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Arsenal Close to Signing Ezri Konsa That Could Clear Way for Ben White Exit

Shoring up cover for injured defenders could prompt Ben White to leave Arsenal for more regular football.

Ben White Rejoins Training as Timber Lags and Saliba’s World Cup Back Problem Looms

Hertha Keep Homegrown Right-Back Julian Eitschberger Through 2029

Egypt Win on Penalties as ZDF Experts Clash Over Centre-Backs Taking Spot-Kicks

Premier League Trio Step Up Hunt for Maxi Araújo

Eintracht Extends Timothy Chandler's Contract to Summer 2027

Arminia Bielefeld Sign Henri Koudossou From FC Augsburg

Bayern Close to Extending Konrad Laimer After Months of Talks

Maguire Urges More Signings as United Brace for Champions League

Marvin Friedrich Returns to Union Berlin on Free Transfer

Barcelona Enquire About Arsenal Loanee Piero Hincapié as Gunners Hold £45m Option

Thiago Silva to Leave FC Porto After Six-Month Return

Arsenal Open Talks Over Sporting’s Maxi Araujo in Early Transfer Move

Fluminense Hold Operário-PR to Scoreless Draw in Copa do Brasil First Leg

Tuchel Faces England Selection Crunch After Flat Wembley Friendlies

Hertha's Linus Gechter Suffers Shoulder Scare on Germany U21 Duty

Fortuna Düsseldorf Rule Out Jordy de Wijs With Adductor Injury as Late-Season Return Remains Possible

Christian Günter Signs New SC Freiburg Deal, Club Keeps Terms Private

Plymouth Complete Deadline-Day Loans for Wes Harding and Herbie Kane

Hull Determined to Keep John Egan as Ipswich Maintain Late Interest