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Newcastle agree £23m fee to sign Ajax teenager Sean Steur in third youth deal of the summer

Newcastle United have agreed a £23m fee with Ajax for 18-year-old midfielder Sean Steur, according to reports from the Netherlands. The move would be their third signing of a player under 21 this summer as Eddie Howe reshapes his squad.

Football Jul 7

Carrick rules out Leao hijack as United chiefs prepare £85m Tchouameni talks

Michael Carrick has reportedly dismissed interest in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao despite an approach from the player's agent, while Manchester United directors are set to fly to Madrid to discuss a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, with any sale expected to exceed £85 million.

Football Jul 7

Arsenal prepare Wan-Bissaka bid as £250m summer rebuild gathers pace

Arsenal are weighing a move for former Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a potential replacement for Ben White, with sporting director Andrea Berta handed a £250m transfer budget to strengthen Mikel Arteta's Premier League title-defending squad.

Football Jul 7

PSG Sign 18-Year-Old Goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni from AC Milan

Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Alessandro Longoni, trained at AC Milan. The Italian goalkeeper has signed a five-year contract and will serve as third-choice keeper behind Safonov and Chevalier.

Football Jul 6

Atletico Madrid close in on Hjulmand as fee structure nears agreement with Sporting CP

Atletico Madrid and Sporting CP are in advanced negotiations over Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with personal terms already verbally agreed and the two clubs narrowing a gap over a structured fee believed to be in the region of €45 million.

Football Jul 6

Roma's interest in Garnacho and Greenwood could hand Man United a double sell-on windfall

AS Roma are reportedly targeting both Alejandro Garnacho and Mason Greenwood this summer. Manchester United stand to benefit significantly from sell-on clauses inserted into both players' original departure deals.

Football Jul 6

Gordon silences Spanish critics with two assists as England stun Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca

Anthony Gordon, written off as 'virtually invisible' in England's group stage, delivered two assists and earned a penalty as Thomas Tuchel's side beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in the World Cup round of 16, vindicating Barcelona's £70m decision to sign him over Marcus Rashford.

Football Jul 6

Belgium vow to contest Balogun's eligibility after FIFA rejects their appeal ahead of USA quarter-final

FIFA has dismissed Belgium's appeal against Folarin Balogun's lifted one-match ban, ruling the Belgian FA has no standing in the case. Belgium say they will still contest the striker's eligibility if he lines up for the USA on Monday.

Football Jul 6

Akliouche agrees five-year deal with PSG, but Monaco must be convinced

Winger Maghnes Akliouche has reached a personal agreement with PSG on a five-year contract. The two clubs must now agree on a transfer fee, with Monaco valuing their player at €50 million.

Football Jul 6

Lia Green returns to Bristol Bears after four seasons with Loughborough Lightning

Bristol Bears have signed fly-half Lia Green for the 2026/27 Premiership Women's Rugby season. The 22-year-old, who made 30 appearances and scored 109 points for Loughborough Lightning, originally came through Bristol's Centre of Excellence.

Rugby Jul 6

Ederson set for Man Utd medical after Brazil's World Cup exit clears £38m transfer

Manchester United are closing in on their first summer signing after Atalanta midfielder Ederson became free to complete his £38m move to Old Trafford following Brazil's round-of-16 exit at the World Cup.

Football Jul 6

Atletico Madrid close in on Kang-in Lee as PSG fee talks near resolution

Atletico Madrid are on the verge of signing Kang-in Lee from PSG, with personal terms already agreed on a deal to 2031. A €35 million fee structure between the clubs is the final obstacle to completing the transfer.

Football Jul 6

World Cup winner Ponsonby among 17 players leaving Trailfinders Women this summer

Trailfinders Women have confirmed 17 departures following their PWR Final defeat to Saracens, including Black Ferns World Cup winner Georgia Ponsonby, club captain Kate Zackary, and six other internationals.

Rugby Jul 6

Newcastle lead Man United in £51m pursuit of World Cup midfielder Johan Manzambi

Newcastle United are reportedly ahead of Manchester United in the race to sign Freiburg's Johan Manzambi, valued at £51m, as Eddie Howe's side seek a replacement for Sandro Tonali following his £100m sale to Tottenham.

Football Jul 6

Ederson's £35m Manchester United move on track despite World Cup medical delay

Manchester United have agreed a £35m fee plus add-ons for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, but a late Brazil call-up has prevented him from completing his medical. The deal remains firmly in place following Brazil's World Cup exit.

Football Jul 6

Wallaroos star Caitlyn Halse joins Leicester Tigers after standout Women's World Cup

Caitlyn Halse, 19, will leave the NSW Waratahs to join Leicester Tigers in Premiership Women's Rugby for the 2026/27 season. The full-back scored four tries at Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 across four appearances for Australia.

Rugby Jul 6

Real Madrid plotting €220m Olise move that would rival Neymar's world-record fee

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a financial package worth up to €220 million for Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise, a figure that would come close to Neymar's all-time world-record transfer of €222 million set in 2017.

Football Jul 6

Barcelona's Gordon switch leaves Rashford's £40m sale in doubt ahead of World Cup knockout stage

Marcus Rashford's expected £26m permanent move from Manchester United to Barcelona collapsed after the Catalans chose Anthony Gordon instead. With Thomas Tuchel now favouring Gordon on England's left wing, United's hopes of commanding £40m for Rashford are under serious threat.

Football Jul 6

West Ham's Summerville pursuit of replacement hands Manchester United transfer boost

Manchester United's interest in West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville has been strengthened after the relegated Hammers contacted Sevilla over a deal for Swiss winger Ruben Vargas, signalling they are preparing to sell the Dutchman.

Football Jul 6

Balerdi, Greenwood, Højbjerg: OM set to lose several key players this summer

Back in training under Bruno Genesio's orders, OM players could be numerous to leave the club this summer. Balerdi and Greenwood have requested transfers, while Atalanta is interested in Højbjerg.

Football Jul 6