In addition, Lewis Koumas signs a new contract with Liverpool, Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling aims to revive his England career, and Mauricio Pochettino is open to playing for England but is a top target for the United States.
After spending barely a year in Turkey with Galatasaray, Wilfried Zaha is amenable to coming back to Crystal Palace.
American anti-doping officials have come under fire for allegedly allowing three athletes who tested positive for drugs to escape punishment if they turned informants. They have accused their colleagues at the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) of “going soft” in response to this decision.
In response to Liverpool’s interest in Martin Zubimendi, Real Sociedad has started a charm offensive.
Serie A team Fiorentina has reached out to former Manchester United star David de Gea in an attempt to get a new goalkeeper.
Maximilian Beier, a forward for Hoffenheim, is apparently going to pass on Liverpool’s advances since the 21-year-old turned down Anfield’s interest in favor of staying in the Bundesliga and possibly moving to Borussia Dortmund.
During the discus throw final in Paris, Lithuanian athlete Mykolas Alekna broke his father’s 20-year-old Olympic record.
Next month, representatives from Rwanda will meet with executives from Formula 1 to discuss a potential Grand Prix bid that would bring the sport back to Africa for the first time in thirty years.
Mauricio Pochettino, the former head coach of Chelsea and Tottenham, is much sought after by the United States men’s national team.
Lamare Bogarde and Aston Villa are almost done settling on a new long-term deal.
THE WATCHMAN
Chris Wilder, the manager of Sheffield United, has asked for patience as he begins a rebuilding project at the team after 16 players left this summer.
Sharron Davies, the former Olympic swimmer for Great Britain, has urged the women defeated by the two boxers involved in the gender dispute at the Olympics to contest the outcomes of their matches.
After a horrifying fall during Wednesday night’s Olympic 3,000-meter steeplechase final in Paris, Ethiopian competitor Lamecha Girma managed to regain consciousness and talk.
THE TELEGRAPH
Fulham have intensified their pursuit of Diego Carlos, as the defender is anticipated to leave Aston Villa before the transfer window closes.
Rocky Flintoff, the 16-year-old son of England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff, made a notable impact in his professional debut, scoring 88 runs for Lancashire against Middlesex.
A police investigation has been initiated to determine how Medhi Narjissi, a 17-year-old rugby player associated with Toulouse, went missing at sea while touring with the France U18 team in South Africa.
THE I
Former Chelsea and Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly open to the possibility of replacing Gareth Southgate, with Lee Carsley expected to step in as interim manager.
THE DAILY MAIL
Arsene Wenger is concerned that Gareth Southgate might have made a mistake by stepping down as England manager.
Atletico Madrid is said to have attempted to withdraw their interest in Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
Manchester United nearly violated the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) last season but stayed compliant after receiving two ‘exceptional allowances’ from the league.
Chelsea announced their eighth summer signing on Thursday, with Aaron Anselmino joining the squad.
Liverpool’s young talent Lewis Koumas has signed a new contract after a standout season, which saw him break into Jurgen Klopp’s first team. The 18-year-old is now nearing a loan move to a Championship club.
THE INDEPENDENT
Olympic swimmers, among the healthiest individuals globally, are resorting to an unusual and unscientific method to protect themselves from illness due to the polluted Seine waters in Paris: drinking cans of Coke.
DAILY RECORD
Paulo Bernardo is confident he can step into Matt O’Riley’s role at Celtic.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski is reportedly close to finalizing a move to Spanish club Girona.
Celtic are on the brink of securing Norwich City striker Adam Idah, having reportedly submitted an improved offer of £5.5 million.
Celtic are also interested in bringing Ben Doak back to the club, potentially as part of a double deal with Liverpool that includes midfielder Bobby Clark.
Rangers manager Philippe Clement is willing to let Ianis Hagi leave the club for free, despite his strong performance in Euro 2024.
