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I haven't decided on the captain yet."

Spurs begin their pre-season campaign on Saturday afternoon away to League One side Reading.

Frank's side kick-off the season with their opening Premier League fixture at home to Burnley on August 16.



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Today, 15:36By Ciaran Wiseman

Chelsea have announced the transfer of Sam Kerr to Liverpool.

However, it is not quite as it seems.

The Reds have confirmed the permanent arrival of the Scotland international from Bayern Munich.

Kerr previously spent the second half of last season on loan with the club, scoring once in 14 starts.

Meanwhile, her namesake remains a Chelsea player despite some initial confusion.

The Blues wrote on X on Friday: "Sam Kerr has joined Liverpool on a permanent transfer."

Fortunately for their fans, they followed up with another post confirming which Kerr had headed to Anfield three minutes later.

The second post featured a screenshot of Liverpool's announcement along with the caption: "Ohhhhhh you though..."

Kerr has a year remaining on her deal at Stamford Bridge after signing an extension last summer.

The Australian has scored 95 goals in 122 appearances for the Blues since joining from Chicago Stars in January 2020.

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Today, 15:18By Ciaran Wiseman

Liverpool are confident they will reach an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike, talkSPORT understands.

The Reds have already agreed personal terms with the French forward.

Talks between the two clubs have continued today and could extend into the weekend.

Liverpool have already launched a verbal opening offer worth £70million.

However, that bid falls short of Frankfurt's £77million valuation of the 23-year-old.

Ekitike was involved in the German side's training session on Friday morning despite the noise surrounding his future.

Having only joined permanently from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, he still has four years remaining on his contract.

The striker scored 15 goals in 33 Bundesliga matches last season along with providing eight assists for his team-mates.

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Today, 14:17By Ciaran Wiseman

Tottenham have registered their interest Bournemouth defender Ilya Zabarnyi, talkSPORT understands.

Spurs are ready to rival European champions Paris Saint-Germain for the signature of centre-back Zabarnyi.

However, the Cherries are not under pressure to sell and would demand a substantial fee.

Zabarnyi signed a new five-year deal last summer to keep him at the club until 2029.

Meanwhile, Andoni Iraola has already seen Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez leave the club since the end of last term.

Bournemouth are set to begin their campaign at Liverpool on August 15 in the opening Premier League match of the season.

Zabarnyi joined the Cherries from Dynamo Kyiv back in January 2023.

The Ukrainian international has since made 86 appearances, scoring once from defence.

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Today, 14:01By Ciaran Wiseman

Louie Barry is set to secure another loan move away from Aston Villa.

Sheffield United have made a breakthrough in their talks to sign the 22-year-old winger.

The Blades now expect to complete a deal over the weekend or early next week, according to the Telegraph.

New manager Ruben Selles previously worked with Barry at Hull last season.

The forward made four appearances for the Tigers before his campaign was cut short by injury.

Having recovered from the season-ending knee injury, Barry is now set to return to the Championship.

He has previously spent time on loan at Ipswich, Swindon, MK Dons, Salford and Stockport.

Meanwhile, Barry has three years left on his Villa deal after penning an extension in January.

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Today, 13:46By Ciaran Wiseman

Erik ten Hag has lifted the lid on his relationship with Antony ahead of a potential reunion.

The former Manchester United boss has already signed the Brazilian twice in his career.

After bringing him to Ajax, Ten Hag completed an £82million deal for Antony following his appointment at Old Trafford.

The winger has since struggled to find form during his three years in England, though.

However, he is fresh from an impressive loan spell at Real Betis, where he scored nine goals in 26 matches.

Antony is expected to leave United this summer, with Ten Hag's Bayer Leverkusen the latest club tipped as a potential suitor.

Addressing the rumours, he told reporters: "He has a tremendous amount of quality.

He was like a son to me and still is.

"We’re not interested in him at the moment, but we’ll see what the future holds."

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Today, 12:49By Ciaran Wiseman

Manchester United have agreed a deal with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo, talkSPORT understands.

The Red Devils are set to pay an initial £65million fee with a further £5million in add-ons.

The fee will be paid across four instalments by United.

Mbeumo's move to Old Trafford is now being finalised between the parties.

The Cameroonian forward only wanted to join United this summer amid interest from other Premier League sides.

It comes after he scored 20 goals in 38 league appearances last season as well as adding eight assists.

Only Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak and Erling Haaland scored more times in the top-flight last term.

Mbeumo is now set to become Ruben Amorim's third summer signing after the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon.

