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City remain in talks with Chelsea over compensation for Maresca

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Latest from Your Site News' Kaveh Solhekol and Lyall Thomas:

Manchester City remain in talks with Chelsea about compensation for Enzo Maresca. 

A deal is in the hands of each club's respective lawyers.

They are involved after Maresca left Chelsea still with three-and-a-half years left on his contract. 

City are hopeful of an agreement this week as they look to replace Pep Guardiola.

Celtic hold talks with Keane, due to speak to O'Neill

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Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph and Mark McAdam:

Celtic have held constructive talks with Robbie Keane over their managerial vacancy.

Your Site News understands further discussions are scheduled to take place this week. 

Principal shareholder Dermot Desmond is due to speak with interim boss Martin ONeill in the next 24 hours to establish his appetite for remaining at the club in some capacity. 

As Your Site News revealed on Monday, if ONeill wants to remain as manager, the club are open to discussing a short-term contract. 

But, if ONeill does not want the job permanently, theyll enter discussions about a possible position in the football operations side, or an advisory and consultancy role. 

Keane, who left Ferencvaros last month, is believed to want to bring in Stephen Glass, Scott Brown and Jonny Hayes as his backroom staff - if he were to be given the job. 

Another target Celtic would still like to speak to is Wales boss Craig Bellamy

The former Celtic forward reiterated his commitment to Wales in a press conference on Monday, but the Hoops could still test his resolve in the coming days.

Lech Poznan trigger clause for Celtic winger Palma

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Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:

Lech Poznan have triggered the 3.5m option-to-buy clause for Celtic winger Luis Palma.

Palma will join the Polish side on a three-year deal. 

Palma spent last season on loan with Lech Poznan, where he made 21 goal contributions. 

What can Man Utd expect from Ederson?

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Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson but what can they expect from the Brazilian?

Talks underway for Sage to replace Glasner at Palace

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Latest from Your Site News' James Savundra:

Discussions are underway for Pierre Sage to succeed Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace.

Palace are continuing to hold conversations with a number of managerial candidates. However, they appear to have stepped up their interest in the current Lens head coach.

Sage led Lens to a second-placed finish in Ligue 1 in his first season in charge and also won the Coupe de France.

Andoni Iraola was the club's primary target to replace Glasner before Liverpool moved to appoint the former Bournemouth head coach.

The likes of Frank Lampard, Dino Toppmoller and Kieran McKenna have also been considered this summer. 

Brighton announce sporting director Ayto's departure

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Brighton have announced the departure of sporting director Jason Ayto.

Ayto only joined the club in a newly created role in September last year.

Technical director Mike Cave will oversee all sporting areas of the club, working with the existing senior team.

A Brighton statement said: "Brighton & Hove Albion has confirmed that Jason Ayto has left the club.Jason joined Brighton as sporting director in September 2025 having worked at Arsenal for more than a decade in a variety of technical roles."

Chairman Tony Bloom added: Id like to thank Jason for everything he has done for us, and to wish him well for the future.

Chief executive and deputy chairman Paul Barber said: Jason has been a valued team colleague on our strategic leadership group."I'd like to thank him for his contribution since he joined the club and wish him all the best going forward.

Hojlund completes Napoli move

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Rasmus Hojlund has completed his 38m permanent move to Napoli from Manchester United.

The 23-year-old joins the Serie A runners-up after a clause in his season-long loan to the Italian side was triggered by their qualification for next season's Champions League.

Hojlund scored 12 goals in 33 league appearances back in Italy last season, having struggled to settle at Old Trafford since a 64m move from Atalanta in 2023 - and netting just 14 goals in 62 league games in England.

RB Leipzig in talks to extend Gruda's time at club

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Latest from Sky in Germany and Your Site News' Elliot Cook:

RB Leipzig are in talks over extending Brighton midfielder Brajan Gruda's time at the club.

The Germany U21 international spent the second half of last season on loan at the Bundesliga club.

Sky in Germany are reporting that Leipzig are exploring the idea of borrowing him again for the season with an option to buy and another possibility is a loan with an obligation to buy.

It's likely Leipzig would have to raise money through sales to be able to afford a permanent deal.

Brighton are understood to be open to discussions about him spending next season in Germany.

No concerns over Ndiaye future at Everton

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Latest from Your Site News' Vinny O'Connor: 

Everton are not concerned about the future of Iliman Ndiaye, who is under contract until 2029. 

The club have previously held talks over an improved deal, with nothing agreed yet.

The Senegal international moved to Everton in July 2024 from French side Marseille. He has played 71 times for Everton in all competitions, scoring 17 goals. 

Ndiaye was also part of the Senegal side that reached the African Cup of Nations final earlier this year. He has been called up for the World Cup by Pape Thiaw, with their opening game taking place against France, where Ndiaye was born.

Watford in talks with Dionisi over head coach role

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Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:

Watford are in talks with former Empoli, Palermo and Sassuolo boss Alessio Dionisi about their head coach vacancy.

It's understood there's a willingness from both parties to reach a potential agreement.

Dionisi is thought to be one of a number of candidates being assessed for the role.

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