Al-Hilal approach Barcelona for Vitor Roque
🚨🔵 Al Hilal have approached Barça for Vitor Roque, as Saudi media report — he’s on club shortlist for this summer.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2024
Vitor Roque and his camp have to decide what they want to do as Barcelona could be open to selling Roque.
It could be key step for FFP but depends on Vitor. pic.twitter.com/EF0iJnA2UP
Fiorentina looking to sign Weston McKennie
Fiorentina are looking to bring Weston McKennie to the club alongside his USMNT team-mate Tanner Tessmann this summer.
After closing a deal for Monza midfielder Andrea Colpani, Fiorentina are turning their attention to both McKennie and Tessmann, according to Italian sources. The Serie A side are keen to strengthen in midfield this summer as they look to improve upon their eighth-placed finish from last season.
Marseille pushing to sign Inter's Valentin Carboni
🚨🔵⚪️ Olympique Marseille are pushing in talks to sign Valentin Carboni from Inter.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2024
He’s currently closer than their other top target in separate deal, Nketiah.
Talks underway on loan with buy option clause and buy-back clause for Inter, keeping control on the player. 🇦🇷 pic.twitter.com/IDwcUEEEOS
Marseille pushing to sign Inter's Valentin Carboni
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz this summer.
Ruiz was one of the standout players at Euro 2024 as he aided Spain towards their dominant title victory which saw them win all seven of their ties. Arsenal have already been looking to add numbers to their midfield this summer and Duncan Castles reports that the Gunners have begun talks with Luis Enrique's PSG regarding a move.
PSG close in on Man Utd target Joao Neves
🚨🔴🔵 Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on João Neves deal! New, positive round of talks again today.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2024
PSG want to get it sealed next week.
Details of package being discussed after €70m fee + players to include for Benfica, like Renato Sánches.
Here we go, expected soon ⏳🇵🇹 pic.twitter.com/tCu6D66c5x
Benjamin Sesko reveals why he snubbed Arsenal
Benjamin Sesko thinks he made the "right decision" by snubbing an Arsenal transfer despite repeated links with an Emirates move.
"I thought it through very well," Sesko said. "I believe I made the right decision. I wanted to gain more experience, learn more, and not rush things. Leipzig is an excellent club that can provide what I need for the next step. Leipzig's vision is clear; everything is geared towards growth, progress, and high goals. I felt it was right to decide this way."
Crystal Palace get Marseille green light for Ismaila Sarr move
🚨🔴🔵 Crystal Palace got green light from OM president Pablo Longoria to final proposal worth €15/16m total package for Ismaïla Sarr.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 25, 2024
Sarr will travel to London to undergo medical tests and sign five year deal, fully agreed as reported days ago.
Here we go. 🦅🇸🇳 #CPFC pic.twitter.com/np7i0R67vR
Inter Miami set to sign River Plate's David Martinez
Inter Miami are set to sign River Plate defender David Martinez after he was included in the squad list for the Leagues Cup.
Major League Soccer released the squad lists ahead of the upcoming return of the Leagues Cup and River Plate centre-back David Martinez was included alongside the rest of the Inter Miami names. The 26-year-old will link up with Lionel Messi in Florida as they look to go back-to-back in the competition.
Man City name their asking price for Julain Alvarez
Manchester City have reportedly slapped a £77million price tag on Julian Alvarez. The forward has been linked with a host of clubs around Europe so far this summer, but Pep Guardiola's side are refusing to let the Argentina international depart cheaply.
According to The Athletic, Alvarez wants to leave the Etihad Stadium outfit but will only be granted his exit wish if City receive an offer of £60m plus a further £17m in add-ons.
Celtic set to sign Benfica's Paulo Bernardo
Celtic have finalised a £3.5m deal to sign Benfica midfielder Paulo Bernardo, according to the Daily Mail. The report states that Bernardo will sign a five-year deal at Parkhead after undergoing a medical. The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Celtic and played a key role in securing their Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double.
Interim boss Stephen Frail expects Motherwell to appoint a new manager next week and admits their first job will be to lift the players’ confidence after a 3-0 mauling at home to Ross County.A double from Ronan Hale and Connor Randall’s last-minute strike secured an impressive victory for the Staggies at Fir Park.Defeat sees the Steelmen drop into the bottom half of the Premiership tab...
Mark Hughes heaped praise on goalkeeper Gabe Breeze after Carlisle picked up a vital point in the League Two relegation battle with a goalless draw against in-form Colchester at Brunton Park.Breeze made two excellent saves from Lyle Taylor as the Cumbrians ended a four-game losing run and the former Man City boss was astounded by the 21-year-old’s performance.He said: “The game had som...
Chesterfield boss Paul Cook launched a scathing attack on his play-off hopefuls after they surrendered an early lead to lose 3-1 at Sky Bet League Two table-toppers Walsall.The Spireites enjoyed a rapid start when Jamie Grimes’ eighth-minute header put them ahead against a wobbling Walsall side, who were winless in five matches with the chasing pack closing in.However, Bim Pepple and Dylan D...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has allayed fears of an injury scare to top scorer Erling Haaland ahead of next week’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid.Haaland went down clutching his leg in the latter stages of the champions’ 4-0 Premier League thrashing of Newcastle at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday and was immediately substituted.Losing the Norwegian would be a major blow to ...
Rotherham manager Steve Evans described Thomas Parsons’ performance as “atrocious” after the referee awarded a stoppage-time penalty from which Reading snatched a 2-1 victory in League One.Reading had led 1-0 at half-time through top scorer Harvey Knibbs but Sam Nombe levelled for Rotherham from a spot-kick in the 57th minute.With the game heading for a draw, Parsons adjudged Mil...
Michael Flynn believes his team can make a charge towards the League Two play-offs places after watching them come from 2-0 down to beat Barrow 3-2 at home.Matty Taylor scored twice before fellow substitute Ashley Hay hit the winner as the Robins continued their perfect home record in 2025.Cheltenham climbed to 13th in the table and sit eight points off seventh-placed Crewe with two games in hand....
Birmingham manager Chris Davies praised Jay Stansfield’s work ethic after he lit up St Andrew’s with the only goal of a 1-0 win to sink play-off chasing Charlton.Stansfield’s 23rd-minute strike stretched City’s lead to nine points ahead of second-placed Wycombe, with Blues boasting a game in hand.Victory was City’s 30th in all competitions as they extended their unbea...
Andoni Iraola refused to get carried away after Bournemouth fans were left dreaming of a potential Champions League adventure following a first league double over south-coast rivals Southampton.Travelling Cherries fans chanted of playing in European football’s premier competition next season after their side soared to fifth spot in the Premier League table thanks to a deserved 3-1 success at...
Norwich head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup praised his side for fighting back to draw 1-1 at Hull after he demanded “I want to see my football team back”.The Norwich boss had some tough words for his team as they trailed 1-0 at half-time to the relegation-threatened side, including for Kellen Fisher – but the player then delivered the assist for Josh Sargent’s equaliser.The Un...
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers says Jota has a chance of starting against Bayern Munich after scoring and impressing in a 3-0 victory over Dundee United.Jota earned the club’s man-of-the-match award after cutting in from the left and curling home from 18 yards to double the lead given to the hosts by another impressive finish from Callum McGregor.The Portuguese winger has now started two gam...
