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• Real Madrid make initial enquiry for Bundesliga midfielder – report

  30-06-2026 20:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid make initial enquiry for Bundesliga midfielder – reportAccording to Jose Felix Diaz (h/t Defensa Central), Real Madrid have taken the first steps in exploring a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as they continue searching for reinforcements in midfield this summer.Although Germany’s World Cup campaign has already come to an end, Nmecha impressed during the tournament and has remained firmly on Madrid’s radar.Real Madrid lodge enquirySpeaking on Rube
  
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• 🚨Official: River confirm their new signing

  30-06-2026 20:51 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  🚨Official: River confirm their new signingThe defender joins River until December 2027 and links up with preseason training.
  There are changes on the Millonario bench, and Coudet already has a new defender for his River Plate. The club has officially announced the signing of Giovanni González in a brief statement.The defender is tied to River until December 2027 and has already joined preseason training in Alicante.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligenc
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur Agree On Personal Terms With This Newcastle United Star: Dream Signing For De Zerbi?

  30-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur Agree On Personal Terms With This Newcastle United Star: Dream Signing For De Zerbi?In a recent report, Sport Mediaset claimed that Tottenham Hotspur have agreed on personal terms with Newcastle United star Sandro Tonali. It has been mentioned that Spurs are yet to come to an agreement with the Magpies over a potential move for the Italy international this summer.Tonali’s Solid Campaign In The Premier LeagueTonali enjoyed a solid campaign at the Tyneside club after he pro
  
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• Lamine Yamal sends message to Barcelona target Julian Alvarez: ‘We’re waiting for him if he wants to come’

  30-06-2026 20:45 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal sends message to Barcelona target Julian Alvarez: ‘We’re waiting for him if he wants to come’At just 18 years old, Lamine Yamal has already become one of the leading voices in both the Barcelona dressing room and the Spanish national team. The teenage attacker is currently representing La Roja at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hoping to win another major honour with the national team after having led them to the UEFA Euro 2024 success.Lamine Yamal discusses Barcelona tra
  
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• Eintracht Frankfurt close to signing Noël Aséko 

  30-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Eintracht Frankfurt close to signing Noël Aséko Eintracht Frankfurt are close to reaching a verbal agreement with 20-year-old midfielder Noël Aséko, according to Bild.The German youth international, who spent the last two seasons on loan at 2. Bundesliga side Hannover, is of interest to Frankfurt, who believe they can fend off interest from outside of Germany.The problem for Die Adler is that Bayern are interested in integrating the young player into their squad for
  
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• Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Forest punished by UEFA over financial rule breaches

  30-06-2026 20:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Forest punished by UEFA over financial rule breachesUEFA has sanctioned four Premier League clubs after breaching the governing body’s financial sustainability regulations.Aston Villa, Chelsea, Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest will be punished under the Squad Cost Rule.UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) confirmed the decisions on Tuesday as it finalised its monitoring process for the 2025/26 season.The body imposed financial penalties
  
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• Brighton sign Leeds defender Struijk for about £20m

  30-06-2026 20:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Pascal Struijk made 196 appearances for Leeds [Getty Images]Brighton have signed Leeds United defender Pascal Struijk for an undisclosed fee understood to be about £20m.The 26-year-old centre-back, whose Elland Road contract was due to expire at the end of the 2026-27 season, has signed a five-year contract with the Seagulls.Struijk joined Leeds' under-23s from Ajax in January 2018 before graduating to the first team.He made 196 appearances for the Whites, including 34 in the Premier Leagu
  
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• Reports: Tottenham Hotspur agree to $112 million transfer for Mateus Fernandes - How will he fit in?

  30-06-2026 20:31 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  West Ham's Mateus Fernandes was a wanted man this summer and it seems like Tottenham Hotspur have won the race to sign the Portuguese prodigy. Fernandes, 21, dazzled for the Hammers during the 2025-26 season but after they were relegated on the final day (with Spurs staying up instead) it always seemed likely he would be sold. Linked with moves to Manchester United, Arsenal, Real Madrid and others this summer, reports from David Ornstein and the BBC both say that Spurs have won the race to sign
  
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• Return date for Manchester City stars in pre-season training revealed

