Fulham appoint Arbeloa as new head coach
Fulham have appointed Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach.
The ex-Real Madrid boss has signed a three-year deal at Craven Cottage to become Marco Silva's successor after the Portuguese left for Benfica following the expiration of his Fulham deal.
Arbeloa, who departed Real in May, said: It is a real honour for me to be embarking on this new stage at Fulham, the oldest club in London.
"I feel a great sense of responsibility and I'm deeply grateful to Mr. [Shahid] Khan and Tony Khan for the trust they have placed in me with Fulham in the Premier League.
I am really looking forward to experiencing the atmosphere at Craven Cottage with Fulham fans and beginning pre-season with the players next week. I am sure we are going to enjoy an incredible journey together.
Come on Fulham!
Rangers remain in talks to sign Partizan Belgrade captain Dragojevic
Latest from Your Site News' Sahil Jaidka:
Discussions are still ongoing as Rangers look to sign Partizan Belgrade captain Vanja Dragojevic.
No deal has yet been finalised as the clubs work to find an agreement over the valuation for the 20-year-old.
Dragojevic, who is under contract at the Partizan Stadium until 2030, is rated as one of the best defensive midfielders in the Serbian league and has two caps for his national side.
Tuesday's transfer round-up...
- Ex-Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier is set to join Arsenal on a free transfer.
- Sean Steur has landed in the North East ahead of his 23m move to Newcastle from Ajax.
- Everton have an interest in Tottenham defender Djed Spence.
- John Stones is one of the central defenders Juventus are considering this summer - Sky in Italy.
- Brentford have completed the 17m signing of Jaidon Anthony from Burnley.
- Brighton are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over the sale of Brajan Gruda.
- Celtic boss Martin ONeill says forward Camilo Duran is about to become the Hoops' first new signing of the summer.
- Burnley are in advanced talks over their vacant head coach position with Genk coach Nicky Hayen.
- Alfie Devine has joined Preston from Tottenham in a club-record deal for the Championship side worth up to 6m.
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RB Leipzig in advanced talks to sign Brighton's Gruda
Latest from Your Site News' Elliot Cook:
Brighton are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig over the sale of Brajan Gruda.
The deal under discussion is for another loan which includes an obligation for the Bundesliga side to buy.
This would be triggered if certain conditions are met.
The 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Leipzig.
Steur arrives in Newcastle to have medical ahead of move from Ajax
Latest from Your Site News' Keith Downie:
Sean Steur has landed in the North East ahead of his 23m move to Newcastle from Ajax.
The Dutch midfielder will undergo his medical tomorrow.
Newcastle are set to pay an initial 20m plus 3m in bonuses for the 18-year-old wonderkid, who could be a potential replacement for the departed Sandro Tonali.
QPR interested in Livingston goalkeeper Prior
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
QPR have expressed an interest in Livingston goalkeeper Jerome Prior.
It is understood the 30-year-old is being monitored by a number of clubs in the English Championship.
Prior has two years left on his current deal with Livi.
Villa midfielder Onana suffers ACL injury at World Cup
Latest from Your Site News' Gary Cotterill:
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana has ruptured his ACL, Belgium team doctor Brahim Hacene has confirmed.
Onana was forced off injured in Belgiums last-16 win over the USA.
The 24-year-old is now set for an extended spell on the sidelines.
Team Doctor Brahim Hacene: Unfortunately, the medical examinations have confirmed that Amadou has suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). This is devastating news, both for him personally and for the team.
We immediately consulted with Amadou and with Aston Villa to agree on the best approach to his recovery.
Over the coming days, we will jointly determine the next steps in his medical treatment and rehabilitation. Throughout this process, we will continue to provide Amadou with our full support."
ONeill says Duran set to become Celtics first summer signing
Martin ONeill has revealed that Colombian forward Camilo Duran is about to become Celtics first new signing of the summer.
Your Site News understands the Hoops have agreed a deal worth around 6m for the Qarabag attacker.
It is understood the Scottish champions will pay an initial fee of 3m, with just under 3m in add-ons.
I think at this minute Duran will be coming in, manager ONeill confirmed in a club interview ahead of Celtics first pre-season friendly against Shelbourne in Dublin on Tuesday evening.
Hes doing a medical, I think, just as we speak. If hes not doing it tonight, hell be doing it tomorrow morning, and hopefully hell join us in Portugal (for the upcoming training camp).
ONeill is anticipating his sides transfer business to accelerate in the coming weeks.
We have a number of players that were looking at, he said. Weve had a number of offers in for players as well too at the same time.
And Im hoping in the not-too-distant future, and I mean maybe in the next couple of weeks, that we will have some really decent players at the football club to add to the very decent players we have at the football club.
