The wire
Transfer business, trades and reporting from across the leagues. Every item links back to the publisher that filed it, and is marked confirmed or rumour before you click.
CF Montréal has signed Chilean international forward Alexis Sánchez to a Designated Player contract, the club announced on Tuesday.
ESPN· Arsenal
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CF Montréal has announced the signing of Chilean international forward Alexis Sánchez on a Designated Player contract.
Portland Thorns and United States midfielder Olivia Moultrie has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 season with an ACL injury, the NWSL club announced Tuesday.
ESPN
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Portland Thorns and USWNT midfielder Olivia Moultrie will miss the rest of the 2026 season with an ACL injury, the club announced Tuesday.
Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that sources told ESPN could eventually break the club's transfer record.
ESPN· Sunderland
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Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal sources told ESPN could eventually break the club's transfer record.
The NBA announced its opening week, Christmas Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day games on Tuesday, leading with a tripleheader on Oct. 20.
ESPN· New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers
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The NBA revealed its opening week, Christmas Day and MLK Day fixtures, starting with an Oct. 20 tripleheader featuring the Knicks against LeBron and the 76ers.
Djed Spence was one of England's unlikely stars at this summer's World Cup as he put in some heroic displays for the Three Lions on their way to the semi-finals. The 26-year-old full-back is now...
Transfermarkt· Inter Milan
United States striker Folarin Balogun is reportedly linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur. Transfer Talk has the latest.
ESPN· Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur
Can Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and others push Houston into the West's upper tier?
ESPN· Houston Rockets
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ESPN reviews Houston's offseason and previews whether Kevin Durant, Amen Thompson and others can lift the Rockets into the West's upper tier.
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ESPN
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ESPN rounds up training camp notes on Caleb Downs, Denzel Boston, Jalen Hurts and others from 11 teams including the 49ers, Eagles and Ravens.
There’s still over three weeks remaining before the transfer window shuts and it’s anticipated that business will ramp up significantly in the closing weeks. Historically, leading clubs...
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Ravens coach Jesse Minter didn't give specifics on the injury to starting CB Nate Wiggins, but did say "I think there's optimism."
ESPN· Baltimore Ravens
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The Ravens received encouraging news on cornerback Nate Wiggins' injury, with coach Jesse Minter offering no specifics but saying there is optimism.
Inter Miami CF defender Facundo Mura said the entire team has been affected by the passing of Lionel Messi's father, Jorge Messi, and the team sent a message of support to the club captain.
ESPN
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There is no timetable for Lionel Messi's return after his father Jorge's passing, with Inter Miami defender Facundo Mura saying the squad sent their captain support.
After Rodri led Spain to World Cup glory, it's no surprise that Barcelona and Real Madrid both want him.
ESPN· Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City
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ESPN asks whether Rodri will move to Barcelona or Real Madrid or stay at Manchester City, with both Spanish clubs said to want him.
Liverpool have signed versatile Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo on loan, with a €55 million option. But is it a good deal for them? And why have they done it?
ESPN· Liverpool, Barcelona
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Liverpool have signed Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo on loan with a €55 million option, according to ESPN, which examines the reasoning behind the deal.
Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon wasn't interested in talking Wednesday about his ongoing quest for a contact extension, but the three-time Pro Bowl selection did explain his decision to practice without one.
ESPN· Seattle Seahawks
Coach Dan Campbell is thrilled with the urgency and guidance Goff shows his Lions teammates.
ESPN· Detroit Lions
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Dan Campbell praised Jared Goff's urgency and leadership in keeping the Lions' offense united and focused, according to ESPN.
Supporters' group Spirit of Shankly (SoS) has written to Liverpool to stress the ownership and control of the club is "fundamental to us all."
ESPN· Liverpool
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Spirit of Shankly has written to Liverpool seeking clarity over a Bezos-linked bid, stressing that the club's ownership and control is fundamental to supporters.
Last season, it was refreshing to see both Sunderland and Leeds United beat the drop in the Premier League. In the previous two seasons, all three promoted sides were relegated straight back to the...
Transfermarkt· Sunderland, Ipswich Town, Leeds United
The summer transfer window has officially opened and now that the World Cup has come and gone, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will...
Transfermarkt· Arsenal
Chelsea's recent transfer strategy, which has been centred around bringing in an abundance of young talent, seeing which players explode, and trying to sell players on for profits, came under...
Transfermarkt· Chelsea, Rayo Vallecano
Arsenal are reportedly looking at a possible move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé. Transfer Talk has the latest.
ESPN· Arsenal, Barcelona
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Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Leipzig left back David Raum, while Arsenal are said to be considering a move for Barcelona's Jules Koundé.