Lazio have reportedly asked for Davide Frattesi on loan, but Inter still hope Nottingham Forest will buy the midfielder outright, so they can reinvest in Liverpool's Curtis Jones.
The Nerazzurri risk losing out on so many transfer targets this summer because they must sell before they can bring in any new players, and that is proving to be extremely difficult.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale in action during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)
Frattesi was the most likely to take the exit after struggling for regular playing time under both Simone Inzaghi and then Cristian Chivu.
However, ***** ody seems prepared to pay the €30m asking price for the Italy international.

#internazionale

Juventus have ended their pre-season tour of South-East Asia and Australia with a 2-0 victory over Serie B outfit Palermo on Tuesday afternoon thanks to goals from starman Kenan Yildiz and a rare strike from the lesser-spotted Arkadiusz Milik.
Following victories against Standard Liege and OGC Nice back in Europe, Juventus beat Chelsea 1-0 in Hong Kong, fell to a 2-1 victory against Inter in Perth over the weekend but bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Palermo in their final Australian friendly on Tuesday.
Luciano Spalletti named a strong Bianconeri XI for the pre-season test against Palermo, including both of his two most recent signings in Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani. They were joined by Yildiz and Francisco Conceicao in attack, with Weston McKennie and Douglas Luiz in a midfield double pivot.
Click here to read more about how today's teams lined up.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 11: Juventus and Palermo observe a minutes silence during the match between Juventus and Palermo at HBF Park on August 11, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)

#palermo #juventus #australia #season

According to English outlet The Daily Mirror, Newcastle United have identified João Palhinha as an option in their search for an experienced midfielder following the departures of Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali.
With Aston Villa also reportedly interested, the situation could develop into a race for the Portuguese international's signature. Villa may now be forced to accelerate their efforts, having previously been reluctant to meet Bayern Munich's asking price, with Newcastle potentially able to spend following their significant sales this summer.
Aston Villa sporting director Damián Vidagany revealed his side's interest in Palhinha in recent days, stating: "João Palhinha is a very good player who would fit our plans. We are in talks, but there's currently no agreement."
Bayern are reportedly demanding €25 million for the 31-year-old, a figure Villa are currently unwilling to meet. A loan deal is also not considered an option, although it remains to be seen whether Newcastle would be prepared to meet Bayern's demands.
It is worth noting that Newcastle are currently in talks with Marseille for midfielder Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, with Palhinha being viewed as an alternative at this stage.

#newcastle #villa #currently #following

Newcastle United appear to be planning for a significant midfield shift, with Foot Mercato reporting that Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has been placed on the club's shortlist after the departure of Bruno Guimaraes.
There is a certain logic to the move. Hojbjerg, now 31, offers something very specific, ballast, authority and a working knowledge of the Premier League's rhythms. Newcastle are not, if this report is accurate, searching for a like-for-like replacement in style. They are identifying a player who could impose order in a midfield that may soon lose its primary organiser in possession.
The report states that Ross Wilson is directly overseeing Newcastle's interest, a detail that lends the pursuit some seriousness. It also suggests the club are have been prepared for Bruno Guimaraes' move to ****** nal. Guimaraes has often served as both hinge and heartbeat, dictating tempo while carrying Newcastle through pressure.
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Hojbjerg would bring a different type of influence. His game has long been built on clarity rather than decoration, positioning rather than improvisation. Newcastle may value that dependability, particularly if they want an experienced midfielder capable of making an immediate impact rather than requiring a season of adaptation.

#guimaraes #rather #like

Cole Caufield's 51-goal breakout season has changed expectations around the Montreal Canadiens winger. NHL Network ***** yst Mike Rupp now believes the 25-year-old has a realistic path to 60 goals.
Caufield entered NHL Network's Top Wings Right Now list at No. 9 after producing 51 goals during the 2025-26 season. That marked his first 50-goal campaign and helped establish him among the league's top scoring threats.
MORE: Pierre McGuire says Canadiens 'figured it out' amid NHL contract boom
Rupp pointed to Caufield's shooting ability as the main reason behind his scoring ceiling. "He is a stop-and-pop type shooter where he could just kind of wind up and let her rip," Rupp said.
"He could change the angle of the shot," Rupp added. "He's got a great release, but probably one of the cleanest, prettiest releases I think at heart."

