Spanish expatriate Mateo Vargas bridges the gap between La Liga and East African fans. Drawing from his background as a sports translator, he focuses on the rhythm, aesthetics, and theatrical drama of Spanish football with poetic flair.
FC Schalke 04 have secured the services of Austrian centre-back Maximilian Wöber on a free transfer following the termination of his Leeds United contract.
Serie A champions Inter Milan have ended their interest in signing Djed Spence from Tottenham Hotspur. The Italian club balked at the €47 million asking price.
Galatasaray have offered Juventus defender Gleison Bremer an €8m-a-year contract, prompting the Italian club to identify Fikayo Tomori and Jean-Clair Todibo as potential replacements.
Eintracht Frankfurt are negotiating with Nottingham Forest over Arnaud Kalimuendo, but former Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner is complicating the striker’s potential return to Germany.
The Italian Football Federation is prepared to make financial exceptions to attract Pep Guardiola, while Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi has pledged not to interfere in the selection process.
Karim Adeyemi has joined FC Barcelona from Borussia Dortmund in a permanent deal worth €22 million plus bonuses, signing a contract until 2031 after passing his medical.
German second-tier side 1. FC Nürnberg have set their sights on Rennes defender Mikayil Faye. The 22-year-old Senegalese centre-back spent last season on loan at relegated Serie A club US Cremonese.
Espanyol continue their summer preparations with a Tuesday evening friendly against French second-tier side Pau FC, offering manager Manolo González a stiffer test following their opening victory over Olot.
AC Milan have rejected inquiries from Galatasaray and MLS clubs including New York City FC for Christian Pulisic, insisting the USMNT winger is not for sale as they look to revive his form under new coach Ruben Amorim.