Antony urged to seal return to Betis by former team-mate

Antony's former Real Betis team-mate has urged the Spanish club to re-sign the Brazilian from Manchester United this summer.

Speaking to Estadio, 21-year-old Real Betis right full-back Angel Oriz, who played alongside Antony last season, has urged the Spanish to bring back the winger. He said: "I think playing with Anthony or someone of his level was incredible for me. I think he made things much easier, and in the end, I just had to give it to him and run up the field because he did the rest. "The truth is, playing with him again would be incredible. And I hope that during this transfer window, he can make it happen and continue bringing joy to the Betis fans, which will surely be incredible.

Lopez rejects PL transfer speculation to stay at Barcelona

Barcelona sensation Fermin Lopez has assured fans he will stay at the club beyond this summer, despite strong interest from Premier League giants like Chelsea and Manchester United.

Speaking to reporters after the Como clash, Lopez said: "Barcelona fans should rest, because I will stay here...I will not leave Barca. It was a game about building confidence, ready for the start of La Liga. The important thing is the team did a very good job."

Grealish on the verge of competing Everton move

Per Fabrizio Romano, England international Jack Grealish is very close to formally joining Everton on loan from Manchester City. Grealish completed his medical on Monday and will soon sign the Toffees' contract, which has a £50m buy option.

Alaba's agent responds to Saudi links amid Madrid exit talks

David Alaba's agent Pini Zahavi has dismissed speculation suggesting the Real Madrid star could head to the Saudi Pro League this summer.

Zahavi told 365Scores: "All the reports circulating about Alaba’s move to the Saudi Pro League are false. There have been no negotiations or offers made to the player at this time. Talk about the player being open to a move to Saudi Arabia isn’t true, as there haven’t even been any official offers to negotiate. Everything that’s been circulated is just rumours."

Sesko reveals why he joined Man Utd

Benjamin Sesko says he wants Manchester United to "fly high again" while revealing his reasons for joining the club.

The Slovenian forward told the club's website: "I think, first of all, because of the club. It's just a historical club that is unbelievable. For me, the team is great. It is getting better and better and that's why also there is just stuff that makes you come there, gives you this energy that you want to be part of. I think it's a great project, in general, and I can't wait to start, definitely."

Donnarumma left out of PSG squad for Super Cup clash

According to L'Equipe, Gianluigi Donnarumma is certain to leave European champions Paris Saint-Germain after being excluded from their matchday squad that will face Europa League winners Tottenham Hotspur in the midweek in the UEFA Super Cup. Donnarumma has been linked with a move away from PSG after refusing to put pen to paper on a new contract and his likely destination is the Premier League.

Fabrizio Romano reports Donnarumma's exclusion from the squad is a clear sign he will exit the Ligue 1 giants, either this summer or next season. The relationship between the club and the player is completely broken after he refused to sign a new contract.

Spurs announce new contract for wonderkid

Tottenham have announced that Moore has signed a new long-term contract with the club on the day of his 18th birthday. The winger is currently on loan at Rangers, and has now extended his deal in north London.

Monaco eye Newcastle raid

Per Keith Downie of Sky Sports, AS Monaco are interested in signing Kieran Trippier this summer. The club have already secured the signature of Dier and Trippier, who played with the defender for both Tottenham and England, has now emerged as a target.

Newcastle hold 'strong interest' in Championship ace

Per John Percy of the Telegraph, Newcastle hold a 'strong interest' in signing Bilal El Khannouss from Leicester City this summer. The playmaker is reported to have a release clause in his contract, which is said to be worth £22.5 million ($30m), and there is also interest from Leeds United and, supposedly, Tottenham.

Forest reportedly hold talks with Milan over USMNT's Musah

Nottingham Forest have reportedly opened talks with AC Milan over the transfer of U.S. men's national team midfielder Yunus Musah, according to The Athletic. Club talks are taking place, and if an agreement is struck, personal terms are not thought to be an issue between the two parties.

Trouble for Chelsea?! Man City interested in Simons

According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Manchester City have re-established contact with super-agent Ali Barat to discuss a potential deal for Xavi Simons. Chelsea have been negotiating with Leipzig for weeks, with the 22-year-old already approving a transfer to West London. However, the Citizens' interest introduces fresh uncertainty.

Crystal Palace chief offers update on Guehi and Eze

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish has admitted that 'players come and go' in football, offering Arsenal and Liverpool hope of signing Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi before the transfer deadline.

