Micky van de Ven has hailed a "new ambition" at Tottenham in the transfer market as the club looks to move past a dismal period that saw them flirt with relegation. Speaking from the club's pre-season tour in Sydney, the Dutch defender also heaped praise upon Roberto De Zerbi for the "passion" he has brought to the training ground.

Arsenal are reportedly ready to smash their wage structure to land Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior in an audacious move that would signal their intent to dominate Europe. The Premier League champions are prepared to offer the Brazilian a record-breaking contract, making him the highest-paid player in the club's history to secure his signature.

Enzo Maresca has addressed the ongoing legal cloud hanging over Manchester City as the club prepares for the new Premier League campaign under his leadership. The Italian coach insisted he remains unconcerned by the allegations despite external voices expressing bemusement over the long-standing delay in reaching a verdict in their 115-FFP charges case.

Lionel Messi will once again be the notable absentee from the MLS All-Star Game this week in Charlotte, but the Inter Miami superstar is set to avoid the disciplinary action that followed his withdrawal last year. Despite being named to the roster for the showpiece event against the Liga MX All-Stars, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner has been granted special leave alongside international team-mate Rodrigo De Paul.

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Liverpool are actively working on a deal to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, with the France international reportedly "open" to a move to Anfield. However, PSG are demanding a massive fee for the talented attacker, forcing the Premier League club to negotiate a lower compromise to seal the transfer.

Real Madrid have reportedly agreed a deal for RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande after intense negotiations. The highly sought-after winger is scheduled to travel to Spain this week to undergo medical examinations and sign a lucrative long-term contract.

Federico Chiesa has firmly stated his desire to remain at Liverpool and fight for his place under newly appointed head coach Andoni Iraola. Despite rumours linking the Italy international with a return to Serie A after a challenging couple of seasons on Merseyside, Chiesa remains fully committed to the Premier League side and wants to start a fresh chapter.

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.

Tottenham Hotspur Women have completed the marquee signing of France international defender Alice Sombath from Lyon for an undisclosed club-record fee. The highly-rated centre-back arrives in north London following a trophy-laden spell in France, providing a significant defensive boost to head coach Martin Ho's evolving squad ahead of the new campaign.

What an explosive women's transfer window it has been so far! Alexia Putellas, Beth Mead, Sam Kerr, Georgia Stanway and Mary Earps are just some of those who have been on the move in the first few weeks, but while a lot of business has already been done, there are still several big names worth keeping an eye on before windows start to slam shut in September.