#canadiens #goals #mike

Lens centre-back Ismaëlo Ganiou has signed a contract extension with the Coupe de France champions, keeping him at the club until 2030. The 21-year-old's deal was due to expire in two seasons' time.
The announcement was made in the build-up to a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon whichh saw them host Premier League outfit Sunderland.
Ganiou, who was not named on the team sheet for the match, entered the pitch after the warm-ups to make the announcement, which was met with celebrations from the unsuspecting Sang et or supporters. He then posed for a picture alongside the club's former midfielder Gaël Kakuta, who took the ceremonial kick-off for the match, as well as directors Benjamin Parrott and Jean-Louis Leca.
According to L'Équipe, the French youth international was a transfer target of both Milan and Crystal Palace, the latter club now being managed by former Lens head coach Pierre Sage.
Ganiou made 29 appearances last season under Sage as the Artois outfit finished second in the league and won the Coupe de France. Under new head coach Dino Toppmöller, the defender is expected to remain an integral part of the Lens lineup as the team returns to the Champions League after a three-year absence.

#ganiou

Newly-promoted Coventry City have made enquiries over a move for Olympique de Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes (25), who is hoping to return to the Premier League this summer, according to L'Équipe.
Frank Lampard's side are among the clubs to have sounded out Gomes' situation, with Marseille prepared to allow the England international to leave before the end of the transfer window.
Gomes featured regularly during OM's pre-season preparations and was used as a No.10 by Bruno Genesio during Wednesday's 3-0 friendly victory over Al Shahania, operating ahead of the Pierre-Emile Højbjerg and Tochukwu Nnadi in a midfield pairing.
However, the former Manchester United midfielder's priority is to secure another opportunity in England. Gomes spent the second half of last season on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers, although his spell at Molineux proved difficult.
Despite that experience, the 25-year-old remains keen to establish himself in the Premier League. Coventry, promoted to the top flight this summer, have now emerged as one potential destination.

#coventry #season #newly

Lens finished just six points behind PSG last season in what was a remarkable push for the ******* le. What were the key factors behind your excellent form?
I would say there are three key factors behind the season's success:
First, the alignment between the ownership, the sporting management, and the coach was solid, with everyone completely on the same wavelength;
Second, Pierre Sage's coaching played a pivotal role. He is a brilliant tactician with a great feel for the game who always seems to be one step ahead of the opposition;
Third, the team remained reliable across every area of play, even when dealing with numerous injuries. Added to this was a strong sense of team unity that was directly linked to the club's values.

#factors #team

Newcastle United's midfield rebuild has largely centered on young players with room to grow, but the club's next move could go in a very different direction as Matthias Jaissle looks for more experience following a summer of major senior departures.
According to Foot Mercato's Santi Aouna and Chemssdine Belgacem, Marseille captain Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has emerged as one of Newcastle's leading options to replace Bruno Guimaraes, with sporting director Ross Wilson directly handling the pursuit.
"According to our information, Newcastle have added the 31-year-old Marseille midfielder to their shortlist," Foot Mercato reported. "Seeking consistency and a more ***** ertive midfield, the Magpies see Højbjerg as the ideal candidate to solidify their midfield."
The report adds that Newcastle's interest is built heavily around Hojbjerg's Premier League experience after previous spells with Southampton and Tottenham.
"The former Southampton and Tottenham player's extensive knowledge of the Premier League is a major ***** et for the English club, who are keen to quickly secure the services of a player who can contribute immediately," the outlet reported.

