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All the latest news and speculation from the summer transfer window, as Chelsea reportedly lead the race to sign England midfielder Jordan Henderson, having also been in talks over signing Brighton striker Danny Welbeck. Manchester City have advanced talks to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille, while Manchester United have agreed terms with Manu Kone over a proposed move from AS Roma.

By James Hilsum | Updated 27/07/2026 at 20:50 GMT+1

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20:54
20:54
GOOD EVENING ALL!
Thanks very much for being with us today, that marks the end of our daily coverage.
We will be back on tomorrow though to talk through all of the biggest stories and bring you breaking news as and when it happens.
20:54
20:54
HERE WE GO JOHN STONES!
As reported earlier, John Stones has made the decision to move from the Premier League to Serie A and join Inter Milan this summer.
And according to Fabrizio Romano, that deal is done!

20:19
20:19
LEEDS CLOSING IN ON JAMES TRAFFORD SIGNING FROM MANCHESTER CITY
Leeds are closing in on the signing of James Trafford from Manchester City this summer, according to Ben Jacobs.
The England goalkeeper is set to move to Elland Road for a fee of £40 million, having only moved to City from Burnley last summer, before Gianluigi Donnarumma also joined City.

19:51
19:51
STONES 'ONE STEP AWAY' FROM INTER SWITCH
England defender John Stones is just 'one step away' from making the switch to Inter Milan this summer, according once again to Italian guru Nicolo Schira.
Stones spent a decade at Manchester City but opted to leave the Etihad Stadium this summer.

19:25
19:25
MANCINI NEARING RETURN TO ITALY MANAGEMENT
According to Italian journalist Niccolo Schira, it will be Roberto Mancini who will return to Italy management.
Mancini was Italy boss between 2018 and 2023 and won the 2020 Euros with the Azzurri at Wembley.

19:02
19:02
PAOLO MALDINI STEPS DOWN AS ITALY TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AFTER JUST 10 DAYS
Yet more chaos in the Italy national team set up as legendary defender Paolo Maldini has stepped down from his role as Italy Technical Director after just 10 days, according to Fabrizio Romano.
It follows after Andrea Pirlo was no longer considered as an option to take over as Italy head coach.

18:39
18:39
CHELSEA IN SHOCK 'LEAD' FOR JORDAN HENDERSON
Chelsea have emerged as shock leaders in the race for Jordan Henderson this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The England midfielder, 36, is being sought after by multiple clubs and according to Romano, Chelsea 'lead' the race to sign him.

18:12
18:12
ALONSO HINTS AT MORE CHELSEA MOVEMENTS
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has hinted there will be more outgoings at Stamford Bridge this summer as the club prepare for a season with no European football.
Having finished 10th in the Premier League last time out, Chelsea failed to qualify for any of the three European competitions.
And following the arrival of Morgan Rogers for a British record £117 million, they have already seen the back of Alejandro Garnacho, who has gone to Aston Villa.
But Alonso suggested there would be more players leaving this summer.
The Spaniard said: ”We need to know that probably there will still be some movements.
”We need to be flexible and quick to act. The main thing is that we have a clear idea, a clear plan that we have built.
"Probably it will change until the last day of the market being open.
”Not too long, not too short, what is the number? I can't give you that number, but for sure, we need to have options because you know that we could be unlucky with injuries so we need to prepare for that."
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17:39
17:39
HAVE DORTMUND GOT THEIR NEXT WONDERKID?
Borussia Dortmund are closing in on a deal worth €32 million for Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas.
Florian Plettenberg reports that the 18-year-old will undergo a medical with the German club and sign a contract until 2031.

17:21
17:21
REPORTING FOR DUTY!
Thanks very much James, a very good shift indeed!
I shall get going with a contract extension, and it is one that will please Newcastle fans.
Harvey Barnes has signed a new contract to keep him at St James' Park, according to Fabrizio Romano.

17:00
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17:00
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SUBSTITUTION ON THE BLOG: HILSUM OFF, MASTERS ON
It's that time of the day again, as I ride off into the sunset and hand over the reins to one of my esteemed and widely-respected colleagues.
Tom Masters has that honour today, and he'll be keeping things ticking over for the next few hours.
Have a good one!
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16:47
16:47
CHELSEA NOT LOOKING TO SELL EMEGHA
Ben Jacobs reports that Emmanuel Emegha is not one of the strikers Chelsea are looking to sell this summer.
He claims that Liam Delap, Nicolas Jackson and Marc Guiu are the trio that The Blues are willing to offload.

16:32
16:32
FENERBAHCE INTEREST IN LEAO
Fenerbahce are interested in a deal to sign Rafael Leao this summer, according to Rudy Galetti.
However, he reports that this interest is still at an early stage.
Their fierce rivals Galatasaray are also keen on the prospect of landing the Portuguese.

16:20
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16:07
16:07
PSG TO OFFER TORRES A FOUR-YEAR DEAL
Ekrem Konur reports that Paris Saint-Germain will offer Ferran Torres a higher salary than at Barcelona as part of a four-year deal.
Torres is keen on a move to the French capital and working alongside Luis Enrique.

15:51
15:51
INTER PURSUING ROMERO
Inter Milan are targeting another Premier League centre-back this summer.
Sacha Tavolieri reports that The Nerazzurri are optimistic of striking a deal with Tottenham Hotspur for the Argentine.

15:43
15:43
INTER TO OFFER STONES TWO-YEAR DEAL
Inter Milan will offer John Stones a two-year contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The terms of Juventus' proposal have yet to be established, while Arsenal and Chelsea have also expressed an interest in the 32-year-old.

15:30
15:30
WELBECK AND CO TRAIN IN AUSTRIA
Brighton & Hove Albion's players have arrived at their pre-season training camp in Austria, including Danny Welbeck.
Could this be one of the last times we see him in a Brighton kit?

15:17
15:17
KERKEZ HINTS AT MORE AGGRESSIVE STYLE
Liverpool defender Milos Kerkez told the club's supporters that he expects the team to play with more aggressiveness under Andoni Iraola.
The Hungarian was speaking to the club website after a 4-2 win over Sunderland in Nashville on Saturday as part of their pre-season tour of the USA.
He said: "I think the heavy Liverpool team that Liverpool used to be – press, front foot, everyone in front," the left-back said. "Like I said, front-foot, full pressing.
"Anfield, obviously, is going to push us a lot, give us also that energy. When they see us pushing a lot, they're going to give us big support home and away.
"So the big difference is going to be, I think, the pressure, the pressing, the aggressiveness in our game this year."
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15:02
15:02
PSG AND JUVE IN SUZUKI TALKS
Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus are both interested in Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Japan international wouldn't be a guaranteed starter for PSG, but would be assured of more regular game time in Turin.