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    City Agree £52m Reijnders Sale To Al-Qadsiah

    Manchester City, Al-Qadsiah and Tijjani Reijnders
    Thursday

    Manchester City have agreed a £52m deal to sell Tijjani Reijnders to Saudi club Al-Qadsiah after negotiations advanced from the earlier talks. The Netherlands midfielder is close to agreeing personal terms and trained separately from City’s squad on Thursday.

    Reijnders is expected to complete the move after a medical, ending his City spell after only one season. The departure could trigger further midfield recruitment, particularly with Barcelona also pursuing Rodri before the summer transfer window closes.

    Zidane Adds Barthez And Bettoni To France Staff

    Zinedine Zidane, Fabien Barthez and David Bettoni
    Thursday

    France coach Zinedine Zidane has appointed former international team-mate Fabien Barthez as goalkeeper coach and David Bettoni as his assistant. The appointments complete key parts of Zidane’s backroom staff after he took the national-team job on a four-year contract.

    Barthez won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 alongside Zidane, while Bettoni previously assisted him at Real Madrid during three consecutive Champions League triumphs. Their first Nations League fixtures come away to Turkey and Belgium in September.

    Celtic Sign Germany U21 Midfielder Mika Baur

    Celtic, Paderborn and Mika Baur
    Thursday

    Celtic have signed Germany Under-21 midfielder Mika Baur from Paderborn for an undisclosed fee. The 22-year-old has agreed a four-year contract with an additional one-year option after helping Paderborn secure promotion to the Bundesliga last season.

    Baur made 36 appearances, scoring four goals and supplying six assists during Paderborn’s promotion campaign. Celtic manager Martin O’Neill highlighted his technical ability and versatility, while Paderborn said the financial terms would help strengthen their own squad.

    Moussa Diaby Agrees Leverkusen Contract Until 2031

    Moussa Diaby, Bayer Leverkusen and Al-Ittihad
    Thursday

    Moussa Diaby has reportedly agreed personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen on a contract running until 2031 as he works toward leaving Al-Ittihad. The France winger and the Saudi club both want a separation, with Leverkusen now negotiating the transfer.

    Club-to-club talks remain difficult and the report says an agreement is not yet close, despite Diaby’s commitment to the move. Inter Milan have also been linked, but Leverkusen are pushing to bring their former winger back to Germany.

    England U20 Continue World Cup Preparations Despite Boycott

    England Under-20 Women, the Football Association and Lydia Bedford
    Thursday

    England’s Under-20 women have been told by the Football Association to continue preparing normally for September’s World Cup despite UEFA’s unresolved threat to boycott FIFA competitions. Coach Lydia Bedford says the squad remains focused on training and selection.

    Six European teams are due to compete in Poland from 5 to 27 September, and none has formally withdrawn. England are proceeding as planned while football authorities continue debating whether the wider governance dispute with FIFA should affect the tournament.

    Rangers Exit Europa League After Jagiellonia Draw

    Rangers and Jagiellonia Bialystok
    Thursday

    Rangers have been eliminated from Europa League qualifying after a 1-1 home draw with Jagiellonia Bialystok completed a 3-2 aggregate defeat. Derek McInnes remains without a win through his first four competitive matches as Rangers manager.

    Lawrence Shankland briefly levelled the tie from the penalty spot before Nik Prelec equalised for Jagiellonia. Rangers now drop into the Conference League play-offs, increasing pressure on McInnes after another difficult performance and an already damaging start.

    Arsenal And Liverpool Head To Tribunal Over Joseph

    Arsenal, Liverpool and Vincent Joseph
    Thursday

    Arsenal and Liverpool are heading to a tribunal after failing to agree compensation for 16-year-old Vincent Joseph. The teenager rejected a Liverpool scholarship and joined Arsenal despite interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

    Liverpool and Arsenal held compensation talks after Joseph’s departure but could not reach common ground. A tribunal will now determine the development fee owed to Liverpool, escalating a youth-transfer dispute between the two Premier League rivals.

    LAFC Sign Bayern Forward Armindo Sieb Through 2028

    LAFC, Bayern Munich and Armindo Sieb
    Thursday

    LAFC have signed 23-year-old forward Armindo Sieb permanently from Bayern Munich through the 2028-29 MLS season, with an additional club option for 2029-30. The Germany youth international spent the previous two seasons on loan at Bundesliga side Mainz.

    Sieb recorded five goals and three assists across 62 Mainz appearances after earlier scoring 17 times for Greuther Furth. LAFC believe his pace, technique and attacking versatility can strengthen a side competing near the top of the Western Conference.

    Anthony Taylor Leaves English Refereeing For Turkey Role

    Anthony Taylor and the Turkish Football Federation
    Thursday

    Anthony Taylor has ended his English refereeing career after 20 years and moved into a new role as director of elite refereeing for the Turkish Football Federation. The 47-year-old cited sustained scrutiny, pressure and the accumulated physical and mental demands.

    Taylor officiated 668 matches in England and 163 internationals, including every major English domestic final. He said abuse and the sacrifices made by his family contributed to his decision, alongside a desire to finish refereeing on his own terms.

    Leeds Push For Nico Elvedi As Bornauw Nears Exit

    Leeds United, Borussia Monchengladbach and Nico Elvedi
    Thursday

    Leeds United are intensifying their pursuit of Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi, with sources at both clubs reportedly confident a transfer can happen. The 29-year-old Switzerland international previously worked under Leeds manager Daniel Farke in the Bundesliga.

    Elvedi has one year remaining on his Gladbach contract, giving the German club an incentive to sell. Leeds are also preparing for Sebastiaan Bornauw’s possible move to Hamburg, increasing their need for experienced defensive reinforcement before the deadline.

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