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LONDON — Chelsea and England defender Lucy Bronze said she wants to “protect [football] for the fans” after joining a collective statement criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the “current leadership’s ability to distinguish between its own interests and what is best for football.” Bronze was one of several former and current players, including Emmanuel Petit and Mikaël Silvestre, to share the statement on Monday. The statement criticised FIFA’s recent…

Nico González‘s transfer from Manchester City to Newcastle United has been agreed, sources told ESPN. The Spanish midfielder is set to move to St James’ Park in a £52 million deal ($70.9m), sources said. Newcastle will pay an initial £48 million ($65.4m) with another £4 million ($5.5m) in potential add-ons. He becomes the fourth senior midfielder to leave City this summer following the departures of Rodri, Bernardo Silva and Tijjani…

Manchester United confirmed the arrival of midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton & Hove Albion on a five-year contract on Tuesday. United will pay a fee of £65 million ($88.7m) plus £5 million ($6.8m) in possible add-ons, sources told ESPN. The deal includes an option to extend Baleba’s contract for a further year. Baleba, 22, has arrived at Old Trafford to bolster a new-look midfield which includes fellow newcomers Andrey Santos…

Bruno Guimarães is relishing being part of Mikel Arteta’s quest to “make a dynasty” at Arsenal. Having swept past Manchester City in the Community Shield, the Gunners opened the defence of their Premier League title with an impressive 3-0 win over newly promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium. Guimaraes missed the chance to make his home debut on Friday night because of a groin problem picked up against City, who…

Morgan Rogers promised there is more to come after he marked his Chelsea debut with a goal in Monday’s 3-2 win over Fulham. The club’s £117 million ($157.28m) buy from Aston Villa got the Blues’ second goal at Craven Cottage to restore their lead late in the first half, and contributed to a scintillating attacking display alongside Cole Palmer and João Pedro. It handed new manager Xabi Alonso victory in…

France forward Christopher Nkunku is on the verge of a return to RB Leipzig on loan from AC Milan, sources have told ESPN. Nkunku, 28, joined AC Milan in 2025 from Chelsea on a deal in the region of €40 million (£34m / $47m), but he is one of several players deemed surplus to requirements under new manager Ruben Amorim. He is set to sign for Leipzig on a loan…

Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti has warned Randal Kolo Muani he must rediscover his top form after expressing frustration with the French forward’s lacklustre display against Frosinone. Kolo Muani played all 90 minutes as Juve kicked off their Serie A campaign with a 1-0 win at Frosinone on Sunday, with Gleison Bremer scoring the only goal. The France international, who rejoined from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, had just one shot on…

Cody Gakpo is one of a number of forwards Manchester City are monitoring ahead of the transfer deadline, sources have told ESPN. City have enquired about Gakpo’s potential availability although the club have not yet made direct contact with Liverpool. The Dutchman started and scored in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Newcastle on Sunday. So far this summer Liverpool have insisted they want to keep Gakpo, but their stance could change…

Sávio has joined Tottenham from Manchester City in a deal worth up to £85 million ($116m). Spurs had been pursuing Sávio for a year, after first registering their interest in the forward last summer. “It’s taken a while but I’m very happy to be here,” Sávio said. “It’s a wonderful opportunity at a brilliant club with one of the best managers in the world. “As soon as I spoke to…

Several current and former footballers have applied further pressure on FIFA’s leadership, saying “change is necessary” on social media amid growing pressure on president Gianni Infantino. Former Manchester United defender Mikaël Silvestre shared a post on X yesterday criticising the organisation, which has since been recirculated by current England player Lucy Bronze and former goalkeeper David James. Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit, who played with Silvestre for France, also joined the…