Manchester City have rejected enquiries from three of Europe’s biggest clubs for Ruben Dias.Real Madrid, Barcelona and Chelsea all explored the possibility of signing the defender this summer,

AC Milan are reportedly targeting Liverpool defender Vigril van Dijk, having already signed Goncalo Ramos this summer. Elsewhere, Newcastle are hoping to complete a £43million move for Bazoumana

Chelsea have completed the signing of midfielder Manaka Matsukubo from North Carolina Courage on a five-year contract.

Manchester United are eyeing a swoop for Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid, though could alternatively pursue any of Scott, Felix Nmecha, Ayyoub Bouaddi or Sander Berge as they also continue talks with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville.

It has not been a particularly memorable World Cup for Chelsea's players in terms of either involvement or performances, but it does mean new manager Xabi Alonso will have a larger group available for most of pre-season.

Sam Kerr marked her Chelsea farewell with a record-equalling goal that earned the Blues a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. The Australian striker will leave when her contract expires in the summer and she bid goodbye in style with a first-half strike to equal Fran Kirby's club record of 116 goals.

Everton have agreed a deal to sign Tyrique George from Chelsea. The west London club will receive an initial fee of £18million ($24m), with £6m due in potential add-ons.

England manager Thomas Tuchel has provided a mixed injury update on his squad as they prepare for a daunting World Cup Round of 16 tie against co-hosts Mexico. While one defensive reinforcement has returned to full training,