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• Besiktas need answer from Mohamed Salah after making their final offer, Saudi club Al-Rayyan target Jadon Sancho... and Inter confirm they want Cristian Romero from Tottenham: WINDOW WATCH26 July 2026, 7:49 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...
  
• Now Newcastle look at Braga star with £29.5m release clause in their search for a new keeper26 July 2026, 7:31 pm
  The 24-year-old Czech Republic international was the subject of a failed bid by Hull City earlier in the window and Benfica have been making enquiries in the past week.
  
• Chelsea ready to demand major fee for Pedro Neto amid Liverpool and Man City interest - as former boss Enzo Maresca eyes reunion26 July 2026, 6:31 pm
  KIERAN GILL: The Premier League club are not actively touting their Portuguese 26-year-old for sale, but Blues insiders are aware of the asking prices being issued elsewhere in Europe.
  
• He was a Spurs and Scotland great, taken too soon after being struck by lightning, but JOHN WHITE'S memory lives on thanks to a stirring stage play telling his inspiring story26 July 2026, 5:33 pm
  Home is the hero. He returns in spectral form but the welcome is substantial, loud in cheers and heartfelt in word and tone.
  
• Jamie Gittens reveals why he is relishing a rivalry with Chelsea's £117m signing Morgan Rogers and the message Xabi Alonso has given him26 July 2026, 4:17 pm
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: Jamie Gittens is not peeved that he now has left-wing competition at Chelsea from Morgan Rogers, purchased from Aston Villa at a cost of £117million.
  
• Hands off Granit Xhaka! Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris sends definitive message to Chelsea and insists 'the topic is closed' after Xabi Alonso's side made shock swoop for former Bayer Leverkusen star26 July 2026, 4:02 pm
  The Swiss international was instrumental as the Black Cats finished in the European spots - and Chelsea have tried to buy him. But boss Le Bris says there is now no chance of Xhaka leaving.
  
• Federico Chiesa admits Liverpool were LUCKY to reach the Champions League after dismal campaign... as he targets 'new chapter' under Andoni Iraola26 July 2026, 4:02 pm
  Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa admits the club are fortunate to be in the Champions League next season - and sees sees the upcoming campaign as a chance for a 'fresh start' after two frustrating years spent largely on the substitutes' bench.
  
• How Leicester City are still chasing a specialist No 9 to kickstart promotion bid... after failing to land Danny Ings and Jamie Vardy return off the cards26 July 2026, 3:34 pm
  Manager Russell Martin may have overseen a 3-3 draw against La Liga side Malaga in Marbella on Saturday but that didn't mask what he thought the former Premier League champions were missing.
  
• Female referee left concussed after being knocked over by brawling men's players during melee in match in France26 July 2026, 3:25 pm
  A female referee reportedly suffered a concussion after being knocked to the ground during a melee in a men's friendly match in France.
  
• Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate suffers horrifying head injury before leaving the field in an ambulance and being rushed to hospital26 July 2026, 3:15 pm
  An Inter Miami forward needed to be rushed to the hospital after a disturbing aerial collision caused him to lose consciousness and begin seizing on the pitch.
  
• 'F*** you and them': Jermaine Jenas hits back at his critics in bizarre pancake video after former BBC star's car-crash Good Morning Britain interview26 July 2026, 2:41 pm
  Jenas had served as a presenter on The One Show and 5Live before his wife, Ellie Penfold, confirmed she had split from the former footballer in the wake of the scandal.
  
• Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or hopes are OVER claims Arsenal legend after star 'disappeared' in England's World Cup semi-final26 July 2026, 2:03 pm
  Harry Kane's hopes of winning the Ballon d'Or are over after failing to have a major influence in England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina, according to Emmanuel Petit.
  
• World Cup hero Vozinha, 40 - who gained 29MILLION followers after denying Lionel Messi - set to join iconic South American club despite links to David Beckham's Inter Miami26 July 2026, 12:24 pm
  The 40-year-old was one of the heroes of his Cape Verde's surprise run to the last-32 stage before they were beaten 3-2 by Argentina after extra-time.
  
• Defensive signings are a MUST after Joe Gomez injury, young star who took his chance and forgotten man Federico Chiesa gives Andoni Iraola food for thought: THINGS WE LEARNED as Liverpool beat Sunderland26 July 2026, 12:23 pm
  LEWIS STEELE IN NASHVILLE: The Andoni Iraola era got off to a flying start with a 4-2 thumping of Sunderland.
  
• Bradley Barcola 'ENDS contract talks with PSG': French star, 23, hands Liverpool a huge boost in race for his signature as Premier League clubs circle young attacker26 July 2026, 11:57 am
  The Frenchman's future has been the subject of uncertainty, with the 23-year-old entering the final two years of his contract and seemingly unhappy with his bit-part role.