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Fabrizio Romano shares what he’s hearing out of Old Trafford this afternoon with £25m deal given new deadline

Manchester United are ready to put their foot down and sanction one player’s exit amidst his dilly-dallying over his future. Indeed, Jadon Sancho is biding his time when making a decision on his next suitor in hopes of one club coming along and meeting his extortionate wage demands.

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Inter talent Pio Esposito ‘similar to Dzeko’

Sebastiano Esposito, brother of Francesco Pio, says the emerging Inter striker is similar to Edin Dzeko. Pio Esposito, 19, scored his first Inter goal on his full debut against River Plate on Wednesday in a 2-0 win in the Club World Cup.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 26

Ruggeri on verge of Atletico Madrid transfer from Atalanta

Atletico Madrid are reportedly down to the final details in a deal for Atalanta and Italy international wing-back Matteo Ruggeri for circa €20m. According to Sky Sport Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the two clubs are broadly in agreement and hope to get the paperwork finalised within 48 hours.

Soccer News / Football Italia / June 26

Lecce appoint Di Francesco as new coach

Eusebio Di Francesco has officially been appointed as the new coach of Serie A side Lecce after his ill-fated experience at Venezia. The 55-year-old tactician has put pen to paper on a one-year contract, with an option to automatically extend by another year if they avoid relegation.

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Soccer News / Juvefc.com / June 26

How and where to watch Juventus v Man City in CWC group decider

Juventus face English giants Manchester City this evening in the final group match of the Club World Cup, with the winner set to claim top spot. A draw would suffice for Igor Tudor’s side to progress as Group G winners, and the best part is, you can watch it for free from almost anywhere in the world.

AC Milan News / Football Italia / June 26

Como offer 40m for Milan pair Morata and Thiaw

Como are willing to sign Malick Thiaw and Alvaro Morata from Milan and have made an offer worth €40m, including add-ons, for the pair. Serie A side Como are moving quickly to give Cesc Fabregas an even stronger team in the 2025-26 campaign.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / June 26

Crystal Palace Sign Goalkeeper Walter Benítez on Free Transfer

Crystal Palace have announced the signing of experienced goalkeeper Walter Benítez from PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer. The 32-year-old will officially join the club on July 1st, as soon as his contract with the Dutch champions expires at the end of June.

Nottingham Forest News / Football Italia / June 26

Report Juventus duo Weah and Mbangula put Nottingham Forest talks on hold

According to Tuttosport newspaper, Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula have not yet agreed to join Nottingham Forest, while Bournemouth have emerged as a possible destination for the Belgian winger.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / June 26

Kylian Mbappe files lawsuit against PSG for attempted extorsion

Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe is always quick to espouse his affection for Paris Saint-Germain, his boyhood club. Yet when it comes to those leading the institution, the relationship remains fraught after a controversial exit from Parc des Princes.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 26

Arsenal making irresistible assurances to Brazilian star to seal £70m transfer

Arsenal are set to reinforce their attacking options this summer, with a striker and a left winger both expected to arrive at the Emirates Stadium. While the race for a new centre-forward appears to be between Benjamin Šeško and Viktor Gyökeres, the winger situation is beginning to take shape.

Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / June 26

Tottenham can financially benefit from contractual obligation as first XI ace continues to be linked with summer exit

Tottenham forward Heung-Min Son finally managed to end the wait to win his first major trophy while donning the Lilywhite jersey last month. The South Korea international is idolised at N17, and quite rightly so.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / June 26

‘Eye-catching’ performances as Chelsea player earns his Blues future at Club World Cup

A Chelsea player has put in some ‘eye-catching’ performances in the Club World Cup so far to earn his future at the club. he news comes after Chelsea beat ES Tunis 3-0 early on Wednesday morning in the Club World Cup in America after Blues head coach Enzo Maresca named a rotated starting Xl to rest a few players.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / June 26

Two former Chelsea goalkeepers fire shots at Chelsea’s owners in the space of 2 days

Tow former Chelsea goalkeepers have fired shots at the Chelsea owners in the space of just two days with some quotes. The news comes after Chelsea beat ES Tunis 3-0 early on Wednesday morning in the Club World Cup in America after Blues head coach Enzo Maresca named a rotated starting Xl to rest a few players.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / June 26

Another Liverpool exit looms as Milos Kerkez completes £40m transfer

Milos Kerkez is now, officially, a Liverpool Football Club player. The Merseysiders confirmed the sealed deal on social media on Thursday afternoon. The player is now set to return to his homeland for the rest of his holidays before later linking up with Arne Slot’s men for pre-season.

