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Arsenal agree £34m deal for Christos Tzolis as Trossard replacement arrives from Brugge

Arsenal have agreed a £34m fee with Club Brugge for Greek international winger Christos Tzolis, 24, making him the club's first summer signing as a direct replacement for Leandro Trossard, who joined Besiktas earlier this week.

Football Jul 16

Aston Villa target Manu Kone and Summerville to hijack two Manchester United deals

Aston Villa are pursuing Manchester United transfer targets Manu Kone and Crysencio Summerville, according to reports, as the club seeks midfield reinforcements following Youri Tielemans' £35m departure to Old Trafford.

Football Jul 16

Colombian teenager Orozco breaks silence on completed Manchester United move

Cristian Orozco has spoken publicly for the first time about his transfer to Manchester United, with the Colombian midfielder's move from Fortaleza CEIF finalised on his 18th birthday. The teenager says adapting quickly is his priority as he begins life in the academy at Carrington.

Football Jul 16

Real Madrid open to selling Camavinga as Manchester United hunt defensive midfielder

Real Madrid could allow Eduardo Camavinga to leave this summer amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City, according to reports. United, who have already spent around £83m on Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, are seeking more conservatively priced options to complete their midfield rebuild.

Football Jul 16

Liverpool hand Jeremy Jacquet the No.5 shirt vacated by Konate after £60m arrival

Jeremy Jacquet has been assigned Liverpool's No.5 shirt, previously worn by Ibrahima Konate, as the £60m signing from Rennes begins pre-season training at Anfield. The 21-year-old French defender says he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a shoulder injury.

Football Jul 16

Bouaddi set to stay at Lille for another season despite Manchester City interest

After an impressive 2026 World Cup with Morocco, Ayyoub Bouaddi is highly sought after, notably by Manchester City. LOSC president Olivier Létang indicated on Thursday that the 18-year-old midfielder should honour an additional year of his contract.

Football Jul 16

Cannae Holdings CEO confirms 100% commitment to investing in Exeter Chiefs women's rugby

Cannae Holdings CEO Ryan Caswell has publicly committed to growing Exeter Chiefs' women's rugby programme, citing the group's track record at AFC Bournemouth and the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights as proof of their investment model.

Rugby Jul 16

Arsenal agree £34m deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge as Trossard exits

Arsenal have reached a £34 million agreement with Club Brugge to sign Greek winger Christos Tzolis, one of Mikel Arteta's top targets, with the deal being finalised following Leandro Trossard's confirmed departure.

Football Jul 16

Rashford set to return for United pre-season as club shapes third midfield signing

Marcus Rashford is expected to report for Manchester United's pre-season after a post-World Cup break, with positive talks easing uncertainty over his future. United have already signed Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and a goalkeeper this window, and are targeting a third midfielder.

Football Jul 16

Colombian teenager Orozco completes Manchester United move on his 18th birthday

Cristian Orozco has joined Manchester United's academy after the club finalised a deal with Colombian side Fortaleza CEIF, an agreement that had been in place for nine months pending the midfielder's 18th birthday.

Football Jul 16

Liverpool close to securing Szoboszlai on new deal to end free-transfer fears

Liverpool are on the verge of agreeing a contract extension with Dominik Szoboszlai, who had entered the final two years of his deal. The £60m signing from RB Leipzig scored 13 goals and registered 12 assists last season.

Football Jul 16

Openda Struggles at Juventus as Lyon and Lens Battle for His Loan

With just two goals in 34 appearances for Juventus this season, Loïs Openda is being pushed out by Turin. Olympique Lyonnais and RC Lens are competing to sign the Belgian forward on loan, but his €600,000 monthly salary is complicating negotiations.

Football Jul 16

Orozco set for debut as United academy heads to Germany for pre-season friendlies

New Manchester United signing Cristian Orozco could make his first appearance in a red shirt when the club's PDP group faces TSV 1860 Munich and FC Nurnberg at the Adi-Dassler Stadium. Meanwhile, JJ Gabriel continues individual coaching sessions with Jack Hunter as pre-season ramps up.

Football Jul 16

Théo Zidane extends at Cordoba, turning down Liga move to Getafe

The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, son of Zinedine Zidane, has signed a one-year contract extension with Cordoba CF through June 2027, choosing to remain in Spain's second division rather than join Liga side Getafe.

Football Jul 16

Scarlets sign Hurricanes lock Tom Allen to bolster URC second-row stocks

Scarlets have added 21-year-old New Zealand U20 lock Tom Allen from Super Rugby Pacific champions the Hurricanes, making him the latest in a string of summer signings ahead of the 2026/27 URC season.

Rugby Jul 16

Joao Gomes set to join Aston Villa for £35m, ending Man United's pursuit

Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes has left Wolves' training camp ahead of a £35m move to Aston Villa, ending Manchester United's interest in the Brazilian and adding to a growing list of midfield targets who have chosen other clubs.

Football Jul 16

Arsenal weigh Gyokeres swap to land Alvarez as United plan triple summer signings

Arsenal are reportedly considering offering Viktor Gyokeres to Atletico Madrid in a swap deal for Julian Alvarez, while Manchester United are pushing ahead with multiple transfer targets this summer.

Football Jul 16

Manchester United eye £45m Roma midfielder Manu Kone after France's World Cup exit clears path

Manchester United are targeting Roma's Manu Kone as their third midfield signing of the summer, with the 25-year-old France international potentially available for around £45m following his country's World Cup semi-final elimination.

Football Jul 16

How United's £35m Tielemans deal quietly hands Man City an edge over Arsenal

Manchester City could benefit indirectly from Manchester United's summer recruitment, with the £35m signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa strengthening Villa's hand in negotiations over Morgan Rogers — a player Arsenal need to upgrade their midfield.

Football Jul 16

Tielemans takes No. 18 shirt as Rashford's Barcelona return fades further

Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, their third addition in a week, as the Belgian midfielder inherits the iconic No. 18 shirt. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford's hopes of a permanent Barcelona move have dimmed after fresh reports from Spain.

Football Jul 16