Updated: 24 Jul 2026 20:23 BST | 6 min read
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Tom Weber
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea agreed a deal for their next signing.
Plus, the "perfect Premier League midfielder" arrived in England, Man Utd made a bold decision on their summer business and Arsenal held talks with a hugely exciting young player. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea agree Lacroix deal
Maxence Lacroix
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Chelsea have agreed a €60 million deal for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.
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Newcastle sign Bamba
Aladji Bamba
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Newcastle have completed the signing of AS Monaco star Aladji Bamba, the "perfect Premier League midfielder."
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Man Utd to sign...nobody?
Man Utd have already signed Youri Tielemans
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Man Utd have decided that they will only sign a third midfielder if the right market opportunity emerges.
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Arsenal hold Martin talks
Jon Martin
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Arsenal made an enquiry for €60m-rated Real Sociedad wonderkid Jon Martin - but there's a problem.
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Italy's new manager
Pep Guardiola
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Italy have found their new manager after being snubbed by Pep Guardiola.
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Klopp gives Karius hope
Jurgen Klopp
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Jurgen Klopp is Germany's new head coach - and Liverpool flop Loris Karius is dreaming of a call-up.
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Mourinho's Mbappe plan?
Kylian Mbappe
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Can Jose Mourinho turn Kylian Mbappe into Real Madrid's new Cristiano Ronaldo?
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Konsa alternative
Ezri Konsa
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Arsenal have identified a high-profile alternative to Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa.
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Real Madrid expect Rodri signing
Rodri
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Real Madrid are convinced that Man City midfielder Rodri will join them this summer.
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AFCON decision
Senegal have been stripped of the AFCON title
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has revealed when the real winners of AFCON 2025 will be decided.
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Chalobah bid
Trevoh Chalobah
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Chelsea have received a formal bid for Trevoh Chalobah.
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Alvarez chances
Julian Alvarez
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Barcelona's chances of signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez have been rated.
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Arsenal's Guimaraes bid
Bruno Guimaraes
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Arsenal will make a new bid for Bruno Guimaraes, but will it be enough to change Newcastle's transfer stance?
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