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• Man United open to offers for FOUR academy graduates, Newcastle insist Arsenal have not made approach for Bruno Guimaraes, Nottingham Forest among list of clubs targeting Chelsea's Liam Delap: WINDOW WATCH28 July 2026, 8:04 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• UEFA lay into FIFA over 'proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup' in a move that could 'make president Gianni Infantino millions' - as plan is labelled a 'nuclear bomb' for football28 July 2026, 7:53 pm
  UEFA have hit out at a leaked FIFA plan to sell stakes in the World Cup in a move that could make its president Gianni Infantino millions.
  
• Man City's forgotten man Kalvin Phillips is set for ANOTHER loan move after being left out of Man City squad for Asia tour - with injured Jack Grealish also absent28 July 2026, 7:24 pm
  SIMON JONES: Kalvin Phillips is finalising a new loan move to Sheffield United after being left off Manchester City's squad list to tour Asia.
  
• Real Madrid to hold contract talks with Arsenal target Vinicius Jr as transfer saga takes a new twist: Club expect Brazilian star to STAY despite stand-off as Jose Mourinho makes stance clear28 July 2026, 7:17 pm
  Arsenal remain attentive to developments after posting their interest in the potential blockbuster signing of the 26-year-old should the opportunity arise for what would be a big-money deal.
  
• Italy end chaos over their next manager as they turn to the man who broke England's hearts: Roberto Mancini returns after Andrea Pirlo BLOCKED from taking the role amid links to Russian betting firm28 July 2026, 6:57 pm
  Roberto Mancini has been appointed for a second spell as Italy head coach after Andrea Pirlo was blocked from the position over links to a Russian betting firm. 
  
• Celtic agree club record £11m deal to sign Danish striker Hogh28 July 2026, 3:47 pm
  Celtic have agreed a club record fee of more than £11million to sign Danish international Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt.
  
• Zinedine Zidane is announced as France's new manager on a four-year-deal - as football icon succeeds former team-mate Didier Deschamps28 July 2026, 3:44 pm
  Zinedine Zidane has been announced as France's new manager, with the long-expected announcement having finally been delivered.
  
• Nine-minute hat-trick hero Joao Pedro is 'very hungry' after Brazil World Cup snub, says Xabi Alonso - as Chelsea boss opens up on Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson pursuits28 July 2026, 3:37 pm
  KIERAN GILL AT THE ACCOR STADIUM IN SYDNEY: Joao Pedro assisted Jamie Gittens for the equaliser before scoring three times himself for a 6-4 victory.
  
• Liam Delap edging towards exit after struggling in Sydney as Nottingham Forest circle, the 16-year-old who wowed Xabi Alonso and the forgotten man battling for starting spot: Chelsea 6-4 Western Sydney TAKEAWAYS28 July 2026, 2:54 pm
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: Delap took his seat in the dugout after an hour, and the difference between him leading the line and Joao Pedro was stark. The Brazilian just looked a level above.
  
• Chelsea vs Western Sydney Wanderers - pre-season friendly RECAP: Joao Pedro scores a nine-minute hat-trick after coming off the bench as 10 GOALS are scored in thriller Down Under28 July 2026, 12:59 pm
  Relive Daily Mail Sport's live coverage as Xabi Alonso's Chelsea edged out Western Sydney Wanderers in a 10-goal thriller in Sydney.
  
• Milos Kerkez reveals why Andoni Iraola is the 'perfect fit' for Liverpool, how he's stepped up as a leader during pre-season and driving trucks with his dad - aged 10!28 July 2026, 11:00 am
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: When Milos Kerkez signed for Liverpool last summer, an old colleague from his days in Hungary told Daily Mail Sport he was 'like a young horse'.
  
• Inside Arsenal's Hale End academy battles: Why two wonderkids left, how Gunners missed out on Jeremy Monga, and why Spurs and Man City are beating them to targets28 July 2026, 10:28 am
  Arsenal's unexciting first-team recruitment activity has dominated the summer chat in north London pubs. Their Hale End academy, however, has quietly endured its own transfer misery.
  
• 'It was a s***show': Sean Dyche hits out at Everton's transfer strategy and says he was 'constantly putting out fires' before he was axed - and reveals why Andoni Iraola's 'lower league style' has landed him the Liverpool job28 July 2026, 9:57 am
  The 55-year-old highlighted the difference between his long spell at Burnley where he was able to delegate recruitment with staff aware of his priorities and demands.
  
• Sorry Morgan Rogers, you're wrong. Here's the definitive proof that Arsenal are the BIGGEST team in London as James Sharpe gives Chelsea's record signing a history lesson28 July 2026, 9:47 am
  Elliot Anderson did his bit after his £116m move to Manchester City, too. 'For as long as I've known, Manchester, City have been the Kings of Manchester.'
  
• First Danny Welbeck, now Jordan Henderson! Chelsea plot deal for England veteran, 36 - with Blues also closing in on move for Brighton star, 35, after he scored 13 Premier League goals last season28 July 2026, 9:23 am
  The 35-year-old Brighton striker has emerged as a player of interest within Stamford Bridge, and is now a contender to join the Blues squad under Xabi Alonso.