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Italian giants Juventus have reached a total agreement with Canadian striker Jonathan David, with a medical scheduled for Friday.

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• David and Juventus reach total agreement
• Medical scheduled for Friday
• Napoli and United were interested in him

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Italian club Juventus stayed in constant contact with David's agent to agree on the signing bonus and commissions, according to Fabrizio Romano.

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  David became a free agent after spending five years at French club Lille, where he scored 109 goals in 200 appearances. Serie A champions Napoli and English club Manchester United was also interested in David, but Juventus' offer of €6 million (£5m/$7m) along with Champions League football enticed the player to accept their offer.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Juventus are also interested in signing United's winger Jadon Sancho after Chelsea decided against signing him at the end of his loan from United. Juventus are also interested in Flamengo's full-back Wesley.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DAVID AND JUVENTUS ?

  Once David's transfer is made official, Juventus will look to reinforce coach Igor Tudor's squad further. With Juventus exiting the Club World Cup after defeat to Real Madrid in the round of 16, David will join Juventus once their pre-season begins.

Cole Palmer has said Chelsea are "confident" in their chances of beating PSG in the final of the Club World Cup on Sunday.

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• Chelsea star attended Les Parisiens' semi-final victory
• Palmer: PSG 'probably best team in the world'
• Final kicks off on Sunday night

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Palmer was speaking with DAZN ahead of Sunday's final. The Chelsea star shared that he attended PSG's 4-0 semi-final win against Real Madrid, and that the Champions League winners are "probably the best team in the world." However, he also said he and his teammates are "confident" and that they "have a plan".

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  Les Parisiens have looked every bit the favourites through the revamped tournament, beating Inter Miami, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid en route to the final, with an aggregate score of 10-0 over those three ties. Chelsea have had a slightly easier path to the showpiece event, beating Benfica, Palmeiras and Fluminense.

• WHAT PALMER SAID

  Palmer said: "Obviously, we're confident. We know it's going to be a tough game, but it's a final.

  "We're excited. Everyone's ready. You know, you want to play against the best team, and they probably are the best team in the world, but we're excited and we're ready.

  "They do everything well, we've watched the games, but we've got a plan and we're going to try and do it."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR PALMER?

  As Chelsea's most dependable goalscorer, playmaker and all-round talisman, Palmer will need to be at his very best if The Blues are to cause an upset in New Jersey.

Scott McTominay and his ‘Queen of Italy’ girlfriend Cam Reading have enjoyed a “special” summer of sunshine and spas.

• Scotland international enjoyed dream season in Italy
• Partner joined him for exciting new adventure
• Taken the opportunity to unwind over the summer

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Scotland international midfielder has earned a relaxing break on the back of helping to guide Napoli to Serie A title glory in 2024-25. He enjoyed a dream debut campaign at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

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  McTominay has been taken into the hearts of a passionate fanbase in Naples, earning MVP recognition along the way, while his partner is considered to have become WAG royalty after joining her beau for an Italian job.

• THE GOSSIP

  Having lapped up wild trophy-winning celebrations, the volume has been turned down by McTominay and Reading during their post-season vacations. They have been chasing the sun and unwinding alongside close friends.

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• DID YOU KNOW?

  Some “special” memories have been made along the way, with McTominay preparing to turn his attention back to the real business of competing for precious victories with club and country.

David de Gea, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, has addressed the saga of his failed transfer to Real Madrid back in 2015. While still choosing to keep many of the details under wraps, the Spaniard hinted that he will eventually share the full story, but only after he hangs up his gloves for good.

• De Gea was supposed to join Real Madrid
• Transfer fee and personal terms were agreed
• Fax machine delay broke off deal

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  De Gea was on the verge of returning to Spain after a successful stint at Old Trafford, but fate intervened in the form of a failed fax. The deal, which was expected to be finalised in the final hours of the 2015 summer transfer window, ultimately collapsed.

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  WHAT DE GEA SAID

  Speaking in an interview with Italian outlet , De Gea said, "I will speak about all of that when my career is over. When things don't happen, it's for a reason. It was close but the transfer wasn't completed… Personally, it went well because Manchester is my home."

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Having arrived at Old Trafford from Atletico Madrid in 2011, De Gea carved out an exceptional career with the Red Devils. Under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson, he quickly matured into one of the world’s best goalkeepers. His time at United included a Premier League title in the 2012–13 season, along with further silverware in the FA Cup (2016), Europa League (2017), and two Carabao Cup triumphs (2017 and 2023).

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DE GEA?

  In 2024, De Gea signed with Serie A side Fiorentina as a free agent, refusing to join another team in England. Since joining the Viola, he has been a reliable presence in goal, registering 11 clean sheets across 42 appearances in all competitions during his debut season. His consistent form has earned him a new contract, which will keep him in Florence until June 2028.

Bryan Mbeumo is set to be handed his eagerly-awaited Manchester United debut by Ruben Amorim on Sunday.

