Maldini appointed as Italy's technical director
Paolo Maldini has been appointed as the new technical director of the Italian national team.
Maldini will perform the role alongside former PSG sporting director Leandro as an advisor.
Maldini made 126 caps for Italy between 1988 and 2002.
Derry's loan to Sporting from Chelsea confirmed
Jesse Derry's loan to Sporting from Chelsea has been confirmed.
The 19-year-old signed a new contract with Chelsea which runs until 2032 but will spend next season in Portugal.
Bournemouth and Fiorentina agree loan deal for Jimenez
Latest from Your Site News' Mark McAdam:
AFC Bournemouth and Fiorentina have agreed a season-long loan deal for defender lex Jimnez.
There is an option included to turn the move into a permanent one at 20 million with bonuses. Bournemouth will also hold 30% of any future sale.
The 21-year-old made 32 appearances for Bournemouth last season after initially joining on loan from Milan.
Jimenez is currently the subject of an external investigation, which is still ongoing. Whilst this is in place, he cant play in the UK and is currently suspended.
This move suits all parties and allows Alex to continue playing whilst under the umbrella of AFC Bournemouth.
Hull set to make Stroud bid
Hull will make a bid for Sweden international Elliot Stroud, according to the Expressen in Sweden.
The 24-year-old currently plays for Swedish side Mjallby and featured for Sweden at the World Cup, and is also of interest to Genoa.
Fulham to sign Celtic youngster Rennie
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Fulham have agreed a deal to sign Celtic youngster Erskine Rennie.
Its understood the striker, 16, has agreed terms on a three-year contract with the Premier League club.
Celtic will receive around 100,000 in compensation.
Forestieri, Williams, Keane among free agents using PFA pre-season to find a new club
Robertson joins Brunei DPMM
Former Dundee centre-back Clark Robertson has completed his move to Brunei DPMM.
Robertson, 32, joins fellow Scot Jamie McAllister, who manages the Malaysian Super League club.
Robertson turned down a new contract at Dundee and other clubs in Asia to sign a one-year deal at the club.
Chelsea want permanent Garnacho sale
Latest from Your Site News' Kaveh Solhekol:
Chelsea are prepared to sell Alejandro Garnacho for 42.6m (50m) this summer.
The player wants to play regular first-team football and that is not guaranteed at Chelsea.
Multiple clubs are interested in signing him - including ones in Italy, Europe, the Premier League and Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea are working with the player and his representatives to find a solution which suits all parties.
Garnacho has not returned to pre-season training yet because his future is set to be resolved in the next fortnight.
Chelsea want a permanent deal, not a loan.
Portsmouth closing in on Brooke-Smith
Latest from Your Site News' Anthony Joseph:
Portsmouth are closing in on the signing of Wellington Phoenix attacking midfielder Luke Brooke-Smith.
Its understood the clubs have agreed a deal worth around 400,000 for the New Zealand U20 international.
Brooke-Smith, 18, has also agreed terms on a three-year contract.
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