#midfield #according #premier #league

Manchester City have reached an agreement with Olympique de Marseille for the transfer of Gerónimo Rulli (34), according to a report from Foot Mercato. City have identified the Argentina international as their preferred option to become Gianluigi Donnarumma's understudy following James Trafford's departure for Leeds United.
The Premier League club had previously submitted an opening offer worth €2m for Rulli, but Marseille rejected the proposal and demanded at least €3.5m for the goalkeeper, who has entered the final year of his contract at the Vélodrome.
Rulli's agent, Kristian Bereit, subsequently travelled to Manchester City's training ground to advance negotiations, with the English club returning with an improved offer. Foot Mercato now reports that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs, although the precise financial details have not been disclosed.
Rulli has also given his approval to the move and is attracted by the opportunity to play in the Premier League. A handful of details must still be settled with the former Montpellier goalkeeper's representatives before the transfer can be formally completed.
The Argentine joined Marseille in the summer of 2024 and has since made 73 appearances for Les Phocéens. His expected departure would see OM lose another senior member of their squad after the exits of Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.GFFN | George Boxall

#foot

Perhaps Justin Gaethje is willing to stick around for some big fights.
Gaethje (28-5 MMA, 11-5 UFC) likely cemented his status as a UFC Hall of Famer when he claimed undisputed lightweight gold by stunning Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 in June. "The Highlight" pondered retirement, but it didn't take long for him to walk back that thought – even though the likes of Georges St-Pierre are encouraging him to.
Lightweight contenders, such as Arman Tsarukyan, Charles Oliveira and Max Holloway, are all options for Gaethje's next fight, but are they what he's looking for?
"(In) 2027 we will see Justin Gaethje fighting," Abdelaziz told MMA Junkie. "He fought two times this year. He deserves the time off. He's still the lightweight champion, undisputed, and I think all these guys have to chase him. But he wants to be in a big fight – a big, big fight. What is the big fight? Who decides that? It's Dana White who decides what's the biggest fight they can make."
From the WSOF ****** le to the BMF belt to now UFC lightweight champion, Abdelaziz said his longtime client has done it all.

#perhaps #hall

Crystal Palace have submitted a loan offer with an obligation to buy for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, according to Fabrice Hawkins. Xabi Alonso and Pierre Sage are at Stamford Bridge and Selhurst Park with the Blues and the Eagles respectively.
The 28-year-old centre-back remains Palace's top target to replace Maxence Lacroix as negotiations between the two London clubs continue.
With Lacroix recently completing his move to Stamford Bridge, Palace have earmarked Disasi as the ideal successor to maintain defensive stability at Selhurst Park.
The French 'machine' brings extensive experience across the Premier League, Ligue 1, and European competition, offering physical presence, aerial dominance, and composure on the ball to anchor Pierre Sage's defensive unit.
While Chelsea initially preferred an immediate permanent transfer, Palace's structured offer guarantees the Blues a permanent sale fee, providing a workable compromise that aligns with both clubs' financial planning.

#palace #Chelsea

The Men's First Team beat Chelsea 1-0 in their first friendly of the pre-season Summer Tour.
The victory was part of the Hong Kong Football Festival 2026. The decisive moment came courtesy of Edon Zhegrova, who scored a superb goal in the second half of what was a tightly contested match.
Juventus got off to a very good start, immediately posing a threat with a long-range shot from Manuel Locatelli, set up by Douglas Luiz, which went just wide. As the minutes ticked by, however, Chelsea stepped up a gear, taking control of possession without, however, managing to take the lead.
The English side came close to scoring first with a header from Danny Welbeck following a cross from Geovany Quenda, then with Quenda setting up Marco Palestra, who was denied by an excellent defensive intervention from Pierre Kalulu. In the 29th minute, it was Michele Di Gregorio who came to the Bianconeri's rescue to save a close-range effort from Jamie Gittens.
Juventus responded with character, particularly towards the end of the half. Jeremie Boga created several dangerous moments down the left flank, first delivering a dangerous ball into the Chelsea box and then testing Robert Sanchez twice, who was on hand to make the saves. The teams went into the break with the score at 0–0.

