Former Liverpool manager Arne Slot has declined Fulham's offer to become their head coach, less than a week after his dismissal at Anfield. The Dutchman's rejection signals he may be biding his time for a more suitable opportunity rather than jumping straight back into Premier League management.

Meanwhile, Newcastle and Chelsea are locked in a battle for AIK winger Zadok Yohanna after both clubs had offers accepted for the highly-rated youngster. The player now faces a choice between two ambitious projects looking to strengthen their attacking options.

Manchester United received a clear message about their pursuit of Mateus Fernandes: £80m is the asking price from West Ham. Nottingham Forest also set their sights on a British-record fee for Elliot Anderson to fund a squad capable of European competition.

On the international stage, England World Cup ticket prices have dropped nearly 50% after FIFA released thousands of previously withheld seats. The governing body also plans to deploy more AI technology at the tournament to combat online abuse targeting players and teams.