🚨 Real Madrid raise contract offer to Vinicius Junior. Proposal said to reflect 26yo’s importance to #RMFC & project. Decision time for Brazil int’l; renewal, await free agency next summer (club want to avoid) or pursue Arsenal opportunity 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...

Real Madrid make improved contract offer to Vinicius Junior

The player must now decide whether he wants to renew, await free agency next summer or pursue the opportunity presented by Arsenal.

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🚨 Newcastle United to sanction sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal for £75m. #AFC started lower, #NUFC wanted higher but compromise in process of being sealed to grant 28yo Brazil int’l midfielder desired move. Lyon entitled to 20% of profit @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...

Newcastle sanction £75m sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal

The clubs have reached a compromise over the fee during talks to allow the 28-year-old to seal his desired move to north London.

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🚨 Chelsea on verge of agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign Pep Chavarria. Permission for 28yo left-back to take medical expected to be granted & personal terms in place. Clubs on good terms as work advances to complete #Rayo to #CFC move 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Chelsea set to agree Pep Chavarria deal with Rayo Vallecano

The 28-year-old has agreed personal terms with the Premier League side and is expected to be given permission to undergo medical.

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🚨 Arsenal nearing total agreement with Newcastle United to sign Bruno Guimaraes. Desire among all parties to bring situation to close + deal now on course for completion; 28yo awaiting #NUFC permission to undergo medical & seal #AFC switch 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

Arsenal nearing agreement for Bruno Guimaraes transfer from Newcastle

The Brazil international has informed Newcastle of his desire to leave the club and join Arsenal.

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🚨 FIFA chief Mattias Grafstrom tells staff that “individuals + unfortunate episodes come & go” as pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino. Adds: “sad & reproachable series of events… thankfully concluded with FFE project permanently abandoned” 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...

Mattias Grafstrom tells FIFA staff ‘individuals come and go’ in wake of ‘turmoil’ of Gianni Infantino plan

FIFA's secretary-general has written to staff following Infantino's controversial plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.

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🚨 EXCL: Everton reach agreement in principle with Arsenal to sign Christian Norgaard. Still needs formalising but 32yo midfielder set to join #EFC from #AFC for in region of £7m. Expected to undergo medical next week ahead of proposed move 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

Everton reach agreement in principle to sign Arsenal’s Christian Norgaard in £7m transfer

Norgaard joined the north London club last summer from Brentford for £10m, but made just seven Premier League appearances.

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🚨 Charlie Cresswell set to take medical on Sunday ahead of joining Rennes from Toulouse. Agreement €2.5m loan fee + buy obligation €22.5m + €3m & 10% future sale. 5yr #StadeRennais deal upon permanent - would be 2nd highest #Toulouse sale 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Rennes agree deal to sign Toulouse’s Charlie Cresswell in transfer worth up to €28m

Rennes will pay a loan fee of €2.5million with an obligation to buy the centre-back next summer for a fixed €22.5m.

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🚨 Vinicius Junior future entering crucial stage - meetings in coming days over extension at Real Madrid, free exit 2027 or join Arsenal now. #AFC all in & 26yo winger attracted by opportunity if no #RMFC renewal 🚨 W/ @gunnerblog.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

What we’re hearing about Arsenal’s interest in Vinicius Junior and his Real Madrid contract

Arsenal are pursuing Vinicius Junior, whose contract expires in summer 2027. This is what The Athletic is hearing

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🚨 Newcastle United closing in on deal to sign Lukas Hornicek from Braga. Fee for 24yo #SCBraga goalkeeper €30m; value of release clause but terms still needed negotiations. #NUFC process to land top-rated Czech int’l drawing to conclusion 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Newcastle close to completing signing of Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek

The signing of a new goalkeeper has been a priority for Newcastle this summer.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs in charge. Matthias Jaissle of Al Ahli lined up as replacement 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United, Matthias Jaissle poised to replace him

The 48-year-old, who led Newcastle to their first trophy in 70 years with the 2025 Carabao Cup, has made the decision himself.

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🚨 Junior Kroupi expected to be out for 3/4 months with foot injury suffered in pre-season training. 20yo Bournemouth forward flew back from Austria tour & underwent successful surgery today. Departure this summer never countenanced by #AFCB @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi out for three to four months after foot surgery

Kroupi, 20, was Bournemouth's top scorer in the Premier League last season with 13 goals in 33 games.

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🚨 Mauricio Pochettino on course to agree new contract & extend reign as USA head coach through to 2030 World Cup. Not signed but barring unexpected change of heart, 54yo Argentine manager set to remain in charge of #USMNT for next cycle 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. Soccer ‘close’ on deal to renew USMNT coach: Sources

Pochettino and the U.S. federation have been in talks since the Americans exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16

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🚨 Chelsea in process of finalising deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. Permission granted by #BHAFC for medical; if all goes to plan 35yo to do it by end of week & join #CFC in Hong Kong. 2yr contract agreed in principle @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Chelsea finalising Danny Welbeck signing from Brighton

Chelsea and Welbeck have an agreement in principle on a two-year contract.

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🚨 Leeds United on verge of completing agreement with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. Deal for #MCFC goalkeeper worth £40m guaranteed fee plus bonuses; 23yo England international’s transfer to #LUFC now in process of being finalised 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Leeds set to agree £40m deal to sign James Trafford from Manchester City

The goalkeeper would be Leeds' third signing of the summer following the arrivals of Tarik Muharemovic and Harry Wilson.

