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.
Everton have signed winger Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace in a transfer swap deal that sees Dwight McNeil move to Selhurst Park.
Sky Sports· Everton, Crystal Palace
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Everton are reported to have signed winger Brennan Johnson from Crystal Palace in a swap deal taking Dwight McNeil to Selhurst Park, per uncon
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· Manchester City, AS Roma
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Manchester City are said to want Enzo Fernández while Roma hold talks over Martinelli, as clubs work on major deals in the open summer window.
Barcelona’s famed La Masia academy is the most prestigious in the world and it’s produced a conveyor belt of talent over the decades. It was first established in 1979 and shaped by the...
Transfermarkt· Barcelona
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A feature piece names five Barcelona youngsters tipped to become La Masia's next stars, following the academy's tradition of producing talent like Messi and Yamal.
A number of clubs in the Premier League and Europe are exploring a deal to recruit Borussia Dortmund director of scouting and recruiting Sebastian Krug.
Sky Sports· Borussia Dortmund
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Premier League and European clubs are reportedly exploring a move for Borussia Dortmund's director of scouting and recruiting Sebastian Krug, according to Sky Sports.
Striker Romelu Lukaku has achieved a lot in football but has endured an unusual career. Failed at Chelsea, succeeded at Everton. Struggled at Manchester United, dazzled at Inter Milan. Then it was...
Transfermarkt· Napoli, Chelsea, Everton, Manchester United, Inter Milan
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Fenerbahce have sent a bid to Napoli for striker Romelu Lukaku and agreed personal terms, with the move not yet complete.
The Rams are loaded this season, and basically everyone is picking them to win the Super Bowl. But preseason darlings of the past 35 years haven't always met expectations.
ESPN· Los Angeles Rams
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ESPN's Barnwell examines whether historic NFL preseason favourites lived up to expectations, as the loaded 2026 Rams are widely tipped for the Super Bowl.
The 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil is fast approaching, so here is everything you need to know about the format and teams.
ESPN
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ESPN outlines the format and qualified teams for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil, with four African sides having secured places.
Arsenal have spent £75 million to sign 28-year-old Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, but how will he fit in an already stacked midfield?
ESPN· Arsenal, Newcastle United
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Arsenal have spent £75 million to sign 28-year-old Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United, with questions over how he fits an already stacked midfield.
We have a new No. 1 on ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings, as NJ/NY Gotham FC take the top spot.
ESPN
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NJ/NY Gotham FC have risen to No. 1 in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings as their unbeaten streak continues.
The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed Aleksa Cvetković from Serbian side OFK Beograd. Transfermarkt can confirm an initial report from Serbian outlet Hotsport, that the Whitecaps have agreed a...
Transfermarkt
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Vancouver Whitecaps have signed Aleksa Cvetković from Serbian club OFK Beograd, with Transfermarkt confirming an initial report from Serbian outlet Hotsport.
Liverpool will look to address one of the glaring holes in their team ahead of the new Premier League season, with the arrival of central defender Ronald Araujo. On Monday the Anfield club...
Transfermarkt· Liverpool
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.
Sky Sports· Liverpool, Barcelona
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Sky Sports reports Liverpool have confirmed signing defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, though the move remains unconfir
Man City are in ongoing talks with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Sky Sports· Manchester City, Chelsea
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Manchester City are reportedly in ongoing talks with Lille over Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi, with Chelsea's Fernandez also said to be an option.
NBA front office insider Bobby Marks answers the biggest questions as the dust settles on 2026 free agency.
ESPN
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ESPN's Bobby Marks addresses the biggest questions and examines 10 offseason trends as 2026 NBA free agency settles down.
Sky Sports· West Ham United, Tottenham Hotspur
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Sky Sports reports Solomon has completed a £7m move from Tottenham to West Ham, though the deal remains an unconfirmed rumour rather than a verified fact.
With rumors circulating that Cristiano Ronaldo was set to marry partner Georgina Rodríguez in his hometown on Saturday, hundreds of fans flocked to the cathedral and saw the wedding of a different couple entirely.
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The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
Sky Sports· Aston Villa, Real Madrid
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Newspaper reports suggest Aston Villa are interested in taking Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan, according to Tuesday's press round-up.
Wilson looked to be well on his way to the Hall after 10 seasons, but a rough end to his career has complicated his candidacy.
ESPN
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ESPN examines whether Russell Wilson's declining late-career form has complicated a Hall of Fame case that looked secure after his first 10 seasons.
We went roster by roster to pick out the NFL players who are on track to make the Hall of Fame one day.
ESPN
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ESPN's Bill Barnwell goes team by team to identify the NFL players currently on track for eventual Hall of Fame induction.
Substitute Yoane Wissa scored twice to give Matthias Jaissle a winning start as Newcastle boss with a 2-1 comeback pre-season win at 10-man Valencia.
Sky Sports· Newcastle United, Valencia
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Substitute Yoane Wissa reportedly scored twice as Matthias Jaissle began life as Newcastle boss with a 2-1 pre-season comeback win at 10-man Valencia.