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Napoli have confirmed the signing of Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer following his exit from Manchester City at the end of his contract. City announced in April that De Bruyne would be leaving after they decided not to offer the 33-year-old a new deal, with the Belgium international describing it as a business […]

Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal with Rosenborg for Sverre Nypan. The contract on the table is until 2030 for the 18-year-old midfielder. Nypan – a Norway U21 international – is considered one of the countrys top prospects and has been labelled the next Martin Odegaard. City have made four summer signings already –

The EFL have announced the introduction of a preliminary round to the Carabao Cup for the 2025/26 season. This format change is due to the fact nine Premier League teams will be involved in European competition. Since the 1996/97 campaign, top flight teams who qualify for Europe have automatically received a bye into round three.

Motherwell have appointed Jens Berthel Askou as their new manager. The 42-year-old, who was most recently assistant at FC Copenhagen, replaces Michael Wimmer who left Fir Park last month after just 12 games. He has also managed clubs in Sweden, the Faroe Islands and his native Denmark. Motherwell boss Wimmer quits after 12 matchesScottish Premiership

Cardiff City are on the verge of appointing former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy as their new manager. The Irishman is currently assistant manager to Ruud Van Nistelrooy at Leicester City, but with uncertainty over the Netherlands coachs future at King Power Stadium, Barry-Murphy has decided now is the time to take his first

Thomas Tuchel says he is tempted to stay on longer as England manager – he is enjoying the experience so much. Whether he gets the chance to go beyond the World Cup will depend on his employers seeing a vastly-improved level of performance by Englands players on the pitch in the next 12 months. Tuchel

Max OLeary marked his long-awaited senior international debut with two vital saves to spare the Republic of Irelands blushes in Luxembourg. The 28-year-old Bristol City goalkeeper, who was first called up six years ago, denied Danel Sinani and substitute Vincent Thill either side of half-time to ensure Ireland emerged with a 0-0 friendly draw in

Watch Trent Alexander-Arnold stun former Real Madrid players and fans by speaking fluent Spanish at his unveiling at Real Madrid.

Manchester City have completed the £46.3m signing of midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan. The 26-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the club. Reijnders is a Netherlands international who had the most goals and assists of any midfielder in Serie A last season. Reijnders could be key part of Man City rebuilt midfieldTransfer Centre

Sporting have not received any offers for Viktor Gyokeres and the striker will not be allowed to leave for £59m (€70m) this summer, club president Frederico Varandas said on Wednesday morning. Varandas has disputed the existence of a gentlemans agreement with Gyokeres agent that would allow the Man Utd and Arsenal target to leave for