Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Omari Hutchinson from Ipswich Town for a reported fee of £37.5 million ($51m). Hutchinson joined Ipswich from Chelsea on loan during the 2023-24 campaign and helped the club gain promotion to the Premier League, after which he made his transfer permanent last summer. However, following the club's relegation, the attacking midfielder has joined Forest.

• Forest sign Hutchinson from Ipswich
• Former Chelsea star joins Forest on a five-year deal
• Forest spending heavily in the summer

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  Forest have confirmed the arrival of Hutchinson from Ipswich Town on Saturday. The club had earlier seen a bid worth £35m ($47m) rejected by the Tractor Boys, however, they finally sold the player for £37.5m, according to . The official statement from Forest read: "Nottingham Forest is delighted to announce the signing of Omari Hutchinson, who has signed a five-year deal."

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  After signing a five-year contract, Hutchinson told Forest's official website: "I’m really excited to be here and can’t wait to get started. I’ve played at the City Ground a few times and it’s always felt like a hostile atmosphere, so I’m looking forward to playing here with the fans behind us. I’m going to give it my all and I’m looking forward to the challenge as it’s a new chapter for me, but I feel ready."

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  Nuno Espirito Santo's side are also on the verge of completing the signing of James McAtee after agreeing to pay £30m ($40m) to Manchester City. McAtee will undergo his medical in the coming days before formally completing his move. Forest are spending heavily this summer after getting the Europa League slot at the expense of Crystal Palace. 

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  Forest will kick off their Premier League 2025-26 campaign on Sunday as they host Brentford. 

Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres endured a frustrating Premier League debut at Old Trafford as the £64 million ($87m) summer signing failed to register a single shot during his side’s 1-0 win over Manchester United. The Swedish forward saw his 69-match streak of attempting at least one effort in league games come to an end during a dull outing in front of goal despite Arsenal sealing all three points.

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Gyokeres, who arrived from Sporting CP this summer, was handed his first Premier League start for Arsenal but struggled to make an attacking impact. He did not manage a single shot throughout the match against United, a statistic he had avoided in every league game since April 2023 at Coventry City, as per the . Despite his struggles, Arsenal still found a way to grind out a crucial win on the opening weekend as Riccardo Calafiori scored the winner.

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Mikel Arteta’s men were second-best for large spells as United dominated possession and chances, but Arsenal showed resilience to hold out. Gyokeres’ lack of involvement raised early questions, although Arteta stressed it will take time to integrate him fully into the system.

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The former Coventry star had 21 touches, completed just four of nine passes, and just three of his touches came in the opposition’s penalty area. Gyokeres' Premier League debut came to an end on the hour mark, with Kai Havertz brought on to replace him.

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Arsenal will hope to see a more involved Gyokeres when they return to action, when they take on Leeds United at the Emirates on Saturday, August 23. Patience will be required as the £64m striker adjusts to the rigours of the Premier League, but early goals will help ease the pressure.

Harry Maguire has insisted Man Utd's new £74 million ($99m) striker Benjamin Sesko "will cause a lot of defenders problems" despite getting off to a slow start at Old Trafford. Sesko has been thrust into the glare of Premier League expectations, but the early signs have sparked more questions than celebrations.

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Sesko’s debut came from the bench in the season opener against Arsenal, where United were beaten, before he featured for 37 minutes in a 1-1 draw at Fulham. On both occasions, he struggled to impose himself, leading some to wonder whether he is ready to shoulder the responsibility of being United’s No.9.

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Despite the growing murmur of doubt, Maguire has leapt to his defence, insisting Sesko will prove his worth. Speaking to the club media, Maguire said: "He’s a unit for his age. I’m sure he’s going to cause a lot of defenders problems. He’s still young, but he’s got all the attributes to contribute to the team and to contribute to this club for many years to come, so we’ll give him our full backing and, fingers crossed, he scores many goals for us."

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United’s Brazilian midfield anchor Casemiro also rallied behind the forward, stressing the importance of patience as Sesko adjusts to the high demands of English football.

