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David Ornstein

David Ornstein

Chief Correspondent · The Athletic

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The Athletic’s chief football news correspondent and one of the most trusted sources in the English game, with a near-flawless record on done deals.

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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Eddie Howe set to leave Newcastle United. All parties initially chose to continue but 48yo has informed #NUFC of decision to take break & will depart after 5yrs as head coach. Matthi

30 Jul

🚨 Junior Kroupi expected to be out for 3/4 months with foot injury suffered in pre-season training. 20yo Bournemouth forward flew back from Austria tour & underwent successful surgery today. Depa

29 Jul

🚨 Chelsea in process of finalising deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. Permission granted by #BHAFC for medical; if all goes to plan 35yo to do it by end of week & join #C

28 JulMedical

The Transfer DealSheet: Latest on Man Utd, Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and more

28 JulPersonal terms

🚨 Inter Milan in negotiations to sign John Stones as free agent. 32yo centre-back available after leaving #MCFC + talks between England int’l & #Inter advancing - on track to be done by end of we

27 JulTalks

🚨 Leeds United on verge of completing agreement with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. Deal for #MCFC goalkeeper worth £40m guaranteed fee plus bonuses - 23yo England international’s transfer t

27 JulDeal agreed

🚨 BREAKING: Chelsea working to sign Jordan Henderson from Brentford. #CFC top contender among multiple PL clubs eyeing England midfielder as #BrentfordFC ready to grant free transfer. Amicable situat

27 JulTalks

🚨 Chelsea exploring move to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion. Terms end 2027 & #BHAFC aware of interest. Early stage but optimism on all sides deal can be done; quality + leader

27 JulRumour

🚨 Real Madrid expected to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. 1st bid rejected ~10 days ago, 2nd (€100m fixed, €120m package) set to be rejected but agreement likely soon. #PSG out; 19yo returns to #R

26 JulTalks

🚨 EXCL: Arsenal exploring move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid. #AFC interest early stage + clubs not yet in talks but idea approved at all levels. Much rests on contract process as no break

25 JulRumour

🚨 EXCL: Real Madrid enter race to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. #RMFC in club-to-club talks with #RBLeipzig over winger. Paris Saint-Germain retain interest + 19yo chose #PSG as next destination

24 JulTalks

🚨 Real Madrid working on deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City. Clubs not yet in talks but #RMFC now operating on basis of midfielder joining this summer. #MCFC still hope #Spain captain stays with

24 JulRumour

🚨 Maxence Lacroix set for medical today before joining Chelsea from Crystal Palace. ~£52m deal being finalised⁠. 26yo centre-back to sign #CFC contract until June 2032⁠. Chibuike Nwaiwu among alterna

24 JulMedical

🚨 Crysencio Summerville signs for Al Hilal from West Ham United⁠. 24yo put pen to paper on 4yr deal - fee just over €70m to #WHUFC⁠. Medical done in Amsterdam on Tuesday⁠. Top priority for new #AlHil

23 JulDone

🚨 Newcastle United no longer considering James Trafford as option for goalkeeper signing - 23yo England int’l was discussed with Manchester City when #MCFC spoke to #NUFC about potential Sandro Tonal

23 JulDeal off