Sunderland boss Regis Le Bris has provided an update on several players ahead of the Black Cats' upcoming fixture against Ipswich Town.
On Nordi Mukiele, Le Bris played down the severity of the defender's issue but stressed the need to manage his recovery carefully.
"No, it's not too serious, it's a shame because I think his precision was really good, good standards, and he gave in goals on his right side, so just minor, but we need to take care of him," he said.
Omar Alderete is also expected to be available for selection soon, although Le Bris suggested he may have to settle for a place on the bench against Ipswich.
"With Omar, it was an injury during the last game, just before the last game, so it's just about stiffness," he said.

#good #regis

Celtic's hopes of signing Haissem Hassan have taken a hit after fresh claims suggested the Egyptian international now favours Marseille. According to Celtic FC News Room, the Ligue 1 side have reached an agreement on personal terms with the 24-year-old after holding discussions for several weeks. The transfer has yet to cross the line because Marseille must trim their squad before committing funds, although the French club now appear to hold the advantage.
That leaves Celtic watching events unfold rather than controlling them. Earlier talks had placed the Scottish champions in a strong position, yet Hassan's preference has shifted. Unless Marseille fail to create room in their squad or free up finances, Martin O'Neill's side could lose one of their leading attacking targets before the window closes.
Hassan enjoyed a respectable campaign with Real Oviedo in La Liga during 2025/26. He made 37 league appearances, including 20 starts, produced three ******* ists, completed 26 successful dribbles, posted an 82% passing accuracy and accumulated 1,965 minutes. Those figures explain why several clubs remain interested despite his limited attacking output.
OVIEDO, SPAIN – OCTOBER 17: Haissem Hassan of Real Oviedo during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and RCD Espanyol de Barcelona at Carlos Tartiere on October 17, 2025 in Oviedo, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Replacing Nicolas Kühn already looked like a demanding task. After Daizen Maeda left for Ipswich Town, the need becomes even greater. Celtic require a winger capable of stretching defences, creating isolation against full-backs and turning slow attacks into quick breaks.

#hassan #side

A man charged with drug offences after police seized cocaine worth more than £2m has appeared in court.
Arminas Sotikovas, 35, of Riverside Road in Ipswich, has been charged with possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply.
Suffolk Police said officers stopped a white van travelling on the eastbound carriageway of the A14, near Stowmarket, on Tuesday when they found the large quantity of cocaine.
Sotikovas appeared at Ipswich Magistrates' Court where he was remanded into custody ahead of his next hearing at Ipswich Crown Court on 3 September.
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#charged #arminas

According to sources at FussballTransfers.com, Borussia Mönchengladbach are interested in Karim Sow from FC Lausanne-Sport.
The potential transfer fee for the 23-year-old from the Swiss Super League club is likely in the range of €4 to €5million.
However, the club from the Rhineland not the only club that has taken notice of the towering 1.98-meter-tall defender.
Newly promoted Premier League clubs Ipswich Town and Hull City are also interested in Sow, as well as Racing Strasbourg of Ligue 1.
The Swiss center-back is under contract with Lausanne until 2028 and was a regular starter in the club's defense since last season.

#league #fussballtransfers #karim

Port Vale have signed striker Tyreece Simpson on a one-year deal.
Simpson, 24, was available on a free transfer after he left League One side Stevenage at the end of last season - and he has agreed to drop into League Two with the Valiants, who were relegated from the third tier in April.
St Kitts and Nevis international Simpson is an Ipswich Town academy product but has, since leaving Portman Road, had permanent spells with Huddersfield Town and Stevenage as well as loan spells at Swindon Town, Northampton Town and Colchester United.
He missed all of last term injured, having suffered a ruptured Achilles in pre-season, as Stevenage reached the League One play-offs and he was among seven senior players to leave the club at the end of their contracts.
Vale have made him their eighth signing of a busy summer, having already recruited Lewis Montsma, Jasper Moon, Max Watters, Aaron McGowan, Kyle Dempsey, Matthew Craig and Jackson Smith.

#vale

Sport BILD understands that Exequiel Palacios wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen, with his heart set on a move to the Premier League.
The Argentine national team player has indicated through his advisor that he is considering a transfer.
Most recently, newly promoted topflight side Ipswich Town made an inquiry, but that's out of the question for the midfielder.
Palacios only sees himself at a top club in England, meanwhile another side in the Bundesliga is also keen on his services.
However, the possibility of the 27-year-old moving within Germany to RB Leipzig is considered unlikely in Leverkusen.