"It’s clear he has quality. He is a player who is going to be very important for us," he said. "I hope that it goes really well for him, because if it goes well for him, he’s scoring goals for us! I’m sure he’s going to help us a lot with goals."

Full-back Diogo Dalot echoed similar sentiments but placed emphasis on Sesko’s spirits and eagerness to adapt to the requirements of his new club.

"Very energetic. He has very good energy," Dalot added. "He wants to learn a lot. He wants to help the team. You can feel that he has a lot of quality, of course, otherwise he wouldn’t be here, but at the same time, I can feel that he wants to start straight away, he wants to score goals, he wants to help the team. So, I like that energy in him, and hopefully he can help us a lot this season."

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At £74m, expectations are sky-high, and patience in the Premier League is thin. United supporters have seen big-money forwards flop before, and critics are already watching closely for signs of another expensive misfire. United’s next fixtures may offer Sesko the perfect stage to find his feet. First comes a League Cup second-round clash against Grimsby on Wednesday, a match that could hand him a starting berth. Three days later, Burnley visit Old Trafford in the Premier League, and Sesko will be desperate to feature again.

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O empate em 2 a 2 entre Santos e Corinthians teve um gosto amargo para o técnico Fernando Lázaro, do Timão. Bastante incomodado com a anulação do primeiro gol marcado pelo clube do Parque São Jorge, ainda no primeiro tempo, o comandante corintiano viu a sua equipe tendo mais condições de sair vitorioso no clássico deste fim de semana.

– Claro que fica (gosto amargo). Um final de jogo onde você é superior, construindo possibilidades. Estivemos próximos do terceiro gol, jogo controlado. Faz parte, um clássico às vezes são detalhes. É bom que os atletas saíram desta forma, com um gosto amargo em um clássico fora de casa – destacou o treinador.

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– Vou até tomar uma água para engolir esse gol. Eu até falei com Edina (Alves, árbitra da partida) no começo do jogo que era injusto criar um ambiente de situação desfavorável. Você cria um contexto desfavorável. No lance, revendo, aquele momento não dá para colocar. O Yuri (Alberto) está vindo em um movimento, a bola está do outro lado, nem perto de uma ação que iria interferir no gol. Os atletas do Santos nem reclamaram. É uma situação que não se justifica – acrescentou Lázaro, se referindo à nota que o Santos publicou antes do clássico reclamando da escalação de Edina Alves para a função.

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O duelo contra o Peixe foi o último contra rivais diretos nesta primeira fase do Paulistão. Além de empatar fora de casa contra o Alvinegro Praiano, o Coringão venceu o São Paulo, no Morumbi, e empatou com o Palmeiras, na Neo Química Arena. Para Fernando Lázaro, o saldo da sequência foi positivo, mas poderia ser melhor, já que, para ele, o Timão poderia ter vencido os santistas e os palmeirenses.

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– São jogos diferentes (os clássicos). A gente tem trabalhado jogo a jogo e buscando sempre discutir questões dos jogos fora e outros momentos e circunstâncias que precisamos evoluir, e os clássicos também são do contexto que a gente vinha falando, dois deles fora de casa, mas com possibilidades de termos saído melhor. Vencemos outro fora de casa, e em casa tivemos uma boa apresentação e a possibilidade de saído com a vitória, Tô feliz com o desempenho nos clássicos e a importância que eles têm – analisou Fernando Lázaro.

Com todos os clássicos disputados na primeira fase do Paulistão, o Corinthians chega na etapa do torneio com apenas uma partida a ser disputada, que acontecerá no próximo domingo (5), contra o Santo André, na Neo Química Arena. O clube alvinegro está classificado e com a primeira colocação garantida, o que dará o direito de disputar as quartas de final em casa.

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle that he is determined to move to Liverpool this summer in a fresh round of face-to-face talks with the club's board.

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• Wants to join Liverpool
• Newcastle hold talks with striker

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  Per the , Newcastle sent a delegation to Isak's home, including co-owner Jamie Reuben, but they were unable to convince the Sweden international to return to training in the north-east. He wants to move to Liverpool, and has made that clear, but Newcastle are adamant that they are yet to receive a bid that matches their valuation. 

