Lazio face competition from Udinese and Shakhtar for John Kennedy
Serie A side Lazio are facing increased competition for Fluminense striker John Kennedy after Udinese and Shakhtar Donetsk emerged as rival suitors for the Brazilian forward.
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Liverpool appoint Alejandro Rosalen as goalkeeping coach from Napoli
Liverpool have appointed former Napoli goalkeeping coach Alejandro Rosalen as part of their backroom staff, replacing Xavi Valero following the Spaniard’s departure from the Serie A club.
João Gomes joins Aston Villa in £38m deal from Wolves
Aston Villa have completed the signing of Brazil midfielder João Gomes from Wolves for £38m, while Manchester United monitor left-back options and confirm the capture of teenage winger Tynan Thompson.
SC Freiburg challenge Lorient for Georgian winger Tsitaishvili
SC Freiburg have emerged as contenders to sign free agent Giorgi Tsitaishvili, though FC Lorient remain favourites for the Georgian winger who favours staying in France.
Real Madrid rule out Michael Olise signing as ‘virtually impossible’
Real Madrid have reportedly abandoned hopes of signing Michael Olise from Bayern Munich, viewing the transfer as virtually impossible due to the French winger’s long contract and lack of release clause.
Schalke 04 Face Bundesliga Points Deduction over €100m Negative Equity
FC Schalke 04 could begin their Bundesliga campaign with a three-point deduction after failing to meet German top-flight equity requirements. The club remains approximately €100 million in the red and is the only side in the division facing negative equity.
Italy make ambitious Guardiola approach as Maldini and Leonardo hold Barcelona talks
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have offered Pep Guardiola the Italy job after meeting the former Manchester City manager in Barcelona, though FIGC budget constraints and Guardiola’s desire for a break make the appointment unlikely.
Troyes sign Australia World Cup goalkeeper Beach from Melbourne City
ESTAC Troyes have signed Australian goalkeeper Patrick Beach from Melbourne City on a five-year deal. The 22-year-old was the Socceroos’ No.1 at the recent World Cup.
Issa Diop set for Ipswich medical after €10m Fulham deal agreed
Fulham defender Issa Diop is scheduled for a medical at Ipswich Town after the clubs agreed a €10m deal for the Morocco international.
Unconfirmed Turkish report links Musiala with Galatasaray loan
Turkish newspaper Hürriyet claims Jamal Musiala has been offered to Galatasaray on loan, though no German sources have confirmed the speculation surrounding the Bayern Munich midfielder.