#palacios #leverkusen #bild

After six and half years at Bayer Leverkusen, Exequiel Palacios could be on the move this summer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Argentine midfielder is "ready for a new chapter" after several seasons at the BayArena.
RB Leipzig and newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in Palacios, but there is currently no agreement in place and no deal is close.
The 27-year-old central midfielder has made 185 appearances for Leverkusen, scoring 15 goals and providing 17 ******* ists.
At international level, Palacios has represented Argentina 41 times. He was included in their World Cup squad, playing the full 90 minutes in the final group-stage match against Jordan while remaining an unused substitute in the other games.

#leverkusen #bayarena

Chelsea want between £35m and £40m for Liam Delap this summer as Premier League rivals chase the striker's signature.
Delap is free to leave Chelsea if a suitable offer arrives after a disappointing debut campaign at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old scored just twice in 41 appearances across all competitions, following his £30m arrival from Ipswich Town.
Despite that return, Chelsea are demanding a profit on Delap this summer. The Blues signed Delap with the help of a relegation release clause 12 months ago, and believes the forward is worth between £35m and £40m.
According to the iPaper, Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leeds United are leading the chase. Everton held talks with Delap last summer, prior to his decision to join Chelsea, and remain keen on a deal.
Manchester United were former suitors of Delap but are understood to have rejected the chance to revive that interest this summer. United are seeking a forward to compete with Benjamin Sesko.

#delap #Chelsea #league

RC Lens goalkeeper Hervé Koffi (29) is reportedly set to join Union Saint-Gilloise, according to La DH. The move is expected to take the form of a loan with an option to buy.
Having already been on loan last season, the Burkinabé goalkeeper enjoyed a top-class campaign with SCO Angers, where he established himself as one of Ligue 1's very best goalkeepers. Back at Lens this summer, however, the Dobo-Dioulasso native is not expected to stay there for long, as he appears to be blocked by competition from Robin Risser (21).
In Belgium, Koffi will thus return to a league he knows well, having previously played for Royal Excel Mouscron in 2020-21, then for Royal Charleroi SC from 2021 to 2024. With the Unionists, the 29-year-old goalkeeper will also have the opportunity to experience the Champions League, as he faces the daunting task of replacing Kjell Scherpen (26), who moved this summer to Ipswich Town, newly promoted to the Premier League.
GFFN | Léo Aschi

#goalkeeper #koffi #royal #union

Ipswich Town are reportedly interested in RC Strasbourg Alsace player Julio Enciso (22), according to information from Sky Sports.
Having previously played for the Tractor Boys, where he was on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion during the second half of the 2024–25 season (13 matches, two goals, three **** ists), the Paraguayan could now make a return to Portman Road, where Gary O'Neil, recently appointed as manager, is keen to secure his services after working alongside him in Alsace.
Since arriving in France last summer, Enciso has put in solid performances for Strasbourg, making 42 appearances and proving decisive on 21 occasions (12 goals, nine **** ists) across all competitions.
Also part of Paraguay's World Cup squad, the Caaguazú-born player played a major part in his national team's impressive run to the round of 16, notably helping to knock Germany out of the competition.
Under contract with RCSA until 2030, Enciso is currently valued at €25m by the specialist website Transfermarkt.

#goals

WSL Football revealed the 2026/2027 Barclays WSL2 fixtures this morning via an official press release.
The opening game of the new Barclays WSL2 season will see last season's FA Women's National League divisional champions Watford and Burnley go head-to-head at Vicarage Road.
Elsewhere on the opening weekend in Barclays WSL2, relegated Leicester City go to Sheffield United while Sunderland's new era begins with a home fixture against Bristol City.
Durham's first game under new ownership sees them play host to Southampton while Ipswich Town have a home game against Nottingham Forest and newly-promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers go to Newcastle United.
All fixture dates and kick-off times will be announced in due course.

#city #head #home

Gary O'Neil's Ipswich Town lost their second pre-season friendly 2-1 against La Liga side Osasuna.
The Spanish side took the lead in the opening five minutes, through a rebounded effort from Miguel Auria.
Chuba Akpom, who joined Ipswich on a permanent deal from Ajax in May 2026, scored a second-half equaliser eight minutes after being substituted on.
However, a fantastic strike from Osasuna's Raul Moro ricocheted off the underside of the crossbar to gift the La Liga outfit a pre-season victory at the JobServe Community Stadium.
O'Neil has now failed to win both his opening two warm-up games after the Tractor Boys were held to a goalless draw against Cartagena, who play in the second-tier in Spain.

