Football rumours: Bayern Munich step up chase for David Raya
What the papers say The race to sign Brentford’s Spanish goalkeeper David Raya has stepped up with Bayern Munich the latest strong pursuers. The Guardian reports the German club are looking to sign the 27-year-old, who is also wanted by Arsenal, after having a loan offer turned down. England defender Harry Maguire’s future remains in doubt. According to the Daily Mirror, West Ham have ended their interest in taking the 30-year-old from Manchester United due to the price tag and wage demands. Tottenham defender Sergio Reguilon, 26, could be on his way out of the Premier League. The Daily Mail reports the Spanish full-back is a target for Real Sociedad. Across London, Arsenal are looking to add to their summer signings. According to the Daily Express, Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 22, from Ajax is on their list of targets. Social media round-up Players to watch Kylian Mbappe: Chelsea are the latest club reportedly interested in taking the France forward, 24, from Paris St-Germain after weekend reports linking him with Liverpool. Alex Scott: Wolves are being linked with a final offer for the midfielder, 19, after Bristol City turned down bids of £18 million and £20 million.
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Women's World Cup: Euphoria in Philippines after historic campaign
Filipinos cheer their new sports heroes as the team bows out of the tournament.
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Everything China Is Doing to Juice Its Flagging Economy
China has made a number of pledges recently to revive the economy’s recovery and improve the business environment
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Manchester United signing a ‘very good player’ in Rasmus Hojlund
Christian Eriksen has been impressed by compatriot Rasmus Hojlund’s development over the last year and believes Manchester United are signing a “very good player”. After sealing deals for midfielder Mason Mount and adventurous goalkeeper Andre Onana, Erik ten Hag’s Red Devils increased their focus on signing a new striker. United have been regularly linked to Tottenham sharpshooter Harry Kane but ended up moving for up-and-coming Atalanta frontman Hojlund. The clubs have agreed a deal in principle worth £64 million plus a further £8 million in potential add-ons for the highly-rated 20-year-old striker, who has impressed Denmark team-mate Eriksen. “What’s he like? He’s a strong number nine,” the United midfielder told the PA news agency. “He’s developed a lot in the last year from when I first saw him with the national team (to) a year’s time, so, yeah, he’s a very good player.” Put to Eriksen that Hojlund had gone under the radar for many until the recent transfer talk, he said: “I suppose we don’t get enough media attention in Denmark that’s why, so people outside Denmark don’t know enough. “He’s a nice guy, he’s a good player. Like I said, he’s developed, turning into just a nine, which he’s played for the national team. “I have to be honest I haven’t seen that many games for Atalanta, but I know how they play and he fitted in well there, so, yeah, he’s a good player.” I've said a lot of good stuff - and also said some bad stuff Christian Eriksen Hojlund played for FC Copenhagen and Austrian side Sturm Graz before joining Atalanta last summer, scoring nine goals in Serie A as well as six in as many appearances for Denmark. Asked if the striker had engaged with him about what United was like, Eriksen said: “Not recently. “I spoke to him when we were with the national team last time. “But of course, I’ve said a lot of good stuff – and also said some bad stuff – but in the end it’s what’s going to happen.” Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live The sporting weekend in pictures Fifth Ashes Test, day five: England hope Stuart Broad provides fairytale finish Tommy Fury promises knockout as KSI fight confirmed for October
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Ukraine war: 'People call us the Ghosts of Bakhmut'
The BBC is given exclusive access to a team of elite snipers conducting night raids near Bakhmut.
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China Stops Short of Direct Consumer Support to Spur Economy
China is seeking to boost consumption to spur the economy’s recovery, although the government has stopped short of
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4-star CB trolled Michigan during Ohio State commitment
Four weeks before the season, four-star cornerback Aaron Scott poked the bear in his commitment to Ohio State, which pissed off the Michigan fanbase.There might be 118 days until "The Game," but it's never too early to stir the pot when talking about the magnitude of the Ohio Stat...
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China’s Manufacturing Keeps Shrinking, Weighing on Recovery
China’s manufacturing activity contracted for a fourth month in July while non-manufacturing activity expanded slower than expected, showing
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Japan’s Industrial Production Rebounds on Resilient Recovery
Japan’s industrial production rebounded in June amid a resilient economic recovery, capping a quarterly gain. Factory output rose
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Baht Looks to Bank of Thailand to Add Impetus to Nascent Rebound
Thai baht’s nascent recovery is set to solidify with the nation’s central bank seen sticking to its hawkish
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Asia’s Richest Families Fuel Race for Lucrative Finance Jobs
On a sweat-laced evening in June, while much of Hong Kong dug into supper, two dozen students snaked
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Pimco Warms Toward China Bonds on Weak Economy, Monetary Easing
Bearishness among foreign investors toward China’s bonds is easing after last year’s rout, with Pacific Investment Management Co.
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