  30-06-2026 20:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Return date for Manchester City stars in pre-season training revealedThe initial reporting date for non-tournament players has been revealed at Manchester City ahead of the 2026/27 season.First-team manager Enzo Maresca is currently preparing for his first on-field sessions.Staff are also structuring a phased return system to balance player exhaustion following the ongoing FIFA World Cup.Manchester City’s first-team players not competing at the ongoing FIFA World Cup in North America now h
  
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• Bigger than Rumble in the Jungle? DR Congo bid for World Cup history

  30-06-2026 20:26 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Zaire lost all three games at the 1974 World Cup but later in the year Kinshasa hosted one of the greatest boxing matches of all time between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali [Getty Images]Three games, three defeats, 14 goals conceded, no goals scored - DR Congo's Fifa World Cup debut in 1974 was certainly one to forget.The first side from sub-Saharan Africa to qualify for the finals, the country then known as Zaire lost 2-0 to Scotland and 9-0 against Yugoslavia before another infamous moment in
  
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• Manchester City Are In Advanced Talks To Land This Chelsea Defender: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?

  30-06-2026 20:25 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Manchester City Are In Advanced Talks To Land This Chelsea Defender: What Will He Bring To The Etihad?In a recent report, Foot Mercato stated that Manchester City are in advanced talks to land Chelsea defender Malo Gusto. It has been mentioned that the Mancunian club are showing interest in recruiting the France international in this summer transfer window.Gusto’s Impressive Form In English FootballGusto enjoyed a good run of form at the West London club as he put in a string of impressive
  
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• Juventus renew interest in Lecce talent Tiago Gabriel amid Bournemouth & Milan links

  30-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Juventus renew interest in Lecce talent Tiago Gabriel amid Bournemouth & Milan linksJuventus have reignited their interest in Tiago Gabriel, with the Bianconeri opening a fresh round of contacts as they weigh defensive reinforcements for Luciano Spalletti.The Lecce centre-back is not, however, top of Juventus’ priority list, according to the reports from CalcioMercato.The club’s most pressing needs are a goalkeeper, with Michele Di Gregorio on his way out and ongoing talks with A
  
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• EXCLUSIVE | Stefan Schwarz: ‘Sweden have the attacking ability to put pressure on the French defence’

  30-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  EXCLUSIVE | Stefan Schwarz: ‘Sweden have the attacking ability to put pressure on the French defence’Ahead of tonight’s World Cup Round of 32 tie between France and Sweden, Get French Football News had the opportunity to ask former Sweden international and Arsenal FC midfielder Stefan Schwarz for his thoughts on the match.Sweden famously had a tough qualification period and their group stage has been mixed (a big win over Tunisia, a big defeat to the Netherlands and a draw
  
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• Barcelona midfielder Gavi bids farewell to Ansu Fati: ‘You’ll always be one of my own’

  30-06-2026 20:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Barcelona midfielder Gavi bids farewell to Ansu Fati: ‘You’ll always be one of my own’Ansu Fati’s move to AS Monaco is now official after the Ligue 1 club exercised its €11 million purchase option, bringing the forward’s long spell at Barcelona to an end.The 23-year-old spent the last season on loan with the French outfit and now returns on a permanent basis, with Barcelona retaining a future sell-on clause on their academy product.Having joined the Catalan clu
  
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• 👀 After 88 years! Bundesliga star ends Norway's hoodoo in style

  30-06-2026 20:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  👀 After 88 years! Bundesliga star ends Norway's hoodoo in styleSo far, one Bundesliga star has left his mark on the round-of-16 clash between Norway and Ivory Coast. He plays for RB Leipzig, but his name is not Yan Diomande. Although the lightning-quick Ivorian is also having a good game, it is his club teammate Antonio Nusa who has provided the biggest highlight of the match so far. The 21-year-old showed his incredible one-on-one ability and beautifully curled the ball into the to
  
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• Soucek's ankle ligament injury to be assessed

  30-06-2026 20:11 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]West Ham United will further assess midfielder Tomas Soucek's ankle injury later this week.The 31-year-old sustained ligament damage to his left ankle during Czech Republic's final World Cup group game against Mexico last Thursday.Soucek appeared to roll his ankle while attempting to close down Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa, and was helped off the pitch by team-mates before being stretchered away in the 87th minute of the match.West Ham United's performance director Richard Col
  
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• Sky Sport: Roma will keep all their top players

