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Maresca discusses Manchester City's Community Shield ambitions, Arsenal's title, Rodri's return, and potential transfers. He refuses to comment on Enzo, indicates midfield changes with possible departures like Reijnders, Trafford, and Marmoush, and acknowledges Bernardo Silva's exit while highlighting Elliott's future. Chelsea is reportedly preparing a bid for Enzo.

John Lucumi is set to join Juventus, as transfer journalist Romano reveals that the player will fly to Turin this Saturday for his medical examination. Juventus and Bologna reached a full transfer agreement the day before, and both parties are currently exchanging documents, with the transfer nearing completion.

Arsenal have initiated talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a €50m deal for defender Quansah, who moved to the Bundesliga from Liverpool last summer for £30m.

If Barcelona signs Rodri, the total cost will exceed €210 million. Manchester City is demanding a transfer fee of €80 million. Barcelona has offered Rodri a four-year contract with an annual net salary of €15 million, before tax €34 million, totaling €136 million over four years. Including agent fees and the transfer fee, the total surpasses €210 million. Real Madrid had also made an offer for Rodri, but the player chose Barcelona.

Bayern Munich's Kane, Olise, and Upamecano returned from World Cup break on Friday, likely missing the Telekom Cup. Bayern's first competitive match is the Super Cup vs Dortmund on Aug 22, followed by Bundesliga opener vs Stuttgart on Aug 28. Coach Kompany now has a complete squad after earlier returns of Musiala, Davies, and Gnabry.

Cologne rejected Dortmund's €50M+ bid for Said El Mala, causing Dortmund to abandon the chase.

Borussia Dortmund have ended their pursuit of Said El Mala after Cologne rejected their latest offer, demanding a €50m fixed transfer fee with minimal installment options.

19-year-old Barcelona defender Pau Cubarsi leads the 2026 Golden Boy race, with teammate Yamal ineligible after winning in 2024. Cubarsi could become the fifth Barca player to win, following Messi, Pedri, Gavi, and Yamal.

According to Italian journalist Arcomando, Lazio have adjusted their terms in the pursuit of Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi, with a new proposal of a €5 million loan fee plus a €10 million option to buy. If the buy option is triggered, Inter would retain 50% of any future sell-on fee. The 26-year-old Frattesi made 33 appearances for Inter last season, starting 9 times, with 0 goals and 2 assists.

Inter Milan have reached an agreement with Tottenham to sign full-back Jed Spence for €35 million, with an initial payment of €30 million. Spence, who played for England in the World Cup under Tuchel, arrives in Milan as Inter seek a replacement for Dumfries who joined Real Madrid. The 26-year-old can play both full-back positions and helped Tottenham win the Europa League last season.

According to Diario Sport, Luis Suarez's contract with Sporting CP includes an €80 million release clause, which Barcelona considers too high. The player, recommended by agent Ramadani, is seen as a realistic alternative if Alvarez cannot be signed. He transferred from Almeria to Sporting last year for around €28 million, with Almeria retaining a 10% sell-on clause. Barcelona is also monitoring...

Carragher expressed confusion over Arsenal considering selling Lewis-Skelly, calling it a "strange" decision. He believes Arsenal proactively recommended Skelly to Manchester United, not a signal from the player's side. Skelly, 20, has a contract until 2030. Last season, he controlled the game at left-back at the Bernabeu and showed a high level in midfield against Paris Saint-Germain in the final. Carragher pointed out...

Arsenal have shown interest in Leverkusen defender Quansah, but the German club are unwilling to sell. The 23-year-old, who joined from Liverpool for £30m, can play centre-back and right-back, and is open to a move. Liverpool's €70m buy-back clause has expired.

Real Madrid has officially abandoned its pursuit of Bayern Munich's Olise after signing Diomande from Leipzig and renewing Vinicius, among other attacking reinforcements. Bayern Munich is now leveraging this situation to push for a contract extension with a significant salary increase to secure the player's future.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona's 19-year-old center-back Pau Cubarsi is the leading candidate for the 2026 Golden Boy award, ranking first in expert voting ahead of teammate Lamine Yamal (2024 winner, ineligible). Real Madrid's new signing Diomande is third, followed by PSG's Zaire-Emery and Moroccan prospect Bouaddi. In fan voting, Juventus new signing Alegebegovic leads with 48.3%, while Cubarsi is second with 41.2%. If he wins, Cubarsi would be the fifth Barcelona player to win the award. During the World Cup, he partnered Laporte in central defense, Spain conceded only one goal, and his passing accuracy and clearances were top-notch.

Reporter Falk reports that Manchester United have genuine interest in Bayern defender Kim Min-jae, but the player is leaning towards staying at the club. Kim is satisfied with his role and believes he can earn more playing time. Bayern sees him as a vital high-quality backup, especially for the Champions League. Manager Kompany emphasizes the need for a deep squad to win the title. Both player and club prefer to continue together, making a short-term transfer unlikely.

According to Falk, Bayern has already spent over €100 million on signings and needs to balance the books through sales. The focus is on selling three loaned-out players: Palhinha (€30 million), Boey (€15 million), and Zaragoza (€8.5 million), totaling €53.5 million, with a target of achieving €90 million in total transfer revenue. However, market demand is limited. Although Palhinha has had contacts with Aston Villa, Newcastle.

AC Milan has placed center-back Fikayo Tomori on the summer transfer list with a €10-15 million price tag. Juventus and Liverpool are interested. Tomori will not play in the pre-season friendly against Manchester United and may not play again for the club before the window closes. Milan aims to sell to avoid a free transfer in 2027.

Inter Milan are closing in on Liverpool's Curtis Jones, with the fee expected to drop from €40m to €30-35m. Personal terms are agreed, and Inter are selling Frattesi to fund the move.

West Ham United have officially announced the signing of 22-year-old Belgian midfielder Arne Engels from Celtic for £22 million. The player is about to undergo a medical. Previously, West Ham had two bids rejected, and Nottingham Forest's highest offer of £25 million was also turned down. Celtic originally held out for a higher price, but eventually agreed due to the player pushing for the transfer.