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  The Reds have tabled a bid worth £110 million ($148m) but Newcastle rejected it outright, as they hold out for £150m ($202m). Liverpool have no desire to match that figure, and the Magpies have no desire to encourage an offer. Isak, though, wants the move and has continually refused to play for the club; he is almost certain to miss the club's clash with Leeds United this weekend. 

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  There are only six days remaining in this transfer window and Newcastle maintain they will not sell, given they would likely have to buy two strikers to replace the Swede, given they do not currently have a recognised centre-forward. They want to sign Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen and are interested in Brentford's Yoane Wissa.

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  Newcastle play Leeds this weekend and will almost certainly do so without Isak. It is unclear if Liverpool will be able to convince the Magpies to drop their asking price; as it stands, negotiations appear to be at deadlock. 

Aston Villa are close to signing West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paqueta on an initial loan with an obligation to buy next summer.

• Villa close in on Paqueta deal
• Deal is a loan with obligation to buy
• Brazil international has agreed move

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Villa are on the brink of agreeing a £47 million (€54m/$63m) package for Paqueta which includes a loan fee and add-ons, according to Fabrizio Romano. The report also claims the 28-year-old has accepted the proposed move to Villa Park and is now waiting for the green light to complete the switch.

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  Losing Paqueta would represent a significant blow for West Ham, whose manager Graham Potter has come under pressure with the club having lost their opening three games in all competitions. Meanwhile Villa – who are competing in the Europa League this season – are desperate to strengthen their squad before the transfer window closes on September 1 at 7pm BST for Premier League clubs. Unai Emery's side have been restricted in the summer transfer market as they look to comply with UEFA’s squad cost rules (SCR).

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  Brazil international Paqueta was cleared of spot-fixing charges by an independent regulatory commission in July, almost two years after the Football Association launched an investigation into him in August 2023. He has scored two goals in all competitions so far this season following his return to the pitch.

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  Both sides are in action on Sunday as Villa host Crystal Palace on home soil, while West Ham travel to face Nottingham Forest. It remains to be seen whether Paqueta will feature for the Hammers against Nuno Espirito Santo's side.

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A Conmebol divulgou a tabela destrinchada com todas as datas, horários e transmissões dos jogos na fase de grupos da Libertadores. O Corinthians estreia na quinta-feira (6), às 19h (horário de Brasília), contra o Liverpool,no Estadio Centenario, em Montevideo.

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Depois, o Timão terá uma sequência de dois jogos na Neo Química Arena. Primeiro, a equipe de Fernando Lázaro recebe o Argentinos Juniors, no dia 19 de abril. No dia 2 de maio, o clube alvinegro mede forças com o Independiente del Valle, atual campeão da Sul-Americana e Recopa.

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O Corinthians abre o returno da fase de fase de grupos fora de casa, contra o Argentinos Juniors, no dia 24 de maio. Depois, o Timão vai até Quito, enfrentar novamente o Del Valle. O time de Fernando Lázaro fecha a fase de grupos em Itaquera, contra o Liverpool-URU.

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3ª rodada – Corinthians x Independiente del Valle – 2 de maio – 21h – Paramount +
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Antes da estreia na Libertadores, o Corinthians irá enfrentar o Coritiba, em um jogo-treino disputado no CT Joaquim Grava. A princípio, a imprensa não terá acesso a partida.

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A Lyon academy player was arrested on suspicion of murder after a 16-year-old was fatally stabbed, sending shockwaves through French football.

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A 13-year-old member of Lyon's Under 13 team was arrested on suspicion of murder. According to multiple French media reports, the boy was taken into custody on Monday following the stabbing of a 16-year-old teenager named locally as Chems Z in Caluire-et-Cuire, a suburb of Lyon, on Sunday night.

The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m., when the victim was with two friends. Reports say the suspect threatened the group with a knife before stabbing the 16-year-old in the chest as they attempted to flee. Despite being rushed to hospital, the victim succumbed to his injuries overnight. 

