DONE DEAL: Wolves sign Strasbourg midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde

Strasbourg midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde has signed with Wolves. Bellegarde has moved to Wolves for a fee of ?12.8m. He has signed a deal to 2028. “He’s another player who adds to our depth and gives us something different,” said Matt Hobbs. The football director added: “He’s a player the recruitment team flagged towards the end … Read more

DONE DEAL: Barcelona land Cancelo and Felix

Barcelona have signed Manchester City fullback Joao Cancelo. Cancelo joins Barca on-loan for the season. Barca have also taken Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid in a similar arrangement. Both deals do not include a permanent option. Felix scored four goals in 20 games for Chelsea while on-loan for the second-half of last season. Cancelo, meanwhile, … Read more

Klopp warns of Saudi threat after deadline closes

play Klopp urges UEFA action over Saudi ‘threat’ (2:09)Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urges UEFA to “protect” the game as European leagues are “vulnerable” facing the financial power of the Saudi Pro League. (2:09) Jurgen Klopp has rejected claims by UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin that the Saudi Pro League is not a threat to the European … Read more

Sources: Spurs agree Johnson fee; eye Gallagher

play Tottenham expect to have ‘busy’ transfer deadline day (2:10)James Olley reports from Tottenham training ground as Ange Postecoglou hopes to add a few more faces to his squad before the window closes. (2:10) Tottenham have agreed a ?45 million ($57m) fee plus add-ons for Nottingham Forest winger Brennan Johnson, while also attempting to progress … Read more

Chelsea sign City forward Palmer in ?42.5m deal

play Have Chelsea overpaid for Cole Palmer? (2:07)Nedum Onuoha and Julien Laurens discuss Cole Palmer’s ?45 million transfer from Man City to Chelsea. (2:07) Sep 1, 2023, 04:32 AM ET Chelsea have signed England under-21 forward Cole Palmer from Manchester City, the club announced on Friday ahead of the transfer deadline. Palmer, who joins on … Read more

Romano: Man Utd close-in on sixth summer signing with agreement reached

ShareTweet According to respected journalist Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The 27-year-old has been linked with Man United from the start of the summer transfer window and they have finally secured a deal to sign him from Fiorentina. As per Romano, United have agreed to pay … Read more

USWNT, Angel City star Ertz retires from soccer

play Why Julie Ertz is one of the ‘best-ever’ USWNT players (0:58)ESPN FC’s Jeff Carisle reacts to the news that Julie Ertz is calling time on her soccer career. (0:58) Aug 31, 2023, 12:35 PM ET United States two-time World Cup winner and Angel City FC star Julie Ertz officially announced her retirement from international … Read more