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Chelsea and Manchester United have shown interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has been dropped from the upcoming Super Cup.

• Donnarumma dropped from Super Cup squad
• Chelsea and United among the interested parties
• Italian goalkeeper fallen out of pecking order at PSG

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Following the signing of Lucas Chevalier from Lille, Donnarumma has fallen out of the pecking order at PSG. According to a report by , manager Luis Enrique has also informed him that he will not be the first-choice custodian anymore. Amidst this, Premier League giants Chelsea and United have enquired about the Italian's situation. Donnarumma has a year left in his contract and looks set to be sold this summer amid his refusal to sign an extension.

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  PSG refused to meet Donnarumma's demands and opted to sign Chevalier, whose ball-playing abilities attracted the club. Donnarumma is open to playing in the Premier League and getting dropped for the Super Cup against Spurs could encourage him to make the switch. Recent rumours have heavily linked United with the former Milan graduate, but Chelsea have now joined the race for his signature. 

• DID YOU KNOW?

  PSG are overstocked on goalkeepers with Chevalier's arrival, with five options now at Luis Enrique's disposal. Renato Marin, Arnau Tenas and Matvey Safonov make up the remaining shot stoppers alongside Donnarumma and Chevalier.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DONNARUMMA?

  The relationship between Donnarumma and PSG does not indicate that the goalkeeper will continue in Paris. He will now have to weigh his options and wait for the most suitable offer.

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

The clock is ticking on transfers in both MLS and Europe, with the end of August marking a crucial period for the U.S. men’s national team. Several players face uncertain club futures, or need significant moves, to cement their place in Mauricio Pochettino’s World Cup plans.

In Italy, Yunus Musah's status continues to swing like a pendulum. Last week, it was reported he would stay at Milan, but now it appears both Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are aggressively moving to acquire the talented midfielder, who has struggled for consistency in Serie A. 

Josh Sargent is off to a torrid start, scoring in his first two games of the season. Yet, Norwich manager Liam Manning stressed that the striker could still be on the move. In MLS, Max Arfsten has been linked with a move all summer and it appears Real Salt Lake's talented youngster, Zavier Gozo, is drawing interest from a Belgian giant. 

GOAL tracks all of the American player movements in the USMNT Transfer Notebook, a recurring feature covering the latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool.

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  Premier League clubs face off for Musah?

  Will he stay or go? That's seemingly been the question for months with Musah, a player with plenty of potential who has struggled to find a fit in AC Milan. Though Musah appeared to be set to stay after a strong preseason, Nottingham Forest emerged as a strong contender to sign the American, with the Athletic reporting the two clubs opened talks over a move. 

  Things took another turn on Tuesday. Forest reportedly wasn't willing to reach Milan's $40 million valuation, offering $35.1 million. That could open the door for another club to emerge in Crystal Palace, according to journalist Ciro Venerato. Musah's is Forest's No. 1 target, but they are already looking at alternatives if Milan aren't willing to accept their bid.  

  There are positives and negatives with both reported bids, as Forest clearly values Musah but had struggles integrating another American, Gio Reyna, two years ago. Palace features another USMNT star in Chris Richards, but already has a strong midfield with Adam Wharton and Daichi Kamada.

  Will it be London or Nottingham or potentially Naples? Time will tell.

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  Norwich preparing for Sargent's exit?

  Sargent is arguably the hottest striker in the U.S. national team pool, scoring in both of Norwich's opening games. Despite Sargent wearing the captain's armband in the opener, Canaries boss Manning admitted the 25-year-old could still be on the move. 

  "I think the best practice is to be proactive with the work you do… With the interest, you’d be mad to not do anything behind the scenes to be prepared. So, of course, we want him to stay, but we have to be prepared if it doesn’t happen," the manager said. 

  While Sargent turned down a move to Wolfsburg earlier, he continues to be linked with other moves – including to Burnley and Leeds earlier this summer.

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  Another American to Belgium?

  In June, it was reported that Belgian side Genk were monitoring RSL teenager Zavier Gozo. Yet speculation suggests that they aren't the only club who are watching the U.S. youth international, who scored at the weekend for Real Salt Lake against the New York Red Bulls.

