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The Ashes: Australia vs England, fifth Test: Updates and reaction from series finale at Sydney Cricket Ground

Besiktas agree deal for Trossard

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Besiktas have agreed a 17.1m (20million) deal with Arsenal to sign Leandro Trossard, according to The Athletic

The deal will see Arsenal get 15.4m up front and 1.7m in add-ons for the 31-year-old. 

Trossard, who is at the World Cup with Belgium, only has one year left on his Arsenal contract. He joined Arsenal from Brighton in 2023. 

Fenerbahce sign Ake from Man City in 8.5m deal

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Fenerbahce have completed the signing of defender Nathan Ake from Manchester City in an 8.5m deal.

Your Site News understands the Turkish club will pay an initial 7m for the Netherlands international, with 1.5m in add-ons.

The 31-year-old, a 41m signing from Bournemouth in the summer of 2020, had one season left on his City deal.

Ake joins Fenerbahce after a six-year spell at the Etihad Stadium during which he has won four Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and two Carabao Cups.

However, he struggled for regular playing time in Pep Guardiolas final season as City boss, with only six of his 18 Premier League appearances coming from the start.

Hendry becomes highest-paid Scotland international after signing new Al Ettifaq deal

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Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:

Jack Hendry has become the highest-paid Scotland international after signing a new two-year deal at Al Ettifaq.

It is understood the Saudi clubs head of football Hatim Al Misehal was determined to keep the 31-year-old at the club and offered significantly improved terms to the former Celtic defender's contract.

West Ham confirm Koppen appointment as director of player recruitment

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West Ham have confirmed the appointment of Nils Koppen as the clubs new director of player recruitment.

The Belgian joins the Championship side from his position as technical director at FC Copenhagen, having also held similar positions at Rangers and PSV Eindhoven.

A West Ham statement read: "Koppen was identified as the outstanding candidate for the new role, following a thorough and detailed recruitment process that included the Board and Head Coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

"Koppen will begin work at West Ham United as part of a new football leadership structure for the mens team, tasked with identifying and recruiting the players needed to secure an immediate return to the Premier League.

"Key to the role will be leading the Clubs scouting and recruitment operation and supporting the Board with football administration and negotiations with players, other clubs and intermediaries."

West Ham interested in Everton's McNeil

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Latest from Vinny O'Connor and Chris Reidy:

West Ham are interested in Everton winger Dwight McNeil.

There is nothing more advanced than that at this stage.

Any immediate progression on potential new signings at West Ham is not expected until new director of player recruitment Nils Koppen has had a chance to discuss plans with Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo and the wider recruitment team.

There was interest from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest in McNeil back in the winter window earlier this year.

Ipswich make bid for Hull target Emersonn

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Latest from Your Site News' Lyall Thomas: 

Ipswich Town have made a rival bid for Hull target Emersonn.

Hull had made a new 22.3m offer for the Toulouse striker, but the Tigers now face competition from fellow newly-promoted Premier League side Ipswich.

Klopp set to hold talks over Germany job

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Jurgen Klopp is set to hold talks with officials from the German FA in New York next week about becoming the national team boss, according to Sky in Germany.

The former Liverpool boss confirmed his interest in succeeding Julian Nagelsmann and that he had been approached about the role in an interview with Magenta TV yesterday.

"Yes, I can confirm the talks. Things moved along quite quickly. Julian has resigned, and the DFB is working on a successor. And in the course of these considerations, they approached me," he said.

The German Football Association does not believe it will be an issue getting Klopp out of his current job as global head of football at Red Bull.

It would be the first time the German FA has paid a fee to appoint a coach. 

Klopp has a contract with Red Bull until 2029.

"I have an existing contract with Red Bull. I've said many times how much I enjoy this job. As a person, I usually honor contracts. But I've also made it clear that I'm interested in talks with the DFB," said Klopp

Klopp said he does not expect his current employers to stand in his way - and is ready to return to management in the capacity as a national team boss two years after his Liverpool exit.

"Now isn't the perfect timing. But it's better than it's ever been. I'm more than refuelled now, I'm ready," Klopp said.

Papers: Fulham join Chelsea, Man Utd in race for Summerville

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Wigan and Huddersfield leading race to sign defender Ngwenya

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Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:

Wigan Athletic and Huddersfield Town are leading the race to sign Trinidad & Tobago centre-back Kieran Ngwenya.

It is understood Wigan have offered the 23-year-old a contract, while Huddersfield remain in talks with the players representatives.

Ngwenya is a free agent after turning down a new deal with Dunfermline Athletic.

Lincoln winger Ring joins Kilmarnock

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Swedish winger Erik Ring has joined Kilmarnock from Lincoln for an undisclosed fee.

The 24-year-old, who began his career at AIK Solna, has agreed a two-year contract with Killie after spending the past two seasons with the Imps in League One.

Ring becomes Neil McCanns sixth signing of the summer after Ieuan Owen, Calum Ferrie, Roshaun Mathurin, Bailey Rice and Mark OHara.

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