Michael Emenalo exits role as Saudi Pro League chief football executive. Leaves at end of 3yr deal & tells
@TheAthleticFC
: “We set out to do something few believed possible… I leave our league on a strong footing, well positioned for continued success”

Marcus Rashford set to keep place over Anthony Gordon for England against DR Congo in #FIFAWorldCup last-32. Noni Madueke back as Bukayo Saka continues to manage fitness, Declan Rice replaces Morgan Rogers & Djed Spence starts as expected

🚨 Brighton & Hove Albion reach agreement with Tottenham Hotspur to sign Luka Vuskovic. Deal for 19yo defender £46m + £4m add-ons. #THFC retain 20% sell-on clause & matching rights. Croatia int’l to take medical after WC

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Tottenham Hotspur reach agreement with Newcastle United to sign Sandro Tonali. Deal for 26yo Italy international to join #THFC from #NUFC £92.5m + £7.5m in potential add-ons based around multiple Champions League qualifications

🚨 Newcastle United reach agreement with Hoffenheim to sign Bazoumana Toure. 20yo Ivory Coast international granted permission to travel to Tyneside for medical & become second #NUFC summer recruit.

Sandro Tonali expected to sign 6yr contract until June 2032 in joining Tottenham Hotspur from Newcastle United for club-record £100m package. 26yo #NUFC midfielder arrives to UK this afternoon & will take medical before sealing #THFC move

“It’s ok; I’m feeling good” - Reece James comments on recovery from hamstring injury in mixed zone after #England 2-1 #CongoDR. 26yo #CFC right-back aiming to be available for Sunday’s #FIFAWorldCup last-16 tie v #Mexico at Estadio Azteca

Simon Francis already working at Al Hilal & leading transfer business; Richard Hughes expected to follow. Liverpool sporting director yet to sign + fully focused on #LFC this summer but #AlHilal operating on basis 47yo joins in due course

🚨 Manchester City pushing hard to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City. Arsenal made club-to-club contact but no agreement & after #AFC progress, #MCFC ahead - Enzo Maresca knows + likes 16yo winger from time at #LCFC

🚨 Manchester City working to complete signing of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga. Proposed deal to #MCFC worth in region of £10m. Clubs in direct contact over 16yo #LCFC winger + move now close. Arsenal felt valuation too high & withdrew

Midfielder Granit Xhaka is set to stay at Sunderland this summer despite attracting interest from Chelsea.

Xhaka is under contract to 2028 at the Stadium of Light and had been keen on the idea of the move.

However, following discussions, he has pledged his commitment to Sunderland and is set to remain at the Stadium of Light, where he is considered a key figure.

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has rejoined Trabzonspor on a season-long loan.

Onana was expected to return to Carrington for pre-season training after making 33 appearances on loan at the Turkish Super Lig club last season, as well as winning the Turkish Cup.

Trabzonspor have been eager to extend the Cameroon international’s stay, however, with no prospect of him playing regularly again at Manchester United.

FIFA in ongoing talks over possibility of moving #Mexico v #England kick-off earlier on Sunday due to weather disruption risk, including flooding. No confirmation yet but talks continue between parties - looking probable

#Mexico v #England to start as planned at 6pm local time in Mexico City on Sunday; 1am UK on Monday. FIFA considered moving game forward - citing weather concerns - but never confirmed & now sticking to original schedule