Xabi Alonso has admitted his surprise after Mykhailo Mudryk was cleared to return to the Chelsea squad following the conclusion of a lengthy anti-doping case. The Ukrainian winger is now set to link up with his teammates for the remainder of their pre-season tour in Asia.

Chelsea have stunned the football world by announcing the signing of veteran striker Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. The 35-year-old former England international arrives at Stamford Bridge on a deal that runs until 2028, adding significant experience to Xabi Alonso’s evolving squad.

Tottenham Hotspur are showing no signs of slowing down in the transfer market as they prepare a sensational move for Galatasaray talisman Victor Osimhen. After already establishing themselves as one of the biggest spenders in Europe this summer, the north London side have now identified the Nigerian international as the missing piece in their attacking puzzle.

Casemiro has expressed his delight after completing a free transfer to Inter Miami, calling new team-mate Lionel Messi the "God of football." The Brazilian midfielder also addressed Norway's Erling Haaland after Brazil's painful exit from the World Cup.

Robert Lewandowski sensationally turned down a staggering €200 million contract offer from Saudi Arabia to remain at Barcelona, according to his agent. The veteran striker eventually opted for a move to Major League Soccer with Chicago Fire this summer rather than taking the life-changing riches on offer in the Middle East.

Barcelona star Lamine Yamal broke records off the field after his rare rookie card sold for a whopping $707,600. The extraordinary auction result saw the Barcelona prodigy surpass memorabilia figures set by football legends Lionel Messi and Pele.

Ajax are reportedly looking to expand their recruitment drive at Barcelona beyond the veteran presence of Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The Dutch giants have now set their sights on promising La Masia graduate Jofre Torrents as they look to bolster their defensive options for the upcoming campaign.

Mohamed Salah is reportedly on the verge of a sensational move to Turkey as Trabzonspor look to pull off one of the biggest hijacks of the summer transfer window. The Egyptian superstar remains a free agent after his historic spell at Liverpool came to an end, sparking a frantic scramble for his signature across Europe and the Middle East.

Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has reportedly given the green light to join Juventus on loan as Michael Carrick’s squad reshuffle gathers significant pace. The Dutch international is keen on a return to Serie A, but the financially restricted Italian giants are also lining up two Chelsea alternatives should a deal fall through.

England international Hannah Hampton has committed her future to Chelsea by signing a new two-year contract with the Blues. The star goalkeeper's renewal provides a crucial boost for the club following a period of squad transition and fanbase anxiety.

Spain forward Salma Paralluelo has officially joined French powerhouses OL Lyonnes on a four-year contract following her departure from Barcelona. The 22-year-old free agent ends a glittering four-year spell in Catalonia, where she won 14 major trophies, to embark on her first career adventure outside of Spain under former manager Jonatan Giraldez.

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City for the transfer of Kerolin in a deal that would make the Brazil international one of the most expensive players in the history of the women's game. The two clubs have been in negotiations for several weeks and, after Barca had two previous bids rejected, a fee of €1.5m (£1.28m/$1.7m) has now been agreed.