  Gozo, 18, has been a breakout star alongside Diego Luna in the first team, and is expected to compete for a spot at the U20 World Cup this September. 

  “I don't really think about that," he said of a possible transfer. "I'm just focused on the season right now and getting as many wins as we can, making the playoffs. And then, you know, the offseason, we'll see."

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  Arfsten gives green light to Middlesbrough

  The emerging wingback has been the subject of a transfer tug of war between Toulouse and Middlesbrough, but if reports out of England are to be believed, the Crew star has given a clear indication of his preference. 

  The Northern Echo is reporting Arfsten wants to go with Boro and has asked for a transfer from Columbus. 

  The sticking point remains price, as the English club's bid of $3 million was rejected by the MLS side – who insist they want to keep the 24-year-old until the end of the season.

  If the deal goes through, it could be a promising for Arfsten, as manager Rob Edwards likes playing a system with attacking wingbacks, and currently features fellow USMNT midfielder Aidan Morris.

The manager of Getafe has admitted they may have to sell Leeds target Christantus Uche, who is also wanted by Sunderland, Wolves and Brentford.

• Uche eyed by Premier League quartet
• Leeds keen on deal
• Face competition from rivals

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Getafe manager Jose Bordalas has admitted he may be forced into sanctioning the departure of Nigeria international Uche. The versatile 22-year-old signed for the Spanish side last year and enjoyed a positive first season in La Liga, contributing four goals and six assists as his side finished 13th. Uche also made a brilliant start to the current campaign as he scored and assisted in Getafe's 2-0 victory at Celta Vigo on Sunday.

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  According to – relayed in a report from – Premier League sides Wolves and Brentford are both interested in Uche, though claim it is Leeds and Sunderland who are 'best placed' to sign him. The former Moralo and Ceuta star has a reported €25 million (£21.6m/$29.2m) release clause in his current contract but Getafe are thought to be willing to make a sale for €20m as they need funds to register some players.

• WHAT BORDALAS SAID

  Speaking about the club's current transfer predicament, Bordalas told : “We’ll have to release some so we can register all or almost all of them. I wouldn’t like Uche or anyone to leave, but we have to accept the offers we have, and there are several.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LEEDS?

  Leeds made a triumphant return to the Premier League on Monday night as they beat Everton to get up and running with three points. Their next fixture is a tough assignment as they visit title hopefuls Arsenal on Saturday.

Portland Thorns have completed the signing of Arsenal sensation Laila Harbert on a short-term loan deal that will be valid until January

• Portland Thorns sign Harbert from Arsenal
• Arsenal sensation joins NWSL giants on short-term loan
• Signed first professional contract with Arsenal in January

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  National Women’s Soccer League's Portland Thorns have announced the signing of England youth player and Arsenal wonderkid Harbert on a loan deal, which will be valid until January. Harbert graduated from the Gunners' youth academy and signed her first senior professional contract with the club in January 2025. She spent the final part of the 2024-25 season on loan at Southampton.

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• WHAT PORTLAND THORNS SAID

  The NWSL club released an official statement: "The Portland Thorns announced today that it has reached an agreement with Arsenal to bring midfielder Laila Harbert on loan through the 2025 season. The 18-year-old English youth international arrives in Portland after signing her first Women’s Super League contract with Arsenal – the reigning UEFA Women’s Champions League winners – in January before going out on loan to WSL 2 side Southampton FC, where she started in eight of her nine appearances. She also spent time with WSL 2’s Watford on a dual-registration agreement in 2023-24, playing 14 matches. Harbert has two appearances for Arsenal which includes a 2024 pre-season match at Washington Spirit when she came on in the second half to help the Gunners secure a 2-1 victory."

  The club added that "Harbert will develop as a member of the league’s youngest core as part of Portland’s effort to build a talented and competitive roster for 2025 and beyond."

• WHAT ARSENAL SAID

  The reigning European champions also released a statement confirming Harbert's departure: "Laila Harbert has joined the USA-based side Portland Thorns on loan until January 2026. The 18-year-old midfielder will now continue her development with the National Women’s Soccer League club. Laila has been with us since the age of nine, working her way up through our academy system before signing a first professional contract at the club in January 2025… We wish Laila the best of luck for this next stage in her development. The transfer is subject to the completion of regulatory processes."

