Pedro Neto has emerged as a top name on Manchester City’s list of wing targets, according to the Daily Mail. City are reportedly evaluating him alongside other Premier League prospects to strengthen their flanks.

In a separate move, Real Madrid have expressed interest in Yan Diomande of RB Leipzig. The Spanish giants are ready to outbid PSG and Liverpool in a bid to secure the young defender, as reported by the Daily Mirror.

Other transfer chatter includes Newcastle’s uncertainty over captain Bruno Guimaraes amid Arsenal speculation, and Manchester United’s six‑day deadline to sign Roma midfielder Manu Kone. Liverpool’s summer plans were also hit by a setback over Maghnes Akliouche, while Empresas City rewarded centre‑back Abdukodir Khusanov with a new five‑year deal.

On the youth front, JJ Gabriel impressed with a goal and assist for the U21s, and Argentina’s president Javier Milei slammed critics after World Cup scenes. Scottish football saw Vaclav Cerny close to Besiktas and Rangers interest, while Stephen Robinson and Andrew Fasanya were involved in Aberdeen’s youngest debut.

The day closed with Daizen Maeda bidding farewell to Celtic and a Yankees‑Phillies baseball game featuring Auston Trusty and Rangers.