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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

From Caicedo's £115m snub to Guehi's late collapse: Liverpool's costliest failed transfers

Liverpool have seen several high-profile transfer pursuits unravel at the worst possible moments, including Moises Caicedo choosing Chelsea for £115m and Marc Guehi's completed medical ultimately leading nowhere.

Football Jul 8

Bale reveals he twice rejected Manchester United to chase football over money

Gareth Bale has recalled turning down Manchester United on two separate occasions — first as a 17-year-old in 2007 and again in 2013 — prioritising regular football and a move to Real Madrid over bigger pay packets at Old Trafford.

Football Jul 8

Stassin and Davitashvili on the market: ASSE sets price for its two strikers

After rejecting a €30 million offer for Lucas Stassin last summer, AS Saint-Étienne is now willing to discuss the departure of its two star strikers, provided it receives offers that meet its demands.

Football Jul 8

Alex Scott rejects Bournemouth contract offers as United target Tchouameni for midfield rebuild

Manchester United's midfield recruitment drive is gathering pace, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott turning down multiple new contract offers and Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni emerging as a second target valued at £85m.

Football Jul 8

Kone agrees personal terms with Arsenal as Trossard nears £15.5m Besiktas exit

Arsenal are closing in on Roma midfielder Manu Kone, with personal terms reportedly agreed and a £43m fee the remaining hurdle. Simultaneously, Leandro Trossard's representatives are heading to Istanbul to finalise a £15.5m move to Besiktas.

Football Jul 8

Onana's ACL at the World Cup forces Aston Villa into the transfer market

Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury during Belgium's win over the United States at the World Cup, ruling him out for most or all of next season. FIFA will cover his wages up to £4.68m, but Villa are now expected to seek midfield reinforcements.

Football Jul 8

Queensland Reds secure Wallabies flanker Hooper on two-year deal from 2029

The Queensland Reds have signed Tom Hooper from Exeter on a two-year deal, though the 25-year-old Wallabies flanker will not arrive in Brisbane until 2029 after completing his commitments in England.

Rugby Jul 8

Manchester United push for £80m Alex Scott after missing out on Anderson and Fernandes

Manchester United are weighing up a bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, valued at around £80m, after losing out on Elliot Anderson (£116m to City) and Mateus Fernandes (£85m to Spurs) this summer.

Football Jul 7

Desailly backs Tchouameni to follow Varane's path in £85m Manchester United move

Former France defender Marcel Desailly has endorsed Manchester United's reported pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, citing Raphael Varane's successful switch from Madrid to Old Trafford as a blueprint. Real Madrid are said to demand more than £85 million for the 26-year-old.

Football Jul 7

Exeter Chiefs sign 17-cap Wales prop Maisie Davies from Bristol Bears for 2026/27

Exeter Chiefs have confirmed the signing of 20-year-old loosehead prop Maisie Davies from Bristol Bears. The 17-cap Wales international represented her country at the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup and will compete for a starting spot alongside USA international Hope Rogers and Scotland's Demi Swann.

Rugby Jul 7

Desailly backs Tchouameni to follow Varane and Casemiro to Manchester United

Former France defender Marcel Desailly has endorsed Aurélien Tchouameni's potential move to Manchester United, as reports from Spain suggest club officials are planning a trip to Madrid to explore a deal worth more than £85 million.

Football Jul 7

Liverpool lead Premier League chase for Mexico's 17-year-old World Cup star Gilberto Mora

Liverpool have made contact with the camp of Tijuana midfielder Gilberto Mora, the youngest player at World Cup 2026, as the Reds look to get ahead of Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Real Madrid and Barcelona in the race for the £34m-rated teenager.

Football Jul 7

Arsenal agree free transfer for Meslier with Setford set to leave on loan

Arsenal have reportedly finalised an agreement to sign former Leeds United goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a free agent, with the 26-year-old still to complete a medical. The deal is expected to trigger a loan exit for young keeper Tommy Setford.

Football Jul 7