  30-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sky Sport: Roma will keep all their top playersRoma’s transfer market is about to kick off.Despite several reports linking numerous Roma players with a potential exit from the club, the Giallorossi appear to have no intention of stripping their current roster.The latest report by Gianluca Di Marzio of Sky Sport suggests that Roma have taken a decision to not sell any of their top players.This would include the likes of Svilar, Ndicka and Kone who have been linked with various teams ahead o
  
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• Richard Hughes ready to revive move for long-term Liverpool target

  30-06-2026 20:10 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Richard Hughes ready to revive move for long-term Liverpool targetRichard Hughes has been at the centre of attention at Liverpool ever since he was hired as their sporting director. The Englishman spent a record-breaking amount of money on new players last term as he managed to break the British transfer record twice.Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak were the result of the record being broken twice and, even though many people expected them to send Liverpool straight back to the top of the Premie
  
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• No breakthrough in 2 Arsenal player contract talks

  30-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  No breakthrough in 2 Arsenal player contract talksArsenal are yet to reach a breakthrough in contract talks with Alex Marciniak and Josh Ogunnaike, with both players’ current deals expiring today.Photo by James Fearn/Getty ImagesJune 30th is the standard date for football contracts to expire, at least when it comes to Premier League clubs, which means a number of young players will be departing Arsenal at midnight tonight.Earlier this month, Arsenal confirmed the 15 players from the u21s,
  
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• Chelsea Are Hoping To Re-Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him Back?

  30-06-2026 20:05 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Chelsea Are Hoping To Re-Sign This Serie A Midfielder: Should Alonso Bring Him Back?In a recent report, Tuttomercatoweb mentioned that Chelsea are hoping to re-sign Torino midfielder Cesare Casadei. It has been claimed that the Blues have set their sights on recruiting the Italian talent this off-season.Casadei’s Impressive Form In Serie ACasadei enjoyed a good run of form at the Italian club in the previous campaign when he put in a run of impressive displays for them in the middle of the
  
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• Report: Arsenal weighing next move after £60m approach falls short

  30-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Report: Arsenal weighing next move after £60m approach falls shortArsenal Transfer Plans Evolve as Bruno Guimaraes Interest EmergesArsenal’s summer transfer strategy continues to take shape, with central midfield emerging as one of the club’s biggest priorities ahead of the new campaign. According to reporting from The Athletic, the Premier League champions have already tested Newcastle United’s resolve with an approach for Bruno Guimaraes, although their opening proposal
  
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• Real Madrid talent hopes to seize midfield opening under Jose Mourinho

  30-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid talent hopes to seize midfield opening under Jose MourinhoAlthough he was not able to lead Real Madrid to any piece of silverware or get rid of the problems plaguing the dressing room, there is still one aspect of Alvaro Arbeloa’s stint as the first team manager that can leave a lasting legacy for him, i.e., the trust he placed on young academy talent.The Spanish coach gave several youngsters the chance to play and shine with the first team, and one player who took the most adv
  
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• Lamine Yamal talks Pedri, Rodri, World Cup, fitness: ‘I’m ready for 90 minutes’

  30-06-2026 20:00 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Lamine Yamal talks Pedri, Rodri, World Cup, fitness: ‘I’m ready for 90 minutes’Spain began the FIFA World Cup as one of the favourites, but the general consensus after the group stage is that they have largely disappointed.As opposed to how fearsome they looked in attack even a year ago, the Spanish side are now lacking that cutting edge and threat, and a big part of the same is down to them lacking the wingers’ output.While Nico Williams has been virtually unavailable, t
  
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• Tottenham set to beat Man United to signing of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes for club-record fee

  30-06-2026 19:56 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Tottenham Hotspur have reached a significant agreement with West Ham United to sign midfielder Mateus Fernandes, fending off competition from Manchester United.The north London club identified the Portugal international as a pivotal figure in the extensive rebuild underway under manager Roberto De Zerbi, who successfully steered the club to Premier League safety last month at West Ham’s expense. The 21-year-old playmaker, formerly of Southampton, had garnered considerable interest from acr
  
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• RB Leipzig submit bid for Burnley’s Maxime Estève 

  30-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  RB Leipzig submit bid for Burnley’s Maxime Estève RB Leipzig have submitted a €24m bid for Burnley’s French defender Maxime Estève, according to Sacha Tavolieri. The Saxony club are in talks with their English counterparts about the possible transfer of the 24-year-old centre-back. Leipzig are preparing for the eventual departure of Castello Lukeba and/or El Chadaille Bitshiabu, although there are no offers or concrete interest for either player, accordin
  