• Mbeumo set to make debut
• Forward joined from Brentford earlier in window
• Striker speculation rumbles on

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Red Devils boss explained that the Cameroonian forward, who joined the club from Brentford for £71m ($95.5m) earlier in the window, will finally make his first appearance in a United shirt. The club have already played friendlies against Leeds, West Ham and Bournemouth in pre-season, but Mbeumo has not been ready to feature. However, with the Red Devils still to play Everton and Fiorentina this pre-season, Mbeumo will have a chance to settle into the squad and get some game-time before the season stats.

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• WHAT AMORIM SAID ABOUT MBEUMO

  Speaking ahead of the game against Everton, Amorim said: “He's going to play. I'm really excited to see him playing and what he can give to our team. But I was also really excited to see the team playing the last game.

  "You maybe looked at the starting line-up and said 'nothing to see today' but I was so excited because I know we can do better. So I'm always excited, especially at this moment."

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  Even after the signings of Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, United are still in the hunt for more additions. They have been linked with a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, but reports on Saturday suggested that the Slovenian could be about to join Newcastle instead. The Red Devils are also struggling to strengthen between the sticks, with moves for a replacement for Andre Onana proving unsuccessful as of yet.

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• WHAT AMORIM SAID ABOUT NEW SIGNINGS

  On whether he hoped to bring in a few more names, Amorim added: “To hope is a strong word.

  “But we are always looking to improve the team and we have some characteristics that we would like to have. But again, it depends on the market. It depends on the sales. We'll see. But I'm really happy.

  “I think even when you talk about Andre [Onana], you can see the other goalkeepers. Even Tom [Heaton] is linear, he's a different goalkeeper. Altay [Bayindir] did really well and Andre is going to be better like the other guys who are getting better this year.”

Robert Lewandowski has been told he is "not very popular" at Barcelona and that he should join a "lighter" Saudi Pro League team.

• Lewandowski urged to leave Barcelona
• Told he's "not very popular"
• Advised to join Saudi club

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Former Poland goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski believes that despite Lewandowski's success at Barca, things are not all that rosy for him at the Catalan outfit. The Polish legend added that the 36-year-old should head to the Middle East as he is not being properly utilised by his Blaugrana team-mates.

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  WHAT TOMASZEWSKI SAID

  He said to Super Express via Mundo Deportivo: "Robert should finish his time at Barcelona right now and go to a ‘lighter’ club in Saudi Arabia, as the best players in the world have done, except [Lionel] Messi.

  "Let’s face it, this is the end. Robert is not very popular in the team, and the best players in Barcelona don’t pass the ball to him."

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  Even though Lewandowski turns 37 later this month, the Pole has shown no signs of slowing down just yet. Last season he scored a whopping 42 goals as Barcelona won a La Liga and Copa del Rey double. The veteran striker has made it clear he wants to stay at the club, too, despite Saudi links. 

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  WHAT NEXT?

  The former Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund star could feature for Barcelona in their next pre-season game against South Korean side Daegu on Monday, before rounding off their warm-up fixtures against Como on Sunday.

Former Italian goalkeeper Marco Ballotta believes Gianluigi Donnarumma clears new PSG signing Lucas Chevalier, calling the latter a five-a-side player

• PSG have signed Chevalier from Lille 
• Donnarumma will no longer be first-choice keeper
• Ex-Italian keeper gives his verdict on the transfer 

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The former Italian goalkeeper is surprised that Paris Saint-Germain have decided to sign a new first-choice goalkeeper in Chevalier despite the presence of Donnarumma. Ballotta, a legend of Serie A, claimed that PSG's new acquisition will not be able to reach the level of Donnarumma, stating that they have signed a "five-a-side" player.  

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  Donnarumma was one of the most crucial figures for PSG en route to the club's historic quadruple achievement in the 2024-25 season, which also included their maiden Champions League triumph. The Italian international, once again, earned a reputation as one of the finest shot-stoppers in the world. Following his heroics, few would have expected Donnarumma's relationship with Les Parisiens to completely collapse. Indeed, the player and the club could not reach an agreement on his contract extension, with the custodian having just one year left on his current deal. In light of the events, PSG decided to sign Chevalier from Lille and are believed to have informed Donnarumma that he would no longer remain the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper moving forward. To make matters worse, Donnarumma was left out of PSG's squad for the UEFA Super Cup clash against Tottenham Hotspur.  

• WHAT MARCO BALLOTTA SAID

  Speaking in an interview with the Sport Department of , Ballotta said: "The motivation is unsustainable. Donnarumma is, if not the best in the world, one of the three best goalkeepers. Chevalier may be good with his feet, but I've seen Donnarumma make some decisive saves. Anything goes, but a goalkeeper has to be a goalkeeper. I don't think PSG's new goalkeeper can reach the level of Donnarumma currently.

  "Football has copied five-a-side football. In five-a-side football, the goalkeeper is crucial because he's an outfield player and can create numerical superiority. However, I consider it a fad. In a few years, they'll change the way they play and it won't be talked about anymore. And in any case, the evaluation isn't based on who is simply good with their feet; it's not about them having to dribble. It's not about good feet, but about vision. However, this approach neglects more important qualities, such as the ability to come out high. I would have felt comfortable playing in this historical period, but I think a goalkeeper should be a goalkeeper.  

