Liverpool secure deal for French striker Hugo Ekitike

Liverpool have completed the signing of French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, the Premier League champions announced on Wednesday.

Barcelona confirm Marcus Rashford loan signing from United

Spanish champions Barcelona loaned Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford on Wednesday with a future purchase option.

Arsenal open pre-season with win over Italian giants

Arsenal kicked off their pre-season campaign with a 1–0 win over Italian giants AC Milan at the National Stadium in Singapore on Wednesday. Manager Mikel Arteta started the match with several regulars, including Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Ben White.

United sign Bryan Mbeumo for £65m from Brentford

Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he “grew up wearing” the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.

Barcelona target Rashford as loan deal talks progress

Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford is closing in on a move to Barcelona, reports said on Saturday. The 27-year-old has not played for his boyhood club since December 12, and joined Aston Villa on loan in early February.

Napoli secure Dutch winger Noa Lang from PSV

Serie A champions Napoli announced Thursday the signing of Netherlands attacker Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven.

Bellingham to miss months following shoulder operation

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham is expected to miss up to 12 weeks recovering from a shoulder operation after the Spanish giants said Wednesday he had successfully undergone surgery.

Modric’s fire still burns bright at almost 40

Croatia captain Luka Modric said Wednesday he had penned a one-year contract with AC Milan to “stay competitive and in Europe”.

Diogo Jota remembered as Liverpool begin pre-season

Diogo Jota was hailed “a champion” on Sunday by Liverpool manager Arne Slot as the Reds returned to the field for the first time since the Portuguese’s death by beating Preston 3-1 in a pre-season friendly.

Tottenham seal Kudus deal, Gibbs-White set to join

Tottenham have signed Mohammed Kudus from West Ham and are set to capture Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White in a double swoop worth over £100 million ($136 million).