USA's World Cup campaign ended in a 4-1 defeat to Belgium, and the squad now faces a rebuild with key players weighing their club futures ahead of a September friendly with Peru.

Barcelona have signed Rodri from Man City but face a striker crisis after their €100m bid for Julian Alvarez was rejected, with the window closing fast.

Real Madrid begin their LaLiga campaign at Espanyol on August 22, backed by new signings Bernardo Silva and Yan Diomande after a 3-0 pre-season win over Schalke.

Marcus Rashford has returned to Man Utd and opted against reclaiming the No.10 shirt, while Michael Carrick pushes to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba before the September 1 deadline.

Liverpool are pushing to sign PSG's Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye as Iraola's rebuild gathers pace ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener at Newcastle.

Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence against Coventry on Friday, buoyed by a 3-0 Community Shield win over Man City but facing a defensive injury crisis.

Chelsea face a defining transfer week with Enzo Fernandez linked to Man City and ownership talks adding uncertainty before Monday's Premier League opener at Fulham.

Manchester City begin the Enzo Maresca era under pressure, with Rodri sold to Barcelona, Doku injured, and Tottenham pursuing Marmoush and Savinho.