Anthony Elanga is set to become Newcastle's first major signing of the transfer window after the Magpies reportedly agreed a £55 million deal with Nottingham Forest.

Tottenham signed Japense international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale on Tuesday.

Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei was resting at home on Monday after suffering a head injury in a stoppage-time collision Sunday in a 1-1 MLS draw with Columbus.

Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca shrugged off concerns about playing in hot and humid mid-afternoon conditions in Tuesday's Club World Cup semi-final against Brazilian side Fluminense, for which the Blues will be without both Liam Delap and Levi Colwill.

Brazilian hot-shot Joao Pedro is on his way to Chelsea after the Blues agreed a fee worth more than £50m to snare him from Brighton & Hove Albion. Pedro, who was also a major target for Newcastle United, set his heart on a switch to Stamford Bridge.

Frenchman Claude Makelele, in the context of the Club World Cup semi-final between PSG and Real Madrid, reviewed and spoke about the duel, Mbappe and also Xabi Alonso. The ex-footballer believes that the Parisian side would have won the Champions League if Kylian had stayed.

One of the things that makes football so beautiful is the storylines it never stops producing.

According to the 'Gazzetta dello Sport', Al-Hilal will once again be knocking on Milan's door to sign Theo Hernandez after the Club World Cup. The Saudis are offering him a 20 million euro fee.

Within the high‑pressure scene of the UEFA Europa League, momentum can change in a moment, turning a comfortable advantage into a giant‑killing reality or vice versa.

Kylian Mbappe will come up against Paris Saint-Germain for the first time since leaving the French club a year ago as Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid revolution gets its biggest test yet in Wednesday's Club World Cup semi-final.

Italy were denied a guaranteed place in the quarter-finals of the women's EURO after being held to a late draw by Poprutgal on Matchday 2 of Group B.

Kylian Mbappé prepares to face PSG again, having reached several milestones in his first season at Real Madrid, including being the only player to score in seven different competitions in the club's history.

Ola Aina has signed a new three-year contract with Nottingham Forest, extending his stay until 2028 after playing a pivotal role in the club’s successful Premier League campaign.

Spain closed in on a place in the quarter-finals of Women's Euro 2025 by hammering Belgium 6-2 to continue their perfect start in Switzerland.