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  Harbert has also represented England at youth level and was the captain of the Under-17 side at both the European Championships and the Women’s World Cup in 2024. She currently plays for the Under-19 Lionesses side, whom she helped qualify for the 2026 Under-20 Women's World Cup.

Marc Guehi’s farewell video at Crystal Palace has been leaked, with the England international missing out on a transfer to Liverpool.

• Reds agreed package for England defender
• Deadline passed without deal being done
• Eagles skipper into final year of his contract

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The 25-year-old centre-half saw a £35 million ($47m) switch to Anfield agreed on deadline day. He was poised to undergo a medical and link up with the Premier League champions, but a deal never got done before the deadline passed.

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  Oliver Glasner is said to have played a part in that, with the Eagles boss threatening to walk away if he lost another prized asset in a window that had already seen Eberechi Eze sold to London rivals Arsenal. He eventually got his wish.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Palace were, however, primed for Guehi’s departure. A video has been released online that features a montage of the defender’s best moments at Selhurst Park – including goals and a historic FA Cup triumph in May 2025. 

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  The video in question ends with the Eagles saying “thank you Skip”, but they will get the chance to work with Guehi for the foreseeable future. There is still the chance, though, that he will depart within the next 12 months.

Xavi Simons has revealed that Timo Werner played a key role in his move to Tottenham.

• Simons moved to Spurs in the summer
• Ex-Tottenham man Werner talked up move
• Simons thanks Germany star for his trust

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Xavi Simons made a big-money move to Spurs in the summer, picking the north London club despite agreeing terms with Chelsea. The Netherlands international is poised to make his debut after the international break, and he has now revealed that Werner played a key role in his choice to move to north London. 

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  Werner spent two seasons on loan at Spurs and Simons claims he talked up the north London club while they were together in Germany at RB Leipzig. Without him, Spurs lost to Bournemouth before the international break, with the Dutchman instead set to make his bow against West Ham. 

• WHAT XAVI SIMONS SAID

  Xavi told Leipziger Volkszeitung: “He told me a lot about the club’s greatness and the fantastic fans. And he said he thought it was the right place for me to learn and improve. Thanks for your trust, Timo!”

  He added: “I’m happy to be a Tottenham player. Since I was a child, it’s been my dream to play in the Premier League.

  “The club’s vision, the magnificent stadium, the fans, the quality of the team, the coach – it’s a fantastic environment.

  “I want to settle in quickly in my new home and show why Tottenham signed me.”

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Xavi has already claimed he is ready to show why Spurs bought him, and will hope to do so against the Irons. 

Three Premier League clubs have made tentative approaches for Cherki, who is available for a bargain price.

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• Liverpool to battle Spurs and Man City
• Cherki has impressed in Ligue 1

• Could leave for just €22.5m

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Premier League champions Liverpool have made an enquiry over the signing of Lyon star Rayan Cherki but are expected to face competition from Manchester City and Tottenham, according to Le Parisien. The 21-year-old eventually stayed at OL last year having courted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, but the Ligue 1 winners are not keen to wait around again and aren't expected to make another move, opening the door for Cherki to depart for an English side.

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  Cherki ended up renewing his contract with Lyon but there is a release clause of just €22.5m written into the deal. The price represents a bargain in the current market and Tottenham and Europa League final opponents Manchester United were both reported to be ramping up their interest in the talented youngster at the end of last month. However, City are also on the lookout for fresh legs in midfield and the prospect of playing a prominent role in a planned resurgence under Pep Guardiola could be an enticing one for Cherki.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Cherki scored in both legs of Lyon's Europa League quarter-final with United as the Ligue 1 side were knocked out of the competition in extraordinary fashion. He has registered eight goals and ten assists in Ligue 1 this season, but there is a danger of Lyon failing to qualify for European football next season as they currently sit seventh in France's top flight.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR CHERKI?

  Cherki will be keen to help Lyon achieve continental qualification on the final Ligue 1 weekend of the season. Paulo Foncesca's outfit host Angers on Saturday night.

The agent of Gianluigi Donnarumma has spoken about the future of the PSG goalkeeper, confirming that a summer exit is not ruled out.

