London (AFP) – West Ham announced the signing of Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca on Tuesday from Sassuolo on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old will reportedly cost the Hammers an initial £30.5 million ($37 million) with a further £5 million in add-ons. Scamacca had been linked with Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain after scoring 16 goals in […]

Paris (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Tuesday the signing of France defender Nordi Mukiele from RB Leipzig on a five-year deal. PSG did not reveal the fee for the former Montpellier right-back but media reports claim they have paid between 10-15 million euros ($10.12-$15.18 million). Mukiele was born in Paris suburb Montreuil and came […]

Tokyo (AFP) – Paris Saint-Germain and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the transfer of French international defender Nordi Mukiele to Paris, AFP learned on Sunday from a source close to the negotiations. The two parties are committed to a full transfer and not a loan with an option to buy, as was initially […]

Mexico City (AFP) – Mexico's Pumas on Saturday signed Dani Alves after the veteran Brazilian defender left Barcelona for a second time. Alves, regarded by many as the most successful player in history, had rejoined Barca in November but confirmed last month that he would not be extending his contract. "I'm like an excited 15-year-old […]

London (AFP) – Cristiano Ronaldo faces an uncertain future after the Manchester United striker's attempt to force his way out of Old Trafford failed to spark the expected rush for his signature. The Portugal superstar shocked United earlier this month with his bombshell exit request after the team's failure to qualify for the Champions League. […]

London (AFP) – Arsenal signed Ukraine defender Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City on Friday in a deal worth a reported £30 million ($36 million). Zinchenko agreed a "long-term contract" with the Gunners as he reunites with Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who worked with the left-back during his time as assistant to City boss Pep Guardiola. […]

London (AFP) – Brentford have signed former Burnley captain Ben Mee on a free transfer after agreeing a two-year-deal with the defender. The 32-year-old left Burnley when his contract expired following their relegation from the Premier League last season. Brentford boss Thomas Frank said the centre-back would add "quality and experience" to his squad. "I […]

Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Promoted Nottingham Forest beat off competition from other Premier League sides to sign Jesse Lingard on a free transfer on Thursday. Lingard left Manchester United last month as a free agent after an 11-year senior career at Old Trafford. The 29-year-old scored 35 goals in 231 appearances for the Red […]

Washington (AFP) – Jamaican international midfielder Ravel Morrison, who played for Wayne Rooney at Derby County, has followed the former England star to DC United, the Major League Soccer team said Thursday. Rooney, Manchester United's record goalscorer, became manager of DC United last week but awaits final paperwork before taking over the US capital side […]

Milan (AFP) – Juventus announced on Wednesday they had signed Torino defender Bremer a little over 24 hours after Matthis de Ligt left for Bayern Munich. The 36-time Italian champions have paid 41 million euros ($41.7 million) for 25-year-old Brazilian Bremer, who had joined their local rivals in 2018 from Atletico Mineiro. Netherlands centre-back de […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said it is "crazy" that Barcelona have been able to make multiple signings in the transfer window, including Robert Lewandowski from the Bundesliga champions. Barcelona have struggled financially in recent seasons, but were able to seal the signature of two-time FIFA player of the year Lewandowski in […]

Berlin (AFP) – Bayern Munich announced the signing of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt on a five-year deal on Tuesday with the Dutch international expected to become "a mainstay" as the German champions embark on the post Robert Lewandowski era. "Matthijs de Ligt was a top target for us. With signings like this, the big […]

London (AFP) – Scottish champions Celtic signed Australia midfielder Aaron Mooy on a free transfer and German defender Moritz Jenz on loan from Lorient on Tuesday. Former Brighton midfielder Mooy agreed a one-year contract with the Hoops after leaving Chinese club Shanghai Port earlier this year. The 31-year-old, who had a spell in Scotland's top-flight […]

London (AFP) – Tottenham signed Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence on Tuesday in a deal that could rise to a reported £20 million ($24 million). Spence agreed a five-year contract with Tottenham after impressing during a loan spell with Championship side Nottingham Forest last season. The 21-year-old right-back's initial price is believed to be £12.5 million […]

Melbourne (AFP) – A "magnificent" Christian Eriksen and "warrior" Lisandro Martinez will bring creative flair and fighting spirit to Manchester United, manager Erik ten Hag said Tuesday as his new-look squad starts taking shape. The pair join Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia as the Dutchman's three key signings so far as he looks to inject new […]