Aston Villa are set to sign SC Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi after hijacking Newcastle United’s €60 million deal. The 20-year-old Swiss international has agreed terms with Villa in a transfer worth almost €70 million including add-ons.
Paris Saint-Germain are nearing a contract extension with Nike worth a reported €100 million annually, keeping the American brand as kit supplier until 2037 in one of football’s most lucrative manufacturing deals.
Udinese are preparing a €6 million offer for Partizan Belgrade’s Ognjen Ugresic as they seek to beat Sassuolo, Bologna and several European clubs to the 19-year-old’s signature.
New Fiorentina coach Fabio Grosso has excluded seven players including Robin Gosens from pre-season training as he begins a squad overhaul following last season’s relegation battle.
Turkish club Samsunspor are reportedly considering a loan move with an option to buy for OGC Nice forward Kevin Carlos. The 25-year-old has struggled for form in France but remains contracted to the Ligue 1 side until 2030.
Thomas Tuchel’s public criticism of England’s quarter-final display has drawn a pointed response from Jude Bellingham, raising concerns about squad harmony days before the World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
England captain Harry Kane believes Thomas Tuchel’s scathing post-match comments were designed to keep the squad motivated before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
Feyenoord are in pole position to sign 23-year-old Hertha BSC goalkeeper Tjark Ernst this summer, with Celtic and Wolfsburg also tracking the German shot-stopper.