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5m ago 06.46 EDT Some early lunchtime listening, perhaps? In our latest episode of Football Weekly Extra Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sanny Rudravajhala and George Elek to preview the return of league football this weekend. The Football League returns and crisis at Morecambe – Football Weekly Extra podcast Read more Plus after almost two years since Football Weekly’s last live show, they are making a return for one night only to Troxy in east London on 11 September. All the information and tickets (both in-person and for the livestream) can be found here. Football Weekly Live Read more Share

13m ago 06.38 EDT Rhian Brewster becomes Derby’s eighth signing of the summer, the 25-year-old joining the club on a two-year contract after leaving Sheffield United. The striker was a regular for the Blades in the 2024-25 season, with 42 appearances in all competitions. They finished third in the table and reached the playoff final at Wembley. Rhian Brewster: "The project sounded really, really good and it's something that I want to be a part of." 👊 — Derby County (@dcfcofficial) August 1, 2025 Share

19m ago 06.33 EDT Sven Ulreich, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper, has posted on his social media that his six-year-old son Len died a few weeks ago after a serious illness. The player thanked family, friends and Bayern for “their discretion and great support over the past few months” before asking the public to respect his family’s privacy during this time. Share

32m ago 06.20 EDT The Guardian understands Leicester are hoping to complete the signing of the American midfielder Celeste Boureille. The 31-year-old left the French side Montpellier earlier this summer and has been a key target for the WSL side. More on that exclusive from Tom Garry as it comes. Excl. Leicester City are hoping to complete the signing of the American midfielder Celeste Boureille, the Guardian understands. The former Portland Thorns and AC Milan player left the French side Montpellier earlier this summer and has been a key target for the #BarclaysWSL side — Tom Garry (@TomJGarry) August 1, 2025 Share Updated at 06.42 EDT

35m ago 06.16 EDT A different type of transfer news: Liverpool unveil their new home shirt after switch from Nike to Adidas. Some clubs and kit sponsors just seem to make sense this. Liverpool and Adidas just screams of nostalgia. The club wore kits by the German apparel brand from 1985 to 1996, and again from 2006 to 2012. The unveiling launch video brings back those legends of yesteryear alongside the current crop of men’s and women’s players. YOUR DREAM. OUR REALITY. ❤️🤝

two icons, together again. pic.twitter.com/kHLYVIREmZ — adidas Football (@adidasfootball) August 1, 2025 Share Updated at 06.20 EDT

40m ago 06.12 EDT An update on João Palhinha: Tottenham have agreed to sign the midfielder on a season’s loan from Bayern Munich, with the deal for the Portugal international including an option to make his move permanent for £27m. It is understood that Spurs will pay a loan fee of £4.3m and will also cover the whole of Palhinha’s wages, with the 30-year-old expected to complete his medical in the coming days. Palhinha has three years remaining on his current contract but is believed to have been keen to return to the Premier League after enjoying two successful seasons in west London. He only made six starts in the Bundesliga under manager Vincent Kompany. Ed Aarons with the latest. Tottenham swoop for João Palhinha on loan as Moore moves to Rangers Read more Share

48m ago 06.04 EDT Thanks Will, will try my best. Some loan news for you. Chelsea’s Mamadou Sarr has joined RC Strasbourg on a season-long loan. The defender joined the London outfit from the Ligue 1 side in June and was included in their squad for the Club World Cup. 𝖂𝖊𝖑𝖈𝖔𝖒𝖊 𝕸𝖆𝖒𝖆𝖉𝖔𝖚!

The Club is pleased to welcome back Mamadou Sarr, who joins Racing on loan for the 2025/26 season! pic.twitter.com/fZCSM39BIN — Racing Club de Strasbourg Alsace English (@RCSA_English) August 1, 2025 He joins two other Chelsea players – Mike Penders and Kendry Paez – on loan at the Ligue 1 side. Manchester United have also sent Ethan Wheatley on loan at Northampton Town. Share

52m ago 06.00 EDT I think we can all accept I’ve done an incredible for the opening 90 minutes of this blog. Can Yara El-Shaboury maintain this standard for the next hour? That’s for you to decide. Share

1h ago 05.53 EDT It is not just the players primed for the new campaign after a brutal pre-season. Ben Fisher went to see the referees get put through their paces in Alicante. It’s good work if you can get it. The evolution of referees: speed tests, data, psychologists and superfoods Read more Share

