Kick Off: Liverpool honored Diogo Jota; Theo Hernandez to join Al-Hilal

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OFFICIAL: Liverpool will honour and celebrate the life of Jota in a programme

 OFFICIAL: Liverpool will honour and celebrate the life of Diogo Jota in a special remembrance programme from 6pm BST today.

Here we go! Romano: Theo Hernández to join Al Hilal

Here we go! Romano: Theo Hernández to join Al Hilal. 

Here we go! Romano: Anthony Elanga to Join Newcastle United on a €55m deal

Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga is set to join Newcastle United in a deal worth £55 million, reports Fabrizio Romano.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona announce new two-year deal for Szczesny

Barcelona have confirmed that Wojciech Szczesny will be remaining at the club for the time being, after his contract expired last week. With the Blaugrana back in training this week, Hansi Flick will no doubt have been keen to ensure the 35-year-old is present for the start of the season.

These Things Happen

Real Madrid in favour of exit for €60m forward this summer

Real Madrid have an unexpected dilemma on their hands this summer, with the explosion of Gonzalo Garcia Torres at the Club World Cup. The Castilla forward was used as a stop-gap in the absence of Kylian Mbappe, but has made a serious argument to remain in the senior squad, with his four goals placing him at the top of the scoring charts.

Iconic Barcelona and Sevilla midfielder announces retirement at 37

Former Sevilla and Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has announced his retirement at the age of 37, after a long and illustrious career, primarily in Spanish football. Rakitic had returned to Croatia to end his career with Hajduk Split.

Gyokeres shows his true colours with last-minute Arsenal demand before transfer

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres, having reportedly made a new offer for the 27-year-old worth almost £70million

Saudi Arabian giants open talks with Lionel Messi over 2026 move

Lionel Messi is likely entering the final contract or two of his career, and Saudi Arabia hope that they will be third time lucky with the Argentina legend. The Inter Miami playmaker will no doubt have the 2026 World Cup on his mind as he makes his next choices.

Arsenal made Viktor Gyokeres U-turn for two reasons after Benjamin Sesko talks

Arsenal have remained determined to add a new striker to their squad this summer having reduced their shortlist to Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko and there now appears to be an outstanding candidate

Messi lined up for blockbuster Cristiano Ronaldo reunion with talks underway

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami contract expires at the end of the year and it appears that a surprise transfer could potentially be on the cards for the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star

Revealed: Why Arsenal really 'chose Victor Gyokeres over Benjamin Sesko

Arsenal appeared to make a breakthrough in their pursuit of a striker on Sunday when it was reported that they had advanced talks with Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres.

Lamine Yamal's enigmatic message, interpreted as a criticism of Nico Williams

"And I've gotten what's mine, I haven't asked anyone, and I haven't even had to humiliate myself. I've helped my people, I'm still on the street, tell me who the fuck is going to take it from me."

Two teams to make bids for €60m Real Madrid starlet

Real Madrid forward Endrick Felipe is looking increasingly uncertain, as Gonzalo Garcia Torres continues to appear the more logical choice for Xabi Alonso’s frontline next season. Numerous clubs are preparing to make their case on why they are the right destination for the 18-year-old this summer.

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz gives green light for move to Barcelona rivals

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz has been linked to Barcelona since the spring of 2024, with Director of Football Deco keen on bringing him to Catalonia. That looks a difficult deal for the Blaugrana to pull off this summer, but even more so with competition on the horizon.

It's Luis Díaz's turn to make his move as he plans to meet Slot

He will meet with his manager to express his desire to leave Liverpool.

Romano: Inter Miami starts talks with Atlético Madrid for Rodrigo de Paul deal

FabrizioRomano: Inter Miami have now started talks with Atlético Madrid for Rodrigo de Paul deal!

Man United join Inter and Juventus in race for Atalanta's Ederson

According to GOAL, Man United are the latest club to register an interest in the 26-year-old as they seek to bolster their midfield this summer.

What They Say

Díaz: Diogo Jota made a very nice gesture toward me, I'll always remember that

The Colombian footballer had some kind words of remembrance for Diogo, although his participation with Colombian streamers after the Portuguese player's accident was widely criticized.

Fixtures of the Day

Club World Cup semi-final

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