Lecce lead race for Scotland U21 striker Ure but face €4m valuation hurdle
Italian side Lecce have emerged as frontrunners to sign Robbie Ure, but IK Sirius’s €4m asking price remains well above the Serie A club’s current offer.
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Lyon enter Openda race with full wage offer as Lens struggle
Olympique Lyonnais have joined the chase for Juventus forward Lois Openda, offering to cover his entire salary in a move that complicates RC Lens’s hopes of re-signing their former star.
World Cup semi-finalists confront historical demons as last four confirmed
Spain, France, England and Argentina carry psychological scars from past tournaments as they prepare for defining last-four clashes. The scarcity of World Cup football magnifies every moment.
Eintracht Frankfurt agree personal terms with Ajax defender Anton Gaaei
The Bundesliga club have reached an agreement with the Danish right-back over a contract until 2031. Negotiations with Ajax Amsterdam are ongoing to finalise the transfer.
Saint-Maximin joins Charlotte FC on three-year Designated Player deal
Allan Saint-Maximin has signed a three-year Designated Player contract with MLS side Charlotte FC following his departure from RC Lens. The 29-year-old French winger joins on a free transfer after winning the Coupe de France with the Ligue 1 club.
Thorgan Hazard returns to RC Lens on two-year deal
Thorgan Hazard has rejoined RC Lens on a two-year contract after leaving Belgian side RSC Anderlecht. The 33-year-old returns to his former club as they prepare for the UEFA Champions League.
Gonçalo Ramos Makes Surprise Visit to Milanello After Milan Switch
Portugal striker Gonçalo Ramos has made an unexpected appearance at AC Milan’s training complex despite being on scheduled leave following the World Cup.
PSG in talks to re-sign Aston Villa’s Lucas Digne for €10m
Paris Saint-Germain have opened discussions to bring Lucas Digne back to the club from Aston Villa. The French left-back has a reported release clause of €10m and previously spent three years in Paris.
Real Madrid Board Overrules Mourinho to Retain Pintus as Physical Trainer
Real Madrid’s hierarchy has intervened to keep Antonio Pintus as physical trainer, overriding José Mourinho’s reported preference for his own appointment in the role.
Infantino hints at 64-team World Cup for 2030
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams, adding 24 matches to a tournament already set across six nations and three continents.