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Crystal Palace is pursuing Takehiro Tomiyasu on a permanent deal while eyeing Real Salt Lake winger Zavier Gozo as part of a busy transfer window. The club is balancing wages with UEFA’s SCR rules as it looks to reinforce a Europa League squad under new manager Pierre Sage.
Newcastle United faces continued pressure as Bruno Guimarães pushes for a move to Arsenal, while the club pursues replacements after high-profile summer exits. Bazoumana Touré has joined for £43m, with Sean Steur set to arrive from Ajax; the squad rebuild accelerates as tensions rise over player departures and strategic direction.
Celtic are plotting a higher bid for Colombian forward Camilo Duran after Qarabag rejected their initial offer. Duran impressed in 2025-26, scoring 15 league goals and five in the Champions League, and is currently with Celtic at their Portugal training camp ahead of a potential debut in a pre-season friendly.
The Fox pregame show for the World Cup final is marked by fast travel through a ferry, a helicopter, and a police-escorted car ride, with Zlatan Ibrahimović sweating over the flight. The crew faced delays but reached MetLife Stadium in time as viewership broke records.
Inter signs England defender John Stones on a two-year deal, moving from Manchester City to Milan. The transfer follows Stones’ World Cup form and ties him to fellow defender Akanji at Inter. The deal strengthens Inter’s backline as they chase more trophies this season.
A wave of new football kit designs is hitting top Scottish and European clubs as the 2026-27 season approaches. BBC Business collects notable releases from AC Milan to Celtic and Wales, with reactions ranging from praise for heritage-inspired designs to criticism of bold, modern looks.