Mahrez leaves Al Ahli after announcing international retirement
Riyad Mahrez has left Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli after three seasons.
The club have confirmed the departure of the winger, who famously helped Leicester City to Premier League glory in 2015/16 before going on to lift the title four more times with Man City.
Al Ahli won the AFC Champions League last season.
Mahrez also announced his international retirement on Saturday, having won 119 caps for Algeria.
He captained his country to their 2019 AFCON win and his final match was the last-32 loss to Switzerland at the 2026 World Cup.
Como preparing second bid for Chelsea's Chalobah
Latest from Sky Italy's Gianluca Di Marzio:
Como are preparing a second offer for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah.
Cesc Fabregas side are planning to increase their bid to 25.7m (30m) plus 4.28m (5m) in add-ons.
Chelsea have been asking for a total package worth around 30m (35m).
Como's initial offer was for just over 23m including add-ons.
They face rival interest from Inter, who are weighing up an offer of their own.
Palmer joins Luton in permanent deal from Hull
Kasey Palmer has joined Luton on a permanent deal from Hull.
The 29-year-old joined the Hatters on loan in January and impressed with eight goals and three assists in 23 appearances.
Besiktas agree 17m deal for Trossard
Latest from Your Site News' Dharmesh Sheth:
Besiktas have agreed a 17.1m (20million) deal with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard.
The deal will see Arsenal reportedly get 15.4m up front and 1.7m in add-ons for the 31-year-old.
Trossard, who is at the World Cup with Belgium, only has one year left on his Arsenal contract. He joined Arsenal from Brighton in 2023.
Your Site News previously reported there could be at least one departure in the Arsenal front line if they recruit in that position.
Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli also have a year left on their contracts though the club do have a one-year option on Martinelli.
Your Site News reported the club would consider offers for the trio but will not allow anyone to leave on the cheap with Arsenal seeking around 18m-20m for Jesus.
Jesus and Martinelli have seen their game time limited, while Trossard will turn 32 in December.
Fenerbahce sign Ake from Man City in 8.5m deal
Fenerbahce have completed the signing of defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City in an 8.5m deal.
Your Site News understands the Turkish club will pay an initial 7m for the Netherlands international, with 1.5m in add-ons.
The 31-year-old, a 41m signing from Bournemouth in the summer of 2020, had one season left on his City deal.
Ake joins Fenerbahce after a six-year spell at the Etihad Stadium during which he has won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and two Carabao Cups.
However, he struggled for regular playing time in Pep Guardiolas final season as City boss, with only six of his 18 Premier League appearances coming from the start.
Hendry becomes highest-paid Scotland international after signing new Al Ettifaq deal
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Jack Hendry has become the highest-paid Scotland international after signing a new two-year deal at Al Ettifaq.
It is understood the Saudi clubs head of football Hatim Al Misehal was determined to keep the 31-year-old at the club and offered significantly improved terms to the former Celtic defender's contract.
West Ham confirm Koppen appointment as director of player recruitment
West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Nils Koppen as the clubs new director of player recruitment.
The Belgian joins the Championship side from his position as technical director at FC Copenhagen, having also held similar positions at Rangers and PSV Eindhoven.
A West Ham statement read: "Koppen was identified as the outstanding candidate for the new role, following a thorough and detailed recruitment process that included the Board and Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo.
"Koppen will begin work at West Ham United as part of a new football leadership structure for the mens team, tasked with identifying and recruiting the players needed to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.
"Key to the role will be leading the Clubs scouting and recruitment operation and supporting the Board with football administration and negotiations with players, other clubs and intermediaries."
West Ham interested in Everton's McNeil
Latest from Vinny O'Connor and Chris Reidy:
West Ham are interested in Everton winger Dwight McNeil.
There is nothing more advanced than that at this stage.
Any immediate progression on potential new signings at West Ham is not expected until new director of player recruitment Nils Koppen has had a chance to discuss plans with Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo and the wider recruitment team.
There was interest from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest in McNeil back in the winter window earlier this year.
Ipswich make bid for Hull target Emersonn
Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas:
Ipswich Town have made a rival bid for Hull target Emersonn.
Hull had made a new 22.3m offer for the Toulouse striker, but the Tigers now face competition from fellow newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich.
Klopp set to hold talks over Germany job
Jurgen Klopp is set to hold talks with officials from the German FA in New York next week about becoming the national team boss, according to Sky in Germany.
The former Liverpool boss confirmed his interest in succeeding Julian Nagelsmann and that he had been approached about the role in an interview with Magenta TV yesterday.
"Yes, I can confirm the talks. Things moved along quite quickly. Julian has resigned, and the DFB is working on a successor. And in the course of these considerations, they approached me," he said.
The German Football Association does not believe it will be an issue getting Klopp out of his current job as global head of football at Red Bull.
It would be the first time the German FA has paid a fee to appoint a coach.
Klopp has a contract with Red Bull until 2029.
"I have an existing contract with Red Bull. I've said many times how much I enjoy this job. As a person, I usually honor contracts. But I've also made it clear that I'm interested in talks with the DFB," said Klopp
Klopp said he does not expect his current employers to stand in his way - and is ready to return to management in the capacity as a national team boss two years after his Liverpool exit.
"Now isn't the perfect timing. But it's better than it's ever been. I'm more than refuelled now, I'm ready," Klopp said.