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• Journalist: Liverpool have ‘spoken again’ with 23-year-old forward

  30-06-2026 19:55 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Journalist: Liverpool have ‘spoken again’ with 23-year-old forwardLiverpool Transfer News: Bradley Barcola Emerges as Priority Target in Summer RebuildLiverpool’s pursuit of Bradley Barcola appears to be gathering momentum, with fresh discussions reportedly taking place between the club and the French winger’s representatives. According to Graeme Bailey for TeamTalk, Liverpool have received further encouragement that the Paris Saint-Germain forward is increasingly likely
  
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• Former Sutton winger Randall joins Eastleigh

  30-06-2026 19:52 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Will Randall made over 100 appearances for Sutton United[Getty Images]Winger Will Randall has joined National League side Eastleigh on a permanent deal. The 29-year-old previously made over 100 appearances for Sutton United. He was most recently at Wealdstone, where he made 11 appearances in the second half of the 2024-25 National League season."I know what I am capable of at this level and how this league shapes itself," he told the club website."I'm looking forward to getting back out there an
  
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• Official | Alejandro Grimaldo joins Atlético Madrid

  30-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official | Alejandro Grimaldo joins Atlético MadridBayer Leverkusen confirm that Alejandro Grimaldo has left the club after three successful seasons, joining Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid for a reported €20m.The Spaniard joined Leverkusen from Benfica in 2023 on a free transfer, establishing himself as a crucial member of Xabi Alonso’s side that won the Bundesliga, going undefeated throughout the season, and the DFB Pokal double during the 2023/24 season. In
  
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• Napoli say goodbye to Elmas and Juan Jesus as contracts expire

  30-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Napoli say goodbye to Elmas and Juan Jesus as contracts expireTuesday marked the final day as Napoli players for both Juan Jesus and Eljif Elmas, with the pair departing as their respective situations at the club came to a close.The Brazilian defender leaves as a free agent, while Elmas returns to RB Leipzig, the club that holds his registration following his loan spell in Naples.Aurelio De Laurentiis’s side marked the occasion with warm tributes on their official channels, via Il Corriere
  
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• Ipswich Town sign Portsmouth winger Hornby

  30-06-2026 19:50 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Ipswich Town sign Portsmouth winger HornbyIpswich Town have completed the signing of Portsmouth winger Meg Hornby on a free transfer.The Tractor Girls announced the news via a post on their official club website just a short time ago.The 26-year-old joins Ipswich Town upon the expiry of her contract at Portsmouth. She has signed a three-year deal at Portman Road.Hornby is experienced at Barclays WSL2 level. She spent three seasons in the senior side at Blackburn Rovers before joining Portsmouth
  
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• Arsenal consider Barcola as alternative to Rogers

  30-06-2026 19:47 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Bradley Barcola began his career at Lyon before joining Paris St-Germain in 2023 [Getty Images]Arsenal are expected to step up their interest in Paris St-Germain's Bradley Barcola this week after receiving encouragement that the forward could be available this summer.BBC Sport understands representatives of Arsenal, who have been tracking Barcola for some time, intend to watch him again in France's World Cup last-32 match against Sweden on Tuesday night (22:00 BST)England forward Morgan Rogers,
  
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• Spurs agree £85m deal for West Ham's Fernandes

  30-06-2026 19:43 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mateus Fernandes joined West Ham for £40m last summer [Getty Images]Tottenham have agreed an £85m deal to sign Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham.The north London club saw off competition from Manchester United, who were unwilling to match the fee agreed by Spurs - which is a guaranteed £85m without add-ons.The 21-year-old was viewed as a primary target for Tottenham after their £80m to sign Sandro Tonali was rejected by Newcastle.Tottenham have made a fas
  
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• Rasmus Kristensen ready to go again after Midtjylland return

  30-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Rasmus Kristensen ready to go again after Midtjylland returnSpeaking at his press conference upon returning to his boyhood club, Rasmus Kristensen made it clear that he was ready to go again and help his team reclaim the Danish Superliga crown.The 28-year-old is coming home after a two-year spell at Eintracht Frankfurt, who are receiving €6 million to let him go.“Rasmus came to us and told us of his wish to return home. As well as being a very good footballer, he’s also a family
  
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• £35m Liverpool midfielder to stay after dramatic transfer U-turn

