🚨 Chelsea star banished from first-team, signing to be announced at Stamford Bridge TODAY, Liverpool working to persuade Zubimendi, City beat United, & more

Chelsea are FORCING this player out, plus major updates at Liverpool, Man Utd and Spurs!

Good morning everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Daily Briefing - thanks as always for reading, and hope you enjoy! :-)

Today’s top stories:

• Don’t miss Fabrizio Romano’s latest exclusive column!

• Man City beat Man Utd on penalties in the Community Shield

• Zubimendi to Liverpool latest, plus potential LFC exits

• Plus more from Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham

AC Milan

• Emerson Royal will land in Milan today for medical tests and contract signing as new AC Milan player from Spurs. Four-year contract plus option until June 2029.

Arsenal

• What’s the latest on the Eddie Nketiah to Marseille saga as another potential complication emerges?

Atalanta

• Atalanta have sent a new bid to Celtic for Matt O’Riley worth €23m. Celtic insist on asking €28m fee for O’Riley. Brighton also remain keen on signing the midfielder.

Atletico Madrid

• Plan confirmed: Julian Alvarez will land in Madrid on Sunday. His medical and contract signing with Atletico will take place on Monday, as reported.