Como table €27m bid for Chelsea defender Chalobah
Como have made the strongest move so far for Trevoh Chalobah with a €27m offer, though Chelsea want €35m+. Crystal Palace, Fulham and Inter are also circling the England international.
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Vlahovic offers services to Barcelona as Juventus contract expires
Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic has approached Barcelona over a free transfer when his Juventus deal ends on July 1, though the Spanish club prioritise moves for Julian Alvarez or Harry Kane.
Marcus Thuram ruled out of France’s World Cup clash with Sweden
Inter striker Marcus Thuram will miss France’s World Cup Round of 32 tie against Sweden on Tuesday after sustaining a muscular injury confirmed by coach Didier Deschamps.
Sam Kerr returns to NWSL with Gotham FC through 2030
Australia striker Sam Kerr has signed for Gotham FC on a contract running until 2030, returning to the American league where she remains the all-time leading scorer.
World Cup goal glut masks visa chaos and ticketing disputes
The tournament has produced a record 2.99 goals per game and stellar performances from Lionel Messi, yet immigration barriers and exploitative pricing have left fans and journalists stranded.
Brazil 2-1 Japan: Martinelli’s late strike seals last-16 spot
Gabriel Martinelli scored in stoppage time to complete Brazil’s comeback against Japan in the World Cup 2026 last 32, sending the five-time champions through to face either Côte d’Ivoire or Norway.
Al Ahli Eye Karim Adeyemi as Riyad Mahrez Replacement
Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli have identified Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez. The Bundesliga club reportedly value the 24-year-old at €50 million.
Demichelis tasked with bringing ‘high intensity, high pressing’ football to Leipzig
RB Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schäfer has outlined his expectations for new head coach Martin Demichelis, who officially started work this week. Schäfer is unconcerned by Demichelis’s relegation with Mallorca and wants an ‘attack mode’ style of play.
Leeds United make concrete approach for Juventus defender Lloyd Kelly
Leeds United have made a concrete approach to sign Lloyd Kelly from Juventus, who are willing to sell the defender for around €30 million this summer.
Milan reject New York City FC interest in Pulisic and plan contract extension
AC Milan have rebuffed interest from New York City FC in Christian Pulisic and intend to activate a clause extending his deal until 2028, though negotiations for a longer-term contract continue.