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• Vinicius Jr signs new six-year deal at Real Madrid: Arsenal miss out on key transfer target after breakthrough in contract talks6 August 2026, 6:59 pm
  The star has been offered improved terms in excess of £19million a year after stalling in contract negotiations, and that offer has been enough for him to commit his long-term future to the club.
  
• Bruno Guimaraes in London to finalise £75m move to Arsenal after leaving Newcastle training camp - as Forest move for Ousmane Diomande reaches an impasse: WINDOW WATCH6 August 2026, 6:45 pm
  It's that time of the year again - 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. 
  
• Leeds CONFIRM £45m signing of James Trafford from Man City: England international becomes most expensive British goalkeeper of all time in record deal6 August 2026, 6:33 pm
  The England goalkeeper, who went to the World Cup with the Three Lions as third-choice shot stopper, is moving to Yorkshire in a bid for more game time.
  
• How Mohamed Salah ended up at Turkey's fourth biggest club: A sales pitch from a former Man United star, rivals saving face, feeling the love after Liverpool woe - and a chance to put Trabzon on the global stage6 August 2026, 5:42 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY NATHAN SALT: If there is one thing Turkish clubs hate, it's the perception that they are second best to any of their rivals.
  
• Man United Premier League winner returns to the UK in bid to find new club after being released by Saudi Pro League side6 August 2026, 5:33 pm
  The 36-year-old had been playing in Saudi Arabia with Al-Fayha, but has departed as a free agent and wants to continue his career back in his homeland until his retirement.
  
• UEFA ramp up pressure on defiant Gianni Infantino and insist they WILL boycott the World Cup if he refuses to quit - after under-fire FIFA president vowed to fight on6 August 2026, 4:22 pm
  European football's governing body today issued a statement reiterating that it had lost confidence in the FIFA president in the wake of his aborted World Cup sell-off.
  
• Real Madrid confirm £120MILLION deal for Yan Diomande: RB Leipzig star set to sign seven-year deal with Spanish giants with Jose Mourinho set to welcome his fifth arrival6 August 2026, 4:12 pm
  The 19-year-old will sign a seven-year contract at the club, after Los Blancos had a bid believed to be around £120million accepted by the Bundesliga club.
  
• How Enzo Maresca and Hugo Viana created the new Man City with two-year post-Guardiola plan - the four 'cornerstone' players set to fill leadership void and who's coming and going in midfield overhaul6 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  JACK GAUGHAN IN SEOUL: There has been an obvious drive this summer to futureproof the Man City squad, with Jeremy Doku becoming the latest star to commit to a new five-year contract.
  
• Jordanian FA suddenly receive eight-month overdue payment from FIFA but insist they still WON'T back Gianni Infantino - days after accusing president of 'blackmail'6 August 2026, 3:18 pm
  Prince Ali, who ran against Infantino for the FIFA presidency in 2016, had issued an explosive statement earlier this week over his running of football's world governing body.
  
• Inside Leeds' blueprint to get into Europe: Daniel Farke's brutal pre-season regime borrowed from Jurgen Klopp, how they beat Champions League clubs to sign Harry Wilson and the two new faces they want now6 August 2026, 2:34 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: When Leeds were promoted 12 months ago, the recruitment team were ahead of the curve in noticing a trend in the Premier League.
  
• Trabzonspor confirm Mo Salah signing: Turkish club hand Liverpool legend record-breaking two-year deal - as eye-watering new contract details are revealed6 August 2026, 12:56 pm
  Trabzonspor have formally confirmed the signing of former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on a two-year contract.
  
• Argentina announce new national day to celebrate World Cup semi-final win over England - after victory reignited South Americans' claim to the Falkland Islands6 August 2026, 11:59 am
  The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has announced July 15 will be 'National Football Teams Day' to mark Argentina's semi-final victory over England during this summer's World Cup.
  
• Real Madrid confident of seeing off Arsenal interest in Vinicius Jr after offering improved £19m deal - as Brazilian adds to uncertainty by deleting entire Instagram history6 August 2026, 11:47 am
  Real Madrid are believed to be increasingly confident of keeping Brazilian superstar Vinicius Junior at the Bernabeu after offering him improved terms.  
  
• How Austin MacPhee will transform Chelsea's dire set-piece record: His 'NFL playbook' that can dismantle any opposition, late-night texts to players, a formula for scoring screamers and the numbers that prove his remarkable impact6 August 2026, 11:47 am
  While the £117m arrival of Morgan Rogers has made headlines this summer, Chelsea hope the other man they've poached from Aston Villa will have just as big an impact.
  
• Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders a £55m target for Nottingham Forest just a year after moving to the Etihad6 August 2026, 11:45 am
  Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has emerged as a £55million target for Nottingham Forest.