Jacob Aboosah is a new UC Sampdoria player. The Italian club has signed the midfielder born in 2002 from Eurafrica FC.

The defender Alessandro Sala’s adventure at Renate ends after six months. The loan of the midfielder born in 2001 was resolved in advance, and then he returs to AC Milan.

Nice center-back Robson Bambu has joined Corinthians on a year-long loan following his recovery from a serious knee injury, the Brazilian club said on Thursday.

Everton’s shortlist for their managerial vacancy is down to three with Italy great Fabio Cannavaro, who has spent recent years working in China, reported to have interviewed well.

Real Madrid are very close to signing France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Paris St-Germain, and he will join on a free transfer when his contract expires.