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PSG remain the Opta supercomputer’s overwhelming pick for Ligue 1, but their title probability has slipped ten points in a year. Lens are the model’s chosen challenger, Angers its chosen victim.

Depay signs through 2028 Memphis Depay is staying at Corinthians. The Sao Paulo club confirmed overnight that its No. 10 has extended through 2028. The announcement landed on the club’s social channels with a photo of the Dutchman, pen in hand. A few days ago the whole thing looked dead. Corinthians had publicly said they…

The armband slips away from De Jong Hansi Flick settled a question this morning that had lingered since the end of the transfer window. Raphinha will be Barcelona’s No. 1 captain this season. Eric Garcia and Pedri complete the leadership group as second and third captains. The call is worth a closer look. The departures…

Three million euros That is the figure doing the rounds this morning around a Real Madrid deal. Three million. Enough to land a squad player at most La Liga clubs, not a midfielder for the Santiago Bernabeu. According to Foot Mercato, the Madrid club are tracking Sergio Martinez, the 19-year-old midfielder from Racing Santander. Jose…

TFC land their Danish midfielder Toulouse confirmed the arrival of Thomas Jorgensen on Wednesday, August 19. The 20-year-old Danish midfielder leaves Viborg to join the Violets. The announcement comes a day after defender David Odogu arrived on loan. The club have described him as a box-to-box player. Left-footed, 1.84 metres tall, able to add quality…

A final deal with Werder Strasbourg have got their defender. According to Sky Germany, a final agreement has been reached with Werder Bremen for the transfer of Karim Coulibaly. Racing will pay a fixed 20 million euros, with a further 5 million in add-ons. The German club have also secured 10% of any future sale.…

One hundred and fifteen minutes That is the full damage from an entire season: six appearances, one start, 115 minutes on the pitch. Paul Pogba and AS Monaco agreed to terminate his contract on Wednesday morning in a joint statement. The deal was due to run until June 2027. Instead it ends before the first…

Talks open between City and Newcastle Manchester City are not done clearing out their midfield. According to The Athletic, talks have begun between the Sky Blues and Newcastle over Nico Gonzalez. Nothing is done yet. The two clubs are a long way from an agreement, but neither side is shutting the door. The 24-year-old Spain…

Arsenal turned corners into a title-winning weapon last season, setting a Premier League record along the way. New refereeing guidance on holding could blunt it just as Saliba and Timber sit out.