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According to AC Milan correspondent Longo, Croatian midfielder Luka Modric will officially sign a contract extension with AC Milan on July 23 local time. Under the new deal, he will continue to play for the Rossoneri in the upcoming season.

According to TalkSPORT, Leeds United have initiated formal talks with Manchester City over the transfer of goalkeeper Trafford. The 23-year-old joined City from Burnley last year for £27 million but made only four Premier League appearances due to the deadline day signing of Donnarumma. Leeds have lost substitutes Meslier and Darlow this summer, and Trafford is seeking a starting role.

Germany's Transfermarkt updated AFC player values on July 23. Japanese midfielder Kaishu Sano rose to €50M, tying with Uzbek defender Husanov atop the rankings. Japan dominates the top ten with seven players, while China's Wang Yudong ranks 158th at €1.8M.

Genk officially announced on July 23 the signing of Pisa forward Durosinmi for a transfer fee of €10.5 million, with a four-year contract until June 2030. Durosinmi is 23 years old, a Nigerian center-forward. Previously, he had 35 goals and 10 assists in 86 appearances for Viktoria Plzen, and has a career total of 54 goals and 17 assists in 150 appearances.

According to a report from The Guardian, Manchester City midfielder Rodri could face a prolonged absence due to a back injury, possibly requiring surgery. The 30-year-old, who recently captained Spain to a 1-0 win over Argentina and won the World Cup Golden Ball, may miss the start of the season if surgery is needed, suffering another setback after tearing his anterior cruciate ligament in September 2024. Last season, he made only 17 appearances in the Premier League. His contract expires next...

Italian Football Federation's talks with Pep Guardiola hit a snag as the coach demands €20 million, double the initial offer.

According to ‘Il Romanista’, Manchester United lead the race for Kone’s signature and plan to submit an offer of around €50 million to Roma. Kone is on holiday, with his agent in daily contact as transfer negotiations progress substantially. Al-Ahli have made preliminary contact, while Atletico Madrid have temporarily withdrawn after their €40 million bid was rejected, and Chelsea could enter the fray. Roma may raise their psychological asking price to over €60 million.

Jadon Sancho, now a free agent after his Manchester United contract expired, is open to a third stint at Borussia Dortmund, who require him to accept a major pay cut to around €5 million base salary with performance bonuses. Dortmund sees potential for a late-summer move, though Atletico Madrid is also interested.

Bild reports that five top clubs, including Liverpool, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Man City, and PSG, are willing to pay €100m for Leipzig defender Diomande. PSG has agreed personal terms with the player but has not submitted a bid, while his agents push for clarity amid fears of a hijack.

Former Real Madrid player Salgado suggests that Real Madrid sign Rodri and increase the proportion of Spanish players. He points out that Real Madrid has already brought in Cucurella, but Spanish core players like Nacho and Carvajal have left. Salgado believes that three weeks of vacation is too short; if they sign Rodri, they can give him an extra week. Rodri is the best choice this summer, as he can inject Spanish DNA into Real Madrid, bringing possession and tempo control...

According to Marca Radio on July 23, Mourinho has asked Real Madrid to sign Rodri to strengthen the midfield. Real Madrid is evaluating his age and form. Rodri has only one year left on his Manchester City contract, but City will not let him go cheaply due to their financial strength. Rodri (World Cup winner, Ballon d'Or winner) wants to leave England and return to Spain, but is unwilling to take a pay cut. City has offered an important renewal contract. Real Madrid...

According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle United has reached an agreement with AS Monaco for the transfer of midfielder Alagi Bamba, with a total fee of €41 million. The player has been granted permission to undergo a medical and travel to England to complete the transfer. Both clubs and personal terms with the player have been agreed upon. The deal includes a 15% sell-on clause.

Manchester United are frontrunners for Roma midfielder Kone with a €50m bid, but Roma aim to trigger a bidding war involving Al-Ahli, Atletico Madrid, and Chelsea, potentially raising the price to over €60m.

Chelsea have officially signed 18-year-old Wigan Athletic starlet Harrison Betoni on a contract until 2030. The attacking midfielder, who made 27 appearances for Wigan's first team, scored a memorable debut goal with a direct free-kick on his League One debut against Wimbledon.

According to the Telegraph, Chelsea are close to signing Bayer Leverkusen's 18-year-old Bosnia international Alajbegovic for around £30m. The attacking midfielder scored in the final group stage match against Qatar at the World Cup. He returned to Leverkusen this summer via a €4m buyback clause, having been sold to Red Bull Salzburg for €2m, contributing 9 goals and 3 assists in the Austrian league.

Inter Milan has set Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero as a key target for the summer transfer window, with Spurs demanding approximately €50 million. There is a significant gap between the two parties. Romero himself is willing to return to Serie A, and his agent team has already made contact with Inter. The deal structure remains undecided, with options including a permanent transfer or a loan with an obligation to buy. Inter's director, Piero Ausilio, returned to Italy after making phone calls from Germany. Coach Simone Inzaghi appreciates Ro...

According to news on July 23, Transfermarkt updated player valuations after the World Cup. With the signing of Morgan Rogers, Chelsea now have four midfielders valued at over €100 million: Morgan Rogers (23 years old) is worth €110 million, while Cole Palmer (24), Enzo Fernandez (25), and Moises Caicedo (24) are each valued at €100 million.

Anthony Davis becomes eligible for a 4-year, $275M supermax extension on August 6, which may delay LeBron James' free agency decision by two weeks if a team pursuing LeBron also looks to acquire Davis in a trade.

Major League Soccer announced that it has confirmed an investigation into tampering allegations against Inter Miami. The league is gathering information and will not comment until the review is complete. Inter Miami and the LA Galaxy have reached a settlement over the priority signing rights for Casemiro, but the terms will be disclosed after the investigation concludes.

The latest on the Italian FA's coaching search: Guardiola is the top target but demands €20m per year, far exceeding the FA's budget of about €10m. President Malago plans to involve him in youth reforms and has contacted him through representatives but got no positive response. Guardiola has family concerns. The FA is willing to wait but has alternatives: Conte, Pirlo, Mancini. Aim to finalize before September's Nations League.