🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers⁠. Bid of £117m accepted by #AVFC & being finalised. 6+1y contract, medical Monday⁠. #AFC interested but 23yo attacker wanted #CFC; Xabi Alonso instrumental 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/639...

🚨 EXCL: Newcastle United make offer to sign Lucas Bergvall from Tottenham Hotspur. Proposal for 20yo midfielder £46m; turned down. #THFC rejected all bids so far (Forest lower + others higher than #NUFC) but will consider sale at right price @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

🚨 Thomas Tuchel contract included clause to discuss parting if England fell at WC group, R32 or R16 (bar Mexico). Surpassed so no activation or automatic release clauses in deal ➕ Guardiola verbal agreement with FA in 2024 but changed mind 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

🚨 Marcus Rashford £40m exit clause for all bar #LFC & #MCFC ended July 15. Any #MUFC sale now must be negotiated. Returns to training post-break; approaches will be considered (28yo already rejected more lucrative options), otherwise stays 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...

🚨 Arsenal reach agreement with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis. Deal for 24yo left winger done at €40m asking price set by #ClubBrugge. Move in process of being finalised; Greece international wanted/prioritised #AFC switch throughout 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

🚨 Harry Kane tells @theathleticfc.bsky.social too early to know if this was last World Cup with England but says Messi playing at 39 shows why he will “never put a limit on”. 32yo captain adds representing #England “my pride & joy; what love to do more than anything” www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Morgan Rogers set to start on right for England in #FIFAWorldCup semi-final v #Argentina. Opportunity would see 23yo Aston Villa forward rewarded after impact off bench against Norway & form for #AVFC + #England across Thomas Tuchel reign @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 EXCL: Nottingham Forest to sign Xaver Schlager as free agent. 28yo Austria midfielder rejected RB Leipzig renewal & elite European clubs for #NFFC. 2+1yr contract after strong WC; brings quality, leadership, experience. Medical this week 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

🚨 EXCL: Sunderland to sign Thomas Meunier as free agent. 34yo right-back available after expiry of Lille contract & joining #SAFC on 2yr deal. Belgium international flew into Newcastle this morning + will do medical before completing move 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

🚨 Man City pushing hard for Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille. High among 18yo’s suitors - #PSG not in contention - & while others favour season on loan at #LOSC, #MCFC would integrate now. Fee ~€100m + Morocco int’l expected to make decision soon 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

🚨 Youri Tielemans move from Aston Villa to Manchester United through £35m release clause in midfielder’s contract. #AVFC had no wish to sell + offered new deal but left with little choice due to mechanism & #MUFC set to proceed on transfer 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester United in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. All parties in contact as #MUFC try to finalise - 29yo midfielder keen on move. Ederson deal off for now; #MUFC may look to revisit later this summer @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

🚨 EXCL: Aston Villa in process of finalising move to sign Johan Manzambi from Freiburg. Newcastle United had agreement with #SCF but #NUFC lacked player approval. 20yo Swiss midfielder wants #AVFC & deal now accelerating towards conclusion 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

🚨 Ezri Konsa poised to start at right-back for #England in #FIFAWorldCup quarter-final v #Norway as Reece James continues recovery from injury. John Stones expected to come in at centre-back. Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka on right wing 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 FA made strong representation to FIFA that VAR process wrongly followed on Quansah red card. Cited referee viewing still image 1st when should be real time replay. Request for mitigation not accepted. Rules state two-game ban + no appeal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

🚨 EXCL: Bruno Guimaraes informs Newcastle United of wish to leave & join Arsenal. #AFC stepping up pursuit; ready to offer deal worth up to £60m at present but no club-to-club contact yet + #NUFC stance still not entertaining bids for 28yo 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

🚨 EXCL: Manchester United reach agreement with Chelsea to sign Andrey Santos. Deal for 22yo #CFC midfielder worth £48m + £2m easily achievable add-ons & 10% sell-on clause. Permission given to undergo #MUFC medical; personal terms in place 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

