Major football transfers are heating up with Marcus Rashford's Barcelona loan and Jadon Sancho's potential Juventus move dominating headlines. Arsenal faces striker hurdles, while Everton and other clubs navigate key player futures. Non-football sports also see significant developments.
Thomas Frank's Tottenham tenure kicked off perfectly with a 2-0 pre-season win against Reading. Goals from Lankshear and Vuskovic, plus an impactful debut for £55m signing Mohammed Kudus, hint at an exciting new era.
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe remains 'confident' Alexander Isak will stay despite sending him home from a friendly amid Liverpool's heightened interest. Valued over £150m, Newcastle insists their star striker is not for sale, fending off top club inquiries.
Liverpool has reportedly launched an £80 million offer for Eintracht Frankfurt's promising striker, Hugo Ekitike, with the player expressing a strong preference for a move to Anfield. Discussions between the clubs are described as positive and progressing.
Marcus Rashford is set to become Barcelona's third summer signing, joining on a season-long loan from Manchester United. The England international took a significant pay cut to facilitate his dream move to Camp Nou, with registration hurdles still ahead.
After months as a Manchester United outcast, Marcus Rashford is reportedly on the cusp of a dream move to Barcelona. A deal in principle, likely a loan, marks a significant shift for the England international and a calculated risk for the Catalan giants.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains confident star striker Alexander Isak will stay with the club despite ongoing transfer speculation and a disappointing 4-0 pre-season friendly defeat to Celtic, where Isak was notably absent.
Thomas Frank's Tottenham tenure begins with a promising 2-0 pre-season victory against Reading, featuring goals from Lankshear and Vuskovic, and a standout debut impact from new signing Mohammed Kudus. A positive start for the Spurs boss.
Manchester United's pre-season opener against Leeds featured a promising debut from young full-back Diego Leon. The club's significant investment and trust in the Paraguayan U20 international, including a first-team shirt, hint at a bright future.
Barcelona is set to confirm Marcus Rashford as their third summer signing. He'll arrive on a season-long loan from Manchester United with a favorable €35m option to buy, solving their left-wing conundrum.
