Summary

  1. Leicester sign Chossenottepublished at 08:16 British Summer Time 28 August

    Shana Chossenotte poses with Leicester shirtImage source, Getty Images

    Leicester City have signed Shana Chossenotte for an undisclosed fee from Reims on a three-year deal.

    The French youth international has been described as an "exciting prospect with an abundance of talent" by her new club.

    The 19-year-old said: “I am very happy to have signed for Leicester and I can’t wait to get started on the pitch with the team.

    “It’s always been an aim to play in this league as it is one of the best. I’m sure it’s a dream for every professional footballer to play in this league. Leicester seemed right for me, because I can relate to their project and the work they’re doing here."

  2. Cancelo leaves Man Citypublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 28 August

    Joao Cancelo applauding while leaving the fieldImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo has moved to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal in a £21.2m deal.

    The 30-year-old Portugal international joined Pep Guardiola's side from Juventus for £60m in 2019 and became a key component of the side.

    However, following a disagreement with Guardiola, the full-back was sent on loan to Bayern Munich in January 2023 and he spent last season at Barcelona.

    Guardiola had indicated earlier this summer that Cancelo might have a future at the club, but he was not involved in City's two Premier League games this season. He made 154 appearances for City, scoring nine goals.

  3. Merino signs for Arsenalpublished at 08:03 British Summer Time 28 August

    Alex Howell
    BBC football news reporter

    Mikel Merino signing a contractImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal have completed the signing of Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad for a fee that could reach £31.6m.

    The 28-year-old moves to north London on a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months after the Gunners agreed to pay an initial £27.4m plus £4.2m in add-ons.

    "Mikel is a player who will bring us huge quality with his experience and versatility," said manager Mikel Arteta.

    Merino was part of the Spain squad who won Euro 2024, featuring in all seven matches in the tournament and scoring a late winner in extra time against Germany in the quarter-final.

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  4. Mamardashvili signs for Liverpoolpublished at 07:55 British Summer Time 28 August

    Mandeep Sanghera
    BBC Sport

    Giorgi Mamardashvili looks up while playing for ValenciaImage source, Getty Images

    Liverpool have agreed to sign Georgia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili from Valencia in a deal worth up to £29m.

    The 23-year-old will join, subject to a work permit and international clearance, for a fee of £25m plus £4m in add-ons.

    However, he will remain with the La Liga club this season before moving to Merseyside for the start of the 2025-26 campaign.

    Brazil international Alisson Becker remains the Reds' first-choice goalkeeper, while new manager Arne Slot also has Republic of Ireland keeper Caoimhin Kelleher at his disposal this season.

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  5. Who is Manuel Ugarte?published at 07:48 British Summer Time 28 August

    Manuel Ugarte playing for Paris St-GermainImage source, PA Media

    Manchester United are close to making Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte their fifth signing of the summer transfer window.

    Erik ten Hag’s club have agreed a fee of £42.3m for the 23-year-old Paris St-Germain player, in a deal that includes a potential £8.5m in additional payments.

    BBC Sport takes a closer look at the man set to follow new arrivals Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui through the Old Trafford entrance.

    Read the full piece here.

  6. Man Utd agree Ugarte dealpublished at 07:42 British Summer Time 28 August

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

    Manuel Ugarte kicking a ball while playing for UruguayImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United have agreed a fee of 50m euros (£42.29m) with Paris St-Germain for Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

    The deal also includes a potential for 10m euros (£8.46m) in additional payments.

    It is possible Ugarte could fly to Manchester for a medical later on Tuesday.

    The move comes at the same time as midfielder Scott McTominay’s proposed 30m euros (£25.37m) switch to Napoli.

    Ugarte has been linked with United throughout the summer and is now poised to sign for the Old Trafford club, just one year after joining PSG from Sporting Lisbon for a reported 60m euros.

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  7. 'United agree Ugarte deal'published at 07:35 British Summer Time 28 August

    Wednesday's back pages

    The Times

    The Times have gone in a different direction and have led with Manuel Ugarte agreeing a deal to join Manchester United.

    The Times back page on 28 August 2024Image source, The Times
  8. 'Top of the swaps'published at 07:28 British Summer Time 28 August

    Wednesday's back pages

    The Daily Star

    The potential swap deal also makes headlines in the Daily Star.

    If there are any updates from Chelsea or Manchester United today, we'll bring them straight to you.

    Daily Star back page on 28 August 2024Image source, Daily Star
  9. 'Swap shop'published at 07:20 British Summer Time 28 August

    Wednesday's back pages

    Daily Mirror

    Raheem Sterling is also involved in the Mirror's splash, with a potential swap deal their lead story.

    Manchester United and Chelsea could swap Sterling for Jadon Sancho, who went on loan to Borussia Dortmund in the second half of last season after a disagreement with manager Erik ten Hag.

    Daily Mirror back page on 28 August 2024Image source, Daily Mirror
  10. Man Utd hold exploratory talks about Sterling dealpublished at 07:13 British Summer Time 28 August

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

    Raheem Sterling looking to his left while playing for ChelseaImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United have held exploratory talks over a deal to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea.

    The 29-year-old forward has been training away from the first-team squad after being told by Blues manager Enzo Maresca he will struggle for minutes at the club.

    While it is being stressed there is no guarantee of an agreement being reached, it underlines United sporting director Dan Ashworth’s desire to see if he can use the situation at Stamford Bridge to his club’s advantage.

    United sources stress any deal will be on their terms, although winger Jadon Sancho is also available and is known to have admirers at Chelsea.

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  11. 'Theatre of Raheems'published at 07:06 British Summer Time 28 August

    Wednesday's back pages

    The Sun

    Raheem Sterling's potential move to Manchester United from Chelsea is the lead story for The Sun.

    Sterling has been told he will struggle to get first-team minutes this season and United is potentially where he will go to play.

    The Sun back page on 28 August 2024Image source, The Sun
  12. Morning!published at 06:58 British Summer Time 28 August

    Hello and welcome to today's live football page, where we will cover a wide range of stories. Last night multiple clubs were in action for the EFL Cup, including Fulham and Crystal Palace, and so we will reflect on those results.

    There is more action from the tournament coming up this evening so we will also preview what is to come.

    The transfer deadline day is fast approaching so all confirmed deals and emerging rumours will also be updated. But first, let's see what the papers are saying.