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Today, 11:53By Ciaran Wiseman

Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City training after missing the Club World Cup.

The midfielder was not included in Pep Guardiola's squad for the tournament in the USA.

City went on to reach the last 16 before losing to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.

Grealish's absence from the travelling squad has added to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

The 29-year-old is expected to leave City this summer after falling out of favour at the Etihad Stadium.

Despite returning to training, Grealish is doing so alone, he Telegraph report.

West Ham have shown an interest in the former England international, talkSPORT understands.

Grealish has entered the final two years of his City contract, which expires in the summer of 2027.

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Today, 11:49By Ciaran Wiseman

Alfie Gilchrist is set to leave Chelsea this summer, talkSPORT understands.

Multiple Championship clubs have shown an interest in the Blues academy graduate.

Gilchrist has also received approaches from sides in the Saudi Pro League.

The 21-year-old full-back joined Chelsea's youth set-up from Queens Park Rangers back in 2014.

He went on to make 17 first-team appearances for the club, scoring once.

Gilchrist spent last season on loan in the second tier with Sheffield United.

He made 32 appearances but was not a part of the squad for the play-off final.

The Blades were beaten at Wembley Stadium by Sunderland back in May.

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Today, 11:02By Ciaran Wiseman

Sunderland are close to completing a £17million deal for Sassuolo forward Armand Lauriente, talkSPORT understands.

Lauriente scored 18 goals in Serie B last season and played under Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris at Lorient.

The 26-year-old was previously Kylian Mbappe's roommate at Clairefontaine as a teenager.

Reflecting on their relationship, he told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "We have lost touch a bit, but when we meet we talk about that period.

I hope to fit into that trend."

His arrival is set to take the Black Cats' summer spending past the £110million mark.

Le Bris has already swooped to make six permanent additions to his squad.

Amongst them is Enzo Le Fee, who spent the second half of last season on loan from Roma.

Sunderland have also signed Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra, Chemsdine Taibi and Noah Sadiki.

Meanwhile, Reinildo has arrived on a free transfer from Atletico Madrid.

More signings could still be on their way to the Stadium of Light, though.

The club are also eyeing moves for Leicester's Bilal El Khannouss and former Arsenal captain Granit Xhaka.

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Today, 10:43By Ciaran Wiseman

Hugo Ekitike continues to train with Eintracht Frankfurt, despite his potential move to Liverpool.

The French forward was involved in Friday's session, German outlet Bild report.

It comes amid growing expectation Ekitike will move to Anfield this summer.

The Reds have launched an opening verbal offer worth around £70million for the 23-year-old, talkSPORT understands.

Ekitike has already agreed personal terms with the club on a six-year deal through to 2031.

However, Liverpool's first bid falls short of Frankfurt's £77million valuation.

Arne Slot's side have emerged as the leading candidates to sign Ekitike after Newcastle ditched their talks over a deal.

The Magpies have since turned their attentions to Brentford's Yoane Wissa.

Ekitike has indicated the Premier League champions are his preferred destination.

Last season saw him score 15 goals and add eight assists in 33 Bundesliga appearances.

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Today, 10:24By Ciaran Wiseman

Newcastle have confirmed new signing Anthony Elanga's squad number for the upcoming season.

The Swedish winger joined from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth £55million last week.

Elanga has now had his shirt number revealed, with the Magpies handing him the No.

20s include Florian Thauvin, Remy Cabella and Duncan Ferguson.

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Today, 10:13By Ciaran Wiseman

Liverpool have made another heartfelt tribute to Diogo Jota on their club website.

The Portuguese forward has been given his own section on the first-team squad list.

Jota tragically passed away aged 28 on July 3 in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva.

Liverpool have since retired his number 20 shirt out of respect for the player and his family.

He has now been given included on the squad list under the sub-heading 'Forever'.

As well as his name, picture and position, his squad number is also included.

Fans are also still able to view Jota's player profile on the Reds' official website.

Jota scored 65 goals in 182 appearances for Liverpool and was part of their Premier League title-winning side last season.

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Today, 09:29By Ciaran Wiseman

Como have confirmed the signing of midfielder Maximo Perrone from Manchester City.

The 21-year-old has penned a four-year deal with the Serie A side following a successful loan spell.

Perrone provided three assists in 26 appearances during his temporary stay last season.

He has now joined Cesc Fabregas' side permanently for a fee believed to be worth around £11million.

The Argentinian had spent two-and-a-half years with City after joining the club from Velez Sarsfield in January 2023.

In that time he also spent a season on loan in Spain with Las Palmas.

