Zinédine Zidane will return to management as France national team coach. The former Real Madrid boss is set to sign a four-year contract ahead of the 2026-2027 Nations League campaign.
Newcastle United have officially announced the signing of France U20 international Aladji Bamba from AS Monaco on a five-year contract worth €41 million including bonuses.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is set to miss the start of the season due to a back injury that may require surgery. The news comes shortly after he captained Spain to World Cup victory.
Roma have opened negotiations with Antonio Nusa’s representatives after losing Crysencio Summerville to Al-Hilal. The Giallorossi face a steep asking price of €55m-€60m from RB Leipzig.
AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale met with coach Ruben Amorim and directors at Milanello to plan the club’s next moves following significant summer investment.
Nürnberg have signed Senegalese centre-back Mikayil Faye on loan from Stade Rennais with an option to buy. The 22-year-old arrives in the 2. Bundesliga seeking regular minutes after a frustrating spell in Italy.
Real Madrid have taken the unusual step of contacting Manchester City directly to dismiss reports of a pre-agreed deal for Rodri, though the Spain midfielder remains open to leaving the Etihad.
Pep Guardiola has reportedly requested €20m annually to take the Italy job, with Antonio Conte on standby. Luciano Spalletti fumes over the slow transfer market.
Arsenal defender William Saliba has been ruled out for an extended period after sustaining a back injury during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain.
Fulham are negotiating with Real Madrid to sign forward Gonzalo García, with head coach Álvaro Arbeloa leading the pursuit of his former academy player.