Guardiola reveals Rodri injury setback

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that Manchester City midfielder Rodri may not start a match until mid-September after suffering a groin injury.

Ter Stegen reinstated as Barca captain

Barcelona have reinstated goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen as captain after resolving a dispute over the German’s fitness.

On bail Partey signs for Villareal

Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey, facing five rape charges in England, has completed a move to Spanish club Villarreal.

Al Hilal win race for Darwin Núñez

Al Hilal have reached a verbal agreement with Liverpool to sign striker Darwin Núñez in a deal worth €53 million plus add-ons.

Man United bid €85m for Benjamin Sesko

Manchester United have made a formal offer to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, tabling a bid worth €75 million plus €10 million in add-ons.

Wirtz unfazed by €137m price tag

Florian Wirtz says his huge price tag “doesn’t matter” as he prepares for his first season in the Premier League after a switch to champions Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen.

Thomas Partey granted bail on rape charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been granted conditional bail after appearing in a London court on rape and sexual assault charges.

Maddison stretchered off in Spurs friendly

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison was carried off on a stretcher after suffering a worrying knee injury during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United.

Dele Alli told to leave Como

Former Spurs midfielder Dele Alli is looking for a new club after being told he is not part of Como’s future plans.

Al Hilal ready to pay big for Nunez

Al Hilal have made Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez their top transfer target and are preparing to intensify efforts to sign the Uruguay international.