Experienced forward Nikita Parris has left Brighton following the end of her contract.
The England international, 31, joined Albion from Manchester United on deadline day last September and made 28 appearances in all competitions for the club, scoring 12 goals.
Brighton ended the season in fifth place in the Women’s Super League, and head coach Dario Vidosic said: “Nikita has played a vital role in helping us achieve our highest-ever WSL finish.
“Her professionalism, both on and off the pitch, has been outstanding, and her experience has been hugely influential within the squad – especially in guiding some of our younger players.
“Her goals and tactical awareness have offered consistency and leadership in the final third. We’re truly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her last season and wish her nothing but the best in the next stage of her career.”
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 13:47
Xhaka pushing for move to Sunderland
Is Granit Xhaka returning to the Premier League?
So says Sky Sports Germany:
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 13:24
Roma agree basic loan terms over Ferguson
Roma and Brighton have come to an agreement over a move for striker Evan Ferguson.
The two clubs have agreed the basic terms of a loan move for Ferguson who will land in Italy tonight to sign for the Serie A side.
Evan Ferguson is heading to Serie A (Mike Egerton/PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 13:12
Liverpool and Wales star Joey Jones dies aged 70
Some sad football news today:
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 13:02
Newcastle United legend Nolberto Solano has been appointed as head coach of Pakistan’s senior and under-23 teams.
Solano will take over from Stephen Constantine and his first major assignment will be the AFC Under-23 qualifiers in September where Pakistan is grouped with Cambodia, Iraq and Oman.
He will also be in charge for the remainder of Pakistan’s 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifying campaign, including a double-header against Afghanistan in October.
Solano’s appointment is the first major signing by the newly-elected Pakistan Football Federation with Mohsen Gilani as its president.
“Under President Mohsen Gilani’s leadership, PFF proudly welcomes Nolberto Solano as Head Coach of Pakistan U23 with a pathway to the senior team!,” the PFF wrote on X while welcoming the former Peru winger.
“A true legend with EPL, World Cup & Copa America pedigree it’s a new era for Pakistan football.”
Nobby Solano is back (Reuters)
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 12:41
Leeds sign Stach from Hoffenheim
Leeds United have signed towering Germany midfielder Anton Stach from TSG Hoffenheim on a four-year contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday as they continue to strengthen the squad for their return to the top flight.
The transfer fee was around £17m.
The 26-year-old, who has two international caps, joined Hoffenheim in 2023, scoring four goals and registering six assists in 71 appearances.
“My style of play, I would say I am an aggressive player. I am good in duels. I am good at anticipating passes from the opponents and it would be good for the Premier League,” Stach said in a statement.
Leeds start their Premier League campaign at home to Everton on August 18.
Anton Stach = big lad (AP)
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 12:36
Gibbs-White absent as Forest begin preseason camp
Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White has not travelled with the squad for their pre-season camp in Portugal due to a personal reason.
PA understands Gibbs-White’s absence is not transfer related and it is expected he will join up with the team later in the week.
Forest will spend the next week-and-a-half in Portugal on a training camp and will play friendlies against Premier League side Fulham and Portuguese side Estoril Praia.
The 25-year-old was set for a move to Tottenham after they triggered Gibbs-White’s £60million release clause but the transfer stalled earlier this month.
Forest are considering legal action against Tottenham over an alleged illegal approach for Gibbs-White, who returned to pre-season training last Monday and has since trained again with the club.
He also started Forest’s 0-0 friendly draw with Chesterfield on Saturday at the SMH Group Stadium and played the first half.
Morgan Gibbs-White has been training with Nottingham Forest as a potential move to Tottenham remains on hold (Mike Egerton/PA). (PA Wire)
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 12:22
Ekitike follows Wirtz and Frimpong from Bundesliga
Sporting director Richard Hughes and some medical staff did not travel with the Reds to Hong Kong on Sunday in order to complete the signing.
Newcastle and Manchester United had been interested in Ekitike, who is set continue Liverpool’s summer spending spree.
Florian Wirtz arrived from Bayer Leverkusen in an initial £100m deal that could rise to £116m, while Jeremie Frimpong also joined from them in a £29.5m switch and Milos Kerkez left Bournemouth for £40m.
Giorgi Mamardashvili has also linked up with Liverpool after agreeing a deal with Valencia last August, along with fellow goalkeepers Armin Pecsi and Freddie Woodman.
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 12:12
Ekitike latest as Liverpool transfer nears
Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike has flown to London to complete his big-money move to Liverpool.
Arne Slot’s Premier League champions reached a deal with the German club on Monday to sign the 23-year-old for a guaranteed £69million plus a potential £10m in add-ons.
Frankfurt granted Ekitike permission to travel to England to complete the deal and the frontman is understood to have headed to the capital rather than Merseyside to complete the deal.
The striker is due to undergo his medical and sign a six-year deal before heading to Asia to join his new Liverpool team-mates on their pre-season tour.
Hugo Ekitike is on his way to join Liverpool (Getty)
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 12:05
Chelsea in talks with Xavi Simons
Chelsea are interested in Xavi Simons, the Leipzig midfielder, who is also interested in joining the Blues, according to multiple reports.
Chelsea are hopeful of reaching a verbal agreement with the player before speaking to the club.
Simons is already an outstanding performer for club and country aged only 22. He can play in a number of positions across the middle of the pitch and his ability to pick a key pass is elite.
Chelsea are set to open talks with the Bundesliga club this week, but one stumbling block, writes the Telegraph, is that Chelsea feel they need to offload players before they can sign another midfielder.
Xavi Simons is wanted in the Premier League (AP)
Lawrence Ostlere22 July 2025 11:55