West Brom have agreed a deal to sign French right-back Nolan Galves, 23, from Ligue 2 side Rodez. (Sacha Tavolieri)
The Baggies and QPR are in a race to sign Oxford United's 22-year-old Northern Ireland defender Brodie Spencer. (FootballLeagueWorld)
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Roma is moving the market in search of an offensive reinforcement to replace Malen.
The Giallorossi management is working to bring him to the capital.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the hot name is Nicolò Tresoldi. Roma is pushing hard for the striker, maintaining contact with Club Brugge in an attempt to find a solution that could unlock the deal.
The Belgian club, however, currently appears unwilling to sell their player.
Club Brugge has already rejected a €35 million offer and considers Tresoldi a key player, effectively declaring him not for sale. This clear position complicates the Roman club’s plans.

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According to Sacha Tavolieri, Bayer Leverkusen has expressed interest in Eintracht Frankfurt defender Arthur Theate.
It is currently unclear how the situation in Leverkusen's central defense will develop, who will leave, and who will be loaned out.
As a result, the Rhineland club have identified the versatile centre-half as an option ahead of the 2026-27 Bundesliga season.
However, Leverkusen will face further competition from the Turkish Süper Lig, with Besiktas already making initial contact.
City rivals Galatasaray are also monitoring the situation and could make a move if there are any further departures in defense.

FC Barcelona has reached a "total agreement" to sign a top young European talent in Jesse Bisiwu according to SPORT.
FC Barcelona has reached a "total agreement" to sign a top young European talent in Jesse Bisiwu according to SPORT and journalist Sacha Tavolieri, citing anonymous sources.
This means that six-month long negotiations between Barça and Clube Brugge are reaching a conclusion.
The agreement is said to be for $11.4 million (€10 million) plus a 30% percent stage for the Belgians is Bisiwu is sold on in the future.
Clube Brugge was effectively backed into a corner given the 18-year-old's contract expires on June 30.

FC Barcelona have successfully concluded negotiations with Club Brugge for the transfer of Jesse Bisiwu. Both clubs have reached a full and final agreement to complete the deal immediately.
The news was confirmed exclusively by the renowned sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri. The specialist stated that the institutional agreement is absolute and the transfer is fully sealed.
For his part, the promising Belgian footballer has already given his final green light to join the Blaugrana project. The player showed his full enthusiasm about wearing the Barça shirt in the future.
At present, only the final formalities of the operation remain, including the signing of the paperwork and the relevant medical examination. Once these mandatory requirements have been completed, the official announcement of the signing will follow.
The agreed financial package includes significant performance-related bonuses. In addition, Club Brugge have secured a future sell-on clause as part of the financial agreement.

Transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri reports that Milan star Rafael Leao has decided to drop his agent and rely on a group of lawyers for his future, while a local agency will represent him for a potential transfer in the Saudi Pro League.
Milan star Leao has decided to 'stop using a dedicated agent' and has started working with 'several lawyers', according to transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – JUNE 23: Rafael Leao #17 of Portugal celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at Houston Stadium on June 23, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)
Leao has a €175m release clause at Milan, but the Rossoneri are reportedly looking to sell for at least €60m.
Earlier this summer, Leao admitted that he'd seek a new challenge during the summer transfer window, but no formal offer has yet arrived from any club in Europe's top-five leagues.

In their search for a new manager, RC Strasbourg Alsace have turned to Norway, as per a report from L'Équipe.
It was reported by Onze Mondial on Monday that Wilfried Nancy, formerly of Celtic, was the favourite to succeed Gary O'Neil, who left the club at the end of last month to join Ipswich Town. However, a report from Sacha Tavolieri suggested that former Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank was the frontrunner. It has since been reported that the Dane may not be looking to make an immediate return to management this summer.
As a result, L'Équipe understands that two candidates remain, with one of them being Kjetil Knutsen. The 57-year-old manager is appreciated by Strasbourg for his work at Bodø/Glimt. He took his side deep into the UEFA Europa League in 2025, only coming unstuck against Tottenham Hotspur. Knutsen's side also impressed in the Champions League last season.
Advanced talks between the Bodø/Glimt manager and Strasbourg are ongoing.
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Stade Rennais have won the race to sign American international Bryan Reynolds (25), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri. The Westerlo defender bid farewell to his teammates on Wednesday and is expected in Brittany within the next 48 hours to finalise the transfer. The deal is worth around €4.5m, with the defender set to sign a four-year contract
Rennes have beaten Scottish giants Rangers to the full-back’s signature after the Ibrox side saw an earlier bid worth around €2.5m rejected by Westerlo. Although Rangers remained interested in striking a deal, Les Rouges et Noirs accelerated negotiations in recent days before reaching an agreement for the United States international.
Reynolds arrives after an impressive spell in the Belgian Pro League, where he established himself as one of Westerlo’s standout performers. The former AS Roma defender had entered the final year of his contract, prompting several clubs to monitor his situation before Rennes have seemingly secured his signature.
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RB Leipzig are pushing to sign Burnley FC's Maxime Estève, with talks centered around a contract which will last until 2031.
Sky Germany and Sacha Tavolieri are reporting that the Frenchman is open to the move, and personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
Leipzig have verbally indicated to Burnley they are willing to pay around €25million, however that's well below the English club's valuation.
They rate the player significantly higher at about €35-45million and are hoping that a Premier League suitor enters the race.
Behind the scenes, Leipzig are preparing for the possible departures of both Castello Lukeba and/or El Chadaille Bitshiabu .

