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Lyon sign Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5m, second transfer in two days

Olympique Lyonnais have officially confirmed the arrival of 20-year-old Belgian winger Julien Duranville from Borussia Dortmund for €5m, marking the club's second summer signing in 48 hours following Danish midfielder Mads Bidstrup's move from RB Salzburg.

Football Jul 2
Tonali reveals De Zerbi's personal role in sealing £100m Tottenham move over Manchester City

Sandro Tonali has confirmed Roberto De Zerbi was a decisive factor in his reported £100m switch from Newcastle United to Tottenham, citing a shared Brescia connection and the manager's detailed vision for the project.

Football Jul 2
Desailly names Saliba world's best centre-back and predicts eventual Real Madrid move

Marcel Desailly has declared William Saliba the best centre-back in the world, surpassing Virgil van Dijk, and believes the Arsenal defender will eventually join Real Madrid despite being under contract at the Emirates until 2030.

Football Jul 2
Manchester United close in on free transfer for Swansea goalkeeper Kit Margetson

Manchester United are set to sign 19-year-old Swansea City goalkeeper Kit Margetson on a free transfer after contract talks between the teenager and the Championship club broke down.

Football Jul 2
Atlético shut out Laporta over Julián Álvarez as journalist alleges Barcelona blackmail

Sports journalist Roberto Gómez claims Barcelona bypassed Atlético de Madrid six times to negotiate directly with Julián Álvarez's agents, prompting Atlético to refuse contact with president Joan Laporta entirely. The club has also filed a formal FIFA complaint over Barcelona's conduct.

Football Jul 2
Saint-Étienne Close to Signing Danish Winger Jakob Breum on Four-Year Deal

Relegated to Ligue 2 after losing a playoff to Nice, AS Saint-Étienne is set to sign Jakob Breum, a 22-year-old Danish prospect winger from Go Ahead Eagles, who scored 6 goals and provided 7 assists this season in the Eredivisie.

Football Jul 2
Olise to Real Madrid: mysterious competitor enters race for €150M star

Brilliant at Bayern Munich and the 2026 World Cup with France, Michael Olise is attracting interest from multiple clubs. Real Madrid, which reportedly tabled a €150 million offer, now faces competition from at least one other suitor.

Football Jul 2
Manchester City Smashes Two Records by Signing Elliott Anderson for €135M

Manchester City has officially completed the transfer of Elliott Anderson from Nottingham Forest for €135 million. The 23-year-old midfielder becomes both the most expensive player in the club's history and the most expensive English player of all time, surpassing Jude Bellingham.

Football Jul 2
Pushed out of Real Madrid, Camavinga in Manchester City's sights

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Eduardo Camavinga has been offered to Manchester City, which has already begun negotiations with the 23-year-old French midfielder. José Mourinho, back on the Real Madrid bench, has reportedly given the green light for his departure.

Football Jul 2
Manchester City shatter club record with £116m signing of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116million. The 23-year-old will join up with his new teammates after completing England's World Cup campaign.

Football Jul 2
Manchester City sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest in club-record £116m deal

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest for a club-record £116million, eclipsing the £100m paid for Jack Grealish in 2021. The 23-year-old England international has signed a five-year contract at the Etihad.

Football Jul 2
Atletico Madrid insist Alvarez is not for sale despite his transfer plea to Arsenal and Barcelona

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says the club were caught off guard by Julian Alvarez's public admission that he wants to leave, but insists the £81.5m Argentine striker remains unavailable despite interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.

Football Jul 2
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes set to leave Anfield for Al Hilal in 2027

Richard Hughes is expected to depart Liverpool when his contract expires in 2027, with the Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal understood to be his destination — reuniting him with former Bournemouth colleague Simon Francis.

Football Jul 2
Bowen's West Ham kit appearance casts doubt on Manchester United transfer

Jarrod Bowen has featured prominently in West Ham's 2026/27 kit launch video, suggesting the club expects their relegated captain to stay — despite reported interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton.

Football Jul 2
Baleba and Wharton 'barely feature' in Man United's midfield transfer talks despite Ferdinand and Keane backing

Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton have not featured prominently in Manchester United's transfer discussions this summer, despite both being publicly endorsed by club legends Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane. Brighton's £100m valuation of Baleba and concerns over Wharton's similarity to Kobbie Mainoo are said to be key factors.

Football Jul 2
Laporta confirms Barcelona's firm offer for Julián Álvarez as Atlético deny receiving any bid

Joan Laporta used his presidential inauguration speech on 1 July 2026 to reveal that Barcelona have submitted a formal offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Álvarez, while Atlético president Enrique Cerezo insists the club has received no proposal from anyone.

Football Jul 2
Everton sign Championship Player of the Season Hayden Hackney in £16.5m deal

Everton have completed the signing of Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney on a five-year contract for a reported £16.5 million. The 24-year-old, named Championship Player of the Season in 2025-26, becomes David Moyes' first summer acquisition.

Football Jul 2
United miss out on Fernandes and Anderson, leaving midfield rebuild in doubt

Manchester United have failed to land both Mateus Fernandes and Elliot Anderson this summer after refusing to match Tottenham's £85m fee for the West Ham midfielder, forcing the club to reassess their midfield options.

Football Jul 2
Tottenham sign Mateus Fernandes for €99m, club record broken

Tottenham officially confirmed on Thursday the transfer of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for £85 million (€99m), a record amount in the history of the London club.

Football Jul 2
Newcastle close in on Bazoumana Touré, Hoffenheim's 20-year-old winger with 20 goal involvements

Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Bazoumana Touré, the Ivorian winger who has registered five goals and 15 assists for Hoffenheim since joining from Hammarby just over a year ago. The 20-year-old is considered one of the fastest players in Europe.

Football Jul 2

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