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WSL champions Man City sign Lionesses star Niamh Charles from Chelsea

The Independent

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July 10, 2026

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Niamh Charles has joined Manchester City from Chelsea

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Football Talk

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· Jul 11, 2026

Sky Sports: Arsenal planning swoop for £19m Premier League star

According to Sky Sports, Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move to sign West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos. The Gunners currently have one of the best central defences in European football. William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes are an undisputed pairing when fit. Despite this, the club continue to be linked with centre-backs and Sky Sports [] The post Sky Sports: Arsenal planning swoop for £19m Premier League star first appeared on Football Talk | Premier League News.

Metro

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· Jun 23, 2026

‘Terrific’ – Paul Merson backs Arsenal to sign £50m World Cup star ahead of Man Utd

‘Terrific’ – Paul Merson backs Arsenal to sign £50m World Cup star ahead of Man Utd

The Standard

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· Jun 28, 2026

Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Guimaraes boost; Xhaka wants Chelsea; Fernandes to Man Utd; Liverpool twist

Check the latest news, rumours and gossip during the summer window

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 9, 2026

Arsenal signs former Leeds goalkeeper Meslier

Premier League champions Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Illan Meslier on a free transfer following his departure from Leeds United, the ​north London club said on Thursday.The 26-year-old Frenchman joins ‌after seven seasons at Leeds, where he made 215 appearances in all competitions and kept 70 clean sheets.“I’m very happy and very proud to ​join Arsenal. [] The post Arsenal signs former Leeds goalkeeper Meslier appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

SkySports

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Wanted by Arsenal but now at Man City - just how good is Monga?

Wanted by Arsenal but now at Man City - just how good is Monga?

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jun 22, 2026

Transfer: Arsenal secure signing of highly-rated goalkeeper

Arsenal have beaten Liverpool in securing a highly-rated goalkeeper to enhance their impressive talent pool at Hale End. The Gunners have reached a final agreement with Larne to acquire 16-year-old Phoenix Blayney, as confirmed by the player’s father. The Northern Irish Premier League club will receive a nominal fee as compensation for his training and [] Transfer: Arsenal secure signing of highly-rated goalkeeper

Football365

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· Jun 27, 2026

Barcelona midfielder reacts after Arsenal try to persuade him to join

Arsenal are among the clubs that are trying to sign a Barcelona and Spain international midfielder in the summer transfer window.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jun 21, 2026

Unrepentant Lamine Yamal has no intention of changing his lifestyle: ‘I have the power to do whatever I want with my life’

Barcelona and Spain winger Lamine Yamal is the best young footballer in the world and is enjoying the trappings of his fame

Vanguard News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Chelsea sign 19-yr-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of highly-rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon, with the 19-year-old putting pen to paper on a long-term contract that runs until 2034. The post Chelsea sign 19-yr-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sports Mole

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· Jun 29, 2026

Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'set sights' on a Barcelona-linked forward shining at the World Cup

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to challenge Barcelona for a striker lighting up the 2026 World Cup.

Liverpool.com

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· Jul 4, 2026

Virgil van Dijk transfer claim as World Cup star 'chooses' rival team

Latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours including Virgil van Dijk exit speculation, Bradley Barcola reportedly preferring Arsenal, and Yan Diomande choosing PSG over the Reds

Barca Universal

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· Jun 22, 2026

Barcelona superstar’s recovery progressing as per plan; could play 90 minutes in next World Cup game

Barcelona and Spain fans were handed a huge boost last night when Luis de la Fuente named Lamine Yamal in the starting line-up for the game against Saudi Arabia.Although the Spaniard played only 45 mi...

Daily Cannon

· Jul 7, 2026

Arsenal to sign Premier League 26yo on free transfer

Arsenal are set to sign Illan Meslier on a free transfer from Leeds United, according to a report.Photo by George Wood/Getty ImagesJames McNicholas reports for The Athletic that Arsenal are set to sig...

