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.
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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.
Every confirmed new signing and departure at Chelsea in the 2026/27 season, including transfer updates and rumours
GiveMeSport
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.
The Tottenham star has agreed personal terms to leave the club, with a formal bid made for his services.
GiveMeSportvia Fabrizio Romano· Tottenham Hotspur
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.
Fabrizio Romano has shared an update on Arsenal signing a Barcelona star.
GiveMeSportvia Fabrizio Romano· Arsenal, Barcelona
Rangers have made contact to re-sign a 'prolific' forward after Youssef Chermiti's injury.
GiveMeSport· Rangers
Everton are eyeing a surprise move for an English right-back.
GiveMeSport· Everton
Fabrizio Romano has dropped an update on Man City's move for Chelsea star Pedro Neto.
GiveMeSportvia Fabrizio Romano· Manchester City, Chelsea
Man Utd should forget about a deal for Lewis Hall, and sign this Arsenal star instead
GiveMeSport· Manchester United, Arsenal
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.