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• Donnarumma in fine form for PSG
• Has been linked with a summer exit
• Agent keeping doors open to departure with contract expiring in 2026

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Donnarumma's agent Enzo Raiola has confirmed that the goalkeeper's future at Paris Saint-Germain is uncertain. He further admitted that nothing has been ruled out yet, although Donnarumma's first preference would be sign a new deal and extend his stay at Parc des Princes.

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  Donnarumma, under contract with PSG until 2026, has emerged as a target for Inter as they seek a long-term successor to 36-year-old Yann Sommer. The move would be controversial, given Donnarumma’s roots at Inter’s fierce rivals, AC Milan. PSG’s interest in Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier could further reduce the Italian’s playing time, which could tempt him to seek a move elsewhere. Meanwhile, Manchester City and Juventus are also monitoring the situation closely, adding competition for the 26-year-old’s signature.

• WHAT ENZO RAIOLA SAID

  Speaking to (h/t Sempre Inter) on Thursday, Donnarumma's agent Raiola said: “We have a good relationship with the club. Gigio is happy in Paris, and his contract expires in 2026. It can only be a good thing to know that there’s interest from big clubs. I’d like to point out, though, that nothing has actually come about from the interested parties. We haven’t even thought about it because Gigio is happy at PSG.
  Then, clearly, if we don’t agree a new deal, we’ll evaluate other options. We’re not ruling anything out yet.”

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  WHAT NEXT FOR DONNARUMMA?

  Donnarumma will next be seen in action in the all-important, high-stakes Champions League final clash against his potential future employers Inter on Sunday, May 31. Donnarumma has been phenomenal in the competition this season, and he'll be expected to rubberstamp his credentials as one of Europe's finest goalkeepers with a magical display at the weekend. Then, he will join the Italy squad for the World Cup qualifying games against Norway and Moldova, to be played on June 6 and 9, respectively.

Pakistan defended 134 in Christchurch as New Zealand lost 6 for 19 against spin

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After four crushing losses, Pakistan had something to smile about at the end of a tough tour as they defended 134 to take the final T20I against New Zealand by 42 runs and keep the series scoreline to 4-1.Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi at the toss reckoned that on a used Christchurch surface spin was likely to play a role. He was proved right as Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz and Usama Mir combined to pick six wickets to bundle New Zealand out for 92, their second-lowest total on home soil.Batting first, Mohammad Rizwan and Fakhar Zaman got 30s but most of the Pakistan batters suffered on a two-paced track to reach 134 for 8 in their 20 overs. New Zealand started the chase brightly, but the Pakistan spinners orchestrated a middle-overs collapse. Iftikhar led the way with 3 for 24, while Nawaz and Mir picked up frugal two-wicket hauls each as New Zealand were bowled out in 17.2 overs.

New Zealand struggle from the get-goFinn Allen started the chase brightly, smashing Afridi for a four around deep midwicket and then going one better against Nawaz in the same region. But, Rachin Ravindra, slotted into this game for Daryl Mitchell, failed to get going as he sliced Nawaz to short third for 1.Allen struck two more crisp fours off Afridi before falling to Zaman Khan, his miscued attempt taken well by debutant Haseebullah Khan diving forward at mid-on. The powerplay ended on 35 for 2.Iftikhar Ahmed trapped Tim Seifert lbw•Getty Images

Pakistan apply the spin choke

Once it got clear that the surface was aiding spin, Afridi went on an all-out spin squeeze. With the required rate climbing, Will Young tried to break the shackles by looking to slog sweep Nawaz. His attempt only reached as far as Iftikhar at deep backward square leg, who completed the catch on the second attempt.The day went from bad to worse for Mark Chapman. He dropped Babar Azam twice in the first innings, and was run out for 1. This was before Iftikhar ended Tim Seifert’s difficult innings of 19. He went for a reverse sweep to a straight ball, missed and was trapped right in front, with Pakistan’s review confirming the ball would have smashed into the middle pole.Mir then had Mitchell Santner caught and bowled while Iftikhar removed Matt Henry and Ish Sodhi in the same over as New Zealand collapsed from 53 for 2 to 72 for 8 in the space of 32 balls.Glenn Phillips tried his best to take New Zealand closer but with eight wickets down, it was a bridge too far even for the man in form. Afridi finished off the game with two wickets in two balls as Pakistan won with 2.4 overs to spare.

