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SOUTHAMPTON want to sign Blackburn’s prolific frontman Adam Armstrong to replace Danny Ings following his shock £30million move to Aston Villa. But Saints face stiff competition from Crystal Palace who, like their Premier League rivals, have had a bid knocked back by Rovers for the striker.

MIDDLESBROUGH have signed midfielder Martin Payero from Argentinian side Banfield on a three-year deal.

QPR manager Mark Warburton has signed a new long-term deal.

POLICE have arrested 11 people as part of an investigation into the online racist abuse directed at England’s Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka following last month’s Euro 2020 final against Italy.

SHEFFIELD UNITED manager Slavisa Jokanovic has confirmed he wants Liverpool defender Ben Davies and Sampdoria midfielder Ronaldo Vieira.

VIDEO assistant referees will be used in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers in Europe from next month.