#season #minutes #gary

Martin O'Neill is prioritising quality over quantity as Celtic prepare to defend their Scottish Premiership ***** le.
The Parkhead side have made two signings this summer - Camilo Duran and Kasper Hogh - for reported combined fees of around £15m.
However, talismanic forward Daizen Maeda has left to join Ipswich Town and O'Neill is keen to get high-calibre players through the door sooner rather than later.
Celtic have been linked extensively with Real Oviedo and Egypt winger Haissem Hassan as well as Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur.
"I think we're trying to get some quality into the football club," O'Neill told Sky Sports.

#quality #premiership #parkhead #duran

Chelsea are looking to sell striker Liam Delap this summer with three clubs strongly interested according to reports.
The Blues signed Delap from Ipswich Town last summer on a six-year contract after triggering his £30 million release clause. However, Delap has yet to show his previous form at Stamford Bridge with the 23-year-old scoring just three times in 47 games for the club.
With another busy summer on the transfer market for Chelsea, the club are now looking to raise funds with the sale of Delap.
According to journalist Pete Hall of The i Paper, three teams are keen on signing the 23-year-old. The Trio of Leeds United, Nottingham Forest, and Everton are all said to be interested with a fee likely to be between £35 million to £40 million.

#delap #according #looking

The transfer window for Premier League, English Football League, Scottish Premiership and Women's Super League clubs - and their counterparts in Germany, France, Spain and Italy - re-opened on 15 June.
Take a look at all the confirmed deals for July, and read the latest rumours in Football Gossip.
English Football League
Sebastian Berhalter [Vancouver Whitecaps - Middlesbrough] Undisclosed
Somto Boniface [Ipswich - Leyton Orient] Loan

#scottish #super

Marques Colston spent a decade building one of the most accomplished careers in New Orleans Saints history. Today, he's applying those same principles of discipline, patience, and long-term thinking to investing.
The former NFL star joins Portfolio Players to discuss the launch of Champions Fund, a fund designed to give athletes and everyday investors access to sports-related opportunities. Colston explains why too many athletes are treated as brand ambassadors rather than true investors, how he navigated the business world after football, and why creating access has become central to his mission.
Colston also shares lessons from owning arena football teams, investing in companies like Fathead and SI Tickets, and taking a stake in English soccer club Ipswich Town. He discusses the growing appeal of sports as an **** et class, the rise of women's sports, and why opportunities outside the major leagues may offer the greatest upside for investors.
Portfolio Players, presented by E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley, explores how institutional capital, cultural momentum, and strategic ownership are redefining the business of sports.

#sports

Everton are seriously exploring a move for Liam Delap as they ****** s attacking reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League season, with Sports Boom reporting that the Toffees are considering whether they can offer the Chelsea forward a route back to regular football.
The 23-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge in June 2025 on a six-year contract for around £30 million after an impressive spell at Ipswich Town. A year on, his situation appears far less secure. Delap endured a difficult first campaign in West London, scoring only once in 28 Premier League appearances, and Chelsea's continued recruitment in forward areas has further clouded his outlook.
For Everton, the interest makes clear sense. David Moyes wants to add more threat through the middle, and the club have identified the centre-forward role as a priority. In that context, Delap's name has emerged prominently, particularly because his profile remains attractive despite a season that did not develop as Chelsea had hoped.
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The key line from the original report is that "Everton are weighing up a move to rescue Liam Delap from his Chelsea nightmare after the striker's difficult first season at Stamford Bridge". That language reflects both the player's frustration and Everton's belief that an opportunity may be opening up in the market.

#year

Everton are interested in signing Chelsea striker Liam Delap this summer, according to talkSPORT. Everton manager David Moyes wanted to bring the Toffees target to the Hill ****** inson Stadium last summer, holding face-to-face talks with him. However, the 23-year-old opted to join Chelsea after leaving Ipswich Town. Delap scored just one goal in 28 Premier League games last term, and another goal in 13 other appearances. Chelsea are ready to cut their losses and are closing in on a move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Danny Welbeck.
Delap is set to be available for a transfer, and Everton are monitoring his situation. Moyes will be confident of getting the best out of the Chelsea flop given his track record with youngsters. The Englishman bagged 12 goals in 37 Premier League games for Ipswich in 2024-25 and could prove to be a quality finisher elsewhere. Everton want attacking reinforcements and they could look to go for Delap in the coming weeks. Both Thierno Barry and Beto have been linked with summer exits.
Jack Grealish has returned to Manchester City after his loan spell, and while the Toffees are open to another loan deal, City prefer a permanent sale. Senegalese attacker Iliman Ndiaye has suitors in the Saudi Pro League, and Everton will need more options in attack even if they hold on to him.