AJ Auxerre are reportedly on the verge of signing Luton Town player Christ Makosso (22), according to reports from journalists Ben Jacobs and Sacha Tavolieri.
Under contract with the Haters until 2029, the Brazzaville, Congo-born player is said to have reached an agreement with AJA. A transfer worth around €1.5m, including bonuses, is therefore expected to be finalised.
Having previously played for FC Sochaux-Montbéliard, the defender spent the second half of the 2025-26 season on loan at Oxford United. Although he started five of his six appearances at the end of winter, Makosso finished the season on the bench, having not played a single minute since 6th March.
A Congolese international with five caps, the 1.92-metre-tall player will now move to France to try to relaunch his career under Will Still, who was recently appointed as Auxerre 's manager. In doing so, he could become the Burgundian club's second summer signing, following Xiangxin Wei (18), whilst the club is also expected to confirm the arrival of Arthur Piedfort (21) from KVC Westerlo shortly.
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According to a report from Sacha Tavolieri, Olympique Lyonnais are set to avoid sanctions when they meet with the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion (DNCG) this year. The Rhone club have been under strict monitoring after financial difficulty.
OL were previously relegated to Ligue 2 by the French football financial watchdog, but this decision was reversed on appeal. A stricter policy on the way the club has been run under the presidency of Michelle Kang has seen the club’s financial picture improve.
With capital injected into the football club, and costs reduced, Lyon look like they will be able to breathe easier when they meet with the DNCG. This is a stark contrast to previous meetings with the body where the club’s future in Ligue 1 has been at stake.
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Sabri Ghuendouz will have a medical with Hearts on Monday after a fee of £870,000 was agreed with Beerschot for the 26-year-old French winger. (Sacha Tavolieri on X)
Celtic could make a move for £2m-rated 24-year-old Qarabag striker Camilo Duran. (Sun)
And Celtic are continuing to keep tabs on Go Ahead Eagles midfielder Jakob Breum, the 22-year-old who is valued at £4.4m and the subject of interest from both Sunderland and Fulham. (Football Insider)
Meanwhile, Celtic midfielder Arne Engels will decide his future before the 22-year-old returns to pre-season training, with Roma joining Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest in expressing interest in the Belgian. (Voetbalkrant)
Southampton, West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are all showing interest in 23-year-old Hibernian midfielder Josh Mulligan. (TeamTalk)

Aston Villa have set their sights on Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to Sky Sports Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery wants attacking reinforcements at the Midlands club ahead of next season, and Fernandez-Pardo has emerged as a target who could be brought to Villa Park this summer. The 21-year-old Belgium international striker is currently at the World Cup and the Villans are one of those keeping tabs on him. The €70 million-rated forward ended last season with eight goals and five ****** ists in 29 league appearances for Lille, and Villa could face competition from the likes of Manchester United, who are also monitoring him.
Fernandez-Pardo plays as a number 9, on both wings and as a number 10 in midfielder, and his versatility has attracted Villa. The Midlands club have scouts in North America to run the rule over the Belgian and other potential transfer targets at the World Cup. Belgium were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in their opening game of the tournament on Monday, but the Aston Villa target only came on for the final five minutes and was unable to influence the proceedings.
The Red Devils take on Iran on Sunday (June 21) before facing New Zealand next Saturday (June 27), and Fernandez-Pardo will hope to play more minutes.
He will be looking to impress and the Villans and other suitors will be watching him.
A move to the Premier League could appeal to Fernandez-Pardo, and the Villa offering Champions League football next season puts them in a favourable position in the race.

Aston Villa have set their sights on Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo, according to Sky Sports Switzerland journalist Sacha Tavolieri. Villa manager Unai Emery wants attacking reinforcements at the Villa Park club, and Fernandez-Pardo has emerged as a target. The 21-year-old Belgium international striker is currently at the World Cup and the Villans are keeping tabs on him. He ended last season with eight goals and five **** ists in 29 league appearances for Lille, and the likes of Manchester United are also monitoring him.
Fernandez-Pardo plays as a number 9, on both wings and as a number 10 in midfielder, and his versatility has attracted Villa. The Midlands club have scouts in North America to run the rule over the Belgian and other potential transfer targets at the World Cup. Belgium were held to a 1-1 draw by Egypt in their opening game of the tournament on Monday, but the Villa target only came on for the final five minutes and was unable to influence the proceedings.
The Red Devils take on Iran on Sunday (June 21) before facing New Zealand next Saturday (June 27), and Fernandez-Pardo will hope to play more minutes.

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Lille OSC forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo (21), according to a report from Sacha Tavolieri.
Fernandez-Pardo, whose natural position is on the left of the attack, although he also played through the middle towards the end of the season, recently declared for the Belgium national team and recently made his World Cup debut with the Red Devils.
Even before the World Cup, interest in the forward was growing. Como, who next season will compete in the UEFA Champions League next season, are in the race, as per La Gazzetta dello Sport. There is also interest from the Premier League in the form of Manchester United and Manchester City, the Italian publication addded.
Foot Mercato have cited Liverpool as a potential destination for Fernandez-Pardo, valued at €70m. Aston Villa have now joined that growing list. There has been contact between the player’s representatives and the Birmingham-based club. Aston Villa’s scouts are currently in the US observing the player.
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