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Southampton

Eckert given Saints' owner's backing as head coach apologises for Spygate scandal

Tonda Eckert has taken full responsibility "for everything that happened" in the Spygate scandal, apologising to players, staff and supporters - but he will remain as Southampton head coach after recieving back from chairman Dragon Solak.

Manchester United

Papers: Man Utd confident Fernandes will stay this summer

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

Tottenham Hotspur

Juventus interested in signing either Martinez or Vicario

Juventus are interested in signing either Emi Martinez from Aston Villa or Tottenham's Guglielmo Vicario, according to Sky in Italy.

Liverpool

Iraola comes with risk for Liverpool – but Slot had to go

Arne Slot's position as Liverpool head coach was untenable. The decision-makers at Anfield took a little longer than the supporters to realise that, but in the end it became clear that they could not risk disrupting next season with an autumn sacking.

Ghana

Gyan: Ghana's success will depend on Semenyo at the World Cup

It has been a successful and at times dramatic season for Antoine Semenyo. That will not let up this summer either with the Manchester City forward expected to be a key player Ghana at the World Cup.

Liverpool

Sacked Slot says Liverpool connection 'goes beyond football'

Arne Slot has said the connection he shares with Liverpool and the club's fans "goes beyond football".

England

Perisic relishing England test as Croatia target another 'special' World Cup

Ivan Perisic has been representing Croatia for 21 years but his passion for his country burns as fiercely as ever.

USA

'Expectation higher than ever' - Can USA handle 'pressure' of being hosts?

A decade ago, Matt Besler was close to becoming a Premier League player. Twice. But he turned down moves to Fulham and Sunderland so he could stay in his beloved Kansas City with his family.

England

Tuchel: Full belief England are capable of winning World Cup

Thomas Tuchel says he and his England players have "full belief" they are capable of winning the World Cup.

Transfer headlines

Everton revive interest in Boro midfielder Hackney

Everton have revived their long-term interest in Middlesbrough's Hayden Hackney.

Chelsea

Papers: Cucurella wanted by Barcelona & Real Madrid

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

Football

Earps set to join London City Lionesses

Former England goalkeeper Mary Earps is close to joining London City Lionesses.

Football

Chelsea confirm signing of Arsenal great McCabe

Chelsea have signed Katie McCabe from Arsenal on a free transfer.

Hearts

Hearts chief defends Shankland decision after Rangers move

Sporting director Graeme Jones has defended Hearts' decision to allow Rangers-bound striker Lawrence Shankland a break clause as he looked forward to the team's evolution without their talismanic captain.