#Chelsea #delap #summer

On the back of promising performances in pre-season friendlies against York City and Liverpool, Régis Le Bris is going to have a midfield selection dilemma ahead of the new season.
Granit Xhaka, Habib Diarra and Noah Sadiki all showed their class at the World Cup, with Sadiki and Diarra standing out — Diarra bagging a couple of goals for Senegal and Sadiki shining in DR Congo's defeat to England in the round of sixteen.
Whilst these lads are currently on holiday and enjoying a well-deserved break after successful World Cup campaigns, there's an opportunity afoot for other lads to work their way into Le Bris' thinking going into the opening game against Ipswich Town.
Chris Rigg and Enzo Le Fée have been deployed in central positions during our two pre-season fixtures and have been standout performers. Rigg has clearly been on a fitness programme over the summer and has come back a couple of pounds stronger, whereas Le Fée has picked up where he left off at the back end of last season, scoring a fantastic solo strike against Liverpool on Saturday night.
The few games that we played last season without Xhaka in the starting eleven showed just how much we struggle without him, and although he's a certainty to be the first name on the team sheet most weeks, he's coming into the twilight of his career and will not be able to play up to potentially fifty games if we have a successful season.

#season #World #rigg #going

Daizen Maeda has joined English Premier League side, Ipswich Town, after four-and-a-half years at Celtic.
The 28-year-old ******* anese internationalist made a total of 212 appearances for the Hoops, scoring 79 goals, a tally which began with a debut goal against Hibernian back in January 2022.
And over the course of his time at Celtic, he won five league ******* les, three Scottish Cups and two League Cups.
The most recent of those trophies came last season when he played a key role as Martin O'Neill's side win a league and Scottish Cup double.
He scored nine goals in the last seven games of the campaign, including a spectacular overhead kick in a 3-1 derby win at Paradise and a goal on the last day of the league season against Hearts as the Hoops sealed an incredible double.

#league

Celtic player Camilo Duran poses for pictures at Celtic Park, Glasgow on Thursday 23rd July 2026. Photo Andy Buchanan/Shutterstock
That game will be packed but today's friendly against a lightweight AC Milan side that will be missing multiple top performers, will not be well attended due to the Celtic support once again being frustrated and angry with the club for creating another summer of discontent through their inactivity in transfer market, so far only getting one deal over the line with the £5m signing of Camilo Duran from Qarabag.
That transfer fee has been more than covered by the sale of Luis Palma to Lech Poznan for £3.5m and Maik Nawrocki to RC Lens for £2m. And with Celtic CEO Michael Nicholson in discussions to sign four new players, it looks like the delay could be caused by an instruction to wait for sales of key players like Daizen Maeda and Arne Engels before proceeding with the purchases Martin O'Neill needs this week.
Maeda should compete his move to Ipswich Town today and that could result in Kasper Hogh from Bodo Glimt coming to Celtic early next week, fingers crossed anyway.
Meanwhile Celtic are haggling over a few hundred grand which is frustrating the move for German midfielder Mika Baur with SC Paderborn resisting the latest Celtic lowballing attempt for their player who has already agreed personal terms with the Scottish Champions and wants the move to happen.

#week

Celtic consider move for Serie A winger as former Rangers captain has talks with MLS club...
Celtic forward Daizen Maeda has completed a medical at Ipswich Town before a prospective switch to the Premier League. Sky Sports
Former Celtic striker Chris Sutton says the decision to seel Daizen Maeda before their Champions League qualifier tie is "utter baffling" and describes the reported free of £8m - rising to £10m as "buttons". Daily Record - subscription required
Celtic are exploring a deal to sign Lazio winger Matteo Cancellieri as Maeda's replacement. Football Insider
Bodo/Glimt want £8m for striker Kasper Hogh, while Paderborn will also hold out for big money for midfielder Mika Baur, both of whom have been linked with Celtic. Daily Record

#maeda #league #striker

WSL Full-Time were informed of the news via an official club press release from The Blues this morning.
It has been reported that Chelsea have paid an undisclosed fee to Leicester City to secure the player’s services.
The 18-year-old is a product of the Leicester City academy system. Las made her senior debut for The Foxes in October 2024. In total, she has gone on to make 23 appearances for the club at first team level.
Las spent the second half of last season on loan at Ipswich Town. She helped the club to retain their Barclays WSL2 status.
On the international stage, Las has represented England at various youth levels up to and including Under-19 level. She is now pushing for honours with the Under-20s.

