In a summer of secret release clauses, Emi Martinez reportedly has one at Aston Villa that could work in Manchester United’s favour.
Ashley Young could be set for a surprise return to his boyhood club Watford, with the Championship side looking to re-sign the 40-year-old veteran. The former Manchester United and England star is a free agent after leaving Everton and wants to finish his career where it began. Watford have no concerns over his age or fitness, and talks are reportedly ongoing.
The maximum fee Real Madrid would be willing to pay for Ibrahima Konate — into the last year of his contract — to Liverpool has been revealed.
Newcastle are out of the running to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, leaving Manchester United and Liverpool fighting for his signature.
Arsenal reportedly made a shock bid to sign Harry Kane’s Bayern Munich team-mate Joao Palhinha before snapping up Martin Zubimendi.
Roma have raised their bid for Richard Ríos to €30 million in a bid to beat Wolves and Nottingham Forest to signing the Palmeiras star.
Liverpool’s chances of signing Rodrygo have been handed a major boost as Arsenal are ready to walk away from a potential €90 million (£78m/$104m) deal for the Real Madrid forward. The Gunners have shifted their focus to securing Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke, leaving the Reds with a clearer path to land the Brazilian superstar this summer.
Manchester City may have identified their Ederson successor, with Pep Guardiola reportedly mulling over a raid on Barcelona for Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Arsenal have made history by completing a world-record deal to sign Canada international Olivia Smith from Liverpool. The 20-year-old striker becomes the first female footballer to command a £1 million ($1.3m/€1.15m) transfer fee, with the Gunners securing her signature on a long-term contract after a standout season in the Women's Super League with the Merseyside club.
