Summary

  • Liverpool sign defender Ragnar Klavan for reported £4.2m fee

  • Stoke bid £20m for West Brom striker Saido Berahino

  • Poor conduct towards match officials at 'unacceptable levels'

  • Celtic v Lincoln Red Imps (0-1 agg) (19:45 BST)

  • GET INVOLVED: Red cards for swearing at referees - your reaction #bbcsportsday

  1. Russia doping scandalpublished at 08:10 British Summer Time 20 July 2016

    Wednesday's backpages

    Times Rio dopingImage source, The Times

    Tuesday saw fresh developments in the Russia doping scandal, with the Times reporting that the International Olympic Committee are seeking legal advice as to whether Russia can be banned from competing in the Rio Olympics completely. 

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    Chelsea anger at Atletico?published at 08:06 British Summer Time 20 July 2016

    Wednesday's backpages

    Sun backpage Diego CostaImage source, The Sun

    The Sun have taken a different football story, claiming that Chelsea will consider reporting Atletico Madrid if they continue their pursuit of Diego Costa.

    The 27-year-old Spain striker joined Chelsea from Atletico for £32m in 2014.

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    Pogba to United close?published at 08:03 British Summer Time 20 July 2016

    Wednesday's backpages

    Mirror backpage Paul PogbaImage source, The Mirror

    The Mirror are leading on the transfer story of the summer so far, claiming Ed Woodward stayed in England rather than joining the pre-season tour of China to secure Paul Pogba's signature.

    Star backpage Paul PogbaImage source, The Star

    The Star have taken a different take on the same story, claiming that United have had an £85m bid rejected for the 23-year-old midfielder by Juventus.    

  4. Good morning!published at 07:59 British Summer Time 20 July 2016

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    Hi there, and welcome to another busy edition of Sportsday.

    We've got plenty to be cracking on with today, with a smouldering transfer market showing signs of catching alight any day now and pre-season in full swing. And that's just the football.

    Preparation for the second Test between England and Pakistan at Old Trafford in Manchester start today, with a press conference scheduled for a little later on, and we'll be bringing Chris Froome continuing his hunt for a second successive Tour de France title.

    But first, let's take a look at today's backpages.