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Chelsea’s squad is still way too big. Xabi Alonso needs to sell around 10 players. Without Europe, a bloated squad with 3 players per position does more harm than good for team chemistry.

Nicolas Jackson among names discussed between Aston Villa and Chelsea during contacts over last 24h. (Fabrizio Romano)

Aston Villa are plotting a move for West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

No fresh contacts so far between Arsenal and Bradley Barcola’s camp or PSG after shock hijack for Morgan Rogers. Liverpool keep targeting Barcola if price can be affordable, they’re waiting on PSG. (Fabrizio Romano)

Football's financial hyper-inflation means historical context is dead. Comparing contemporary transfer fees to those of even a few windows ago fails to account for how aggressively revenue streams and ownership models have evolved. Different era, different math.

Middlesbrough have a 20% sell on, so they get like £23m

Arsenal were interested in Morgan Rogers, but he wanted Chelsea. Xabi Alonso was instrumental. (David Ornstein)

Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers after a £117m bid was accepted. The deal is now being finalized, with the 23-year-old set to sign a six-year contract plus the option of an additional year. His medical is scheduled for Monday. (David Ornstein)

FC Köln have completed the signing of Reigan Heskey from Manchester City.

Arsenal sign deal to bring in 18 year old Elijah Upson as new defender from Spurs. Upson has rejected a long term deal at Tottenham to pick new project at Arsenal. (Fabrizio Romano)

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Didier Deschamps on the substitution of William Saliba against Spain: Saliba’s injury hasn't worsened, but he has been playing through the pain since March. It has now simply reached an unbearable level.

Brighton have confirmed that James Beadle has returned to Birmingham City on loan.

Newcastle have had a £46m bid for Lucas Bergvall rejected by Tottenham. Spurs have knocked back all offers so far—including a lower one from Nottingham Forest and higher bids from elsewhere—but they would consider a sale at the right price. (David Ornstein)

Coventry City have submitted an improved bid for Carl Rushworth, with talks now at an advanced stage. (Sky sports)

Rashford risks becoming a prime example of how indiscipline and poor decisions can derail immense talent. Few doubt his ability, but talent alone isn't enough at the highest level. If his issues at Man Utd persist, he may learn the hard way that football rewards commitment just as much as talent.

Reports indicate Aston Villa value Ezri Konsa at £60–65m, while Arsenal value him closer to £35–40m. With two years left on his deal and an extension still possible, Villa have no reason to sell cheaply.

Aston Villa confirm Johan Manzambi has joined from Freiburg.

Leeds United have confirmed the signing of Tarik Muharemovic from Sassuolo on a five-year contract.

Arsenal preparing bid for Ezri Konsa. Thought to be significant gap in valuation between the clubs at this stage. Konsa has two years left on Aston Villa deal and signing an extension can't be ruled out. (Tom collomosse)

Dominik Szoboszlai signs a new Liverpool contract, keeping him at the club until Summer 2031.

Jarrod Bowen is staying at West Ham and will lead the Hammers in the Championship next season. The club captain has signed a revised contract, reaffirming his commitment to West Ham despite their relegation.

Tottenham on the verge of signing Savinho from Manchester City. (Mail Sport)

Marcus Rashford £40m exit clause for all bar Liverpool & Man City ended July 15. Any move away from Manchester United must now be negotiated directly with the club. Rashford Returns to training after break, approaches will be considered. (David Ornstein)

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Arsenal set to bid for Morgan Rogers after holding talks with both the player and Aston Villa. Club-to-club negotiations expected to accelerate following the World Cup. (Ben Jacobs)

Coventry City have signed Aurèle Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Yeimar Mosquera is set to join Vitória SC from Aston Villa. (Jacob tanswell)

Bournemouth have announced that Álex Jiménez has been loaned to Fiorentina for one season

Arsenal have reached a €40m agreement with Club Brugge for the signing of winger Christos Tzolis.

Liverpool are nearing an agreement with Dominik Szoboszlai over a new long-term contract. (Mail sport)

Aston Villa confirm Andrés García has joined Getafe on a season-long loan.

Reports suggest William Saliba could require surgery, potentially ruling him out for 4–5 months.

Tottenham have rejected an initial bid of around £38m from Nottingham Forest for Lucas Bergvall. (John Percy)

Roma are making a push to sign Crysencio Summerville from West Ham. (Di Marzio)

Isaac Schmidt has completed a permanent move from Leeds United to Young Boys.

Aston Villa are progressing in talks to sign Joao Palhinha on loan from Bayern Munich. (Jacob tanswell)

Joao Gomes is leaving Wolves' training camp in Portugal to finalise a move to Aston villa worth around £35m. (John Townley)

Diego Coppola joins Paris FC on a permanent transfer from Brighton.

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Leeds United have launched legal proceedings against Leicester City, claiming they were denied automatic promotion in 2023/24 after Leicester breached PSR rules. Leeds believe being denied automatic promotion due to these breaches lead to a “large financial loss” for the club. (Beren Cross)

Nottingham Forest to sign Xaver Schlager as free agent. Austria midfielder rejected RB Leipzig renewal & elite European clubs for Forest. Schlager is expected to undergo his medical this week before signing a two-year contract with the option of a further year. (David Ornstein)

Aston Villa director Damian Vidagany has confirmed Emiliano Martínez is not for sale this summer. The club sees the experienced goalkeeper as a key part of its plans for the upcoming season.

Bournemouth working on a deal to sign Benfica defender Antonio Silva. (Fabrizio Romano)

Aston Villa confirm Lewis Dobbin has completed a permanent transfer to Southampton.

Sunderland confirm the signing of Thomas Meunier.

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Trouble brewing behind the scenes at Anfield? With Michael Edwards officially departing FSG, sporting director Richard Hughes heavily linked with a move to Saudi Arabia, and only Víctor Muñoz signed amid a quiet transfer market—Liverpool's transition era is facing major turbulence.

Mohammed Kudus back with the Tottenham ahead of preseason after being sidelined most of last season due to injury