Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen goalkeeper Bernd Leno, sources have told ESPN FC.

The 26-year-old is expected to sign a five-year deal and the move could be finalised later this week, sources said.

New Arsenal boss Unai Emery has identified Leno as the club's long-term replacement for Petr Cech.

Arsenal have been locked in talks with Leverkusen over a deal for Leno for several weeks and the goalkeeper is poised to make the switch to the Emirates.

Leno has made six appearances...

Premier League newcomers Wolverhampton Wanderers signed Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio from Sporting Lisbon.

Patricio, who helped his country win the European Championship two years ago, agreed a four-year deal with Wolves, who said on Monday the deal is subject to international clearance.

Those approvals may not be straightforward as Patricio, who had spent his entire career with Sporting, was one of a number of players who asked for his contract with the Portuguese club to be terminated this...

A meeting between Gareth Bale's representatives and Real Madrid chiefs which could decide his long term future is to take place soon, sources have told ESPN FC.

Wales international Bale used a post-match interview after his match-winning display in the 2018 Champions League final victory over Liverpool to reveal he was considering his future.

The 28-year-old's unhappiness at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium came as he lost his starting place for the biggest games under then-Madrid coach Zinedine...

Liverpool forward Rhian Brewster is poised to sign a professional contract at Anfield to end speculation over his future, sources have told ESPN FC.

It was feared highly rated striker Brewster might be prised away from Liverpool amid reports linking him with a move to German side Borussia Monchengladbach.

Liverpool reportedly cancelled a preseason friendly with Monchengladbach over the club's interest in luring Brewster to Germany.

A number of other overseas clubs have been monitoring Brewster's...