Football gossip: Bouaddi, Zubimendi, Kane, Martinelli, Jesus, Reijnders, Barcola, Hojbjerg, Raum, Vardy, Spence

Manchester City on the verge of signing Ayyoub Bouaddi, Serie A interest in Arsenal duo Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli, Real Madrid want Martin Zubimendi and Harry Kane target for Barcelona and Tottenham.

Ronald Araujo transfer news: Liverpool complete deal to sign Barcelona defender on loan with option to buy

Liverpool have confirmed the signing of defender Ronald Araujo from Barcelona.

The deal is an initial loan for the 27-year-old, who signed a new contract with Barca until 2031 last year, and also includes an option to buy for around £47.14m (€55m).

The Hundred: Trent Rockets continue dominance of women's competition as qualification for knockouts is clinched

Trent Rockets booked a place in the knockouts of The Hundred women's competition with a thumping nine-wicket win over already-eliminated MI London.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (67no off 36 balls) and Beth Mooney (54no off 44) struck sublime half-centuries as Rockets eased to their 122-run target with 18 balls to spare to claim a fifth-straight win.

Rodri transfer news: Man City reject initial Barcelona off for Spain midfielder with bid considered far too low

Manchester City have knocked back an initial offer from Barcelona for Rodri that is considered far too low. 

Barcelona's initial offer - which Manchester City rejected - was worth in the region of £40m. City are seeking upwards of £60m for the 30-year-old midfielder, who has entered the final year of his deal.

Conor Gallagher exclusive: Spurs midfielder ready to show what he can do under Roberto De Zerbi this season

Timing in sport often defines a career and for Conor Gallagher and Tottenham, it probably could not have been worse.

He arrived at Spurs last January from Atletico Madrid for £35m and within weeks boss Thomas Frank had been replaced by Igor Tudor, who by Gallagher's own admission "wasn't having me" as a player as the club battled relegation.

The Hundred 2026 permutations: Who needs what to qualify for final stages of men's and women's competitions?

We are into crunch time in the 2026 edition of The Hundred, with knockout spots up for grabs in the men's and women's competitions. But who will claim them, and who needs what?

The Hundred: SunRisers Leeds win by 45 runs to eliminate Birmingham Phoenix

A win for SunRisers Leeds saw the elimination of Birmingham Phoenix from the men's competition, just as with their women's team earlier.

SunRisers moved up to second place in the table after a big net run rate swing, while Phoenix are the second men's team to be knocked out after London Spirit last night.

Carabao Cup: Will Lankshear strike sees Middlesbrough past Wrexham as Wolves beat Port Vale and Stevenage edge Wycombe

Will Lankshear's debut strike ensured Middlesbrough made a winning start to the season as they beat Wrexham 1-0 in the Carabao Cup first round.

Lankshear, a £10m summer signing from Tottenham, scored the only goal of the game in the 61st minute as he hooked home an excellent first-time volley.

Super League: Wakefield Trinity 22-24 Leeds Rhinos - leaders fight back for late win

Betfred Super League

Wakefield (16) 22

Tries: Vagana, Hamlin-Uele, Myers, Sinfield Goals: Sinfield 3

Leeds (6) 24

Tries: Croft, McDonnell, Smith, Hankinson Goals: Connor 4

Leeds Rhinos edged a thrilling top-of-the-table clash against Wakefield Trinity with late drama to go four points clear in Super League.

Hollie Doyle: Expect Thunder Call to play a part in Shergar Cup at Ascot live on Sky Sports Racing on Saturday

Our ambassador Hollie Doyle, who was the leading rider at the 2023 Shergar Cup, runs the rule over Saturday's international contest at Ascot - live on Sky Sports Racing.

Glamorous can have them singing in the Valleys

It's exciting for Welsh trainer Chris Mason to have a runner in this year's Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup and they'll be singing loud in his Monmouth village on Saturday night if All Ways Glamorous takes the opening Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup Dash (1.35) at Ascot.