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 13, 2026

World Cup semi-final star SPLITS from glamorous influencer girlfriend - and could sign for his ex-partner's father's team!

World Cup semi-final star SPLITS from glamorous influencer girlfriend - and could sign for his ex-partner's father's team!

BBC

· Jun 29, 2026

Xhaka signing would be a radical shift in transfer policy

For Chelsea, any successful move for Granit Xhaka - who Sunderland have said is not for sale after rejecting the Blues' £8m bid for the midfielder - would be a radical shift in transfer policy. Chelsea have fielded the youngest team in the Premier League for the past two seasons and have not not selected a player aged 30 or over during that period. Members of the club's leadership, including co-controlling owner Behdad Eghbali, acknowledge that adjustments are needed to improve their recruitment.

Esteemed Kompany

· Jul 12, 2026

A loan move to Lommel SK looms as a key moment for a young Manchester City midfielder

Manchester City signed promising young midfielder Sverre Nypan from Rosenberg last summer. Nypan arrived at City as one of the elite midfield prospects in European football. Upon arriving at City, Nyp...

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 2, 2026

Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United

17-year-old youngest ever to be given professional dealShe switched allegiance from Wales to England this yearManchester United Women’s youngest ever player, Layla Drury, is set to become the youngest player to sign a professional contract with the WSL club.The 17-year-old is set to sign a deal with the club for whom she made her senior debut in January in an FA Cup tie against Burnley. Drury also scored in that 5-0 victory, becoming Manchester United Women’s youngest goalscorer. Continue reading...

GiveMeSport

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· Jun 27, 2026

Chelsea Submit £26m Bid for Sunderland Midfielder Granit Xhaka

Chelsea make a £26m offer to sign Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka in the summer transfer window.

BBC Sport

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· Jul 11, 2026

Man Utd and Liverpool want Gomes - Sunday's gossip

Manchester United and Liverpool make Joao Gomes contact, Chelsea open talks over Jonathan Rowe, an MLS side are looking to sign Mohamed Salah, plus more.

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Related coverage for "WSL champions Man City sign Lionesses star Niamh Charles from Chelsea": Football Talk — Sky Sports: Arsenal planning swoop for £19m Premier League star. Metro — ‘Terrific’ – Paul Merson backs Arsenal to sign £50m World Cup star ahead of Man Utd. The Standard — Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Guimaraes boost; Xhaka wants Chelsea; Fernandes to Man Utd; Liverpool twist. Egyptian Gazette — Arsenal signs former Leeds goalkeeper Meslier. SkySports — Wanted by Arsenal but now at Man City - just how good is Monga?. Daily Post Nigeria — Transfer: Arsenal secure signing of highly-rated goalkeeper. Football365 — Barcelona midfielder reacts after Arsenal try to persuade him to join. 101GREATGOALS.COM — Unrepentant Lamine Yamal has no intention of changing his lifestyle: ‘I have the power to do whatever I want with my life’. Vanguard News — Chelsea sign 19-yr-old Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon. Sports Mole — Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'set sights' on a Barcelona-linked forward shining at the World Cup. Liverpool.com — Virgil van Dijk transfer claim as World Cup star 'chooses' rival team. Barca Universal — Barcelona superstar’s recovery progressing as per plan; could play 90 minutes in next World Cup game. Daily Cannon — Arsenal to sign Premier League 26yo on free transfer. Football | Mail Online — World Cup semi-final star SPLITS from glamorous influencer girlfriend - and could sign for his ex-partner's father's team!. BBC — Xhaka signing would be a radical shift in transfer policy. Esteemed Kompany — A loan move to Lommel SK looms as a key moment for a young Manchester City midfielder. Football | The Guardian — Record-breaker Layla Drury signs first professional deal with Manchester United. GiveMeSport — Chelsea Submit £26m Bid for Sunderland Midfielder Granit Xhaka. BBC Sport — Man Utd and Liverpool want Gomes - Sunday's gossip