Fulham after another Real Madrid starlet?
Fulham’s appointment of Alvaro Arbeloa seems to have created a bridge between Craven Cottage and the Santiago Bernabeu, with The Athletic reporting that the Whites are now keen on attacking midfielder Cesar Palacios.
It comes as Fulham make progress over a deal for striker Gonzalo Garcia, with a deal for Palacios, 21, also set to be a permanent one.
As the club often does with the sale of academy products, Madrid are expected to negotiate a deal for Palacios that contains rights and clauses over any future sales.
Fulham have also been linked with Real midfielder Franco Mastantuono.
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Will Castle29 July 2026 15:39
Callum McGregor shuts down Saudi speculation
Callum McGregor reiterated that Celtic is “where I want to be” amid ongoing speculation linking the long-serving captain with a reunion with former boss Brendan Rodgers at Al Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia.
“Yes, absolutely,” he said. “Listen, this is a football club that’s been part of my whole life since I was eight, nine years old. It’s where I want to be. It’s where I want to play football.
“Ultimately, I want to keep driving everything that I possibly can to make sure this club is successful. Then eventually, the day that you do leave it, you want to leave it in a really good place.”
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Will Castle29 July 2026 15:19
Coventry on verge of signing Carl Rushworth for club-record fee
Coventry City are on the verge of a club-record deal worth an initial £22.5m to sign Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth on a permanent basis, according to The Telegraph.
Rushworth was integral to Coventry’s promotion push after signing on loan, keeping 17 clean sheets in 46 matches.
Signing him permanently was one of Frank Lampard’s priorities this summer and his acquisition is nearly complete.
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Will Castle29 July 2026 14:59
Jordan Henderson leaves Brentford ahead of Chelsea move
Jordan Henderson has left Brentford by mutual consent ahead of an imminent move to Chelsea.
The 36-year-old joined the Bees from Ajax last summer and played 34 times in 2025/26.
Speaking to the club’s official website, Henderson said: “I leave Brentford with a lot of gratitude for the opportunity the club gave me, and for the support and care shown to me and my family from day one.
“Coming back to the Premier League was really important to me, and Brentford gave me that chance. I’ll always be thankful for that.
“I hope I was able to play my part in helping the team through an important period for the club. We achieved a lot together last season, and it’s something everyone involved should be proud of.
“Brentford is a special football club. It’s ambitious, progressive and full of good people. From the owners and leadership, to the coaching staff, the players and everyone behind the scenes, it’s been a privilege to be part of it.
“Most of all, I’d like to thank the supporters. Their backing never changed, and the connection they have with the club is clear to see. They care deeply about Brentford and they support the team in the right way every step of the journey.”
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Will Castle29 July 2026 14:39
Palace hold talks with Takehiro Tomiyasu
Crystal Palace have held talks with former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu over a permanent move to the club, according to BBC Sport.
Tomiyasu has been training with Palace and was named as a substitute in the pre-season friendly against Lens on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old most recently played for Ajax and was at the World Cup with Japan, having been plagued by injuries over the past couple of seasons.
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Will Castle29 July 2026 13:59
Jack Grealish misses Man City pre-season tour
Jack Grealish was not on the plane bound for Hong Kong for Manchester City’s pre-season tour, intensifying speculation that a permanent move away could be imminent.
Grealish was among the players who reported for pre-season training last week but will play no part in their tour of the Far East over next 11 days.
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Will Castle29 July 2026 13:39
Forest tie down Ibrahim Sangare
Ibrahim Sangare has penned a contract extension at Nottingham Forest that will keep him at the club until 2029.
Upon signing a new deal, Sangare said: “I’m delighted to sign the new contract. It’s a good moment too for me to thank the fans. Last season wasn’t always easy, but they were always with us and I have always felt their support.
“It’s been three years here and it has become a family for me in that time. I feel good, I have learned a lot, and worked hard to get to this point. I’m really looking forward to working with the new coach (Oliver Glasner) and for the season to start.”
Will Castle29 July 2026 13:19
Will there be a World Cup boycott? Infantino’s deal with Trump empire pushes football to the brink
Senior figures in European football will discuss a boycott after Gianni Infantino revealed plans to sell off stakes in the World Cup, but amid the outrage, will the federations have the courage to front up to Fifa?
Miguel Delaney 29 July 2026 12:59
Brentford in talks over Mamadou Sangare deal
Brentford are in advanced talks with Lens over a £41m move for Mali international midfielder Mamadou Sangare, according to French newspaper L’Equipe.
The Bees are set to lose Jordan Henderson to Chelsea on a free transfer, while Crystal Palace are also reportedly interested in the 24-year-old midfielder.
Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 12:39
Who could Arsenal turn to if they miss out on Vinicius Jr?
The Independent understands that Arsenal want to land a marquee signing this summer to cement their status as Premier League champions, while Mikel Arteta has wanted a first-choice left winger for several seasons.
There was an opportunity to explore a move for Vinicius Jr while the Real Madrid star entered the final year of his contract, but he is set to begin talk on an extension.
There is also interest in Julian Alvarez and Junior Kroupi, while PSG’s Bradley Barcola would also be an option – although an expensive one at £140m, with Liverpool also in the hunt.
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Jamie Braidwood29 July 2026 12:19