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Charlotte FC sign English D Harry Toffolo through 2028

Charlotte FC signed English defender Harry Toffolo through the 2028 season with an option for 2029, the team announced Tuesday. Toffolo, 29, became a free agent following the 2024-25 Premier League campaign with Nottingham Forest.

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Report Udinese will sell Giannetti to Trabzonspor rather than Monza

Reports in Argentina claim that Udinese reached a verbal agreement to sell Lautaro Giannetti to Trabzonspor, as talks with Monza broke down. The veteran defender is 31 years old and spent his entire career at Velez Sarsfield until the surprising move to Udinese as a free agent in January 2024.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 5

Liverpool warned to beware top-flight rival in Marc Guehi pursuit as ‘preferred option’ indicated

One reliable journalist has simultaneously handed encouragement and issued a cautionary note to Liverpool regarding a pursuit of Marc Guehi. Fabrizio Romano

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 5

Exclusive: Chelsea could return for June target later this window; backup option may leave

Chelsea’s defence, midfield and attack are seeing some serious incomings and outgoings at the moment, but we’re not hearing anything about movements in goal.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / August 5

Udinese buy Goglichidze from Empoli for 4m

Udinese have officially completed their purchase of Georgia international defender Saba Goglichidze from Empoli for a reported fee of €4m. The centre-back can also play as a right-back when required and has three senior caps for his country.

Philadelphia Union News / Field Level Media / August 5

Union acquire F Milan Iloski on permanent transfer

The Philadelphia Union announced the acquisition of striker Milan Iloski on a permanent transfer Tuesday from Denmark's FC Nordsjaelland. Iloski, 26, is signed through 2027 with an option for 2028.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 5

Palhinha could make instant Tottenham point vs Bayern Munich: Predicted Spurs XI

Tottenham Hotspur have concluded the Asia leg of their preseason as Thomas Frank’s side head back to Europe, but they would be stopping in Germany real quick to say hello to Harry Kane and pick up the North Londoners latest signing, Joao Palhinha.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / August 5

Lazio Scouted Jose Mourinho’s Pupil during Fenerbahce Friendly

Lazio have reportedly taken the opportunity to monitor Fenerbahce midfielder Sebastian Szymanski during last week’s friendly. The Biancocelesti spent their week in Istanbul, playing against Turkiye’s two biggest clubs in back-to-back friendlies.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 5

Taremi joins Beltran in rejection of Flamengo transfer

According to Sky Sport Italia, it was not just Lucas Beltran who turned down a Flamengo transfer, but Inter striker Mehdi Taremi also rejected the move.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 5

Opinion: Where Would Eze Fit? Rio Ferdinand Questions Arsenal’s £68m Move

Eberechi Eze to Arsenal is one deal Gooners are looking forward to. The Gunners are understood to be preparing an offer below Eze’s £68m release clause.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 5

David Datro Fofana and latest Ben Jacobs update on Nicolas Jackson – Chelsea closer to selling two strikers

Chelsea’s summer is progressing well and there are a number of players who have been sold in the last week or will go before too long. Amongst all the chaos, one name has been almost totally forgotten.

Nottingham Forest News / To The Lane And Back / August 5

Thomas Frank keen to strengthen two key areas on the Tottenham roster as 2025/26 campaign draws near

Tottenham have identified two key areas they want to reinforce to help Thomas Frank challenge on multiple fronts on 2025/26 season Tottenham Hotspur delivered a new defensive midfielder for Thomas Frank on Sunday.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 5

Liverpool deal to be completed ‘later today’ as Reds prepare for transfer flurry

Liverpool could be prepared to see Harvey Elliott follow Tyler Morton out the exit door this summer. The 22-year-old midfielder’s impending transfer to Lyon will be officially done and dusted ‘later today’.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 5

‘Major interest’ – Two Premier League clubs join queue of suitors for ‘rapid’ Liverpool forward

One Liverpool player is understood to be the subject of ‘major interest’ in the final month of the summer transfer window. There’s already been movement in and out of the club in terms of forwards, with Hugo Ekitike arriving and Luis Diaz leaving for Bayern Munich, and there could be a good bit more throughout August.

Soccer News / Stretty News / August 5

Sky Sports: ‘Verbal agreement reached’ in Benjamin Sesko transfer saga after Man Utd make first bid

Manchester United and Newcastle United have now both submitted offers for Benjamin Sesko and are neck and neck in pursuit of the RB Leipzig starlet. The Old Trafford faithful – and fans on Tyneside – are anxiously watching on as the two clubs go head-to-head for Sesko, with Leipzig now resigned to losing their highly-rated frontman.

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Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 5

All eyes on Joao Palhinha as Tottenham gear up for Bayern challenge | Pre-Season 2025

Tottenham Hotspur return to Europe following what was quite an emotional and successful pre-season campaign, and they take a pit stop in Germany before landing on English soil, as Thomas Frank’s side are set to lock horns with Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena this Thursday (7 August).

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 5

Athletic: Chelsea consider sale of popular attacker, 'number of teams' interested despite clauses

The Athletic’s Deal Sheet for the week is out, and as always it’s full of interesting Chelsea bits. There are updates on all the usual stories which we’ve been talking about all week – plus some hot and fresh new gossip about a Chelsea squad player.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / August 5

Chelsea Website Update Hints at Impending Departures Including Surprise Inclusion

Chelsea returned to training on Monday ahead of their first pre-season friendly on August 9 against Bayer Leverkusen. The official squad website has undergone some changes to highlight the players who will be used this season.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 5

‘Put in a bid’: Breaking afternoon transfer story has major implications for Isak & Liverpool

Manchester United are now understood to have submitted a bid for Benjamin Sesko. The Red Devils had been content with sitting back and letting Newcastle lead negotiations for the RB Leipzig striker.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 5

The Athletic continue to link Chelsea with Xavi Simons alternative and it wont go away

The Athletic are continuing to link Chelsea with an alternative name to Xavi Simons and it will not go away right now. Some Chelsea fans would perhaps not want the links to go away anyway as they might prefer this potential target over Simons.

Soccer News / Extratime Talk / August 5

Liverpool Discover Mammoth Price For ‘Ruthless’ 62-Goal Machine To Create Incredible Attacking Force

Liverpool are looking to build the best possible squad that can help them defend their Premier League title heading into the beginning of the 2025/26 season.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / August 5

Conflicting Reports Emerge on The Future of Nicolas Jackson

Nicolas Jackson’s spot at Chelsea has come under scrutiny following the purchases of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. After starting the Club World Cup as the leading striker, the Senegal international got suspended and eventually found himself unable to get playing time as Enzo Maresca preferred the two newcomers to lead the line.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 5

Chelsea happy to do £22m deal with German club but have discussions about other players

Chelsea are apparently happy to do one £22m deal with a German club but they’re also holding discussions about other players as well. It comes off the back of things heating up now in the transfer market as we enter the final weeks of the summer window, and Chelsea are still getting busy.

Nottingham Forest News / Extratime Talk / August 5