Köln weigh up ambitious move for West Ham midfielder Álvarez
1. FC Köln are exploring a deal to sign West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez, though the Mexico captain’s substantial wages present a significant obstacle to any potential agreement.
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Uli Hoeneß Backs Per Mertesacker for DFB Managing Director Role
Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß has publicly endorsed former Arsenal academy director Per Mertesacker to become the German Football Association’s next managing director for sport.
Dortmund and Köln eye loan move for Tottenham’s Mikey Moore
Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Köln have registered interest in taking Tottenham winger Mikey Moore on loan, though Spurs are expected to resist any purchase option.
Hendriks puts Stuttgart contract talks on hold after rejecting extension
Ramon Hendriks has paused negotiations with VfB Stuttgart after turning down an offer extending his stay beyond 2028, though the Bundesliga club remains reluctant to sell this summer.
Napoli appoint Massimiliano Allegri as head coach on three-year deal
Napoli have appointed Massimiliano Allegri as their new head coach on a three-year contract. The former Juventus and Milan boss takes charge after the club finished as 2025-26 Serie A runners-up.
De Laurentiis family under investigation as prosecutors seek Bari liquidation
Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis and his son Luigi face investigation for alleged false accounting and fraudulent bankruptcy at Serie C club Bari.
Juventus confirm Massara as Chief Football Officer and Chiellini’s new role
Frederic Massara has been appointed Juventus Chief Football Officer, while Giorgio Chiellini becomes Chief Club Affairs Officer as the club continues its management restructuring.
PSG cool interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers as Arsenal lead chase
Paris Saint-Germain are unlikely to formalise their interest in Morgan Rogers. Arsenal have emerged as the primary suitors for the Aston Villa attacker.
Lyon face €20m setback in pursuit of Rangers striker Chermiti
Olympique Lyonnais have been told they must pay more than €20 million to sign Glasgow Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti, just 12 months after he joined the Scottish club from Everton.
Borussia Dortmund sign Japan U19 midfielder Yamamoto on loan
The 18-year-old central midfielder joins the Bundesliga side on a one-year loan from Gamba Osaka and will begin with the reserve team.