Scottish clubs Rangers, Hibernian, and Dundee United are on the brink of significant European draws, poised to discover their next potential opponents in the Champions, Europa, and Conference Leagues.
Rayo Vallecano, celebrating a return to European football, faces potential stadium hurdles and the imminent departure of long-serving forward Raúl de Tomás to Qatari club Al Wakrah.
Irish Premiership talent Shea Kearney, 21, has joined Scottish Championship side Dunfermline Athletic on a three-year deal. The move sees the Northern Ireland youth international embrace full-time football and link up with manager Neil Lennon after a stellar season with Cliftonville.
Former West Ham stalwart Aaron Cresswell, a UEFA Conference League winner, has officially joined Stoke City on a one-year deal. The experienced left-back leaves the Hammers after 11 successful years and over 350 appearances, ready for a new challenge.