Kick Off: Giroud joins AC Milan; Achraf Hakimi tested positive for COVID-19

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OFFICIAL: Olivier Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea in the No.9 shirt

The French striker has signed a contract with AC Milan.

Achraf Hakimi is tested positive for Covid-19 & is in isolation

According to L’Équipe, Achraf Hakimi is tested positive for Covid-19 & is in isolation.

Ziyech scores hat-trick as Chelsea smash Peterborough for SIX in friendly

Hakim Ziyech helped Chelsea kick off their pre-season campaign with a win after scoring a hat-trick against Peterborough on Saturday.

Man Utd offered Vinicius Jr transfer opportunity during Varane talks

Manchester United are being offered the chance to sign Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr as the Spanish giants try to fund a move for Kylian Mbappe.

Barcelona 'ask Pique, Busquets, Roberto and Alba to take a pay cut'

Barcelona have asked senior members of the squad to take pay cuts in a bid to persuade the rest of the team to follow suit.

Chelsea will 'have to BREAK their wage bill to sign No 1 target Haaland'

Chelsea will likely need to break the bank over wages if they are to land their top prize Erling Haaland this summer.

Messi mobbed by fans outside restaurant in Miami as he takes time off

Lionel Messi was mobbed by hundreds of fans outside an Italian restaurant in Miami, Florida as the Argentine takes some well-needed rest before heading back to Barcelona.

Rangers give support to Bukayo Saka by handing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a signed No 7 shirt

Rangers made a touching tribute to Arsenal and England star Bukayo Saka by giving a signed No 7 shirt to his club teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang before a pre-season friendly with the Gunners on Saturday.

What they say

Arteta reveals 'new faces' are close to joining Arsenal

Arsenal could not win their pre-season game at Rangers but Mikel Arteta confirmed positive news on the transfer front should be on the way.

In-Depth

In-Depth: 📖 Tactical Analysis, 4-2-3-1 formation (Second Half)

AF is going to analyze the tactical theory and the patterns of the 4-2-3-1 formation.

What's left for Messi to achieve?

All that's missing in Lionel Messi's renewal is the official announcement from the club that the contract has been signed.