A powerplay to forget for Pakistan

Haseebullah Khan had a dream PSL debut season in 2023, where he walloped a 29-ball 50 against Karachi Kings . The same can’t be said about his T20I debut, which lasted all of three balls and ended with him advancing and getting a leading edge on an ungainly swipe to point. Pakistan took 11 balls to get their innings rolling and got their first boundary in the fourth over, courtesy Rizwan, but Babar struggled big time. He could only manage 4 off 15 in the powerplay with Pakistan crawling to 29 for 1 after the six overs.

A brief revival and another middle-order collapse

Sodhi put Babar out of his misery for a 24-ball 13 when he slogged a tossed-up wrong’un straight to Phillips at deep midwicket.With 53 for 2 after ten, Pakistan needed some impetus to get the innings flowing. That was provided by Fakhar. He laid into Lockie Ferguson, tonking him for two sixes before crashing Sodhi for a four and a six the next over. Southee returned and was taken for another six by Fakhar, but the bowler had the last laugh. The left-handed batter failed to pick a slower offcutter and could only mistime his heave to long-off to fall for a 16-ball 33.Nawaz came and went before Henry sent Rizwan packing for a run-ball-38, his swing across the line only travelling as far as deep square leg. Iftikhar then clubbed Henry straight to mid-off as Pakistan lost 4 for 16 in 22 balls.Abbas Afridi came in at No. 9 and hammered two sixes to take Pakistan past the 130-mark. For New Zealand, Southee, Henry, Ferguson and Sodhi managed two wickets apiece.

Major League Soccer bested their rivals, with Evander crucial in two separate rounds of a convincing 4-2 win

• MLS bests Liga MX in All Star Game skills challenge
• Evander crucial in shooting challenge, passing challenge
• Jordi Alba, James Rodriguez did not show up despite invitations

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  AUSTIN, Texas – MLS came out on top in the 2025 All Star Game skills challenge, besting Liga MX, 4-2 across a captivating five-challenge slate on Tuesday night.

  MLS took the lead in the first event, with Evander setting a new record with 72 points on the shooting challenge. Liga MX responded, though, as Brian Rodriguez led the way in a convincing touch challenge win. The third posed things nicely, with the honors split in the headers and volley challenge – largely thanks to hometown goalkeeper Brad Stuver making a flurry of saves as time expired.

  "It was fun, because I wasn't trying to break the record. To do so was great," Evander said after the match. "I'm really happy because we won today."

  USMNT legend Clint Dempsey did his part, appearing for MLS in the passing challenge and teaming up effectively with Evander to steer the momentum. Evander released ping after ping to see MLS through in the passing round to give the hosts a 3-2 lead. There was a chance for one last moment, too. Goalkeeper Yohei Takoaka provided it, floating a ball off the top of the crossbar to secure a win in the final challenge.

  Orlando City SC's Alex Freeman, who was participating in his first All-Star experience and skills challenge, praised Evander's efforts.

  "The experience was amazing," Freeman said. "It was a great experience to get to know the guys a bit more… Today we were able to win the challenge. We were all happy and we had fun out there…You saw it today [with Evander] he did very good on the shooting challenge. He was very good on all of the things he was doing. He created a lot of stuff so he showed his ability there and I did what I could do to help him."

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  Although the competition was marked by a fine level of quality, questions remain over ASG participation of MLS and Liga MX stars. James Rodriguez and Jordi Alba were both scheduled to partake in festivities, but neither showed.

  There is no definitive answer as to whether either player will partake in the ASG proper Wednesday night. Inter Miami's Lionel Messi has also not appeared in either All-Star training sessions or media day.

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  Evander turned in a record-breaking showing in the shooting challenge. He hit a duo of 10-point targets to eclipse the record set by Hector Herrera, who had 65 in 2023.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR MLS AND LIGA MX?

  The leagues' rivalry will continue Wednesday night when they face off in the MLS All Star Game. Major League Soccer will be looking to change their fortunes after being seen off, 4-1, last year.