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Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 21 Years James Ward-Prowse Set for Emotional Southampton Return Jack Grealish in Talks Over Everton Return as Manchester City Eye Iliman Ndiaye Fenerbahçe End 18-Year Champions League Wait With Victory Over Lyon Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé Hat-Trick Leads Mourinho’s Side to Dominant Bernabéu Win Aston Villa Reach Agreement to Sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap From Chelsea in Club-Record £45m Deal Arteta Warns Arsenal Must Be Ready for Title Defence Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina After 21 Years James Ward-Prowse Set for Emotional Southampton Return Jack Grealish in Talks Over Everton Return as Manchester City Eye Iliman Ndiaye Fenerbahçe End 18-Year Champions League Wait With Victory Over Lyon Real Madrid 4-1 Real Sociedad: Mbappé Hat-Trick Leads Mourinho’s Side to Dominant Bernabéu Win Aston Villa Reach Agreement to Sign Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea Nottingham Forest Sign Liam Delap From Chelsea in Club-Record £45m Deal Arteta Warns Arsenal Must Be Ready for Title Defence

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Fernandez-Pardo joins Newcastle as Woltemade closes in on Juve switch

Newcastle United have signed Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Lille, paving the way for Nick Woltemade to join Juventus on loan.

By Collins Godfrey · 1 Sept 2026

Manchester City Open Talks for Lille Wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi Amid Growing Transfer Interest

Manchester City have opened initial talks to sign Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the club reportedly considering a deal that would allow the midfielder to remain in France until the 2027/28 season. Several European clubs are still in the race for the teenager.

By David Ale · 1 Jul 2026