Crystal Palace has been controversially demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA, citing multi-club ownership rules concerning John Textor's shares in both Palace and Lyon. Chairman Steve Parish labels it a 'terrible injustice' and vows to appeal, even as Textor's stake is sold.
Nottingham Forest secures Brazilian international striker Igor Jesus from Botafogo for £10m. Capped four times by Brazil, Jesus signs a four-year deal as Forest prepares for its return to European competition.