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🇹🇷⚽🏆Salah Near Trabzonspor Move Trabzonspor have confirmed talks to sign free agent Mohamed Salah. The former Liverpool star is expected in Turkey on Wednesday and is reportedly set to sign a two-year contract after leaving Anfield at the end of last season.

Trabzonspor 'begin negotiations' for Salah

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽🏆 🔵 Chelsea Chase Chavarría & Costa Chelsea are close to signing Pep Chavarría from Rayo Vallecano as Marc Cucurella’s replacement. They are also monitoring Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, who has a £51m release clause but says he’s happy at the club.

Chelsea close to agreeing Chavarria deal

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽🏆 🔵 City Target Rulli & Neto Man City are targeting Marseille keeper Gerónimo Rulli as James Trafford’s replacement. They have also opened talks with Pedro Neto’s representatives, with the Chelsea winger a target if Savinho leaves, although Spurs are also interested.

Man City eye Marseille goalkeeper as Trafford replacementManchester City have made direct contact with Pedro Neto’s representatives over a possible move from Chelsea, according to Fabrizio Romano.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽🏆 🔴 Forest Eye Reijnders Nottingham Forest are reportedly targeting Man City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders in a deal worth around £55m. The Dutch international is said to be open to the move for regular football after joining City from AC Milan only last summer.

Man City's Reijnders emerges as £55m Forest target

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🏆 ⚒️ West Ham Chase Engels West Ham are in talks with Celtic over Arne Engels, with Celtic valuing the midfielder at around £25m. The 22-year-old Belgium international also has interest from other Premier League clubs, including Nottingham Forest.

Celtic's Arne Engels is a target for West Ham

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⚽️🏆🌍 Wales Withdraws Infantino Backing Wales have become the first football association to withdraw support for Gianni Infantino’s FIFA re-election. The FAW cited failures in governance, leadership and transparency following the abandoned World Cup sell-off proposal.

Wales has become the first football association to officially withdraw support for Gianni Infantino's re-election as FIFA president.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆🔴 Leeds Stun Liverpool Liverpool blew a 2-0 lead as Leeds fought back to win 4-2 in Chicago. Wirtz scored on his return, but second-half goals from Brenden Aaronson, Sean Longstaff and a Dominic Calvert-Lewin brace completed a stunning comeback.

Liverpool collapsed from 2-0 up to lose 4-2 to Leeds

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🏆🔴 Skinner Leaves Man Utd Marc Skinner has left as Manchester United Women head coach after five years. He led the club to three straight FA Cup finals, won the trophy in 2024, finished WSL runners-up in 2023 and reached the Champions League quarter-finals last season.

Marc Skinner has left his role as Manchester United Women head coach after five years in charge.

🇪🇺⚽️🏆 UEFA Hits Out at FIFA UEFA says it has “lost confidence” in FIFA president Gianni Infantino after plans to sell a stake in World Cup competitions collapsed. It accused FIFA of broken promises, a lack of transparency and insisted football “is not for sale.”

UEFA Hits Out at FIFA

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆🔵 Mudryk Cleared to Return Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk can return to football after his doping case was resolved. The 25-year-old served the period of ineligibility while procedures changed, meaning he is now free to resume his career immediately.

Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been cleared to return to play after his doping ban was resolved.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆⚫ Newcastle Appoint Jaissle Newcastle are set to appoint Matthias Jaissle as head coach after agreeing a £9.5m compensation deal with Al Ahli. The 38-year-old will sign a four-year contract and take charge of his first match against Valencia next weekend.

Matthias Jaissle is set to sign a four-year deal at Newcastle

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆🔵 Chelsea Hit With FA Sanctions Chelsea have been fined £10m and given a suspended two-window transfer ban after admitting 74 FA rule breaches linked to the Abramovich era. The ban is suspended until June 2027, while the fine will fund grassroots football.

Chelsea handed £10m fine and suspended transfer window ban

🇪🇺⚽🏆 UEFA Threatens FIFA Boycott UEFA’s 55 members have rejected FIFA’s plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights to private investors. They warn no European teams will join FIFA tournaments unless the proposal is abandoned, claiming the World Cup “is not for sale.”

UEFA will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with his proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆⚫ Howe Leaves Newcastle Eddie Howe has left Newcastle after talks with the club hierarchy. Concerns over the club’s direction and key player sales influenced his decision. Al Ahli boss Matthias Jaissle is the favourite to replace him, with talks at an advanced stage.

Eddie Howe has left his role as Newcastle United head coach.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️🏆Hampton Extends Chelsea Deal Hannah Hampton has signed a new two-year contract with Chelsea. The England goalkeeper has become first choice for club and country, winning WSL titles, cups and helping England retain the Euros after joining from Aston Villa in 2023.