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🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea working to sign Jordan Henderson from Brentford. #CFC top contender among multiple PL clubs eyeing England midfielder as #BrentfordFC ready to grant free transfer. Amicable situation + healthy relations between 36yo/club @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Chelsea working to sign Jordan Henderson from Brentford

Chelsea are the leading contenders to sign Henderson, with multiple Premier League sides interested in a move for the 36-year-old.

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🚨 Chelsea exploring move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. Contract expires June 2027 & #BHAFC aware of #CFC interest. Early stage but optimism on all sides deal can be done - quality + leadership appeals to Xabi Alonso 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...

Chelsea exploring Danny Welbeck move

Although the situation remains at an early stage — there is optimism on all sides that a deal could be done.

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🚨 Real Madrid expected to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. 1st bid rejected ~10 days ago, 2nd (€100m fixed, €120m package) set to be rejected but agreement likely soon. #PSG out; 19yo returns to #RBLeipzig on Mon with wish to join #RMFC 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Real Madrid expected to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, PSG withdraw from race

Madrid have made two offers for the Ivory Coast international.

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🚨 EXCL: Arsenal exploring move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. #AFC interest early stage + clubs not yet in talks but idea approved at all levels. Much rests on contract process as no breakthrough yet & #RMFC do not want free exit @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Arsenal exploring deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior

The Brazil international is in the final 12 months of his contract and is a prominent target among others for the Premier League champions.

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🚨 EXCL: Real Madrid enter race to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. #RMFC in club-to-club talks with #RBLeipzig over winger. Paris Saint-Germain remain keen + 19yo chose #PSG as next destination but not yet at level of finance required 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Real Madrid enter race to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leizpig

PSG have not yet shown a willingness to offer a level of fee that would convince Leipzig to consider a sale this summer.

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🚨 Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Clubs not yet in talks but #RMFC now operating on basis of 30yo midfielder joining this summer. #MCFC still hope #Spain  international captain stays with/without new contract @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City

Rodri, 30, has entered the final year of his City contract, which runs until 2027.

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🚨 Maxence Lacroix set for medical today before joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace. ~£52m deal being finalised⁠. 26yo centre-back to sign #CFC contract until June 2032⁠. Chibuike Nwaiwu among alternative #CPFC options to Chrislain Matsima 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

Chelsea finalising £52m deal for Crystal Palace’s Maxence Lacroix, set to undergo medical

Palace are working to bring in Chrislain Matsima as a replacement at centre-back, with Trabzonspor's Chibuike Nwaiwu among other options.

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🚨 Crysencio Summerville signs for Al Hilal from West Ham United⁠. 24yo put pen to paper on 4yr deal - fee just over €70m to #WHUFC⁠. Medical done in Amsterdam on Tuesday⁠. Top priority for new #AlHilal ownership + director Simon Francis 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Crysencio Summerville signs four-year deal to join Al Hilal from West Ham for fee just above €70m

The 24-year-old completed a medical in Amsterdam on Tuesday.

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🚨 Leeds United in talks with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. Newcastle United also interested & #NUFC made club-to-club contact but 23yo #MCFC goalkeeper leaning towards Elland Road + #LUFC now working to land England international 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Leeds in James Trafford talks with Manchester City (Gift Article)

The goalkeeper, 23, is leaning towards a move to Elland Road.

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🚨 Aston Villa agree deal sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. 22yo #CFC winger joins #AVFC on loan + conditional buy obligation. Medical done & Argentina int’l in Birmingham to complete. 4yr contract upon permanent switch; driven by Emery 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Aston Villa agree Alejandro Garnacho deal with Chelsea

The decision to pursue Garnacho has been led by Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.

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🚨 Offer accepted by West Ham United from Al Hilal for Crysencio Summerville £55m guaranteed + £5m potential bonuses - total package worth just over €70m as #AlHilal try to finalise signing of 24yo #WHUFC winger - not fully done yet 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Al Hilal agree €70m package for Crysencio Summerville with West Ham

A long-term contract for the Netherlands international is also ready.

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🚨 Morgan Rogers has signed contract to join Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117m. 23yo attacker puts pen to paper on 6+1yr deal & links up with #CFC squad after pre-season tour to Australia/Asia. Highest value deal of transfer window so far 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Morgan Rogers signs Chelsea contract ahead of £117m move from Aston Villa

The 23-year-old has signed a six-year deal at Stamford Bridge with the option of a further 12 months.

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🚨 EXCL: Al Hilal reach agreement with West Ham United to sign Crysencio Summerville. Deal for 24yo #WHUFC winger worth ~€80m & #Netherlands int’l scheduled to undergo #AlHilal medical. Long-term contract ready, pending final authorisations 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

Al Hilal agree €80m Crysencio Summerville deal with West Ham

A long-term contract for the Netherlands international is also ready.

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🚨 BREAKING: Anthony Taylor retires from refereeing. Englishman officiated 831 games across more than 2 decades (including every domestic cup final) & bows out aged 47 after taking charge of #Portugal vs #Spain in last-16 of #FIFAWorldCup 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor announces retirement

Taylor, 47, has called time on his career after over two decades and 831 matches.

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🚨 Aston Villa discussing deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Talks for loan + conditional buy obligation. Emery driving #AVFC move - wanted Argentine before #CFC & now. Unrelated to Rogers transfer. W/ @jacobtanswell.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

Aston Villa in advanced talks to sign Chelsea’s Alejandro Garnacho

The proposed deal is for an initial season-long loan with an obligation to buy.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers⁠. Bid of £117m accepted by #AVFC & being finalised. 6+1y contract, medical Monday⁠. #AFC interested but 23yo attacker wanted #CFC; Xabi Alonso instrumental 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

Chelsea reach verbal agreement for Morgan Rogers signing

The 23-year-old's contract at Villa Park runs until 2030.

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