Antonio Rüdiger will remain at Real Madrid for another season, as confirmed by the club, ensuring one of the dressing room and defensive leaders stays at the Santiago Bernabéu until the summer of 2027.

“Brighton have reached an agreement to sign defender Costinha from Olympiacos.

Besiktas are once again turning their attention to Italy ahead of the next transfer window. Italian newspapers reports renewed interest from the Turkish club in Nuno Tavares, just as happened last January.

Romelu Lukaku needed just 28 seconds to write his name into this World Cup. The centre-forward came on and rescued Belgium from defeat against Egypt, securing a respectable – more or less – 1-1 draw against Salah and company.

AC Monza have made their decision and chosen Ivan Juric as their new head coach.