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Atlanta United make long-awaited return home to face Fire

Playing in front of their home fans for the first time in nearly two months, Atlanta United will look to snap a five-game winless stretch against the Chicago Fire on Wednesday night.

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Tottenham backed to complete move for £60million star; PL rival’s concern dismissed

Tottenham Hotspur are still on course to complete the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White this summer, despite Nottingham Forest’s formal complaint to the Premier League, Football Insider have confirmed.

Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 15

Celtic Player of the Day – Joe McLaughlin

Joe was a Celtic stalwart in the dark years of the Second World War as the club struggled to come to terms with war-time football in extraordinarily difficult circumstances.

Celta Vigo News / To The Lane And Back / July 15

24-year-old Tottenham star offers his service to La Liga side; summer exit likely

Tottenham Hotspur have started accelerating their transfer business from last week. They wrapped up the deal for Japanese prospect Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale, before making their first marquee signing of the summer transfer window in the shape of Mohammed Kudus.

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Celtic FC News / The Celtic Star / July 15

CCV is back but more defensive additions needed at Celtic

Cameron Carter-Vickers aka Celtic’s Big Strong Man was pictured training with the first team in Portugal as the players were put through their paces with

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 15

Villarreal set sights on move for Real Madrid first team star

Real Madrid are now focusing on seeking departures for first team players, following the signing of Alvaro Carreras. There are a number of candidates that could depart in the coming weeks, and one of them is Andriy Lunin.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / July 15

Premier League upstarts threaten to derail Tottenham pursuit of €28m South American star

Tottenham Hotspur may have to move quickly to seal a move for their primary defensive targets of the summer transfer window. With Cristian Romero’s future uncertain at White Hart Lane, Bologna defender Jhon Lucumi has emerged as a target for Spurs.

Soccer News / The Laziali / July 15

Lazio Suffer First Pre-Season Injury Scare as Full-Back Skips Training

Experienced Lazio right-back Elseid Hysaj was nowhere to be seen on the second day of the pre-season training camp. The Biancocelesti kicked off their

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 15

Liverpool planning to 'go hard' to sign Real Madrid winger Rodrygo Goes

After finalising the signing of Alvaro Carreras, Real Madrid will now switch their attention to selling players. No one else can arrive until current stars are moved on, and one of the big candidates to leave is Rodrygo Goes.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / July 15

Brazilian giants make bold play to land injury hit Tottenham star; Spurs seeking £55m

Richarlison’s future at Tottenham Hotspur remains uncertain, with contrasting reports doing the rounds in the past few weeks. The Brazilian has been linked heavily with an exit from Spurs for a while now.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 15

Romano reveals a new issue holding up the Gyokeres to Arsenal deal

Arsenal supporters received a boost recently with news that Viktor Gyökeres’ representatives had arrived in London to facilitate discussions over a potential move to the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 15

Leeds United Agree Deal ‘Close to the Limit’ of Transfer Budget for ‘Classy’ Maestro

Leeds United have been re-promoted to the Premier League after two years out, and they aim to beat the curse that has seen the past six promoted sides suffer relegation.

Aston Villa News / To The Lane And Back / July 15

Tottenham advised to ‘stay clear’ of £40m Man City star; ‘Hunger and appetite’ under question

Tottenham cannot afford to make a mistake in the transfer window if the club wants to build on the Europa League success next season. The Lilywhites have already managed to land Mohammed Kudus on a high-profile deal from West Ham earlier this week.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / July 15

Tottenham prepare for talks with Liverpool star’s entourage as summer move beckons

Last week turned out to be an eventful one for Tottenham Hotspur fans. Spurs made their first marquee signing of the summer transfer window in the form of Mohammed Kudus, who arrived from West Ham United on a £55m deal.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 15

Arsenal man could terminate his deal to complete move to Spain

Karl Hein spent last season on loan at Real Valladolid after extending his contract with Arsenal. The club clearly believed in his long-term potential, offering him fresh terms before sending him out to gain valuable first-team experience in Spain.

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Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 15

Arsenal set timeline to complete formalities and sign Spanish youngster

Arsenal is set to finalise the signing of Cristhian Mosquera after the young defender turned down a contract renewal offer from Valencia. The move marks a significant step forward for both the player and the Premier League club, who have shown a keen interest in the Spaniard following his performances on the international stage.

Reims News / Field Level Media / July 15

St. Louis City acquire Senegalese D Fallou Fall

St. Louis City SC acquired defender Fallou Fall from Norwegian top-flight side Fredrikstad FK on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Senegalese center-back is signed through 2028 with an option for 2029.

Nottingham Forest News / Field Level Media / July 15

Six players added to MLS All-Star Game roster

Head coach Nico Estevez added six MLS players to his roster Tuesday for the July 23 All-Star Game against the Liga MX All-Stars in Austin, Texas. Estevez,

Liverpool FC News / Last Word On Sports / July 15

Liverpool Make ‘Club to Club Approach’ for Player ‘Better Than Mohamed Salah’

The news of Newcastle United being interested in Hugo Ekitike has led the footballing world to wonder whether they are preparing for the departure of their current centre-forward.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 15

Ornstein drops big news on Liverpool’s striker hunt after Isak approach

Liverpool have made an approach to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, according to a major update from a reliable source. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that we’ve now formally expressed interest in the Swedish forward, who has long been admired by many at Anfield.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 15

Arsenal striker target sends transfer message to Gunners with latest social media antics

Benjamin Šeško appears determined to play Premier League football in red, even if it is not the iconic red and white of Arsenal. Having lost patience with RB Leipzig’s stance and with Šeško’s camp unable to force a breakthrough, Arsenal turned their focus elsewhere, opting to pursue Viktor Gyökeres instead.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 15

Chelsea’s one big loser from Club World Cup triumph linked to two Premier League clubs and Serie A giants

Chelsea have won the Club World Cup, and the individual winners from the tournament are almost too many to count: Pedro Neto, Enzo Maresca, Cole Palmer, Malo Gusto, Moises Caicedo, Joao Pedro, the sporting directors, the owners… they all come out of this month far better than they went in.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / July 15

A new member is added to Pep Guardiola’s staff for the 25/26 season as Manchester City’s rebuild continues

This summer has been one of upheaval for Manchester City. So far four new signings have arrived at the club. There has also been a significant change to Pep Guardiola’s staff for next season.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 15

'Sensational' Chelsea player underrated for role in PSG win – it’s not Gusto or Palmer

Chelsea’s Club World Cup win over PSG was so impressive not just because of the trophy we got to lift afterwards, but also because of the standard of the performance against truly exceptional opposition.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 15

Todd Boehly praises two controversial figures for Chelsea success

Todd Boehly was on TalkSport this morning gushing about his team’s success in the Club World Cup. He was quick to hand out the praise to the players and to Enzo Maresca, as we covered here, but he also had some praise for the more senior figures who had brought the whole project together.