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USMNT's Busio moves from Sporting KC to Venezia

U.S. men's national team midfielder Gianluca Busio has officially signed with Venezia, Sporting KC confirmed on Thursday.

Busio departs Sporting KC for Serie A after shining in MLS and at the Gold Cup, where he helped the U.S. to a trophy this summer.

Why Spurs are spending €50m on Juventus reject Romero

From Spurs' perspective, Cristian Romero represents a major investment, the success of which will greatly influence the way in which the fans come to view their newly-installed managing director of football, Fabio Paratici.

Solskjaer gives Man Utd transfer window update

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said any more signings at Manchester United this summer would be a 'bonus’ having already agreed deals to sign Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane.

Sancho's £73 million transfer was confirmed last month while Varane’s move should be completed before the start of the season next weekend once he has completed a medical.

Man City could consider Messi (Manchester Evening News)

The club seem a long-shot for his signature, but the move hasn't been ruled out

Manchester City haven't ruled out a move for Lionel Messi, writes the Manchester Evening News.

Their interest comes in the immediate aftermath of their signing of Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, but it has been reported that they have enough financial muscle to pull off a second big move (though Harry Kane had been the main target).

PSG are also said to be heavily involved in the race for Messi and likely lead the way as it stands.

QPR re-sign manager Warburton

✍️ We're delighted to confirm @MarkWarburton9 has signed a new deal.

Well deserved too, gaffer! 👏#QPR

— QPR FC (@QPR) August 5, 2021

West Brom extend trio

✔️ @DarnellFurlong
✔️ Matty Phillips
✔️ Kyle Bartley

A successful day as three Baggies put pen to paper on contract extensions at The Hawthorns ✍️

— West Bromwich Albion (@WBA) August 5, 2021

PSG lead Messi scramble (GFFN)

The French giants are set to pounce after Barcelona's bombshell announcement

Paris Saint-Germain lead the scramble to sign Lionel Messi after Barcelona said Thursday that he would leave, but they will need to act fast, reports Get French Football News.

There remains speculation that Barcelona simply want to pressure La Liga to let them register Messi under a new deal despite their financial crisis, so PSG have been urged to bring him in before the decision can be changed.