Newcastle close on Jaouen signing
Latest from Your Site News' Amar Mehta:
Newcastle United are close to finalising a deal for goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen from Reims worth around 18.5m pounds.
The 20-year-old is expected in the UK within the next 24 hours to finalise the move where hell be signing a long-term contract.
Eddie Howe was keen to add to his goalkeeping department this summer after Aaron Ramsdale returned to Southampton and Nick Pope enters the last year of his contract.
Jaouen is a France international have played through the age groups from U16 to U21.
Brentford's Laidlaw makes Falkirk move
Ethan Laidlaw has joined Falkirk from Brentford, signing a two-year deal with the option of a further year.
The 21-year-old forward came through the Hibernian youth ranks before joining Brentford's academy. He was named their U21s Players Player of the Year for the 2025/26 campaign after contributing 15 goals and 10 assists for the B-team.
Laidlaw said: Im really delighted to sign for Falkirk. Its a club Ive admired a lot over the past couple of years, particularly the manager and the way he wants the team to play.
Everything happened really quickly once I heard about the interest, and I just felt it was a really good place to come and play my football. As a young Scottish player, it feels like the perfect club to continue my career and development, so Im over the moon to get the deal done.
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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.