#first #half #however #close

A soft Christopher Nkunku penalty cancelled out the Federico Dimarco opener, as Inter and Milan drew 1-1 in a pre-season friendly in Perth.
There were several initiatives before kick-off to remember iconic Rossoneri captain Franco Baresi, including a minute's silence with all the players united around his jersey, and the Milan players wearing his Number 6 shirt. Play also halted at the sixth minute for a further moment of remembrance.
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – AUGUST 05: FC Internazionale and AC Milan stand for a minutes silence during the pre-season match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Optus Stadium on August 05, 2026 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/Getty Images)
Francesco Camarda and Davide Bartesaghi both somehow failed to get the crucial touch on a Samuel Chukwueze cross at the back post, then Yunus Musah fired into the upright of a practically open goal on the Ruben Loftus-Cheek pull-back.
Francesco Pio Esposito's acrobatic volley forced a tricky save, as did Piotr Zielinski's flick from 12 yards.

#august

It's easy, when thinking of the derby di Milano, to close your eyes and relive its history by turning the pages of memories written on the San Siro pitch a ritual shaped over 118 years of encounters that have forged one of the most famous and captivating rivalries in football history.Memories that have defined eras and spanned generations of supporters, stories passed down through the colours of each club, moments made immortal by those who witnessed them. The derby has always been all of this: the occasion when the city comes to a standstill, when the electricity in the air is unmistakable, the day when the rivalry between Inter and AC Milan reaches its peak, as the two sides battle it out on the San Siro turf for ninety unforgettable minutes.Yet the story of the derby extends far beyond the walls of the Meazza. The rivalry between Inter and AC Milan has long since outgrown the boundaries of Milan, becoming international and global. The Nerazzurri and the Rossoneri have conquered the world, and over the years the Derby della Madonnina has gained new chapters written far from San Siro. Fittingly, the very first Derby was not even played in Milano: the earliest documented meeting between the two clubs took place in Chiasso on 19 October 1908, with AC Milan running out 2-1 winners thanks to goals from Lana and Payer, while Forlano scored for Inter.That thread linking Milano to the rest of the world will gain another chapter on Wednesday 5 August, when Inter and AC Milan meet in a friendly at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia. The fixture continues a tradition that began more than a century ago and provides the perfect opportunity to revisit every Derby played outside Italy, from competitive fixtures to friendlies, tracing the journey of Milano's greatest rivalry far beyond its home city.
Goals: 12' Mazzola (I), 13' Rognoni (M), 26' Mazzola (I), 27' Rig. Rivera (M), 40' Combin (M), 44' Combin (M), 45' Jair (I), 46' Anquilletti (M), 51' Rognoni (M), 84' Bedin.
The first Derby played abroad after the inaugural meeting in Chiasso saw the Nerazzurri and Rossoneri cross the Atlantic, with New York's Yankee Stadium hosting a friendly between AC Milan and Inter on 29 June 1969. Both sides had just enjoyed a decade at the summit of European football, with AC Milan having equalled Inter's tally of two European Cups only a month earlier. The match proved to be a spectacular affair, treating the large Italian-American crowd to a goal-filled contest. AC Milan led 4-3 at half-time, having twice come from behind after Sandro Mazzola's brace before taking the lead through Pierre Combin's two goals. The Rossoneri pulled further clear after the break with strikes from Angelo Anquilletti and Rognoni, before Gianfranco Bedin's late effort completed the scoring in a thrilling 6-4 encounter.
Goals: 4' and 75' Milito (I)
The derby returned overseas on 27 July 2009, once again in the United States, forty years after the meeting in New York. This time, the Gillette Sta

Crystal Palace have seen an opening offer for Torino forward Alieu Njie rejected, according to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla.
The Eagles are in the market for attacking reinforcements ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Palace have made a relatively quiet start to the summer transfer window. The same sluggishness that frustrated Oliver Glasner has continued under new boss Pierre Sage.
However, the South London club is now accelerating recruitment plans as preparations continue for the Frenchman's first season in charge at Selhurst Park.
Palace submitted a proposal worth €10 million upfront for the Sweden Under-21 international.

