Ben Jacobs

Arsenal hold a genuine interest in Rodrygo and have held exploratory talks on the player side dating back to May. Understand Real Madrid want around €90m.🇧🇷 https://t.co/dFgAKPK1vm

Chelsea still prioritising a move for Jamie Gittens despite looking at other right-footed left wingers. Chelsea only made one formal bid on June 10 for £42m, and it wasn’t too far off Dortmund’s valuation. Talks ongoing.🟡⚫️ https://t.co/5Jhj6r6mjL

🗣️ Omar Berrada to @AndyMitten on #MUFC’s summer. “[I am] confident that we will come out of the window with a much stronger team than what we’ve gone into. “[Cunha] is a player that I think fans are going to love… He’s a playmaking attacking midfielder; he can score goals, he https://t.co/0LgNnSJ5Pq

🗣️ Omar Berrada to @AndyMitten on #MUFC’s two-to-three year plan to win the Premier League. “We have a very clear roadmap of how we’re going to get there. Had Ruben started on July 1, 2025, we wouldn’t have been able to have all that knowledge, right?  “And that’s what I feel https://t.co/Y7TeAvNdo1

🗣️ Romeo Lavia is in favour of FIFA’s individual walk-ons coming to the EPL: “Why not bring it to the Premier League? It’s a bit of a showbiz thing, isn't it?“ https://t.co/HUFDAcHiS8

Strasbourg want to sign Djordje Petrovic permanently, but the Serbia international is exploring all options. Chelsea and Petrovic have an agreement that he can leave for €30m, as previously reported. Petrovic also has an issue that needs resolving with his image rights. https://t.co/McNCqvByQf

Three Saudi clubs enquire on Son, who could leave Spurs after their South Korea tour.🇰🇷 - Talks on future with Thomas Frank - Saudi target since 2023. Has previously rejected approaches - Dealmakers willing to pay €40m plus add-ons - €30m wage on offer https://t.co/POQECytAPU

Understand Habib Diarra’s potential move to Leeds is looking unlikely at this stage. Leeds put in a bid to Strasbourg last week, but there are issues in negotiations with player side that need resolving if anything is to progress.🇸🇳 https://t.co/lxfAuD6oIi

David Coote charged with improper conduct following his comments made about Jurgen Klopp in a video. No FA charges relating to allegations of gambling misconduct. https://t.co/iHIbtTNEtI

Middlesbrough set to appoint Rob Edwards as their new manager. Boro have agreed compensation with Edwards's former club Luton allowing him to replace Michael Carrick.🔴 https://t.co/UXMDaAjwuO

Brighton confirm Diego Coppola has joined from Hellas Verona on a five-year contract.✍️ https://t.co/b9JF1hYzf2

Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen

Brighton have agreed an €11m fee for Hellas Verona centre-back Diego Coppola. Five-year contract.🇮🇹 🤝 @alex_crook https://t.co/Gp7ILWfw6T

Nico Williams open to joining Barcelona for €12m on a six-year contract. Terms not a problem between the parties. Atheltic Bilbao also prepared to offer Williams a new deal. Barcelona frontrunners if Williams leaves.👇

Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen

🚨 Understand Nico Williams is open to reduced salary demands to join Barcelona. Deco held a meeting today with Williams’ agent. Told it was communicated Williams will agree to a €12m-gross number discussed 12 months ago. Bayern also want Williams. And Athletic Bilbao have https://t.co/h9Emn6x705

Understand Neymar is in talks with Santos to extend his contract. No green light yet, but Neymar has shown a willingness to engage. Neymar has other interest from Europe, including in Turkey.🇹🇷 https://t.co/6t0ssot0lT

🗣️ Enzo Maresca on Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson competition. “I’m curious to see how Nico reacts. Last season it was him and Marc Guiu. In any case, Marc Guiu is very young. I’m encouraged to see how Nico deals with the competition. Both are very good. Hopefully both can score https://t.co/o8ZzvSH2al

🚨 Al-Nassr have sacked CEO Majed Jaman Al-Sorour, who has responded saying he will take legal action against the club. 🗣️ “Today my services were terminated in a manner that I consider unprofessional, inappropriate and unacceptable. Therefore, a litigation process will begin https://t.co/nuC0PxEkEt