Colombian defender Jhon Lucumí has completed his medical at Juventus and given his first interview as a Bianconeri player, hailing the club as “Italy’s biggest team” ahead of his €20 million move from Bologna.
AC Milan and Lazio are exploring a potential exchange that would see England defender Fikayo Tomori head to Rome while Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares moves to San Siro.
SC Paderborn have secured Laurin Ulrich on a season-long loan from VfB Stuttgart, with the midfielder extending his parent club contract until 2028 before making the switch.
Fabian Reese converted an 85th-minute penalty to give VfL Wolfsburg a 1-0 win against Hannover 96 in the Niedersachsen derby, securing their first victory of the 2. Bundesliga season.
Jonas Sterner’s early goal and Kai Klefisch’s late dismissal proved decisive as Dynamo Dresden secured their first win of the 2. Bundesliga season, leaving promotion hopefuls Darmstadt with just one point from two matches.
Como have approached Chelsea about striker Liam Delap, but Chelsea’s €46m valuation and the player’s preference for Premier League football threaten to block the move.
Joel Grodowski netted his first league hat-trick to power Arminia Bielefeld past Energie Cottbus in the 2. Bundesliga, leaving both sides level on three points after two matchdays.
FC Schalke 04 and Real Madrid have named their starting elevens ahead of their pre-season friendly. The fixture revives a rivalry that last produced a memorable 4-3 victory for the German side eleven years ago.
Real Madrid’s updated Social Disciplinary Regulation has prompted concern among members, who fear clauses on respecting club representatives could be used to silence criticism of directors and players.