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Atletico Madrid refuses to sell Julian Alvarez to Barcelona, pushing him towards Arsenal, but the player is reluctant to return to the Premier League, creating a transfer standoff.

Sky Sports reports that Newcastle United captain Dan Burn has sustained an ankle injury during training and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. He will miss at least the first two matches of the season against Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur. Burn was appointed captain just last week, replacing Bruno Guimaraes who transferred to Arsenal. New manager Eddie Howe faces a shortage of personnel. Newcastle considers the match against Tottenham as a more favorable opportunity to gain points.

Real Madrid remain active in the transfer market, with potential departures and replacements. Mourinho has told Raul Asencio he is not in his plans. Martin Zubimendi's move is not ruled out, and Sergio Martinez is expected to join Castilla.

Manchester City have reached a full transfer agreement with Lille for 18-year-old Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi, who will join as the designated successor to Rodri, setting a new club record transfer fee.

Clutch Numbers published the NBA's all-time single-season block totals, with Mark Eaton's 456 blocks leading the field and Manute Bol's 397 in second. Hakeem Olajuwon appears twice in the top 10, as does Eaton, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rounds out the list.

Hull City have officially announced that manager Sergey Yakirovich has agreed to sign a new three-year contract with a significant salary increase. Earlier, he led the team to a 2-0 victory over Manchester United in the Premier League opener, with his tactical setup widely praised. The club decided to lock in the meritorious coach who led the team to promotion and a winning start with a pay rise and long-term deal.

According to Stat Defender's career assists leaderboard for the 2009 NBA draft class, James Harden tops the list with 10,097, followed by Stephen Curry (7,696) and Jrue Holiday (7,395).

Stat Defender's list of career assists among 2009 draft picks: Harden leads with 10,097, followed by Curry (7,696) and Holiday (7,395), with DeRozan, Rubio, and others completing the top ten.

Diario Sport reports that Barcelona's defensive arrangement for the La Liga opener against Elche is under scrutiny. Preseason matches saw Kounde paired with Gerard Martin at center-back and Eric Garcia at right-back, possibly revealing Flick's tactical plan. Kounde, signed in 2022 as a center-back, has underwhelmed at right-back. With Araujo's departure and rotation needs, Kounde's return to the center is gaining traction, while Flick looks to utilize Eric Garcia's versatility. Kounde will still compete with several defenders for a starting spot.

Al-Hilal have opened negotiations to sign Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli, who has agreed to leave. Arsenal rejected Galatasaray's €45M bid and are demanding €70M. The winger was left out of recent squads. Arsenal, after Trossard's exit and signing Zolis, may sell to raise funds.

Newcastle United captain Dan Burn suffered an ankle injury in training and is expected to be sidelined for several weeks. He is wearing a protective boot, and while the injury is minor and requires no surgery, he needs time to recover.

Official sources report that Al Hilal are actively pursuing Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli, who is open to the move. Talks are ongoing, with Arsenal demanding around £60 million. Martinelli had previously rejected Turkey but now welcomes a switch to Saudi Arabia.

ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon said that if Jonathan Kuminga is willing to accept a minimum salary, the Minnesota Timberwolves are the first choice, because he could directly lock down the starting power forward position.

Porto are preparing to present an improved offer for Santiago Gimenez as their top striking target. Coach Farioli declined to discuss the deal publicly but confirmed further signings are planned. An increased bid is expected within hours to approach Milan's asking price and speed up the transfer.

Al-Ahli have officially loaned French midfielder Enzo Millot to Al-Diriyah until the end of the 2026-27 season. The 24-year-old, who joined from Stuttgart in 2025, made 40 appearances with 9 goals and 7 assists in his debut season, winning the Saudi Super Cup and AFC Champions League Elite.

Draymond Green has criticized the NBA's one-and-done draft rule, urging that players be required to spend at least two years in college before entering the league. He argues that the current system fosters a transient mindset, while a two-year commitment would better prepare rookies for professional responsibility and align with the rookie contract structure.

France international Mateta has appealed to FIFA over his contract dispute, arguing that the remaining terms of his Crystal Palace deal are invalid. The contract was originally due to expire in June 2027, but Palace activated a 12-month extension option in 2024, making it expire after the current season. Mateta wants the final year voided. The Premier League's independent arbitration tribunal has already ruled, but the contract remains binding, and FIFA has said it is outside its jurisdiction.

AC Milan and RB Leipzig have reached a principled agreement for Christopher Nkunku's transfer, involving a €3 million loan fee and a €27 million buy option, with final contract talks ongoing. Newcastle United remains in contact, capable of a permanent deal.

According to Romano, Manchester City has reached an agreement with 22-year-old winger Alan-Elias on personal terms, with details including contract length, salary, and bonus structure all settled. The player is open to the move. Over the past 48 hours, the two clubs have initiated transfer negotiations, and City is set to submit an official offer to the other party.

Barcelona's new gym main structure has been completed at the Ciutat Esportiva. The project adds training space alongside existing gyms, with glass walls integrating strength and tactical training. It aims to reduce injury risk and enhance performance. Future plans include a first-team dormitory.