Wolves confirm Trippier signing
Wolves have confirmed the signing of out-of-contract Newcastle right-back Kieran Trippier on a free transfer.
The 35-year-old joins the newly relegated Championship side on an initial two-year deal.
Head coach Rob Edwards said: Im so happy to bring him here. When we met, it was evident that he really wants to come to Wolves.
We know what weve lacked this year, and we know what we need next year experience, leadership, resilient characters and strong characters thats what were going to need in abundance, and he ticks every box.
He did have good options elsewhere, so for us to be able to get it over the line and get him in is a real coup."
Olise nets hat-trick amid Real Madrid interest
Northern Ireland were undone by a superb Michael Olise hat-trick as France jetted off to the World Cup with a 3-1 friendly win - but another spirited performance from Michael ONeills young side was rewarded with Patrick Kellys first international goal.
Olise struck either side of half-time, both goals unerring finishes on the rebound, and after Kelly pulled one back the Bayern Munich man delivered a superb curling strike to settle it in the 75th minute.
Premier League trio want Celtic's Engels
Nottingham Forest, Fulham and Sunderland are all interested in Arne Engels at Celtic.
Forest had a number of bids for Engels rejected in the January window - the final one at 25m.
Forest remain keen to sign him especially given Manchester City's ongoing pursuit of Elliot Anderson and the need for new midfielders.
However, they now have competition from Fulham, despite the club being without a head coach following Marco Silva's departure, as well as Sunderland.
The 22-year-old, who has four caps for Belgium, has a contract at Celtic until 2028.
Swansea close on Celtic defender Welsh
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Swansea City are closing in on the signing of Celtic centre-back Stephen Welsh.
Its understood the 26-year-old has agreed terms on a two-year deal, with the club having the option to extend by a further year.
Your Site News revealed last week that Welsh has been allowed terminate his contract with Celtic a year early, as a goodwill gesture for his services to the club - including helping to take points off the Hoops title rivals last season while on loan at Motherwell.
His Celtic contract will end on June 30 and he is expected to join Swansea on July 1, once the paperwork is finalised.
Former Hearts boss Cathro appointed St Etienne boss
Ian Cathro has been appointed the new head coach of Saint Etienne in France.
The former Hearts manager, 39, is joining them from Estoril in Portugal, where they finished 10th this season.
Scottish Premiership summer transfer window deadline
There has been a change to the Scottish Premiership transfer deadline this summer.
The window officially opens on June 15 and will close on September 3 at 5pm, two days after the Premier League deadline.
There is a change for the winter window, too. That will open four days after the Premier League on January 5, and then shut at 5pm on February 4.
Jimenez to leave Fulham, Wilson contract offered
Fulham have announced that Raul Jimenez will leave the club at the end of his contract.
The Mexican forward will become a free agent on June 30.
The 35-year-old has scored 31 goals in 115 games since moving to Craven Cottage, including double digit goal tallies in each of his last two seasons.
Fulham have also announced that Harry Wilson has been offered a new contract, with the Cottagers waiting to see what will happen to their star man this summer.
Aston Villa are said to be interested in the Wales international on a free transfer.
Origi retires from football
Latest from Your Site News' Will Bitibiri:
Former Liverpool striker Divock Origi has announced his retirement from football at the age of 31.
The former Belgium international made 175 appearances for the Reds and scored 41 goals during his time at Anfield.
His goal tally includes history-making goals, including a brace during Liverpool's famous 4-3 second-leg comeback against Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final and a goal in the final against Tottenham.
Origi also famously enjoyed derby day fixtures against Everton, scoring six in 11 league outings against the Toffees.
After leaving Liverpool in 2022, Origi joined AC Milan before a loan to Nottingham Forest. Origi also represented Belgium at the 2014 World Cup and at Euro 2016. He scored three goals for his nation.
Speaking exclusively to Your Site, Origi said: Ive been blessed to win some of the biggest trophies in the game.
But more than that, Im proud to have contributed to teams that will forever be remembered in the history of football, clubs like Liverpool that have shaped the game and will keep shaping it.
And alongside that, Im proud of who football made me. It helped shape me into the man I was
created to be. It shaped my faith.
I have no regrets. Every journey has its challenges, but through my faith, Ive always believed that every challenge came to sharpen me, either as a man or to push me to grow as a player, to sharpen my craft.
Thats how it was meant to be. I embraced every celebration and every challenge, because both made me the player and the man I am today.
Southend appoint Dyer
Southend United have appointed Kieron Dyer as their new head coach.
The former England international takes his first step into management at Roots Hall, signing a two-year contract with the Shrimpers.
Dyer has previously held coaching roles at Ipswich and Chesterfield.
Southend sacked Kevin Maher last month, after being knocked out of the National League play-offs at the quarter-final stage and winning the FA Trophy final at Wembley.
Putellas undecided on future amid London City links
Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas:
Alexia Putellas has not yet made the final decision on her future.
London City Lionesses are one of three options on the table she is taking time to look over and consider.
One of those is thought to be from the NWSL in the USA.
Putellas does not want to rush her decision, Your Site News has been told.