#palace #Torino #premier

Philadelphia Union confirmed Friday the $4 million sale of defender Olwethu Makhanya to Scottish side Rangers, ending the South African's two-season stint in Major League Soccer after losing his starting spot to 18-year-old Neil Pierre.
Makhanya arrived at Union as a developmental prospect but quickly established himself as a starter. In 2025, he formed a formidable partnership with veteran Jacob Glesnes, anchoring the defense that led Philadelphia to the Supporters' Shield under Bradley Carnell.
The 22-year-old defender was expected to take on greater leadership following Glesnes' departure, but his 2026 season started poorly. Despite earning a call-up to South Africa's World Cup squad, Makhanya didn't see the field during the tournament.
While Makhanya was away with his national team, Neil Pierre returned from a loan spell at Danish club Lyngby and seized his opportunity. The teenage defender impressed immediately, scoring off the bench in his first appearances and quickly claiming the starting role.
Pierre's breakthrough made Makhanya expendable, prompting the club to accept Rangers' offer. At 1.82m tall, Makhanya brings physical strength, intensity in duels, and defensive aggression that should translate well to Scottish football.

#philadelphia #scottish #glesnes

Crystal Palace are set to submit an offer for Chelsea defender Axel Disasi, according to Fabrice Hawkins. Palace manager Pierre Sage wants to replace Maxence Lacroix at the Selhurst Park club, and Disasi has emerged as the Eagles' priority target. The 28-year-old spent the second half of last term on loan at West Ham United, making 17 appearances. However, Disasi was unable to help keep the Hammers up and a permanent deal to move to the London Stadium club was chalked off the cards.
The Frenchman remains surplus to requirements at Chelsea, but Palace are keen on recruiting his services. They are preparing an official bid and talks are ongoing between both clubs over a deal. However, clubs in Serie A are also looking to bring him to Italy and are monitoring the situation. Disasi is not short of suitors and more clubs could join the Eagles and others in his pursuit.
However, a move to Selhurst Park could appeal to him as it will keep him in London. Palace are also playing in the Europa League next season after winning last term's Conference League.

#league

Life under new manager Dino Toppmöller has got off to a good start for RC Lens, after the club won the second annual Como Cup yesterday evening by defeating Villarreal 3-1. Lens needed to come from behind after Ayoze Pérez opened the scoring in the 4th minute. Goals from Matthieu Udol, Florian Thauvin, and Rayan Fofana meant that Lens would end the preseason tournament unbeaten.
In the first game of the Como Cup, Lens came up against former manager Pierre Sage, who left them this summer to join Crystal Palace. There was more than a hint of revenge to the way Les Sang et Or dispatched the Premier League side over the course of the 45-minute game, scoring three unanswered goals. In their next and penultimate game, Lens were held to a 0-0 draw by Portuguese side Famalicão.
Lens have two more friendlies scheduled, with a match against Trophée 1906 and Sunderland; after that, they will then take part in France's curtain-raiser on the 16th of August, when they play Paris Saint-Germain in the Trophée des Champions.
GFFN | Nick Hartland

#game

We've officially entered the training camp edition of the Pittsburgh Steelers' countdown to kickoff. With fans needing to wait only 42 more days until the Steel City brand of football returns when the Steelers host the Atlanta Falcons on September 13, we'll take a look at the most recent and best players to ever wear No. 42.
Lynum, an undrafted free agent who signed with the Steelers out of the University of Pittsburgh, is the current No. 42 on the roster.
Tamon Lynum, 2026-present
James Pierre, 2020-2025
Morgan Burnett, 2018