🚨 Newcastle United to open talks with Freiburg in coming days as work continues to sign Johan Manzambi. #NUFC now leading contender for 20yo midfielder & intensifying efforts to get deal done. #Switzerland international keen on opportunity 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

🚨 Amadou Onana set for spell on sidelines after suffering ACL tear in #Belgium win over #USMNT at #FIFAWorldCup. Huge blow for 24yo midfielder, national team & Aston Villa. #AVFC did not plan to recruit in that area but will now reassess 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

🚨 Man Utd exploring deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea. No club talks yet; enquiries by multiple suitors to 22yo’s agents. #MUFC keen but will depend on price. #CFC value Brazil int’l high but would not block move if suits all parties 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

🚨 Mahdi Nicoll-Jazuli - top Chelsea prospect - signs scholarship terms + will move to pro contract when 17 in January. 16yo midfielder rejected many leading European clubs & pledged future to #CFC. England youth int’l also wanted by France 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

🚨 Manchester City reach agreement with Leicester City to sign Jeremy Monga. Deal for 16yo #LCFC winger £12.5m (£10m + £2.5m) & percentage of future sale. #MCFC secure England youth int’l despite #AFC pursuit & firm interest from elsewhere 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

🚨 Mexico v England to start as planned at 6pm local time in Mexico City on Sun; 1am UK on Mon. FIFA considered moving game forward citing weather concerns, but never confirmed & now sticking to original schedule 🚨 W/ @dansheldon.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

🚨 FIFA in ongoing talks over possibility of moving #Mexico v #England forward on Sunday due to weather disruption risk, including flooding. Not confirmed yet but talks continue between parties - looking probable 🚨 W/ @dansheldon.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

🚨 Manchester City working to complete signing of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. Proposed deal to #MCFC worth in region of £10m. Clubs in direct contact for 16yo #LCFC winger + move now close. Arsenal felt valuation too high & withdrew 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

🚨 Manchester City pushing hard to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City. Arsenal made club-to-club contact but no agreement & after #AFC progress, #MCFC ahead - Enzo Maresca knows + likes 16yo winger from time at #LCFC 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

🚨 Simon Francis already working at Al Hilal & leading transfer business; Richard Hughes expected to follow. Liverpool sporting director yet to sign + fully focused on #LFC this summer but #AlHilal operating on basis 47yo joins in due course @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/724...

🚨 Sandro Tonali poised to sign 6yr contract until June 2032 in joining Tottenham Hotspur from Newcastle United for club-record £100m package. 26yo #NUFC midfielder arrives to UK this afternoon & will take medical before sealing #THFC move 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Newcastle United to sign Sandro Tonali. Deal for 26yo Italy international to join #THFC from #NUFC £92.5m + £7.5m potential add-ons based around multiple Champions League qualifications 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

🚨 Marcus Rashford set to keep place over Anthony Gordon for England vs DR Congo in #FIFAWorldCup last-32. Noni Madueke back as Bukayo Saka continues to manage fitness, Declan Rice replaces Morgan Rogers & Djed Spence starts as expected 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨 Michael Emenalo exits role as Saudi Pro League chief football executive. Leaves at end of 3yr deal & tells @theathleticfc.bsky.social: “We set out to do something few believed possible… I leave our league on a strong footing, well positioned for continued success” www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur win race to sign Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United. Spurs submitted highest proposal (believed to be £85m guaranteed) & 21yo #WHUFC midfielder opted to join #THFC. Numbers beyond where #MUFC willing to go 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

🚨 Paris Saint-Germain view Bradley Barcola as not for sale, regardless of arrivals + reluctance to pen new deal. #PSG value 23yo much higher than £116m #MCFC spending on Anderson. Ramos, Lee, Kolo Muani exits create squad & financial space 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

🚨 Man Utd midfield recruitment plans unaffected by Manuel Ugarte injury. Mateus Fernandes immediate priority + others also being considered. Might impact #MUFC signing left-sided forward though; raises likelihood of Marcus Rashford staying 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

🚨 Harry Kane likely to sign new Bayern Munich contract despite Barcelona enquiry. #FCBarcelona called camp to express interest but barring unexpected twist #England captain will extend at #FCBayern. Focus now on WC & no talks until after 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...