Speaking to Hayters TV, Parish was asked about the importance of Eze and Guehi staying, he said: “Yeah, of course, but listen, players come and go in football clubs. I mean, it’s a life cycle, isn’t it? Hopefully, they’ll still be here, that’s what I’d like. But we’ll see."

Man City plotting move for Real Madrid's Rodrygo

Manchester City are plotting a blockbuster move, with Real Madrid's forward Rodrygo emerging as a prime target as they look to replace Jack Grealish.

According to a report from transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, City are considering a move for Rodrygo. The Premier League giants are reportedly eyeing the Brazilian as a 'dream target' for Pep Guardiola, with a potential deal valued at around €100 million (£87m/$109m). This comes as City are in the process of offloading several players, including Grealish, who has been linked with a loan move to Everton, and Savinho, who has also been the subject of a Tottenham bid. Rodrygo's situation at Real Madrid has been under scrutiny, with reports from AS suggesting he felt undervalued last season and has not been a regular starter under new manager Xabi Alonso during the Club World Cup and pre-season.

Real Betis eye Ceballos as club seek Isco replacement

The long-running saga of Dani Ceballos' potential return to Real Betis has been reignited, as the club scrambles to find a replacement for Isco.

Ceballos is once again the subject of a potential move to his former club, Real Betis, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo. The speculation has intensified following a long-term injury to Betis star Isco, who recently suffered a non-displaced fracture to his left fibula. Ceballos has reportedly formally requested to leave Real Madrid this summer to rejoin the Seville-based side. However, a significant obstacle remains in the transfer fee, with Real Madrid seeking up to €20 million (£17m/$23m), while Betis are looking to pay a much lower figure.

Coman set to join Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in €30m deal

The Saudi Pro League's summer spending spree shows no signs of slowing down as Kingsley Coman is on the verge of a blockbuster move to Al-Nassr.

Coman has agreed to join Al-Nassr in a deal worth slightly under €30 million, according to a report from Fabrizio Romano. The French winger is set to leave Bayern Munich to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia on a three-year contract. A medical and the final signature are expected to take place this week, completing one of the Saudi Pro League's most significant transfers of the summer.

Grealish is Everton-bound! Loan agreement for Man City outcast

Jack Grealish is reportedly on his way to Everton, with the Toffees reaching a loan agreement for the Manchester City outcast.

The former Aston Villa star will be staying in the north-west as he heads to Merseyside. Grealish will be working with David Moyes at Everton, with an initial season-long deal being lined up. According to The Athletic, the Toffees will have the option to make the deal permanent next summer for around £50 million ($67m).

Leeds plan to launch bid for Roma striker Dovbyk

Leeds are monitoring Roma's Artem Dovbyk as the club plan to launch a bid for the striker after deeming Rodrigo Muniz's price tag to be expensive.

Dovbyk's move to Italy hasn't panned out as Roma had anticipated when they paid €38.5 million (£34m/$45m) for the striker last year. The Italian club now want to offload the player as he is no longer in their plans. Leeds have remained interested in the Ukrainian striker this summer and have also sent their representatives to scout him during Roma's friendly against Everton, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The newly promoted side were interested in Rodrigo Muniz but shelved those plans after Fulham set a price tag of €47m (£41m/$55m) on the forward.

Arsenal snubbed in opportunistic £45m bid for Lookman

Arsenal have reportedly been snubbed in an opportunistic £45 million ($61m) approach for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.

Interest from the Premier League is said to have been shown in Wandsworth-born Lookman, with Arsenal testing the waters. According to Sportal a big-money approach from the Gunners has been rebuffed by Lookman, who has no desire to return to the country of his birth.

Rodrigo Muniz to Serie A? Atalanta eye Fulham star amid transfer request

Atalanta want to sign Muniz from Fulham after facing resistance from Crystal Palace for their forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Muniz is reportedly also interested in moving to Italy and had asked the London club not to feature him in their recent friendly win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Tottenham launch unexpected move for Man City winger Savinho

Tottenham have opened talks with Manchester City over a shock move for winger Savinho, with the Brazilian open to making the switch if the clubs can agree on a fee. Spurs boss Thomas Frank is said to be a big admirer of the 21-year-old, who only joined City last summer, and discussions are taking place over a package worth around £43 million ($58m).