Laporta confirms Fati will join Monaco

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that Blaugrana flop Ansu Fati will join Ligue 1 giants AS Monaco this week.

Speaking to reporters, the Barca chief said: "If everything goes well this week, we could have very good news for Ansu Fati, he's set to join AS Monaco."

Liverpool appoint ex-Wales manager as new Under-21s boss

Liverpool have appointed former Wales manager Rob Page as the club's new under-21 team's head coach. Page was sacked by the Football Association of Wales in June last year after Wales failed to qualify for Euro 2024 and then played out a draw against minnows Gibraltar. The 50-year-old has now replaced Reds' long-serving youth coach Barry Lewtas, who left the club this summer after four years.

Sesko drops big hint on transfer with social media activity

Benjamin Sesko has teased Arsenal fans with some suggestive social media activity, amid speculation that he could move to north London from RB Leipzig this summer. The 22-year-old Slovenian forward started following the Gunners on Instagram on Wednesday as he dropped a major hint about a possible move to the Premier League giants in the near future.

Fabrizio Romano shared a screenshot on X, showing that Sesko has started following the English giants on Instagram.

Dortmund play hardball on €65m Gittens amid Chelsea saga

Per Florian Plettenberg, Chelsea have held a positive round of talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal for Jamie Gittens but they have yet to meet the Bundesliga club's asking price of €65m. Dortmund are also said to be aware of the fact that rival clubs are growing in interest, although they are yet to hold talks with Bayern Munich over any potential deal.

Arsenal agree €11m deal to sign Brentford's Norgaard

Per Fabrizio Romano, Brentford have given Norgaard permission to travel for a medical, after he agreed personal terms with Arsenal. However, the Denmark international is unlikely to be their main recruit in central midfield, with a deal for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Man Utd close in on Mbeumo as they agree £60m+ fee with Brentford

Manchester United are close to finalising Bryan Mbeumo's transfer from Brentford. The two clubs have already agreed on the initial transfer fee and are now negotiating the add-ons that could take the overall amount of the transfer close to Brentford's £65 million ($87m) valuation of the player. The Bees expect to finalise the details of the transfer soon. Article continues below

The Guardian also reports that Mbeumo's salary at Old Trafford is likely to be £150,000 per week, which is similar to what Matheus Cunha will pocket after securing a move to the Red Devils from Wolves earlier this summer.

Ronaldo to play on until 2027?! Superstar in new deal talks

Per Fabrizio Romano, Cristiano Ronaldo is in talks with Al-Nassr over a new deal that could see him stay in the Saudi Pro League until 2027. The two parties have yet to reach an agreement on the length of the contract, but the possibility is there for the Portugal international to play there until he is 42.

Man Utd 'struggling to sell' defender after injury nightmare

Manchester United are attempting to shift a number of players considered deadwood this summer, with Tyrell Malacia among them. The Athletic claim the Red Devils want to get the Dutchman off their books but there is "no firm interest" in him as of yet.

Morata set for Serie A return after failed spells at Milan & Galatasaray

Per Fabrizio Romano, former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star Alvaro Morata is all set to leave AC Milan after just one season, as Como sent a proposal to sign the forward. Morata moved to Milan last July but played for just six months at the club before being sent out on a loan deal with an option to buy to Turkish giants Galatasaray, where he won the Super Lig title.

Galatasaray ready €27m double bid for Martinez and Digne

According to Foot Mercato, Galatasaray have already been in talks with Aston Villa, as they look to strengthen their defence and goalkeeping. Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid have also shown interest in both Aston Villa players as they look to strengthen their squad after a trophy-less season. But Galatasaray are keen to beat them to his signature .