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‘Fresh involvement’ from Tottenham ‘last week’ could scupper Juventus and Napoli plans

The transfer window activity hasn’t quite kicked into gear yet for Tottenham, who will surely be waiting on Thomas Frank’s assessment of his squad before making moves.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 26

Multiple clubs line up as Arsenal prepare to offload Ukranian international

Oleksandr Zinchenko has emerged as a key name in this summer’s transfer window, with Arsenal reportedly ready to part ways with the Ukrainian international.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / June 26

Rashford offered surprising route to continue in the Premier League with UCL-qualified club, they’re making ‘serious moves’

Marcus Rashford will reportedly have the option of continuing plying his trade in the Premier League despite being told he has no future at Manchester United.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / June 26

Opinion: Losing Partey is a blow but Arsenal move on

Arsenal is now closing in on a move for Christian Norgaard to replace Thomas Partey after failing to agree on a deal with the Ghanaian midfielder. Partey has been in fantastic form over the last twelve months, which prompted the Gunners to want to extend his stay.

Tottenham Hotspur News / the Boy Hotspur / June 26

Tottenham enter race for South American 'phenomenon' wanted by five other PL rivals

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi. The 26-year-old has been linked with the move away from the Italian club.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 26

Rapids roll to 2-0 victory over MLS-worst Galaxy

Djordje Mihailovic and Calvin Harris scored goals in a four-minute stretch of the first half and the Colorado Rapids earned a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Wednesday at Commerce City, Colo.

Soccer News / Stretty News / June 26

Premier League-winning manager has ‘personally requested’ his club signs Man United star ASAP, INEOS want £40m

While not actively looking to offload the player, Manchester United would consider selling Rasmus Hojlund if a suitable offer arrived this summer. It comes after a particularly lacklustre campaign from the Red Devils’ No.9, in which he scored six fewer Premier League goals (four) than he managed in his maiden season in England (10).

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 26

Milan Iloski (4 goals) sets San Diego record in win vs. Whitecaps

Forward Milan Iloski scored a team-record four goals in his first MLS start, boosting San Diego FC to a 5-3 victory over the host Whitecaps on Wednesday and into first place in the Western Conference by a point over Vancouver.

Soccer News / Stretty News / June 26

‘Game-changing’ Man United target makes seismic U-turn on his transfer decision, INEOS will be gobsmacked

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly completed a drastic U-turn on his future this week ahead of an anticipated Sporting Lisbon departure. Indeed, the Sporting talisman has spent the best part of the year being heavily linked with Manchester United — essentially ever since Ruben Amorim took the reins at Old Trafford last November.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / June 26

'Chelsea will never' – Fabrizio Romano drops intriguing Chelsea transfer news on player

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has dropped some intriguing Chelsea transfer news on one player this week in some updates. The news comes after Chelsea beat ES Tunis 3-0 early on Wednesday morning in the Club World Cup in America after Blues head coach Enzo Maresca named a rotated starting Xl to rest a few players.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 25

Inter Milan blank 9-man River Plate, finish first in Group E

Francesco Esposito scored his first competitive goal for Inter Milan in the 72nd minute and Alessandro Bastoni added insurance in second-half stoppage time to seal a 2-0 victory over nine-man River Plate in Seattle on Sunday, giving the Italian club the top spot in Group E.

Angers News / Field Level Media / June 25

Sporting KC achieves stunning stoppage-time comeback win against Charlotte FC

Sporting Kansas City scored two goals in two and a half minutes of second-half stoppage time to claim a 2-1 victory over Charlotte FC Wednesday night in Kansas City, Kan.