well across all competitions last season.

Football Jul 8

United target Tchouameni as Scott spurns Bournemouth contract to fuel £85m chase

Manchester United are pursuing Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouameni, valued at £85m, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott has rejected multiple contract offers from the Cherries, keeping a potential Old Trafford move alive.

Football Jul 8

Gullit, Thiago Silva and the free signings that shaped Chelsea across three decades

Despite spending roughly £1.5 billion under their current ownership, Chelsea have a long history of shrewd free-agent recruitment. From Ruud Gullit's FA Cup triumph to Thiago Silva's four-season stint, the Blues have landed world-class talent at no transfer cost.

Football Jul 8