Kick Off: Cesc Fabregas announces retirement, Marcus Thuram joins Inter Milan

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OFFICIAL: Marcus Thuram has joined Inter as free agent on five year contract

Inter Milan have signed forward Marcus Thuram on a five-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Borussia Monchengladbach.

Cesc Fabregas retires from playing to start coaching career

Cesc Fabregas has announced his retirement from playing football and will now take his first step into coaching at Serie B club Como. The midfielder made 738 club appearances over his career and is lauded as a great at Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea.

OFFICIAL: Timothy Weah completes move to Juventus

Juventus has officially announced the transfer of American winger Timothy Weah from Ligue 1 side Lille.

These Things Happen

OFFICIAL: Aston Villa sign Youri Tielemans from Leicester City on a free

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Youri Tielemans from Leicester City on a free. The signing was completed weeks ago.

OFFICIAL: Chelsea confirm Alex Matos signing as Pochettino rebuild continues

Chelsea sign U-18 talent Alex Matos from Norwich, the deal is completed. Matos joins the club as free agent, it’s done and sealed.

OFFICIAL: Leao will wear the No.10 shirt with Milan next season

Milan officially announced that Rafael Leao will be Milan's new number 10. The Portuguese has renewed his contract with Rossoneri and will now also have a new shirt for next season.

OFFICIAL: Diego Moreira has completed a move to Chelsea from Benfica

Portugal Under-21 international Diego Moreira has completed a move to Chelsea from Benfica. He joins as free agent from Benfica.

Arsenal make shock move to join Liverpool & Man Utd in battle for £39m defender

Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle United and Man United are all said to be interested in signing Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio during the summer transfer window.

Sources: Szoboszlai undergoing Liverpool medical as £100m+ deal agreed

Dominik Szoboszlai will undergo a Liverpool medical and complete one of the club’s biggest-ever transfers after agreeing a deal worth more than £100million in fee and wages, sources have told Football Insider.

Man Utd make first offer for Inter Milan keeper Onana

Manchester United have made a first offer for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.

Man City 'considering an offer for former Man Utd target Frenkie de Jong'

Pep Guardiola is on the hunt for a new midfielder after club captain Ilkay Gundogan left for Barcelona and could try to lure Frenkie de Jong back in the other direction as his replacement.

Marco Serra 'SACKED as Serie A referee' after Jose Mourinho February spat

Serie A official Marco Serra has reportedly been sacked ahead of the 2023/24 season following his spat with Jose Mourinho in February.

Arsenal enter Kylian Mbappe transfer race

Kylian Mbappe could receive a Premier League offer in the next 12 months if he leaves Paris Saint-Germain.

I was once the next big thing at Chelsea - now I'm a CBD millionaire instead

A former Chelsea academy star has become a multi-millionaire in the world of CBD since bringing his anti-climactic football career to an end.

Man Utd chiefs meet with agents for Juventus striker Vlahovic

Manchester United chiefs are in contact with reps for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.

David De Gea and fiancee enjoy a pre-wedding celebration with Man United deal up

David de Gea has been pictured enjoying a stylish pre-wedding celebration alongside his wife-to-be just a day before his Manchester United deal expired.

Ex-Man United midfielder Tom Cleverley retires from football at the age of 33

Watford captain Tom Cleverley has retired from football at the age of 33 due to injury.

Pulisic replacement already found as deal agreed & $22m Blues transfer confirmed

Chelsea transfer news: Christian Pulisic may have his move to AC Milan in doubt this summer after Ruben Loftus-Cheek was announced.

West Ham stop selling Declan Rice shirts to all but confirm £105m Arsenal move

West Ham have stopped selling Declan Rice shirts on their website, indicating that Arsenal are getting close to clinching their £105million man.

What They Say

Bale uncovers Cristiano Ronaldo's anger: If he didn't score and we had won...

Not all that glitters is gold. Despite the fact Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo always maintained a cordial relationship during their time as Real Madrid players, the Welshman has not been afraid to speak out about the Portuguese's behaviour in the dressing room after his retirement.

In-Depth

Mason Mount looks a perfect fit for Erik ten Hag's system at Man United

Slowly but surely, Erik ten Hag is modelling Manchester United in his own image.