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Inter manager Antonio Conte has made the Belgium international his leading transfer target this summer, and Lukaku wants to seal a switch from England to Italy before the two clubs meet each other in a friendly on July 20. Inter and United are due to lock horns in Singapore in an International Champions Cup fixture.…

The teenage forward, who can also play at left-back, has been a long-term target for the north Londoners. Sessegnon is out of contract next summer and does not intend to sign a new deal at Craven Cottage. However, Fulham are adamant that they will not sell the England Under-21 international for less than £40m. Tottenham…

Jay Rodriguez has rejoined Burnley from West Brom, the Premier League club have announced. The 29-year-old striker has signed a two-year deal to return to his hometown side, with the option of a further year, for an undisclosed fee. Good to have you back, Jay ? pic.twitter.com/bAhS5FKUg7 — Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) July 9, 2019 Rodriguez…

Millwall have signed England Under-20 international Connor Mahoney from Bournemouth for an undisclosed fee. The Sky Bet Championship club say the winger, now 22, has signed a long-term contract at The Den. “I’m delighted to finally be here,” Mahoney told the official Millwall website. “I can settle down with the lads this week before heading…

Tielemans spent the second half of last season on loan at the King Power Stadium and made his move from Monaco permanent for £40m on Monday. However, it has now emerged that the Belgian’s agent wanted his client to wait and see whether United would go after his signature. The Red Devils have already lost…

According to the Guardian, the France international could be forced to pay a fine after failing to report for duty on Sunday. Barcelona are widely expected to sign Griezmann this summer, having waited for a £108m release clause to kick in at the start of July. However, Atletico are making life difficult for their domestic rivals by insisting that…

Newcastle are considering Steve Bruce as a possible replacement for Rafael Benitez as they prepare to head off to China for the Premier League Asia Trophy. PA understands the 59-year-old Sheffield Wednesday boss is one of a series of potential candidates to have been identified as managing director Lee Charnley looks to fill the gap…

Ferjani Sassi struck the winning spot-kick as Tunisia beat Ghana 5-4 in a penalty shoot-out to secure their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Tunisia had led through Taha Yassine Khenissi’s 73rd-minute opener but their substitute Rami Bedoui headed an own goal in the closing moments to force extra-time. After the extra 30 minutes ended…

Brentford have announced the signing of Sweden defender Pontus Jansson from Leeds for an undisclosed fee. Jansson, 28, made 120 appearances for Leeds after joining them from Italian side Torino, initially on loan, in the summer of 2016. “Brentford have completed the signing of Pontus Jansson from Sky Bet Championship rivals Leeds United for an…

Rangers manager Steven Gerrard admits his summer arrivals have given him some positive selection headaches ahead of their European opener. Greg Stewart and Sheyi Ojo scored in a 5-0 friendly win over Oxford on Sunday and Joe Aribo showed good running power. Jake Hastie showed some good touches and delivered some decent crosses while Jordan…