Harry Kane tells
@TheAthleticFC
too early to know if this was last World Cup with England but says Messi playing at 39 shows why he will “never put a limit on”. 32yo captain adds representing #England “my pride & joy; what love to do more than anything”

🚨 Arsenal reach agreement with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis. Deal for 24yo left winger done at €40m asking price set by #ClubBrugge. Move in process of being finalised - Greece international wanted & prioritised #AFC move throughout

🚨 Marcus Rashford £40m exit clause for all bar #LFC & #MCFC ended July 15. Any #MUFC sale now must be negotiated. Returns to training after break; approaches will be considered (28yo already rejected more lucrative options), otherwise stays

🚨 Thomas Tuchel contract included clause to discuss parting if England fell at WC group, R32 or R16 (bar Mexico). Surpassed so no activation or automatic release clauses in deal ➕ Guardiola verbal agreement with FA in 2024 but changed mind

🚨EXCL: Newcastle United make offer to sign Lucas Bergvall from Tottenham Hotspur. Proposal for 20yo midfielder £46m; turned down. #THFC rejected all bids so far (#NFFC lower + others higher than #NUFC) but will consider sale at right price

A release clause has been inserted in Jarrod Bowen's contract, which kicks in next summer if West Ham fail to seal promotion. A promotion incentive would see the winger receive a significant bonus for the club’s immediate return to the PL. #WHUFC

🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea reach verbal agreement with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers⁠. Bid of £117m accepted by #AVFC & being finalised. 6+1y contract, medical Monday⁠. #AFC interested but 23yo attacker wanted #CFC; Xabi Alonso instrumenta

Shakhtar Donetsk have approached #CFC, Fulham and Brentford about the possibility of playing their home Champions League games at their stadium in 2026-27.

New: Hull City in talks to sign Leon Bailey from #AVFC. Villa prefer a permanent move, which is being considered. Trabzonspor & Celta Vigo have also registered interest, but staying in England thought to be preferable.
@TheAthleticFC
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🚨Arsenal have set strict limits on their financial valuations for each target this summer.

If they’re not prepared to reach the required figure, they are more than aware the players they want might go elsewhere.

Arsenal were informed in advance that Morgan Rogers was on his way to Chelsea, and there was no state of panic within the club.

"It was done incredibly quickly. "I'm not sure it will be beaten either financially or in terms of shock value this window."
@David_Ornstein
with the details on his exclusive story — Chelsea's £117m deal for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

Manchester United announce signing of Tynan Thompson from Tottenham. Left winger, 18, set to go into first-team training. Similar to Ayden Heaven deal. #MUFC paying £4m guaranteed + £4m in add-ons depending on senior progress. Spurs have 15% sell-on

Rudi Garcia has left his role as Belgium head coach following the nation’s run to the World Cup quarter-final stage.

The 62-year-old oversaw knockout-stage wins over Senegal and then the U.S. but Belgium lost 2-1 to Spain in the last eight following a late Mikel Merino winner.

🗣David Ornstein on Marcus Rashford's future and what it could mean for Manchester United transfer plans:

"Marcus Rashford is expected to be reintegrated into the Manchester United squad.

"He only wants to remain at United if he stays in England. Otherwise, he'd consider moves to elite European clubs such as Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich or Real Madrid.

"If Rashford stays, United could avoid spending on a new winger, saving both a transfer fee and agent commissions, allowing more funds to be directed towards midfield.

"The club must also decide whether to sell Joshua Zirkzee, and for what fee, as that will play a key role in determining their budget."

Chelsea have added England international John Stones to the list of centre-backs they are considering signing this summer.

Stones is available as a free agent after his contract expired at Manchester City. The 32-year-old impressed for England as they reached the World Cup semi-finals, playing in five of their eight matches.

Chelsea want to add more ready-made players to the squad and have shown by their pursuit of 34-year-old midfielder Granit Xhaka, a bid Sunderland rejected, that they are prepared to bring in older players.

🚨 Man City reach agreement to sign Mishel Nduka after midfield talent left Arsenal. #AFC offered competitive long-term deal but 16yo England youth int’l chose #MCFC & will do medical before joining on scholarship with pro contract to follow

Assistant head coach Andrew Crofts has rejoined Roberto De Zerbi at Tottenham, ending, his third spell at Brighton spread over 17 years. #BHAFC

🚨Aston Villa discussing deal to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea. Talks for 22yo winger loan + conditional buy obligation. Unai Emery driving #AVFC move - wanted Argentine before #CFC & now. Unrelated to Rogers transfer.

🚨BREAKING: Anthony Taylor announces retirement from refereeing. Englishman officiated 831 games across 2 decades (including every domestic cup final) & bows out aged 47 after taking charge of #Portugal vs #Spain in last-16 of #FIFAWorldCup

🚨EXCL: Al Hilal reach agreement with West Ham United to sign Crysencio Summerville. Deal for 24yo #WHUFC winger worth ~€80m & #Netherlands int’l scheduled to undergo #AlHilal medical. Long-term contract ready, pending final authorisations

🚨 Morgan Rogers has signed contract to join Chelsea from Aston Villa for £117m. 23yo attacker puts pen to paper on 6+1yr deal & links up with #CFC squad after pre-season tour to Australia / Asia. Highest value deal of transfer window so far