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Olivier Giroud is undergoing a medical with AC Milan before signing a two-year deal with the Serie A club.
The France striker arrived at Milan’s La Madonnina clinic at approximately 7am on Friday morning ahead of finalising his move from Chelsea.
Celtic have completed the signing of Israel international winger Liel Abada on a five-year deal from Maccabi Petah Tikva, subject to international clearance.
The 19-year-old becomes new boss Ange Postecoglou’s third summer signing following the earlier arrivals of Liam Shaw and Osaze Urhoghide from Sheffield Wednesday.
Jadon Sancho has insisted “hate will never win” after detailing his emotions following the penalty miss against Italy in the Euro 2020 final and subsequent racist abuse aimed at the forward and fellow England team-mates Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka.
England’s penalty shootout defeat to Italy on Sunday
Paris Saint-Germain have announced the signing of Italy’s Euro 2020 hero Gianluigi Donnarumma on a five-year deal.
The 22-year-old joins on a free transfer from AC Milan after he was unable to agree terms over an extension to his deal which ran out on June 30.
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been cleared by police over allegations of sending inappropriate messages to two schoolgirls.
Police Scotland said it had established there was “no criminality” after carrying out a “full assessment” on claims the 30-year-old exchanged improper messages
Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka could miss the start of the new season due to a foot injury.
The severity of Dubravka’s injury is not yet known but it has put Freddie Woodman’s loan move to Bournemouth in doubt, with the 24-year-old close to joining Scott Parker’s side.
Jadon Sancho has insisted “hate will never win” after detailing his emotions following the penalty miss against Italy in the Euro 2020 final and subsequent racist abuse aimed at the forward and fellow England team-mates Marcus Rashford and Bukayo Saka.
England’s penalty shootout defeat to Italy on Sunday
Gareth Southgate, the Football Association and Prime Minister Boris Johnson have condemned racist online abuse suffered by a number of England players following the Euro 2020 loss to Italy.
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka all failed from the spot on Sunday night as England went down on penalties.
Leonardo Bonucci says Italy were spurred on to win Euro 2020 by England fans insisting football was coming home.
Bonucci played a star role in the Azzuri’s success at Wembley, cancelling out Luke Shaw’s early goal in the second half and then converting a penalty during the shootout which his side won 3-2.
England manager Gareth Southgate says he wants to remain in charge for the 2022 World Cup following defeat in the final of Euro 2020 by Italy.
When asked about the possibility of a new contract, he replied: “I don’t think now is an appropriate time to be thinking about it. We have to qualify for Qatar. I need time to go away and reflect on Euro 2020.