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Liverpool in ‘advanced talks’ to replace loyal servant with ‘highly-rated’ Man United figure

Liverpool could be about to raid Manchester United for a ‘highly-rated’ figure, in what’d be another reminder of where the balance of power now lies in the northwest of England.

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Report – Feyenoord Begin Search For Replacement For Inter Milan Defensive Target As Summer Exit Looms

Feyenoord have reportedly begun searching for a replacement for Inter Milan transfer target David Hancko. According to TWM via FCInterNews, the 27-year-old is on the verge of leaving De Kuip after three years.

AC Milan News / SempreInter.com / July 16

What’s Next For AC Milan & Inter Effort To Build New San Siro Stadium After TAR Ruling

AC Milan and Inter are hoping to proceed with their San Siro project after the Regional Administrative Court ruled in their favor. According to Calcio e Finanza via FCInterNews, the Milan clubs must adhere to a strict deadline next.

D.C. United name Rene Weiler as head coach

D.C. United named Rene Weiler as their new head coach on Wednesday, six days after firing Troy Lesesne. Weiler, 51, has been managing clubs in his native Switzerland as well as Germany, Belgium, Egypt and Japan since 2009.

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Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 16

Another Levy masterclass? Spurs could pocket £55m for player with four league starts last season

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has been linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old is not a key player for the North London outfit, and he needs to move on in search of playing time.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / July 16

Report – Inter Milan Owners Approve €40M Bid For Sought-After Atalanta Forward

Inter Milan owners Oaktree Capital have approved the club’s hefty proposal for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. According to Sky Sport via FCInterNews, the American fund is backing the €40 million bid for the Nigerian.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / July 16

Juventus faces paying more than 60m euros for Atalanta star

Juventus are among the clubs expressing a strong interest in Atalanta midfielder Ederson, with a potential deal likely to be pursued in the coming weeks.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

Contact made: ‘Top player’ at Liverpool set to be subject of transfer tug-of-war between PL duo

One player at Liverpool could find himself in the middle of a transfer tug-of-war between two other Premier League clubs this summer. Amid the focus on

Charlotte to host 2026 MLS All-Star Game

The MLS All-Star Game is coming to Charlotte, N.C., for the first time in 2026, the league announced Wednesday. "Charlotte has turned into a big-time soccer city, and we are pleased to bring the 2026 MLS All-Star Game to the Queen City," MLS commissioner Don Garber said.

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 16

Manchester City will not allow the shining light of late last season to depart this summer

Yesterday, a report from Fabrizio Romano emerged that stated that a host of Bundesliga and Premier League clubs had an interest in signing Nico O’Reilly this summer.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 16

Arsenal gets a positive break in bid to keep teenage star

Arsenal have been in ongoing discussions over the past few months to secure a new contract for Ethan Nwaneri. With his current deal set to expire at the end of the season, the Gunners are keen to ensure the teenager remains at the Emirates.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

'We used it against them' – Defiant Levi Colwill on how Chelsea got fired up for PSG

In the buildup to Sunday’s Club World Cup final, all the talk was about how good PSG were, and how much trouble Chelsea might be in, coming from the easy side of the draw, having not really been tested by a top European team.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Sunderland Transfer Rumours Round-Up: Including Granit Xhaka Latest

Sunderland are back in the Premier League, and with five new big signings and counting, they look determined to stay there. Today’s Sunderland transfer rumours include the latest on former Arsenal and current Bayer Leverkusen star midfielder Grant Xhaka, who could be the Black Cats’ next big signing.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

Diogo Jota to be remembered in pre-season clash between Porto and Atletico

Liverpool’s pre-season will be bookended by a powerful reminder of what we lost this summer, as two of Diogo Jota’s former clubs prepare to honour the 28-year-old in a special fixture.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 16

Winger target would give serious consideration to Arsenal’s approach

This could be the week when a clearer picture begins to emerge regarding Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid. Reports last week suggested the Brazilian winger, frustrated by his recent Club World Cup experience, was seeking definitive talks with Madrid over his role at the club.

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Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

Liam Delap names one teammate who 'everyone understands is incredible'

Joao Pedro had a crazy summer – he went straight from the beach on holiday into quarter final action for Chelsea at the Club World Cup. Liam Delap didn’t have quite the same transition – but it’s been a pretty intense run for him too.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / July 16

Exclusive: Man Utd leading the race for Ruben Amorim’s ‘fiery’ pupil

Manchester United are reportedly keen to reunite Ruben Amorim with Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The 26-year-old began his career at FC Copenhagen and then went to play in Austria for Admira Wacker between 2018 and 2021.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Serie A Winners Napoli ‘Tried To Sign’ ‘Incredible’ Premier League Goalkeeper

Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Napoli made an attempt to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson, who has been labelled as “incredible” by his manager Pep Guardiola on multiple occasions.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

David Ornstein drops afternoon transfer bombshell as Liverpool ramp up centre-forward pursuit

Liverpool’s search for a new centre-forward this summer appears to have taken a fresh twist, following a report from David Ornstein on Wednesday afternoon.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 16

Latest: Chelsea open to selling player valued at £50m earlier this summer

The talk about Nicolas Jackson potentially leaving Chelsea began long ago – but it’s all doubled in intensity thanks to events at the Club World Cup. Liam Delap was signed just before the tournament started, and took Jackson’s place once the Senegal star had got his latest silly red card.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 16

‘A player they considered…’: Romano confirms Utd have four-man striker shortlist, including 38-goal PL star

Manchester United remain actively scouring the market for a suitable centre-forward addition, having missed out on first-choice targets Liam Delap and Viktor Gyokeres.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Chelsea Could ‘Immediately’ Bid for ‘Physical Monster’ if Certain Domino Falls

Despite already adding to the attacking reinforcements with the signings of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, and Estevao, there could be even more movement from Chelsea in this summer window.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

Exclusive: Chelsea have started talks with £65m potential Nkunku replacement

Arsenal’s move for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is almost complete. The announcement is expected in the next 48 hours that the £52m deal is done. The question now is what Chelsea do next.

Soccer News / Stretty News / July 16

Not only Villa and Chelsea: A third Premier League club have just entered the race for wantaway Man United whiz

Much to Alejandro Garnacho’s delight, he is finally receiving the Premier League interest he’s desired since the summer began. It’s been common knowledge for several weeks now that Garnacho has had his sights set on a move within the English top flight as opposed to moving abroad.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 16

‘Truly unplayable’ fan favourite hands in a transfer request to join Spurs

The news that Evangelos Marinakis went nuts in reaction to Tottenham coming in for Morgan Gibbs-White was predictable enough. Nottingham Forest have already lost one of their star players, Anthony Elanga, for £61.4 million to Newcastle United.