Football

Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign Viktor Gyokeres but Sporting are holding out for €80m. The striker has been granted extra leave and is due back on Friday.

England lose 2–1 to France at the Euros, ending Sarina Wiegman’s perfect tournament record. VAR drama, French pace, and Dutch pressure now loom.

After 16 years rising through the ranks, Khayon Edwards has signed for Estoril Praia, stepping into Portuguese football on a three-year deal until 2028.

Arsenal add Villarreal and Athletic Club to a pre-season line-up that also features Milan, Newcastle, and Spurs as Emirates Cup returns in early August.

Rodrygo is being lined up for a move once the Club World Cup ends, with a €90m+ offer being prepared and talks already held with his camp.

Chloe Kelly has signed permanently for Arsenal following the expiry of her contract with Manchester City.

Kepa has completed a £5m move to Arsenal, years after Chelsea made him the world’s most expensive keeper.

Released without a first-team game, Arsenal midfielder Salah-Eddine Oulad M’Hand is set to join Go Ahead Eagles as the Dutch club strengthens for Europe.

Thomas Partey will leave Arsenal at the end of June after contract talks broke down. Arsenal are now targeting Brentford’s midfield to replace him.

Arsenal’s first bid for Cristhian Mosquera was rejected by Valencia, but a second offer is expected soon as talks intensify over the 21-year-old defender.

Ethan Nwaneri featured in all six matches as England U21s won the European Championship, beating Germany 3-2 in extra time to retain their crown.

Gyökeres to meet Sporting president Varandas over broken transfer promises, as tensions rise and Premier League move hangs in the balance.

Olivier Giroud will leave LAFC and return to Ligue 1 with Lille, ending his MLS stint after one season. The striker has signed a one-year deal in France.

Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, capping off a breakout season in which the teenager firmly established himself as a core figure in Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Eirik Julius Granaas breaks Martin Ødegaard’s record as youngest Eliteserien debutant, offering Fredrikstad a rare moment of optimism amid poor form.

Leverkusen step up pursuit of Porto defender Martim Fernandes, with Arsenal still monitoring the €60m-rated teenager

Cecily Wellesley-Smith signs her first professional deal after a breakout year for club and country, earning praise from coaches for her maturity and work ethic.

UEFA confirms draw dates and structure for the 2025/26 Women’s Champions League and Europa Cup, with 74 teams involved and a new format unveiled.

UEFA Women’s Europa Cup draw set for 31 August, with knockout format confirmed and no English clubs qualifying directly. United could still be involved.

Lucas Nygaard reveals why he chose Premier League life over PSG and Juventus, what Mikel Arteta sees in him, and what it’s like training among global stars.