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World Cup Countdown: Transfer Market Buzz Heats Up in Italy There’s now very little time left until the grand final between Spain and Argentina, which will decide the next World Cup champion. Tomorrow evening, meanwhile, there’s another huge clash for third place between Mbappé’s France and Bellingham’s England.As we wait for the final two matches of this World Cup, we stay in Italy to take stock of the topic setting the summer alight: the transfer market. Here are the most important stories of the day.Juve, Brandt is a target but watch out for the Premier LeagueJulian Brandt continues to be…

Genoa Secures Loan Deal for Midfielder Hamed Junior Traore from Olympique Marseille Genoa have officially signed midfielder Hamed Junior Traore from Olympique Marseille, on loan with an option to buy, after his experiences at Sassuolo and Bournemouth.“It is a pleasure to be back in Italy and I thank Genoa for this chance,” he told the club website.Advertisement“I hope to deserve the faith of the coach, my teammates and these fans.”Traore returns to Serie AHamed Junior Traore joins Genoa from Olympique Marseille (genoacfc.it)The Ivory Coast international has made his return to Italian football, having started out in the Empoli youth academy.He…

West Ham United Signs Everton Forward Kelly Gago in Permanent TransferWest Ham United has officially signed Everton forward Kelly Gago on a permanent basis, as confirmed in a press release from the club today.Reports indicate that West Ham has paid a club-record transfer fee to Everton for Gago’s services. The 27-year-old has committed to a three-year deal at The Chigwell Construction Stadium.Gago joined Everton from French outfit FC Nantes during the January 2025 transfer window and has since scored 10 goals in 30 appearances for The Toffees across all competitions.Before her tenure at Everton, Gago played for several clubs, including…

Fisnik Asllani Decides on Future Amid Barcelona and Leipzig Interest Diario Sport report that Fisnik Asllani, the 23-year-old Hoffenheim forward, has decided he will only move to Barcelona or RB Leipzig this summer, effectively ruling out Borussia Dortmund despite their reported interest in the player.The Blaugrana’s Plan B Takes ShapeAsllani has made little secret of his desire to join Barcelona, and the feeling within the club’s planning is that he serves as a credible fallback if the pursuit of Julián Álvarez stalls. Barcelona are expected to make a final push for Álvarez once the World Cup concludes, but with Atlético…

Florian Bianchini’s Future at Swansea City Uncertain Following Pre-Season Absence Florian Bianchini’s future at Swansea City appears uncertain as the French forward has been excluded from the Championship club’s pre-season training camp in Austria.Swansea paid just under £2m to sign Bianchini from Bastia in August 2024, when he signed a contract valid until 2028.AdvertisementHowever, the 24-year-old struggled to make a significant impact during his inaugural season in Wales and had a challenging loan spell at Portsmouth last year.Bianchini, who is capable of playing both as a winger and a forward, netted three goals in 38 appearances—only eight of which were…

FC Barcelona’s Andres Cuenca Transfers to Como 1907 FC Barcelona have officially announced that young defender Andres Cuenca has left the club to sign for Como 1907 in a permanent transfer.As part of the agreement, the Blaugrana will retain a future sell-on percentage on the La Masia product.Advertisement“FC Barcelona has reached an agreement with Como 1907 for the transfer of Andres Cuenca to the Italian club. The club retains a percentage of any future sale of the player,” the club statement read.Cuenca departsCuenca joined La Masia in 2019, arriving from the Sevilla youth academy and enjoyed a steady rise through…

Hasselbaink Critiques England’s Mentality in World Cup Exit to Argentina Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink has shifted the focus of blame from coach Thomas Tuchel to the England players following the nation’s disappointing exit from the World Cup against Argentina. Tuchel faced significant criticism for his tactical decisions during the semi-final match, particularly his choice to adopt a five-at-the-back formation, which deepened English defenses and allowed Argentina to apply pressure that led to a late comeback. Hasselbaink, a former assistant to ex-England manager Gareth Southgate, emphasized that Tuchel isn’t solely responsible for the defeat. He highlighted the players’ lack of proper mindset,…

Chesterfield Signs Defender Remeao Hutton Following Departure from Gillingham Chesterfield have signed defender Remeao Hutton after his contract with Gillingham was terminated by mutual consent.The 27-year-old joined the Gills in January 2024 and made 107 appearances in League Two.AdvertisementHutton started his career with Birmingham City and has also had spells with Barrow and Swindon Town.The Spireites have not disclosed the length of deal he has signed.

Roma Eyes Juventus Midfielder Khéphren Thuram as Potential Replacement The Celik case continues to leave a lasting impression on Roma. The Giallorossi management is looking to Juventus for a potential replacement for Manu Koné.The potential sale of Manu Koné, closely monitored by several Premier League clubs, is forcing Roma to evaluate alternatives.AdvertisementAccording to SportMediaset, Khéphren Thuram is among the names on Trigoria’s radar.Currently, it’s just a transfer idea, but the Juventus midfielder is highly sought after due to his technical and physical attributes.

Atletico Madrid CEO Criticizes Real Madrid and Barcelona Over Referee Complaints In a recent interview with the club’s official media, Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin targeted Real Madrid and Barcelona, accusing them of unjustly criticizing referees while reaping the benefits of officiating decisions.While discussing the competitive landscape of Spanish football, Gil Marin asserted that Atletico has established itself as the clear third force in La Liga, continuing the pursuit of the nation’s traditional giants.Advertisement“They force us to be better”Gil Marin recognized the financial and sporting gap separating Atletico from Real Madrid and Barcelona but emphasized that these challenges…