🚨 EXCL: Yan Diomande chooses Paris Saint-Germain as next destination if he departs RB Leipzig this summer. 19yo said to believe in #PSG project led by Al-Khelaifi, Campos, Enrique + wants chance to lift trophies regularly & win Balon D’Or 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

🚨 EXCL: Sunderland reject £8m offer from Chelsea to sign Granit Xhaka. #SAFC told #CFC 33yo not for sale at any price. Stamford Bridge club felt bid fair but PL rivals saw as unacceptable + insist no further proposals will be entertained 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

🚨 Manuel Ugarte likely to miss extended period with knee ligament injury sustained in Uruguay loss to Spain at #FIFAWorldCup. Issue subject to ongoing tests over severity but 25yo Manchester United midfielder set for lengthy spell out 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

🚨 Elliot Anderson may miss #England v #Panama with muscle tightness. 23yo midfielder’s glute issue unrelated to Man City move. Reece James ruled out of last #2026FIFAWorldCup group game by hamstring tweak; doubt for R32 too but not serious 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

🚨 Antonin Kinsky reaches full agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign new contract. 23yo goalkeeper already tied down to June 2031 - fresh 5+1yr deal on improved terms recognises #Czechia international’s importance + No.1 status at #THFC 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

🚨 Elliot Anderson expected to join Manchester City from Nottingham Forest on 5y contract + option to extend by 12mnths. 23yo #NFFC & #England midfielder’s #MCFC deal could be worth up to £300kpw across duration of terms if bonuses achieved 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

🚨 Arsenal made verbal offer to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle. #AFC proposal via agents below £60m - rejected + #NUFC say sale of 28yo #Brazil int’l midfielder will not be entertained W/ @gunnerblog.bsky.social @chrisdhwaugh.bsky.social @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

🚨 BREAKING: Manchester City strike agreement with Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson. #MCFC made 23yo #NFFC midfielder prime target to bolster this summer & now done deal, subject to #England  international finalising personal terms 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

🚨 EXCL: Leeds United reach agreement to sign Harry Wilson as free agent. 29yo winger targeted by many clubs amid expiring #FFC contract but #LUFC win race; Wales int’l to do medical in due course & join on long-term deal with higher salary 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

🚨 Chelsea pursuit of Marco Palestra advancing at rapid pace. Agreement with Atalanta for 21yo wing-back expected inside 24hr. Italy int’l heavily leaning towards #CFC / Alonso project if deal struck between clubs + would fit wage structure 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

🚨 Arsenal now in club-to-club contact with Leicester City over deal for Jeremy Monga. No agreement yet but direct talks; all sides handling respectfully due to 16yo age. Many keen but only wanted #AFC; plan to pay fair fee & avoid tribunal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

🚨 Inter Milan facing major competition from Chelsea & another PL side to sign Marco Palestra. #Inter working to land 21yo Italy int’l for €45+5m but no agreement between clubs. Serie A defender of year’s future to be decided in coming days 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

🚨 Fulham in process of closing deal to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as new head coach - although #FFC insist 2 candidates remain in contention. Proposed 3yr contract for Spaniard & staff, pending final decisions 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

🚨 Folarin Balogun expected to leave Monaco this summer. Contract 2028 but no talks over new deal + striker favours move. Interest from PL & Europe building amid #FIFAWorldCup form; anticipated #ASMonaco will seek ~€50m to sell #USMNT star 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

🚨 EXCL: Lucas Bergvall informs Tottenham Hotspur of preference to seek new challenge elsewhere. 20yo midfielder targeted by clubs in PL + Europe & #THFC aware of wish to exit this summer for fresh start. #Sweden int’l contracted until 2031 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...