1h ago 05.42 EDT Looking ahead to tonight’s season opener … I am interested to see how Lasse Nordås gets on at Luton. I joined a sinking ship in January, made more difficult arriving from Norway during their pre-season. Now he has had chance to acclimatise, he could be very important to Luton’s chancers of bouncing straight back. Share

2h ago 05.20 EDT Black Cats complete deal for Roefs Sunderland have signed the highly-rated Dutch goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year deal at the Stadium of Light, becoming the club’s eighth signing of a busy summer. “It feels really good to have signed for Sunderland,” Roefs said. “Joining such a big Club with a rich history is a proud moment for me, and I’m excited for the challenge ahead in the Premier League. Last season was my first real experience as a senior goalkeeper, and I was happy with how it went, especially with the stats at the end of the campaign. To be part of this journey at a Club like Sunderland is really special, and I’m looking forward to the campaign ahead.” View image in fullscreen Robin Roefs played for Netherlands at the European Under-21 Championships this summer. Photograph: Petr David Josek/AP Share

2h ago 05.16 EDT When you watch a lot of League One and League Two it is easy to forget quite how sensationally good all these players are. At one point every one of the them was the best somewhere – school, youth, academy, wherever. It is a weird situation where they are living the dream – being paid to play football – but constantly having to acknowledge they are not the best at this. Max Rushden on the joys of transfers as a lower league fan, as they desperately every new face is the saviour they never knew. New signings are in line to be saviours – even if we don’t know who they are | Max Rushden Read more Share

2h ago 05.00 EDT A further transfer nibble from me … Luton’s Lamine Fanne is wanted around Europe. Turkish side Konyaspor have already made contact with the Hatters about the Senegalese midfielder, who only moved to Kenilworth Road in January. Istanbul Basaksehir, Empoli and Copenhagen are also interested in the 21-year-old. Share

2h ago 04.59 EDT Leyton Orient should confirm the loan signing of Manchester United’s Jack Moorhouse today. The player was at the club yesterday finalising the deal ahead of a season working with Richie Wellens. Orient had a cracking record with last season’s loan signings, so United will be hoping they can work their magic with the highly-talented Moorhouse. Share

2h ago 04.52 EDT What happens when two superstars collide? Ben Fisher and Tom Brady in one article is about as good as it gets in the world of sport. Oh and Wayne Rooney gets further mention. A big day for him at Guardian HQ. Tom Brady’s Birmingham primed to touch down in the Championship Read more Share

2h ago 04.47 EDT It looks like friend of Football Weekly Conor Coady is on his way to Wrexham from Leicester after the two clubs, reportedly, agreed a £2m fee for the former England centre-back. The Welsh club have enjoyed a good summer of mixing potential and experience in their transfer dealings. Share

2h ago 04.44 EDT Rangers sign Spurs teenager Moore on loan Mikey Moore spoke of his love for Rangers after joining the Ibrox club from Tottenham on a season-long loan.

The highly-rated attacker, who turns 18 later this month, came through the ranks at Spurs and made his senior debut against Manchester City a little over 12 months ago, thus becoming the youngest Tottenham player to feature in the Premier League at the age of 16 years and 277 days.

Moore, who has played for England youth sides up to Under-19 level, told the Ibrox club’s official website: “I’m excited to get going.

“As soon as I heard Rangers were interested and wanted me to come, it was a massive opportunity for me. I’m excited to be here and hopefully I can show the fans and everyone what I can do. I’ve always loved Rangers as a club. My family have always loved them.

“I think with the new boss and the way that we play, it’s a great place to be at the minute. It was a pretty easy decision for me to come here.” PA Media View image in fullscreen Mikey Moore has moved to Rangers from Tottenham. Photograph: Nigel French/PA Share

2h ago 04.39 EDT Where is Alexander Isak? He has wandered off to San Sebastian to enjoy a bit of solo training, some pintxos and hopefully the odd glass of Txakoli. I appreciate he might want to leave but it is always fascinating how these players go about it. Arne Slot says Liverpool are always keen on signing top quality players and there aren’y many – if any – better strikers than Isak around. It also helps that he really wants to move to Anfield. Slot says Liverpool will target quality players amid links to Alexander Isak Read more Share

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