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The tragedy has shaken not only the local community but also one of France’s biggest football clubs. Lyon, famed for producing elite football talent through their academy, are facing immense scrutiny following the arrest.

While the incident is not connected to football directly, it raises broader questions about youth, violence, and the social environments surrounding players from a very young age. Lyon, who had recently fought off relegation over financial disputes, now find themselves linked to a story far removed from the pitch, a collateral damager that goes beyond sport.

The mayor of Caluire-et-Cuire stressed that this was not about criminal networks or trafficking, but rather a “personal dispute that escalated.”

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Local officials and sources have spoken out about the case, Bastien Joint, Mayor of Caluire-et-Cuire, posted on social media (on X): “Based on the initial findings, this tragedy reminds us of an unbearable reality: a simple argument can now spiral into horror and cost a child her life. This is not the shadow of trafficking or a criminal network: it is a personal dispute that has degenerated.

"My thoughts go first to the family and friends of the young man whose life was stolen last night, who are plunged into unspeakable pain. Losing a child is the worst ordeal, and nothing can lessen it.”

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Authorities are expected to clarify charges in the coming days, while the club have not yet made a comment on the reports,

Manchester United face missing out on first-choice goalkeeper target Senne Lammens after Turkish giants Galatasaray joined the race for his signature.

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• Donnarumma also on the market

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  Manchester United face stiff competition to sign Lammens after it was revealed Galatasaray are also keen on signing the Belgium international. The highly-rated Royal Antwerp keeper's representatives have met with the Turkish side in Monaco to discuss a potential deal, according to a report in the Telegraph. 

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  Man Utd's desire to sign a new goalkeeper has reached a critical point in recent weeks following high-profile errors from Andre Onana and Altay Bayindir. Lammens is one of the most highly-rated stoppers in Europe and the 23-year-old would be available at a reasonable price. But United have delayed tabling a concrete offer, allowing Galatasaray to join the chase. 

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  Lammens missed Royal Antwerp's recent win over KV Mechelen due to speculation surrounding his future. He wasn't even named in the matchday squad and was replaced by Yannick Thoelen. 

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  United are aware Onana will head off to the Africa Cup of Nations with Cameroon later this season, with their opening fixture kicking off on Christmas Eve. Adding another keeper makes perfect sense, but they will have to move fast to land Lammens' signature. 

Eintracht Frankfurt reportedly received a whooping €70 million offer for Jean-Matteo Bahoya from a Saudi Arabian club but swiftly turned it down.

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Frankfurt received an astounding bid of €70m (£61m/$82m) from an unnamed Saudi club. The German club's sporting director Markus Krosche quickly rejected their advances as the club appreciate the player and are confidence that Bahoya can earn them much greater profits in the future, according to . The 20-year-old also wants to continue his journey with Frankfurt and is not looking to part ways with the club.

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The Bundesliga club signed the French midfielder in 2024 from Ligue 1 side Angers in a deal worth €10m. The youngster quickly integrated into Frankfurt's squad and progressively earned more game time, playing 23 league matches during the 2024-25 season. In those appearances, he started in nine matches and came off the bench in 14, scoring two goals. Impressively, he has already equaled that goal tally this season by scoring two goals in the first two fixtures for Frankfurt.

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The 20-year-old French international was crowned the fastest player to have played in the Bundesliga since at least the 2011-12 season during Frankfurt’s matchday 26 fixture against Bochum last season. He sprinted at an astonishing 23.09 mph (37.16 km/h), becoming the first player to surpass both 23 mph and 37 km/h in the league’s recorded stats. To put it in perspective, Bahoya’s top speed was just shy of Usain Bolt’s average speed of 23.35 mph (37.58 km/h) during his world-record 100-meter sprint at the 2009 World Championships.

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Bahoya signed a five-and-a-half-year deal with the Bundesliga club last year which ties him to Frankfurt until 2029. For now, he is focused on developing under the guidance of head coach Dino Toppmoller, who has already successfully worked with top talents at the club, including Hugo Ekitike, Omar Marmoush and Randal Kolo Muani.