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Liverpool trigger clause for Newcastle target Munoz

 Latest from Your Site News' Vinny O'Connor:

Liverpool have triggered the release clause for Osasuna's Victor Munoz.

The Reds have effectively hijacked Newcastle's attempts to sign the Spain winger.

With an agreement reached between Liverpool and Osasuna, the next step is for Munoz to undergo a medical. 

Munoz is part of Spain's squad at the World Cup. Reports say he will undergo a medical in the USA and join for a fee of 34.6m.

The situation is reminiscent of last summer, when Liverpool not only gazumped Newcastle in the race for Hugo Ekitike but also signed Alexander Isak, their star striker.

Real Madrid's shift in transfer strategy under Jose

Jose Mourinho has made a fast start in the transfer window at Real Madrid despite the World Cup being under way with the free transfer of Bernardo Silva following hot on the heels of Marc Cucurella's 51.8m signing from Chelsea.

Real Madrid's newly re-elected president Florentino Perez has also lined up the 17m signing of right-back Denzel Dumfries from Inter and the free transfer of centre-back Ibrahima Konate who is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of the month.

The signings of Silva, 31, Cucurella, 27, Dumfries, 30, and Konate, 27, show there has been a clear change of transfer strategy at Real Madrid. The focus has shifted from young players with promise to experienced players who are ready to be thrown straight in.

Cucurella, for instance, is the first signing over 25 to have arrived at Real Madrid for a transfer fee of more than 2m since the summer of 2019, when Eden Hazard was signed from Chelsea in a deal worth well in excess of 100m.

Real Madrid have brought in experienced players in the intervening period but only on free transfers. Silva and Konate are just the latest following on from Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Kylian Mbappe and Trent Alexander-Arnold.

Last summer the average age of Real Madrid's signings - Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras, Franco Mastantuono and Trent Alexander-Arnold - was just over 21 years old compared to nearly 29 years old in this window so far.

Mourinho has often relied more on tried-and-tested players during his career, but because of the pressure everyone at Real Madrid is under after failing to win LaLiga or the Champions League for the past two seasons, experience is required more than ever.

Real Madrid's business is expected to continue beyond the four signings already secured. Perez made big promises during his re-election campaign about making a mega-signing this summer, and none of the players they have signed match that description.

Rangers appoint Hearts boss McInnes

Rangers have appointed Derek McInnes as their new manager on a three-year deal.

McInnes, who spent five years at Ibrox as a player, joins from Hearts.

The 54-year-old guided the Jambos to second in the Scottish Premiership last season - his sole year in charge - and only missed out on the title after a late final-day defeat at champions Celtic.

McInnes replaces Danny Rohl, who joined RB Salzburg earlier on Wednesday.

Man City considering Tonali move - alongside Anderson pursuit

Manchester City are weighing up a move for Tottenham target Sandro Tonali as well as continuing their pursuit of Elliot Anderson.

Spurs want the Newcastle midfielder to be their marquee signing this summer, but they could face competition from City, who are working to rebuild their midfield for incoming boss Enzo Maresca after Pep Guardiola decided to step down.

Tonali, who has a contract until 2029, is expected to command a huge fee, with Newcastle unwilling to sell the Italy international.

City remain in talks with Nottingham Forest for Anderson for a transfer that is set to cost more than 100m.

Tonali has been a long-term target for City, but it was initially unclear if they would consider moving for him and Anderson in the same window.

However, Your Site News understands City are interested in the possibility of doing deals for both players, with Bernardo Silva leaving as a free agent to join Real Madrid.

Why Spurs want Tonali - and Newcastle do not want to let him go

Your Site News reporters Mark McAdam and Michael Bridge offer views from both camps as Tottenham want to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali...

Stockport appoint new coaches

Stockport have made three additions to their coaching staff.

Jason Taylor, Matty Done and John Shannon have joined the club from Rochdale, where Jimmy McNulty worked last year before becoming County's new head coach.

Taylor, 39, played for the club between 2006 and 2009 and made over 100 appearances.

Ronan joins Aberdeen

Aberdeen have signed Connor Ronan from MLS side Colorado Rapids.

The midfielder has signed an initial two-year deal with the option of a further year.

Ronan, who is Aberdeens sixth signing of the summer, is a former Republic of Ireland U21 international, coming through the academy at Wolverhampton Wanderers, before spells across England, Slovakia and Switzerland for the likes of Portsmouth, Blackpool and Grasshopper Club Zurich. 

Who are Man Utd's top targets for left wing?

Mark McAdam gives us a rundown of potential Manchester United targets at left wing.

Van Bronckhorst returns to Feyenoord

Feyenoord have confirmed the return of Giovanni van Bronckhurst as head coach

The 51-year-old succeeds Robin van Persie who was sacked earlier this month.

It will be his first managerial role since he was sacked by Turkish side Besiktas in November 2024 and his last job since being sacked by Liverpool two weeks after Arne Slots departure.

The former Rangers manager came through Feyenoords youth ranks before playing for their first team between 1993 and 1998 and ending his career there from 2007 to 2010.

He then served as Feyenoord boss from 2015 to 2019.

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