  "Repercussions? No, because Gigio has already proven to be mentally strong. For example, he's always known how to react to mistakes. Let's not forget that Donnarumma helped us win a European Championship. Now I don't know how things will end for him in Paris, but I see him as a number one, not a twelfth."

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GIANLUIGI DONNARUMMA?

  has already confirmed that Donnarumma will not stay at PSG, adding that an exit, either this summer or next year, is confirmed. The ex-AC Milan goalkeeper has received interest from Manchester United, although no official developments have taken place yet. Moreover, if reports are to be believed, Manchester City have made contact with Donnarumma amid talk of a potential Ederson departure before the end of the window.  

Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers was named the PFA Young Player of the Year as he beat Myles Lewis-Skelly and Liam Delap to the award.

• Morgan wins prestigious PFA award
• Beats fellow nominees Lewis-Skelly and Delap
• Helped Villa finish sixth last season

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Rogers was rewarded for a brilliant season with Villa as he won the 2024-25 PFA Young Player of the Year award at the Manchester Opera House on Tuesday evening. The six-time England international scored eight goals and supplied 10 assists in last season's Premier League, while he also had some memorable moments in the Champions League. Rogers netted a hat-trick against Celtic and was again on the scoresheet during Villa's quarter-final first-leg defeat to eventual tournament winners Paris Saint-Germain.

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  WHO ELSE WAS NOMINATED?

  The 23-year-old saw off competition from Lewis-Skelly, Dean Huijsen, Delap, Ethan Nwaneri and Kerkez to scoop a prize previously won by the likes of Gareth Bale, Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo. Lewis-Skelly enjoyed a remarkable breakthrough at Arsenal alongside fellow wonderkid Nwaneri, while Huijsen impressed enough at Bournemouth to earn a summer move to Real Madrid. Delap also transferred to a new club in Chelsea after bullying defenders with Ipswich, while Kerkez similarly left the Cherries for Liverpool following a season of energetic displays at left-back.

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  To be eligible for the Young Player of the Year trophy, nominees must be aged 21 or under preceding the start of the season. It is open for players in all divisions, though unsurprisingly all former winners have come from Premier League sides. The previous winner was Chelsea's Cole Palmer, while Bukayo Saka was triumphant in 2022-23.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR ROGERS?

  The Villa star will be back in action for Unai Emery's side this Saturday as they travel to Gtech Community Stadium to face Brentford in the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are reportedly set to sign an out of favour West Ham star on loan with an option to buy.

• Fenerbahce eye West Ham ace
• Set to sign for Mourinho's side
• Initial loan with option to buy

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to Fabrizio Romano, Fenerbahce are set to recruit Edson Alvarez on loan for the season; plus, there is a buy option clause. He adds the West Ham midfielder will fly to Turkey today (Thursday) for medical tests.

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  West Ham forked out £35 million ($47m) to sign the Mexican international just two years ago but it seems he is not part of head coach Graham Potter's plans. Romano adds that Fenerbahce manager Mourinho was keen on bringing him to the Super Lig outfit, and that has played a factor in the potential switch. The Hammers' midfield looked old and slow compared to Sunderland's in their 3-0 loss last weekend and it seems Alvarez is not the answer to those problems.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Since swapping Ajax for West Ham, the 27-year-old has scored two goals and added three assists in 73 appearances in all competitions. He has predominantly played as a defensive midfielder but he has also been utilised in central midfield and once at centre-back.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  With Alvarez seemingly heading off to Turkey, it remains to be seen if Potter's West Ham will sign a new defensive midfielder, or another midfielder for that matter, before the summer transfer window shuts on September 1.

RB Leipzig's sporting director has hinted that Xavi Simons wants to join Chelsea but insists there is "no agreement" yet.

• Simons wants Chelsea move
• RB Leipzig man running out of time
• Club chief says there's no deal yet

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Despite Simons reportedly being keen on Chelsea, and vice versa, the attacking midfielder played in Leipzig's 6-0 drubbing by Bayern Munich on Friday. For the time being, the Dutch international is set to stay at the Bundesliga outfit, but anything can happen – something Leipzig sporting director Marcel Schafer alluded to.

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  WHAT RB LEIPZIG'S SPORTING DIRECTOR SAID

  He told : "As of today (Friday), Xavi will stay with us. We’ve always said that we make all decisions based on sporting and financial considerations, and that’s why Xavi is our player and why he played today. The transfer market is still open. You never know what’ll happen. I can’t guarantee that 100%. Everyone knows about his ambitions. He’s also told us that. There have certainly been a few exchanges in recent weeks. As we saw today, Xavi was in the starting line-up. So, there has been no agreement yet. And that’s why it will remain that way for now."

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  Simons' Chelsea switch is reportedly contingent on the Blues being able to sell forward Christopher Nkunku this summer, but an exit for the Frenchman is proving difficult. The former Paris Saint-Germain man would be a quality addition for Enzo Maresca's team, although fitting him in may be a challenge, but there is no guarantee a transfer will happen.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Time is running out for Chelsea to sign Simons before the transfer window shuts on September 1. The 22-year-old will hope to be in place at the Blues before their next Premier League fixture at home to London neighbours Fulham next Saturday.