#we 've #atlanta #falcons #university

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ezekiel Alladoh scored the winner in the 97th minute, one minute after Neil Pierre equalized the match, as the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat Atlanta United 3-2 on Saturday in stoppage time.
Pierre headed in a pass from Kai Wagner in the 96th minute to equalize before Alladoh finished with his left foot from the center of the box off another Wagner ***** ist in the 97th to seal the win for Philadelphia.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
Atlanta went down to 10 men in the 27th minute when Enea Mihaj was shown a red card, but Miguel Almirón gave United the lead three minutes later.
Tristan Muyumba extended Atlanta's advantage in the 66th minute, scoring from outside the box off an ***** ist from Alexey Miranchuk to make it 2-0.

#alladoh #atlanta #united #goals

Brentford FC have signed Lens defensive midfielder Mamadou Sangaré (24), both clubs have announced. The Malian international's €48m transfer represents a club-record deal for both Lens and Brentford. Sangaré has signed a five-year contract with Keith Andrews's Bees, who were in the market for a midfielder after parting ways with Chelsea-bound England international Jordan Henderson.
Signed last summer in a €8m deal from Rapid Vienna, Sangaré impressed for Pierre Sage's Lens, with his all-energy displays earning rave reviews. Sangaré was a mainstay for Les Sang in Or in their push towards UEFA Champions League football and their maiden Coupe de France ***** re.
The Malian won the 2026 Marc-Vivien Foé Award, which is presented annually to the best African player in Ligue 1, and was deservedly billed as GFFN's Signing of the Season.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#brentford #mamadou

By Gianluca Lo Nostro
July 30 (Reuters) - French digital payments group Worldline lowered its 2026 revenue growth expectations on Thursday, saying a recovery in ‌new business had taken longer than expected as banks delayed awarding contracts ‌following the company's recent setbacks.
Worldline now expects flat to marginally positive revenue growth in 2026, compared with its previous forecast for low single-digit growth.
Second-quarter revenue was flat year-on-year after seven consecutive quarters of contraction.
Chief Executive Pierre-Antoine Vacheron said the recovery in commercial activity and revenue recognition had been slower than anticipated because some banking clients took longer to commit ‌to new business with the ⁠company.

#revenue #worldline #recovery

PFL commentator Dan Hardy thinks the historic betting line between Dakota Ditcheva and Denise Kielholtz at PFL New York is a disservice to both athletes.
Undefeated women's flyweight standout Ditcheva (15-0) will walk into Friday's co-main event matchup with Kielholtz (9-5) at UBS Arena on Long Island (ESPN) as a historic betting favorite. She can be found as high as -10,000 on various markets, which marks one of the widest lines ever in an MMA fight.
Although Ditcheva, 28, is a rightful favorite in the mind of nearly everyone, Hardy said the mass unpredictability of MMA could level the playing field in a way the odds don't reflect. He sees Kielholtz, 37, as having a sneaky game, and the fact Ditcheva is coming off a pair of significant injuries creates some intrigue.
"First of all, it's an MMA fight. I was talking to Matt Serra last night and he's one of the people that upset the odds (against Georges St-Pierre) back in the day before they had as much traction and attention," Hardy told MMA Junkie. "I feel for Denise because she's been put in that situation by a lot of people. Then when you see them face off, Dakota's huge for the weight. But Denise, at close range, she's got excellent judo, inside and outside leaps, side control, scarf hold position, taking the back. She could be a real test for Dakota because she's very, very good in the clinch at close range.
"I'm sure she's 100 percent feeling great, but there's always that little bit of hesitation when you're coming back from an injury, like, 'How is this going to work out?' Does it change Dakota's game in some ways? Does she want to kick more or clinch more? I'm excited to see what Dakota looks like."