However, he played just 20 minutes of competitive action for Pep Guardiola's side across two first-team appearances.

Despite that, Perrone was on the bench as City won the Champions League in 2023.

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Today, 09:24By Ciaran Wiseman

Brentford are ready to rebuff all offers for Yoane Wissa following Manchester United's latest bid for Bryan Mbeumo, talkSPORT understands.

The Bees are expected to accept United's latest offering of £65million plus £5million add-ons for Mbeumo, bringing to an end one of the sagas of the summer.

Brentford are reluctant to lose both their leading scorers from last season in another blow for Newcastle, who are ready to turn to Wissa after missing out on Hugo Ekitike.

Nottingham Forest are also interested in Wissa along with Thomas Frank's Tottenham.

The DR Congo international is into the final year of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium.

However, Brentford are keen to hold onto the forward beyond the end of the current transfer window.

Wissa scored 19 goals in 35 Premier League appearances last season.

That tally was his highest since joining the club from Lorient in 2021.

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Today, 09:06By Ciaran Wiseman

Manchester United are ready to step up their interest in Royal Antwerp goalkeeper Senne Lammens, talkSPORT understands.

United are in the hunt for a new stopper after Andre Onana was ruled out for six weeks with a hamstring injury.

Antwerp value Belgian under-21 international Lammens at around £17million.

The 23-year-old previously labelled the news 'special' after first learning of United's interest.

He told Belgian media in February: "The first time I heard it, I thought: 'wow', immediately a world team that follows you.

We have lots of exciting plans together and look forward to sharing more details in the future."

The Clarets will make their top-flight return away to Tottenham on August 16.

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Today, 08:13By Ciaran Wiseman

Former Premier League star Matt Ritchie has been stripped of his squad number at Portsmouth.

The 35-year-old is expected to leave Fratton Park this summer just a year after returning to his boyhood club.

Ritchie was absent from Pompey's pre-season training camp in Slovakia as he looked to secure a move away.

His fate now appears to be sealed after the club revealed their squad numbers for the 2025/26 season.

The number 30 shirt no longer belongs to Ritchie after being handed to goalkeeper Ben Killip instead.

Meanwhile, Ritchie does not appear at all on the squad list for the upcoming Championship campaign.

The midfielder sealed an emotional return to Pompey last summer, 13 years after leaving the club.

He went on to score five goals in 39 league appearances for John Mousinho's side as they avoided relegation from the second tier.

Ritchie currently has a year remaining on the two-year deal he penned in August 2024.

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17th Jul 2025, 22:06By Jake Lambourne

Saudi dealmakers are considering a world-record bid for Vinicius Jr, talkSPORT understands.

The Real Madrid winger has publicly stated he wants to stay at the Bernabeu and has been engaged in talks over a new contract.

Yet nothing is signed and the parties are yet to reach a full agreement.

Both Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid are understood to be calm about the situation, especially given the Brazilian's contract runs until 2027.

Saudi Pro League officials had felt in April that the 25-year-old might extend before the summer window opened, but have been encouraged by the lack of formalisation on a new long-term contract.

Talks with Vinicius about a Saudi Pro League switch have been ongoing for over a year, while senior Saudi executives have been trying to understand the right time to move.

There is a patient approach, with a firm desire to land Vinicius Jr within the next three years.

The lack of progress over a new Real contract is not necessarily an indication one won't be signed soon, but Saudi chiefs are prepared to make a world record offer in the region of €350million [£302m], surpassing the £200m Paris Saint-Germain paid to Barcelona in August 2017.

It follows a failed bid on behalf of Al Hilal to land Kylian Mbappe for €300m [£257m] in July 2023.

Vinicius Jr has also been offered around €1bn [£864m], including bonuses, across a proposed five-year contract sent in writing as a non-binding bid.

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17th Jul 2025, 20:00By Jack Johnson

Wrexham are eyeing up two more summer signings and it could see them spend over £5million.

He spent three years at Wolves after joining in 2017 and he became a fan favourite, with his death hugely impacting all at the club.

And they have now honoured him with a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Wolves Hall of Fame chairman and club vice president John Richards explained: “There is such a feeling of sadness and disbelief around this awful tragedy that we wanted to make this tribute of our own as soon as we could.

“Like everyone else, we’ve been stunned by events, and we remember what a wonderful player Diogo was for Wolves during that unforgettable promotion season under Nuno and our early years back in the Premier League.

“His record of 44 goals at Wolves, and then 65 at Liverpool as a Premier League title winner, speaks volumes.
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