  30-06-2026 19:40 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  £35m Liverpool midfielder to stay after dramatic transfer U-turnLiverpool midfielder Curtis Jones has been the subject of intense transfer speculation throughout 2026. Back in January the Reds’ No17 was wanted by both Inter Milan and Tottenham - who ended up signing Conor Gallagher instead. But Inter are once again knocking on the door for Jones - knowing that sporting director Richard Hughes is facing a tough decision.The 25-year-old is out of contract in summer 2027 - meaning the o
  
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• World Cup: Mexico fans make excessive noise outside Ecuador's hotel to prevent team from sleeping before match

  30-06-2026 19:37 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  How badly do Mexico's fans want their team to win the 2026 World Cup? Bad enough that they are willing to sacrifice their short-term well being as long as it hurts Team Ecuador. Ahead of Mexico's game against Ecuador in the Round of 32 on Tuesday (9 p.m. ET, Fox), fans of Team Mexico took to the street overnight to loudly make noise just outside the hotel at which Ecuador was staying. The goal? Make sure players on Team Ecuador could not get a good night's sleep.View this post on InstagramIf vid
  
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• Forest Green scrap women's team for 2026-27 season

  30-06-2026 19:35 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Forest Green Rovers say they would like to bring the women's team back in the future[Getty Images]Forest Green Rovers have announced that they will not have a women's team for the 2026-27 season. In a statement, the club also said that they would be ending their partnership with Hartpury University's elite training centre for girls aged nine to 16.Last season the women's team finished second in the South West Regional Women's Football League Premier Division, missing out on promotion to the four
  
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• Villa among four Premier League clubs fined by Uefa

  30-06-2026 19:33 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Aston Villa have been fined by Uefa for the second successive season [Getty Images]Aston Villa have been fined 22.5m euros (£19.4m) by Uefa for a "significant breach" of its squad-cost rule for 2025.The Villans will also face a restriction on the registration of new players on their squad list for the Champions League next season.A large part of the fine - 15m euros (£12.9m) - is suspended, depending on the club continuing to significantly decrease their squad-cost ratio in 2026.In e
  
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• Talks for Pellegrini’s contract renewal on hold

  30-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Talks for Pellegrini’s contract renewal on holdThe situation regarding Lorenzo Pellegrini’s future remains unresolved at Roma. The former Giallorossi captain’s contract expires at midnight between June 30th and July 1st, but there’s no particular concern at Trigoria. The parties are reportedly willing to continue working together, though a final agreement will still take a few more days.As reported in today’s edition of La Gazzetta dello Sport, unlike the situations
  
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• Sunderland defender Brown signs new deal

  30-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Sunderland defender Brown signs new dealSunderland defender Jess Brown has signed a new one-year contract with the club.The Lady Black Cats announced the news via a post on their official club website earlier today.The 22-year-old is Sunderland’s longest serving player. She joined their Regional Talent Club (RTC) in 2014 before progressing up to the first team. Brown has made 144 appearances for Sunderland in all competitions while she has scored six goals.Brown broke into the Sunderland s
  
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• Roma reject Juventus’ Mile Svilar offer, response likely definitive

  30-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Roma reject Juventus’ Mile Svilar offer, response likely definitiveSerie A side Juventus have attempted to move for Roma’s Mile Svilar and it seems like their attempt has already been rejected.Various sections of the Italian press reported about Juve’s talks for the keeper. Il Messaggero have gone into some details.The Roman outlet report that after initial discussions between Juve and Roma, the Bianconeri made a formal offer for the Serbian. They put forward €42m plus bon
  
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• Real Madrid would never have matched €100 million bid for Tottenham-bound midfielder

  30-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Real Madrid would never have matched €100 million bid for Tottenham-bound midfielderMateus Fernandes was one of the many midfield targets Real Madrid considered this summer in their bid to give the department a fresh lease of life.After all, they struggled in midfield last season, especially in a creative sense, and it has become the administration’s objective to improve that in the summer.Earlier today, however, it came to light that Tottenham Hotspur have made a massive move for the
  
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• Mourinho expected to hand Jude Bellingham familiar role at Real Madrid

  30-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Mourinho expected to hand Jude Bellingham familiar role at Real MadridAfter two underwhelming seasons with their club, the World Cup 2026 is providing an opportunity for Real Madrid stars to showcase their talents in a different environment, but still at the highest competitive level.Most of these stars are taking full advantage of this situation and shining brightly for their respective national teams. This is the case with Kylian Mbappe, who is the top goal-scorer for France so far, and also f
  
