Gary Rose
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At all levels, Spain are dominating football right now - the men's national team beat England to be crowned European champions this summer while the women's team won the World Cup last year.

They also hold the two biggest titles in European club football, with Real Madrid and Barcelona winning last season's men's and women's Champions League respectively.

They could soon add an Olympic gold medal to their list of achievements too, with Spain into the men's final in Paris on Friday. The women's team just missed out, being beaten by Brazil in the semi-finals.

It is a hugely impressive list of achievements - and perhaps worrying for rival countries given the success has come despite a chaotic backdrop as a result of the sexism scandal that overshadowed the women's World Cup win.

So how have Spain become such a dominant force?.

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Just a quick update on the Chelsea goalkeeper situation, the Blues have agreed to send Eddie Beach to Crawley on a season-long loan.

Beach began his career in Southampton's academy before joining Chelsea in 2022 where he is yet to play a first-team game.

The 20-year-old has spent time on loan with National League South side Chelmsford and last season at Gateshead, in the fifth tier.

Beach joins the Crawley squad following his return from Chelsea's pre-season tour of the United States.

Earlier today, Chelsea boosted their ranks to eight senior goalkeepers after agreeing a £17m deal for Genk's 19-year-old Belgium youth international Mike Penders.

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David de Gea's long exile from the game looks as though it is coming to an end.

The former Manchester United goalkeeper spent last season without a club after his Old Trafford contract came to an end.

However, De Gea has posted a series of messages on Instagram during the summer suggesting he is ready to return to the game.

And sources have told BBC the 33-year-old is in advanced negotiations with Fiorentina, and could even be travelling to Italy to seal his move in the next 48 hours.

Fiorentina are one of Italy's bigger clubs, although it is over 40 years since they last won a major trophy and they lost the last two UEFA Conference League finals, to West Ham and Olympiakos.

They are in the competition again this season.

And now the Italian club have teased the signing, external on social media.

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Newcastle United

• 21 May - Arsenal wanted to sign a striker before their pre-season tour, with 24-year-old Newcastle United and Sweden forward Alexander Isak top of their list. (Independent), external
• 27 June - Chelsea had enquired about Isak but they would have to pay more than £115m to sign the Sweden striker.(Mail), external
• 1 July - Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has made it clear to the club's board that they should not be looking to cash in on Isak this summer, amid interest from Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano via Teamtalk), external

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Newcastle United have had a second bid for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi rejected, Sky Sports News, external is reporting.

The 24-year-old England international has a contract with Palace that runs until 2026.

The second bid was reportedly around £50m while, according to Sky Sports, Palace value Guehi at £65m.

Guehi had an impressive club season before cementing a starting place with England at the Euros.

Chelsea

• 31 May - Everton, Wolves and Crystal Palace showed interest in Chelsea's Albania striker Armando Broja.
• 8 August - The Mail reported, external Broja will hold talks with Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca to work out his future. Everton and Wolves are among those interested in the 22-year-old.

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Anon

Everton

• 23 June - Newcastle United were closing in on the signing of 27-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has one year left on his contract with Everton. (Guardian), external
• 13 July - Newcastle were prepared to launch another attempt to sign Calvert-Lewin after initial talks with Everton broke down. (Football Insider), external

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Tottenham Hotspur

• 23 July - Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli indicated they are interested in Tottenham's 27-year-old Brazil forward Richarlison. (Times - subscription required), external
• 7 August - Spurs prepared themselves for a huge offer for Richarlison from the Saudi Pro League.(Football Insider), external
• 8 August - However, the Brazilian striker said he wants to stay at Tottenham after turning down a move to Saudi Arabia.

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Brentford

After plenty of interest early in the transfer window, rumours surrounding the future of Brentford's England striker have cooled somewhat in recent weeks. Here are the latest entries in the BBC Sport gossip column:

• 18 June - Tottenham had a bid for England forward Ivan Toney, 28, rejected by Brentford.(Football Transfers), external
• 14 July - Manchester United were interested in Brentford striker Toney, who is open to a move to Old Trafford. (Christian Falk via Mail), external
• 19 July - Brentford were expected to reduce their asking price to less than £50m for Toney because of a lack of interest from rival clubs. (Sun), external

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We will have more on the Community Shield later.

As part of our build-up to Saturday's Wembley clash between the two Manchester clubs, we will be hearing from City manager Pep Guardiola from around 13:30 BST.

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Salford City head coach Karl Robinson has questioned the timing of the Community Shield.

The traditional curtain-raiser to the start of the Premier League season next week, sees Manchester City and Manchester United meet at Wembley in a 15:00 BST kick-off.

That is the same time as 11 fixtures on the opening day of the new League Two season, including Salford's home game with Port Vale.

"Who decided to put the Community Shield on at three o'clock on a Saturday when the EFL is kicking off?", Robinson asked on BBC Radio Manchester.

"The EFL starts. It's the bread and butter of our game. It is the oldest football organisation of leagues going and we decide when we need all the money in the world to kick off the Community Shield at three o'clock.

"That baffles me."

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England striker Eddie Nketiah has been a key figure in Arsenal's squad in recent seasons and he has attracted the attention of Marseille.

The French club have a long registered interest in the 25-year-old, according to Sky Sports, external.

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Spain's Dani Olmo, who won the European Championships this summer, has posted a goodbye message to RB Leipzig fans amid reports he is going to sign for Barcelona.

Midfielder Olmo, 26, has been playing for Leipzig for four years. His move to Spanish giants Barca has been reported by the New York Times, external.

Olmo said on social media: "A young club, a young player... We grew up, won our first trophies and made history together.

"Two Cups and the Super Cup are just some of the many unforgettable moments that'll always stay with me. Thank you @RBLeipzig, external, you’ll forever be in my heart."

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Micah Hamilton has signed for Middlesbrough from Manchester City on a four-year deal.

The 20-year-old midfielder was a product of City's academy.

Boro head coach Michael Carrick said: "Micah is an exciting young player who we're looking forward to working with.

"He's already been in and around the senior side at Man City - he's got that experience from playing in the Champions League - and he is another great addition to the squad."