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#transfers

Aston Villa have reportedly been handed a huge boost as Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Marco Asensio has agreed to return to the club on a three-year deal. Latest reports claim Asensio has agreed a three-year contract with Villa, with the Spain international closing in on a return to Villa Park after his loan spell there last season. Asensio joined Unai Emery's side for the second half of the 2024/25 campaign and performed well during his six months there.

Sunderland's summer transfer activity has been remarkable, with the club investing heavily in new players as they return to the Premier League after eight years.

West Ham United's approach for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos has been complicated by a 42 million bid being rejected; Chelsea considers him a future cornerstone.

Esther Morgan, a 22-year-old Wales defender, has signed a two-year contract with Bristol City after a stint at Hearts in Scotland. Previously released by Tottenham, she also spent time on loan at Sheffield United. She has played 11 times for Wales, including all three group matches at Euro 2025.

"It feels good to be back in the team environment and back on the pitch. Everyone has been very welcoming. It's been a good few weeks but I'm just happy I'm here now and can focus on the football."

Thomas Frank praised Daniel Levy and Vinai Venkatesham for their hard work in improving Tottenham's squad, highlighting their commitment to making crucial signings.

Leoni enjoyed a strong debut year for Parma in 2024-25 after sealing a move from fellow Italian side Sampdoria, making 17 appearances across all competitions.

Hansi Flick expressed his dissatisfaction regarding the delays in registering new signings Joan García and Marcus Rashford ahead of the LaLiga opener against Mallorca. Both signings are pending registration despite efforts by Barcelona's board to create space within their salary cap.

Fridolina Rolfö is joining Manchester United as a free agent after terminating her contract with Barcelona, where she was a key player for four years.

It's not about [us taking] the next step, it's about preparing for the next season. We are not where we want to be but there have been a lot of changes.

"We're excited. We've worked hard in pre-season to be ready for the Premier League starting. We're looking forward to it - and we know the challenge that awaits."

Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals for Al-Nassr but was substituted at half-time as the team lost 3-2 to Almeria in a friendly match.

Pep Guardiola praised Tijjani Reijnders as a 'special player' after his impactful performance, scoring a brace in a 3-0 victory over Palermo in Sicily.

Burnley have signed striker Armando Broja from Chelsea for a fee reported to be in the region of £20 million, handing him a five-year deal.