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• Bruno Guimaraes confirms arrival in La Manga as Newcastle REJECT Arsenal bid, Chelsea agree £26m deal to sell Trevoh Chalobah to Como... and Fulham complete £44m swoop for Real Madrid duo: WINDOW WATCH3 August 2026, 9:29 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...
  
• David Sullivan 'asked to stay away from West Ham's London Stadium' amid fears of fan unrest following Panorama investigation into owner's alleged sexual misconduct3 August 2026, 9:29 pm
  Sullivan, 77, was the subject of a BBC Panorama and The Times investigation earlier this year, which alleged sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour.
  
• Plot to 'paralyse' Gianni Infantino: FIFA president's opponents 'form alliance to stage their own international tournaments if he refuses to step down' after World Cup sell-off disgrace3 August 2026, 9:23 pm
  This has left Infantino fighting for his job, and he reportedly held crunch talks with the White House on Monday in a bid to help him survive.
  
• Revealed: The 46 senior players - and counting - Xabi Alonso must find room for at Chelsea as incoming manager faces selection headache ahead of the new season3 August 2026, 9:00 pm
  The incoming Blues manager has already overseen a number of eye-catching transfers since arriving at Stamford Bridge at the start of July, including the £117million deal for Morgan Rogers.
  
• Kevin Keegan's 'overwhelmed' family release heartfelt statement following football world's gushing tributes for England legend after his death - and set up charity fundraiser in his honour3 August 2026, 8:56 pm
  Kevin Keegan's family has thanked everyone for their condolences following the death of the England legend.
  
• Jordan Henderson's move to Chelsea confirmed: England midfielder, 36, joins Blues after ripping up Brentford contract3 August 2026, 8:17 pm
  Chelsea have confirmed their signing of Jordan Henderson on a free transfer, after Brentford allowed the 36-year-old to terminate his contract a year earlier than expected.
  
• Match delayed by PARROT attack: Incredible moment Brazilian youth game is stopped as bird swoops down on player3 August 2026, 6:39 pm
  As one Flamengo defender attempted to pass the ball to a team-mate, a blue-and-yellow parrot swooped down towards him, forcing the player to dive to the floor in panic.
  
• World Cup final villain Leandro Paredes sparks another on-pitch melee just weeks after Spain antics - as Argentina thug is booked for classless act3 August 2026, 6:04 pm
  Leandro Paredes was back antagonising opponents on a football pitch at the weekend with some of his antics, but this time at club level.
  
• England's World Cup nemesis Valentin Barco joins Chelsea: Argentina star who provoked Three Lions in semi-final defeat confirms switch to Stamford Bridge after Atlanta antics3 August 2026, 5:51 pm
  The Argentine hit the headlines last month when he clashed with Jude Bellingham after England's semi-final defeat at the World Cup.
  
• Who will win the 2026 Ballon d'Or? Bookies reveal clear favourite as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi seek prestigious honour - but will one of Spain's World Cup heroes take the prize?3 August 2026, 5:30 pm
  With the World Cup having concluded, the Harry Kane, Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal will be among the stars with their sights set on football's ultimate personal accolade, the Ballon d'Or.
  
• Why Vinicius Junior IS worth the risk and the money for Arsenal: Better defensive numbers than you would think, how he would fit into Mikel Arteta's system and the link to Bruno Guimaraes signing3 August 2026, 4:30 pm
  For all his brilliance, it's impossible not to ignore that lingering doubt about whether Vinicius really is the right fit for Arsenal. Or, more specifically, for Arteta.
  
• West Ham set to battle clubs across Europe for former Tottenham wonderkid Troy Parrott - as Hammers chase FOUR other signings ahead of Championship promotion push3 August 2026, 4:20 pm
  SIMON JONES: The Republic of Ireland international has interest from Ajax, Como, PSV Eindhoven and Real Betis but Alkmaar are reluctant to sell to a Dutch rival.
  
• Inside the Chelsea tour where Xabi Alonso wowed his new players: The new methods stars raved about, an emergency alarm, how squad reacted to Mykhailo Mudryk news, a run club and Australian hosts' cheeky dig at Cole Palmer3 August 2026, 4:02 pm
  KIERAN GILL IN SYDNEY: A few within the Chelsea squad have heaped praise on their new head coach's training regime, while adding they have liked how Alonso is not as rigid as others.
  
• Why Liverpool tour leaves Andoni Iraola with a host of questions: How his No2 stepped in to fix injury crisis, the left-sided problem, two youngsters pushing to start Premier League opener and what's already changed from Arne Slot reign3 August 2026, 4:00 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: 'Quicker, quicker, come on,' bellows Andoni Iraola, blowing on a whistle on a lanyard in front of stunning views of Chicago's skyline. But there is no time to stop and admire it.
  
• Furious UEFA warned Gianni Infantino NOT to destroy botched World Cup plan documents with lawsuit threatened before FIFA president abandoned his plot3 August 2026, 3:59 pm
  European football's governing body had previously led the rebellion, announcing that their 55 member nations would boycott the World Cup if the plans weren't scrapped.