Palhinha rejects Saudi and Turkey offers as Bayern Munich exit nears
João Palhinha has turned down approaches from Saudi Arabia and Turkey, prioritising family proximity in Portugal as Aston Villa also monitor his situation.
Premier League
Lacroix Set for Chelsea Medical as €60m Transfer Nears Completion
Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix is undergoing a medical with Chelsea ahead of a €60m transfer. The France international is expected to sign a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
Christos Tzolis completes €40m Arsenal transfer from Club Brugge
Arsenal have signed Greece international Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for €40 million on a five-year contract, leaving Fortuna Düsseldorf without a sell-on fee.
Sunderland and Forest chase Leverkusen winger Ernest Poku
AFC Sunderland and Nottingham Forest are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen winger Ernest Poku. The Bundesliga club are open to a €25 million sale.
Rodri Suffers Back Injury, Set to Miss Start of Manchester City Season
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.
Arsenal confirm William Saliba facing extended spell out with back injury
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.
Arsenal hunt for centre-back cover after Saliba injury blow
Arsenal have begun searching for a new centre-back after William Saliba was ruled out for an extended period with a recurring back injury, with Ezri Konsa and John Stones among the targets.
Trossard Departs Arsenal for Istanbul as Dumfries Joins Real Madrid
Leandro Trossard has completed a £15.3m move from Arsenal to Istanbul, while Denzel Dumfries secured a free transfer to Real Madrid during the World Cup period.
Liverpool in talks with Bhatia consortium over £1.35bn stake sale
Fenway Sports Group is negotiating to sell approximately 30% of Liverpool FC to a consortium led by former QPR owner Amit Bhatia. The provisional £1.35bn offer would value the club at £4.5bn.
HSV confident of Vieira deal despite Arsenal rejection and pre-season return
Hamburger SV remain confident of signing Fabio Vieira permanently despite Arsenal rejecting their opening bid and the midfielder returning to the Gunners’ pre-season training.