Teen winger Yan Diomande (C) appeared in four games for Ivory Coast during the 2026 World Cup. Photo by Albert Pena/EPAJuly 27 (UPI) -- Teen winger Yan Diomande, who played in all four games for Ivory Coast during the 2026 World Cup, is expected to sign with Real Madrid.Sources told The Athletic, ESPN and the BBC about the expected $153.8 million agreement Sunday night. The 19-year-old spent last season with RB Leipzig of Germany's Bundesliga.Diomande also drew interest from Paris Saint-Germain of France's Ligue 1 and English Premier League power Liverpool, among other clubs.The Ivorian, who played at DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Fla. just two years ago, scored 12 goals and logged eight assists over 33 appearances last season for RB Leipzig. He totaled two scores and an assist over 10 appearances in 2024-25 for Spanish La Liga club Leganes.Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konate and Denzel Dumfries were among Madrid's previous summer signings. The La Liga power also has been linked to Manchester City star Rodri, who captained Spain to 2026 World Cup glory.Madrid placed second last season in La Liga, eight points behind rival Barcelona. Los Blancos will face Fiorentina in a friendly Saturday in Klagenfurt, Austria. They will launch their La Liga campaign against Espanyol on Aug. 22 in Barcelona.

Red Sox predicted to trade for one type of hitter after Curtis Mead deal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Boston Red Sox, after their 15-game win streak, got right back in the postseason hunt this year, and now are going to be trade deadline buyers.They've already shown that willingness to buy, sending Connelly Early to the Washington Nationals for Curtis Mead, a right-handed hitting infielder with some power. But the Red Sox might not be done adding those kinds of hitters.Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic is predicting that the Red Sox will swing a trade this summer to improve the offense even further. More specifically, McCaffrey is predicting the Red Sox trade for one type of hitter: a right-handed slugger.Red Sox predicted to trade for righty slugger"They add a right-handed bat," McCaffrey predicts. "Given their pitching depth through the majors and minors, it wouldn't be out of the question to see the club trading one of their pitching prospects like Kyson Witherspoon or Anthony Eyanson in a package for a bigger-name bat."The Red Sox might've already added Mead, bolstering their offense from the right side of the plate, but there's more that could be on the horizon.Caleb Durbin and Mead will man second base and third base, but the shortstop position is still a bit of a question mark. Adding a righty slugger there would make a lot of sense.MORE:Red Sox would love to trade for Angels Zach Neto or Astros Jeremy PenaZach Neto of the Los Angeles Angels and Jeremy Pena of the Houston Astros are two players who'd be significant upgrades for their offense from the right side of the plate.While it might cost a lot to get them, the Red Sox have the ammo and the willingness to swing such a deal. They could also take a chance on someone like Jo Adell of the Angels to add a righty-hitting outfielder as a platoon bat.Regardless of who the Red Sox wind up going after, McCaffrey is predicting that, even after the Mead trade, Craig Breslow and the Red Sox will acquire a right-handed hitter by the deadline to further improve this offense for a deep postseason run.More MLB news:Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani injury update essentially ends Cy Young chancesRed Sox Garrett Crochet cant opt out of $170M contract after IL stayYankees are leading candidate to trade for Twins Ryan JeffersGiants willing to trade Heliot Ramos in big news for many MLB clubsPadres likely not to trade Mason Miller amid latest update

RB Leipzig enquire about Dahmen to replace Villarreal-linked GulcsiRB Leipzig are exploring the market for a goalkeeper with long-serving shot-stopper Pter Gulcsi set to join Villarreal this summer. Kicker reported FC Augsburgs Finn Dahmen was among their list, but the 28-year-old intends to stay in Bavaria.According to the report, the Champions League participants enquire about a potential summer deal for the Bundesliga regular. The Wiesbaden native will have to fight with Maarten Vandevoordt for the number one spot if he joins RB Leipzig.Dahmen played every game last season as he now only needs three matches to be a Bundesliga centurion. After only 13 appearances in three seasons as Robin Zentners understudy, Dahmen has been the number one at Augsburg for the past three campaigns. However, his contract will run out at the end of the upcoming season.Dahmen was a regular squad member of Germanys national team during the World Cup qualifiers, but he is yet to make his international debut as he also missed out on the final squad for the major tournament.

Welbeck has previously played for Manchester United, Sunderland, Arsenal and Watford in the Premier League [Getty Images]Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Brighton striker Danny Welbeck.The 35-year-old is keen on moving to Stamford Bridge to join new manager Xabi Alonso.The Blues are looking for experience because of an acceptance that their model of signing young players needs a "tweak" - according to influential owner Behdad Eghbali in April - and Welbeck could be a good fit.He scored a career-high 13 league goals in 37 games for Brighton last season, taking his tally to 51 goals in 201 matches since joining from Watford in 2020.Brighton have declined to comment.Welbeck signed a 12-month contract extension in March, with his current deal running until the end of the 2026-27 season.Welbeck 'like a fine wine' - KrulRogers and Palmer can play together - AlonsoLatest Chelsea news, analysis and fan viewsAsk about Chelsea - what do you want to know?

An unexpected wrench has been thrown into the efforts of legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick to have a better second season at the college level.On Monday morning, the University of North Carolina placed UNC football General Manager Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave.Here's the full statement: "The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has placed Michael Lombardi, general manager for the Carolina football program, on paid administrative leave, effective immediately. As is standard procedure with personnel matters, leadership, staff, and student-athletes are prohibited from addressing this topic further, and has no reflection on the merits. (Someone didn't proofread the second sentence very carefully.)No further information has been disclosed. Lombardi, a former NFL executive who served at one point as G.M. of the Browns, was the first key hire by Belichick after he got the job in December 2024. Lombardi is the table-setter when it comes to talent. (Last year, the table was missing plenty of utensils. And plates.)Belichick is an excellent coach, when it comes to preparation and game-day decisions. At the college level, talent becomes the difference-maker.With nothing disclosed or reported (yet) about the underlying reason for the move, it's impossible to know how long it will last. Or whether it will result in a suspension, a resignation, or a termination.And while the hay is in the barn for the 2026 UNC roster, recruiting and evaluation never end. For now, the Tar Heels won't have the top employee responsibility for figuring out who they want in the future, and how to get them.

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