What will Munoz bring to Liverpool?
Liverpool have triggered Victor Munoz's 34.5m release clause, with the Osasuna winger set to sign a six-year deal at the club.
Here's a look at what he could offer as he edges closer to becoming Andoni Iraola's first signing at Anfield...
Salford appoint Cklamovski as manager
Salford City have appointed Peter Cklamovski as the clubs new men's first team manager.
The 47-year-old arrives in Salford following a spell as head coach of the Malaysia national team, prior to which he coached in Japan and Australia.
He replaces Karl Robinson, he left earlier in June after losing the League Two play-off final to Notts County.
Chief football advisor Paul Scholes said: Peter brings a style of football that we like to watch exciting, attacking football.
"But hes not just about scoring goals hes obsessed with keeping clean sheets too. He wants his teams to be ruthless and to have a clear identity and thats something that were excited to bring to the club.
Chelsea keeping tabs on Porto stopper Costa
Chelsea are keeping tabs on Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as new boss Xabi Alonso looks to provide competition for first-choice Robert Sanchez.
According to the Daily Mirror, Costa is valued at 51m by the Portuguese champions.
Sanchez was the Blues' No1 last term, but came under scrutiny. Filip Jorgensen was also used at times.
In all competitions, Sanchez kept 14 clean sheets in 50 appearances, while Jorgensen kept none in his 12 matches.
Costa is currently at the World Cup with Portugal, where he started in a 1-1 draw against DR Congo.
Last season, he kept 26 clean sheets in 53 matches, conceding just 13 league goals in 31 appearances as Porto won the Primeira Liga.
Munoz completes Liverpool medical
Latest from Your Site News' Vinny O'Connor:
Osasuna winger Victor Munoz has completed a medical and is expected to sign a six-year deal at Liverpool after his 34.5m release clause was triggered.
Newcastle were pursuing the Spain international but Liverpool have once again beaten them to a top target as they did with Hugo Ekitike last summer.
Your Site News understands Liverpool will pay the transfer fee in two instalments.
Liverpool have had a long-term interest in Munoz, which was accelerated by the arrival of new head coach Andoni Iraola, who knows the player well from his extensive knowledge of LaLiga.
Munoz, currently with Spain at the World Cup, completed a medical in the US on Wednesday after Liverpool staff travelled to complete the checks.
The Spanish Football Federation granted permission for Munoz to complete the formalities of the transfer.
'Arsenal preparing bid for Barcola'
Arsenal are preparing a bid for Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola, according to The Independent.
The Gunners are reportedly looking into the necessary details of the deal before making an attempt to sign Barcola.
Your Site News reported Arsenal were prioritising the signing of a left-winger, and have watched Barcola, as well as a central midfielder this summer.
However, sales will need to be made to facilitate those moves.
Barcola scored after coming off the bench in France's 3-1 win against Senegal in their World Cup opener.
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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.