#ditcheva #hardy #historic #betting

Brentford are moving decisively in the market, with Evening Standard reporting that the club are "closing in on a deal to sign Lens midfielder Mamadou Sangare as a replacement for Jordan Henderson". It is understood the Bees are making real progress, with talks described as advanced and confidence growing internally that an agreement can be reached.
The proposed package is significant. Sangare "would cost around €45million (£38.5m)", a figure that would place him among the biggest investments in Brentford's history and potentially make him the club's record signing. That alone underlines how seriously Brentford are treating this next step, particularly after Henderson's situation shifted quickly. The report adds that Brentford have alternatives in mind if negotiations hit a snag, but for now Sangare appears the leading option.
The 24-year-old brings a strong profile. He has four years left on his contract, has already earned 16 caps for Mali, and made five appearances at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. At club level, he helped Lens lift the Coupe De France, with Pierre Sage, now at Crystal Palace, also linked to the player. Palace's interest is said to be ongoing, which may sharpen the timetable if Brentford want to get this over the line.
Photo: IMAGO
Sangare's journey has been steady and upward. He made "his senior debut at Red Bull Salzburg", took in loan spells in Austria and Belgium, moved to Rapid Wien, then earned his switch to Lens. Last season, he "scored three times in 33 appearances", suggesting his game offers more than simple ball-winning. Brentford will likely value mobility, tactical discipline and room for further growth as much as the headline numbers.

#lens #earned

Bayer Leverkusen striker Martin Terrier (29) could make a return to Ligue 1 after leaving Rennes for Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen two years ago, according to a report from Foot Mercato. The French player, uncapped at international level, only scored seven goals in 44 games played with the Werkself. Terrier's spell in Germany has been marred by injuries, including an Achilles tear last year.
Terrier still has three years of contract left with Bayer Leverkusen, but the perspective of returning to France appeals to him. The 29-year-old is reportedly in talks with his former club, Rennes, where he spent three remarkable campaigns. Les Bretons could be in need of further attacking options with Switzerland international Breel Embolo attracting interest.
But Rennes are not the only Ligue 1 club courting Terrier. Marseille, who will compete in the UEFA Europa League, like Rennes, are also interested in signing the former Lyon and Strasbourg forward. Current Marseille manager Bruno Genesio notably coached Terrier during his peak years at Rennes, between 2021 and 2023. Marseille also need at least one striker following the exits of both Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Mason Greenwood.
GFFN | Bastien Cheval

#leverkusen #marseille #years #striker

When the Rams announced that guard Justin Dedich would open training camp on the non-football injury list, they did not reveal the nature of that injury. Today they explained it.
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Justin Dedich "had a hand accident around the Fourth of July, and so that's kind of what's keeping him out for now."
McVay didn't specifically mention fireworks, but that's the obvious conclusion people will draw from a July 4 hand accident.
During Fourth of July weekend in 2015, two different NFL players lost fingers in fireworks accidents. Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul's injury caused him to miss half that season, although he had a long career after that, including being a Pro Bowler and Super Bowl champion in Tampa Bay in 2020. Buccaneers cornerback C.J. Wilson also suffered a serious hand injury at Fourth of July 2015 and never played again.
There's been no word on the severity of Dedich's injury.

#dedich

Crystal Palace are reported to have made Stade Brestois 29's Raphaël Le Guen (19) one of their targets for the summer transfer window, according to the BBC.
At just 19 years of age, the Breton defender is seen as a potential successor to Maxence Lacroix (26), whose future looks set to be with Chelsea, where he is expected to sign a contract in the coming hours.
A product of the Brest youth academy, Le Guen made his professional debut last August, coming on as a substitute during his side's 3-1 defeat away to RC Lens. Selected again against AJ Auxerre (a 3-0 defeat) in March, the defender finally earned his first start against Paris FC (a 4-0 defeat) on matchday 32.
He put in a convincing performance and went on to finish the season as a regular starter, notably starting the matches against Paris Saint-Germain and RC Strasbourg-Alsace.
Under contract with Les Pirates until 2029, Le Guen could therefore soon make the leap to the Premier League, where he would have the opportunity to play under his compatriot Pierre Sage.