England goalkeeper Hampton signs new Chelsea contract

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇪🇸⚽️🏆Rodri Undergoes Surgery Manchester City confirm Rodri has had successful minor back surgery. The Ballon d’Or winner will begin rehabilitation soon after a season affected by injuries. Despite transfer speculation, he remains a key figure after starring for Spain at the World Cup.

Rodri sidelined for 'short period' after minor back surgery

🇭🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆Gvardiol Extends City Deal Manchester City have renewed Josko Gvardiol’s contract until 2031. The Croatian defender, signed for £77.5m in 2023, has made 122 appearances, helped win multiple trophies and remains a key part of Pep Guardiola’s long-term plans.

Man City hand Gvardiol new five-year contract

🇮🇹⚽️🏆Mancini Returns to Italy Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as Italy manager until 2030. The former Man City boss returns after winning Euro 2020 in his first spell. Italy chose him after talks with Guardiola, Ancelotti and Pirlo all failed.

Mancini returns as Italy boss after chaotic recruitment process

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆Sangaré Extends Forest Deal Ibrahim Sangaré has signed a new Nottingham Forest contract until 2029. The Ivory Coast midfielder, who joined from PSV in 2023, has made 77 appearances and played a key role in Forest’s survival and Europa League run.

Sangare pens new Forest deal to 2029

🧤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆Trafford Joins Leeds Manchester City have agreed a £40m deal to sell goalkeeper James Trafford to Leeds United, making him the most expensive British goalkeeper ever. Newcastle were interested, but Leeds moved ahead after the Magpies pulled out of the race.

James Trafford is staying in the Premier League. / Matt McNulty/Getty Images

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇮🇹⚽️🏆Stones Joins Inter John Stones has chosen a new challenge, joining Italian champions Inter Milan as a free agent. The former Man City defender rejected Premier League interest from Arsenal and Chelsea after impressing for England at the World Cup despite injury struggles.

John Stones is taking on a new challenge. / Eddie Keogh/The FA/Getty Images

🇩🇪⚽️🏆Klopp Issues Warning Jürgen Klopp says he’ll quit as Germany coach if the media fail to respect his family’s privacy. The former Liverpool boss called the role the pinnacle of his career but warned he’ll “walk away” if his family is targeted despite being fully committed to the job.

Jurgen Klopp says he will leave his role as Germany head coach if him and his family are not treated with respect

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆Chelsea Sign Lacroix Chelsea have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace for defender Maxence Lacroix in a transfer worth around £51m. Palace may sign a Chelsea defender as part of discussions, with Disasi, Chalobah and Badiashile among those attracting interest.

Maxence Lacroix has made 98 appearances for Crystal Palace

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆West Ham Agree Summerville Sale West Ham have agreed a £68m deal with Al Hilal for Crysencio Summerville. Roma’s £39m bid was rejected before the Saudi club’s offer was accepted. The winger, who scored eight goals in 56 West Ham appearances, would become their third-biggest sale.

Summerville has scored eight goals in 56 appearances for West Ham to date

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆Villa Want Garnacho Aston Villa are in talks to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. A loan is being discussed, but Chelsea want a permanent option included and value him at £42.7m. Roma and Saudi clubs are also interested as Garnacho looks to secure a move.

Aston Villa are in talks to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆 🧑‍⚖️ Taylor Retires Premier League referee Anthony Taylor will retire after the World Cup, ending a 16-year top-flight career. The 47-year-old officiated 432 Premier League games and every major English cup final, citing constant pressure and intense scrutiny behind his decision.

Referee Anthony Taylor has retired

🇮🇹🇪🇸⚽️🏆Italy Target Guardiola The Italian FA has held talks with Guardiola about becoming national team head coach. Paolo Maldini and Leonardo presented their project after Italy’s World Cup failures. Guardiola is considering his future but previously admitted international management interests him.

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has met with Pep Guardiola to try and convince him to become the national team head coach

🕊️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁⚽️🏆Kevin Keegan Dies Aged 75 Football legend Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after battling stage four cancer. A two-time Ballon d’Or winner, he starred for Liverpool and England before managing Newcastle, England and Man City. Tributes have poured in for one of English football’s greatest icons.

Kevin Keegan celebrates scoring against Scotland at Wembley in 1979
Liverpool striker Kevin Keegan during a match with QPRLiverpool's Ian Callaghan, Kevin Keegan and Ray Clemence parade the FA Cup
It was announced in January Kevin Keegan had been diagnosed with stage four cancer