Arsenal is set to complete a £75m move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes as the North London club closes in on ending the transfer saga. The midfielder awaits the green light to leave Newcastle's La Manga training camp to finalize his switch.
Arsenal has agreed on the £75m fee for Guimaraes, while Aston Villa is braced for a fresh bid from Arsenal for defender Ezri Konsa.
Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is closing in on a move to Turkey with Trabzonspor. The forward was pictured wearing a Trabzonspor kit and sent a message to supporters.
Fans gathered at the airport ahead of Salah's arrival in Turkey as the transfer progresses.
FIFA Crisis and Figo Criticism
Football legend Luis Figo launched a harsh attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino. Figo said Infantino's behavior is "the lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested I've ever seen" and declared that Infantino "must go NOW."
Infantino chaired crisis talks with FIFA staff in Morocco as pressure mounted on him. The meeting followed accusations of blackmail made against Infantino by the head of the Jordan FA.
Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is set for a loan move away after playing 17 games in three years. Meanwhile, United agreed a £14m sale of goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who is close to a permanent move to Middlesbrough for regular first-team football.
Manchester United also admitted that its ticket touting clampdown caused distress to supporters. Regarding Marcus Rashford, United sources believe he will stay while rival clubs attempt to sign him.
Premier League Ownership and Transfer Deals
A West Ham ownership battle could head to court after a £150m deal to buy a stake in the club was blocked. The deal involved former Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley.
Bayern Munich entered the race to sign Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White following an agent change. Chelsea and Manchester United are also monitoring the player.
talkSPORT legend Alan Brazil returned to the breakfast show after receiving a life-saving liver transplant. Brazil revealed he had only "a couple of weeks to live" before doctors found a perfect match.
Andy Burnham responded to Commonwealth Games star Archie Goodburn after the swimmer broke down on BBC Breakfast during a plea for brain cancer funding while fighting an incurable diagnosis.
Player Updates and International Headlines
Cristiano Ronaldo showed off his supercar collection after admitting he lost count of how many vehicles he owns. The 41-year-old footballer called the cars his toys after developing an obsession.
Neymar exploded in a tunnel row with an opposing team following Santos' Brazilian Cup victory. The incident occurred days after the star dropped a hint about retirement.
Jack Draper broke down in tears after losing on his return from injury at the Canadian Open. Elsewhere, Jadon Sancho remains a free agent following his exile from Manchester United, with reports linking him to 10th-tier side Flixton.
Chelsea players raved about the new methods of Xabi Alonso during their tour, while set-piece coach Austin MacPhee introduced an NFL playbook to improve the team's records.
