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The Ashes: Australia vs England, fifth Test: Updates and reaction from series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground

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The Ashes: Australia vs England, fifth Test: Updates and reaction from series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground

Atletico sign Grimaldo from Leverkusen

Atletico Madrid have signed left-back Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen in a permanent transfer. 

The 30-year-old joins Atletico on a contract until the summer of 2030. 

Fati leaves Barcelona for Monaco

Ansu Fati has joined Monaco in a permanent transfer from Barcelona

The forward, who spent last season on loan with the Ligue 1 club, has signed a four-year contract. 

Inter interested in Chelsea's Chalobah

Inter Milan are interested in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, according to Sky in Italy. 

Como have already made an offer for the England international worth around 23m. 

Chelsea are asking for a total package of around 30m (35m).

Your Site News reported Como's initial enquiry for Chalobah last week.

Kinksy signs new deal at Spurs

Tottenham goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky has signed a new five-year deal at the club. 

Your Site News understands there is an option to extend his stay by a further year. 

Speaking in a statement, Kinsky said: "I'm so happy and I can feel the trust from the club. 

"When I joined 18 months ago, my expectations were to fight for my place in the team and to wear this shirt every week.

"It's been a real journey to get here and a nice story already, and I'm looking forward to what lies ahead over the next months and years.

"Everyone around the club feels that we can have a successful season and I want to contribute to that. We want to give the fans what they want and what this club deserves."

PSG's Ramos becomes AC Milan's record signing

Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos has become Ruben Amorim's first major signing as AC Milan boss. 

The 25-year-old has completed his transfer to Milan from Paris Saint-Germain in a club-record deal worth up to 60m (70m). 

The transfer is broken up into a 56m (65m) fixed fee plus 4m (5m) in add-ons. 

Milan's previous record signing was Rafa Leao for around 43m (50m) from Lille in 2019. 

Cole looking forward to next challenge after Cesena spell

Ashley Cole says he is looking forward to his next challenge following the conclusion of his brief stint at Serie B side Cesena.

Cole was appointed Cesena head coach in mid-March, signing a deal that ran until the end of the 2025/26 season and which included an option to extend "upon the fulfilment of certain conditions."

But Cole says he "decided that it is best for me to move on" following talks with the club's sporting director Andrea Mancini. 

The Cesena job was Cole's first as a manager. He took charge of eight games, winning one, drawing three and losing four.

In a post on Instagram, former Arsenal, Chelsea and England defender Cole said: "As my tenure at Cesena FC concludes today, I want to thank the players and staff for their hard work and commitment over the last few months.

"I was proud to bring my experience to such a passionate club, and Ive truly enjoyed working with the squad to introduce a new identity and prepare for the season ahead.

"Following recent discussions with the sporting director regarding a change in the clubs strategy, I have decided that it is best for me to move on.

"I leave with great respect for the people there and look forward to my next challenge."

Chelsea in talks to sign Rayo Vallecano defender

Latest from Your Site News' James Savundra and Kaveh Solhekol:

Chelsea are in talks to sign left-back Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano.

Manager Xabi Alonso wants to add another left-sided defender to fill the void left by Marc Cucurella, who signed for Real Madrid earlier this summer in a 55.8m deal. 

At 28 years old, Chavarria possesses the experience Chelsea are seeking to add to their young squad this summer. 

Jorell Hato, who has played left-back and centre-back since signing from Ajax last summer, is in contention for a greater role at Chelsea following Cucurella's departure. 

Chavarria started the Conference League final with Rayo Vallecano last season, as they lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace. 

Chelsea are also interested in signing Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix and are poised to confirm the arrival of right-sided defender Marco Palestra from Atalanta. 

Meanwhile, they have had an 8m offer for Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka turned down. 

League One clubs offer deals to Trinidad & Tobago defender

Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:

A number of clubs in Englands League One have made offers to Trinidad & Tobago centre-back Kieran Ngwenya.

The 23-year-old is a free agent after turning down a new contract at Dunfermline Athletic.

Ngwenya scored four goals and provided one assist for the Scottish Championship side last season.

Villa sign young Norway talent

Aston Villa Women have announced the signing of Kamilla Melgard, subject to the approval of her visa.

The 20-year-old midfielder - who Villa say is "one of Norway's brightest young prospects - joins from Madrid CFF.

Marisa Ewers, Villa's director of womens football, said: Kamilla is an exciting young player with huge potential and were delighted to welcome her to Aston Villa.

"She has already shown her quality in Norway and Spain, and we believe she has all the attributes to continue developing here.

Paralluelo's Barcelona exit confirmed

Barcelona have confirmed Salma Paralluelo will leave the club after her contract expires today.

The 22-year-old forward joined Barca from Villarreal in 2022 and scored 72 goals in 131 appearances.

While the Spain international is yet to confirm where her future lies, Arsenal and London City Lionesses are reportedly interested in bringing her to the WSL.

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