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• Jurgen Klopp ready to take Germany job if Julian Nagelsmann is dismissed

  30-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Jurgen Klopp ready to take Germany job if Julian Nagelsmann is dismissedFormer Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly ready to take over as head coach of the German national team if Julian Nagelsmann leaves the position, per Berger PJ.Nagelsmann is under scrutiny after Germany crashed out of the 2026 World Cup following their loss to Paraguay on penalties yesterday.Die Mannschaft went a goal down after Julio Enciso’s header, but Kai Havertz brought the Germans back on level terms.The Ar
  
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• Cataldi wants to stay for life as Lazio prepare new contract

  30-06-2026 19:30 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Cataldi wants to stay for life as Lazio prepare new contractDanilo Cataldi and Lazio appear set to extend their union, with the Biancocelesti having opened talks over a new deal for the midfielder, whose current contract expires in 2027.According to Il Messaggero, via TuttoMercatoWeb, an initial meeting has already taken place between the club and Giuseppe Riso, the player’s agent, in recent days.Both parties are said to be keen to reach an agreement without any great difficulty, with Cata
  
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• Reece James and Jarell Quansah miss England training on eve of DR Congo World Cup clash

  30-06-2026 19:23 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  England manager Thomas Tuchel is grappling with a defensive selection headache ahead of Wednesday's World Cup last-32 clash against the Democratic Republic of Congo, as both Jarell Quansah and Reece James were absent from the squad's final training session.Quansah had stepped in for Chelsea defender James, who sustained a hamstring injury, during the final Group L fixture against Panama. However, Quansah himself was forced off with an ankle issue during that match. With both defenders following
  
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• Official I Marseille confirm departure of manager Habib Beye

  30-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Official I Marseille confirm departure of manager Habib BeyeOlympique de Marseille officially announced on Tuesday that their collaboration with manager Habib Beye had come to an end.Appointed in February to succeed Roberto De Zerbi, the Senegalese manager failed to meet the targets set for him by the club’s board, namely to qualify the team for the 2026-27 Champions League and to win the Coupe de France.Knocked out at the quarter-final stage of the competition by Toulouse FC (2-2, 3-4 a.e
  
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• Milan chase Man Utd’s Licha Martínez as Amorim plans defensive rebuild

  30-06-2026 19:20 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Milan chase Man Utd’s Licha Martínez as Amorim plans defensive rebuildAs reported by MilanNews.it, Milan are considering bringing Manchester United midfielder Lisandro Martínez to San Siro.The 28-year-old is one of the handful of players who remained a shining light towards the end of Amoim’s ill-fated tenure at Old Trafford. Now, the Portuguese has identified the left-footed diminutive centre-back as one of the two profiles — alongside Benfica’s G
  
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• 'We're going to give it everything' - Lampard signs new contract

  30-06-2026 19:19 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  [Getty Images]Coventry City head coach Frank Lampard says he wants to build on the "spirit and togetherness" of the Championship title-winning campaign and that's why he has signed a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2029."After the incredible work of everybody to get promoted and win the Championship, it was important to enjoy the moment, and we certainly did as a city," said Lampard. "Our job then as staff, and for the players of course, is to firstly recharge but also focus on wha
  
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• Shrewsbury sign former Blues full-back Pendleton

  30-06-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Shrewsbury Town have signed defender Byron Pendleton on a two-year contract.The 20-year-old right-back previously played for Salop boss Gavin Cowan in the second half of last season when the pair were at Brackley Town.He began his career with Birmingham City, where he became captain of the club's under-21s side.During his time at Blues, he had a loan spell with Yeovil Town in the first half of the last season and is now set for his first taste of league football with Shrewsbury.Pendleton is the
  
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• Coventry boss Lampard signs new contract to 2029

  30-06-2026 19:17 via sports.yahoo.com
  
  Frank Lampard scored 177 Premier League goals from midfield before moving into management [Getty Images]Coventry City manager Frank Lampard has signed a new contract until 2029.The 48-year-old led the Sky Blues to the Championship title last year to seal promotion to the Premier League.His previous deal was due to expire at the end of next season, and Lampard attracted interest from other clubs, including Fulham, this summer.The former Chelsea and England midfielder has now committed himself to
  
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