#guen #defeat #made #defender

The amount of young talent in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization is filling up quickly. CapWages has 21 players on Pittsburgh’s reserve list for unsigned drafted players and the team has 22 others under contract that will be playing in the pro ranks next season. Once upon a time, finding 25 players to even rank was a tall task, now there are some decent enough names that won’t draw a mention at all for this year’s list considering that there are over 40 options between signed players and the reserve list. Today hopes to appease that with an honorable mention of five players on the cusp of making the list, all of whom show the potential to be ranked next year with favorable upcoming seasons.
Earlier in the week we kicked off Top 25 Under 25 season by looking at the players that won’t be a part of this year’s list due to aging out, being traded or otherwise leaving the organization. As a loose rule, we’re saying for now that 2019 draftees like Elmer Soderblom (who turned 25 earlier this summer) and Nick Robertson (who has his 25th birthday in September) are ineligible this year. 2020 draftees that are under the age of 25 currently, like Hendrix Lapierre and Joel Blomqvist meet the cut-off as fair game this year.
The top 25 under 25 series was a staple within the SBN Hockey blogs a decade ago, around here it’s morphed into what I like to think about as a snapshot in time for value and importance within the organization. It’s not meant to be purely predictive of which player may be the best pro in three, five or seven years but show how the young players currently stack up against one another.
In many ways it’s an impossible task, and a very subjective one. How does one weigh a 24-year old that figures to have a short leash at making an NHL impact (like a Phil Tomasino or Sam Poulin last year) against a fresh-faced 18 year old that was just drafted and doesn’t figure to turn pro for several years? Not to mention everything in between. It’s certainly a balancing act where guaranteed contributions to the NHL level count for something, even with the real possibility of a short shelf life and some projections also have to be taken into account for expected/hoped for futures.
Since this is a value-based snapshot in time, another handy tool may be to consider a hypothetical trade. If you **** ume a trade is going to happen and the other side wants either prospect X or young player Y to finalize the deal, which **** et would the organization be better off holding onto? The answer to that judgement can go a long way towards determining where the young players will slot in against each other for this list, though it isn’t a strict rule of thumb since some player profiles (puck moving defenseman) might have more trade value than organizational value than other spots (goalie, small winger). That consideration is at least some factor in aligning the rankings.

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With the 2026 edition of SEC media days wrapping up in Tampa, Florida, on Thursday, the regular season is just over a month away. The Oklahoma Sooners will kick off fall camp in a couple of weeks, all in preparation for the season-opener against UTEP on September 4th.
Head coach Brent Venables, quarterback John Mateer, defensive lineman Taylor Wein, and offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis were the quartet that represented OU during their availability on Monday. While the selections of Mateer and Wein were fairly expected, it was the choice of Pierre-Louis that raised more than a few eyebrows in Sooner Nation. Venables was asked about Pierre-Louis' inclusion in the group, and he glowed about the third-year guard.
"Eddy, he's an alpha," Venables said. "Eddy is a guy that's had to work incredibly hard. I think he was the top-rated guard by many recruiting outlets coming out of high school. Eddy had some things he needed to work on fundamentally, from his body standpoint, flexibility, things of that nature. Eddy has been somebody that has shown up in the facility from the day he got to Norman, Oklahoma with tremendous gratitude."
Venables had previously pointed out that it was difficult to choose the three players who would represent the Sooners in Tampa, lauding the leadership in his locker room.
"One of the many reasons that gets us excited about this year's team is finding the three guys and telling several other guys that were more deserving they weren't going to make the cut," Venables said. "The depth of the leadership we have in our locker room right now is as good as we've had, better than we've probably had here in the five years at Oklahoma. Really excited about that."

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