#full #Chelsea

Celtic’s new signing Camilo Duran poses for pictures at Celtic Park, Glasgow on Thursday 23rd July 2026. Photo Andy Buchanan IMAGO/ Shutterstock
That review of course will never happen, until perhaps there is structural changes at Celtic but it is the least of our worries as we are just ten more sleeps away from Flag Day against Dundee with just Camilo Duran added to the squad.
And today we are likely to officially lose the services of talisman Daizen Maeda will is set to complete his £10m move to Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town.
Camilo Duran scored in his two pre-season matches against Sporting CP and Middlesbrough and looks like the better late than never replacement for Kyogo who has played for both Rennes and Birmingham and then moved to Los Angeles Galaxy in the time that it took Celtic to officially unveil his replacement to the mainstream hacks.
Celtic’s new signing Camilo Duran speaks at a mainstream media press conference at Celtic Park, Glasgow on Thursday 23rd July 2026. Photo Andy Buchanan IMAGO/ Shutterstock

#thursday #buchanan

Real Madrid open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United, ******* nal eye John Stones and Ezri Konsa, Chelsea favourites for Kerim Alajbegovic, Yan Diomande back on radar of Premier League clubs and Daizen Maeda set for Ipswich Town move.
La Liga giants Real Madrid are open to selling 26-year-old France defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United. (Sun)
AS Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, 25, and Brighton's 22-year-old Cameroon international Carlos Baleba are also being considered by Manchester United as they aim to strengthen their midfield. (Sky Sports)
Bournemouth's 27-year-old United States midfielder Tyler Adams, valued at about £35m, is also an option for Michael Carrick's side. (Mail)
Former Manchester City defender John Stones, 32, and 28-year-old Ezri Konsa of Aston Villa are among ******* nal targets as the Gunners turn to the England duo after an injury to France defender William Saliba, 25. (Sky Sports)

#midfielder #arsenal

Bristol City, Stoke City, Sheffield United and Preston North End are battling for the signature of Ipswich Town right-back Harry Clarke, 25, with the Robins the most advanced in their pursuit of the Englishman. (Talksport)
For more transfer news and rumours, read Thursday's full gossip column here.

#stoke

Ipswich Town have signed Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for an undisclosed fee.
The 29-year-old, who played five games for Morocco as they reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, has signed a deal until the summer of 2030.
Diop brings significant Premier League experience to an Ipswich squad promoted from the Championship last season having played 173 games in the top flight for Fulham and West Ham.
"I'm excited to take the next step in my career at Ipswich Town," said Diop.
"I know how big the club is and have enjoyed all of the conversations I have had before making the move. I know this is the right place for me.

#ipswich

Southampton’s head coach Tonda Eckert has been charged by the Football ******* ociation over the 'Spygate' scandal.
Saints were thrown out of the Championship (second-tier) play-offs in May over the affair and docked four points for the coming season.
The club admitted spying on a training session held by play-off opponents Middlesbrough in May, and on sessions at Ipswich and Oxford earlier in the season.
On May 21, the FA confirmed it was investigating the matter, and on Wednesday it announced charges had been brought.

#play #season #association

We asked you to pick one player you would like to move on this summer and one realistic target you want Ipswich to bring in before the transfer window shuts.
Here are some of your suggestions:
Shaun: I would love to sign Zian Flemming from Burnley and I would offload George Hirst if possible.
Reuben: I would say (and some people might disagree with me) that Jack Clarke should leave the club, as long as Jaden Philogene stays. I think we should cash in on a player who's had a good season but is really not good enough for the top division. He was practically non-existent in our last season in the Premier League and I still think he won't be good in the top flight. He has shown some great performances, but he has been sloppy in many areas of his game.
James: Daizen Maeda from Celtic would be great. He is an all-action forward, with goals and ***** ists to his game. I would say a reluctant goodbye to Philogene. If he has designs on leaving. It isn't good to hold on to a player with those intentions.

#good #great #ipswich

A woman who mistreated cats, guinea pigs and chinchillas that were found living in squalor has been banned from owning all animals, except dogs, for 10 years.
Michelle Ashford, 52, was visited by RSPCA investigators at her Thurlow Court home, in Stowmarket, Suffolk, in October after neighbours raised concerns.
They found injured cats with flies around their enclosure, caged chinchillas inside a cupboard and guinea pigs in crates.
Ashford, now of the Dengie peninsula in Essex, admitted three offences of failing to meet her animals' welfare needs. She was also sentenced to 18 weeks in jail, suspended for a year, was fined £769, and must complete 15 days of rehabilitation activity.
Appearing at Ipswich Magistrates' Court earlier this month, Ashford, who lives in The Marshes in Southminster and still owns three dogs, was also ordered to pay £300 in costs and a £154 victim surcharge.

#court #guinea #pigs #dogs