WORLD SPORT ROUND-UP

Transfer: Man United set to announce another signing after Antony

Manchester United are set to announce the signing of Martin Dubravka.

The Newcastle stopper will move to Old Trafford on an initial loan deal with the option to make the move permanent next summer.

It’s thought that Dubravka will be understudy to David De Gea under Erik ten Hag.

Meanwhile, Idrissa Gueye is traveling to England to undergo a medical with Everton.

Oshoala returns to training with Barcelona Femeni
Barcelona Femeni forward, Asisat Oshoala, has returned to full training following an injury layoff.

Oshoala has been on the sidelines after sustaining a knee ligament injury with Nigeria at the 2022 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations in July.

Barcelona announced the former Super Falcons captain’s return to training in their official Twitter handle on Tuesday.

Transfer: Man Utd could receive late offer from Champions League club for Ronaldo
There are indications that Manchester United could receive a late offer for Cristiano Ronaldo before the summer window closes on Thursday.

Ronaldo is eyeing an exit from Old Trafford so he can play in the Champions League this season.

According to Sky Sports News reporter, Kaveh Solhekol, the player’s agent Jorge Mendes has been very busy in recent days trying to find a new club for the 37-year-old.

Solhekol said: “I think there will be options for Ronaldo. It’s touch and go whether he stays at Man Utd.

“His agent Jorge Mendes is out and about, very busy at this time of year, and has been trying to find a new club for him.

Transfer: Gvardiol set to sign for Chelsea in stunning €90m deal
Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.

The Blues will pay up to €90million for the player, who will remain on loan with the Bundesliga club until June 2023.

This was revealed by transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on Tuesday evening.

Romano tweeted: “Exclusive: Chelsea are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig to sign Joško Gvardiol!

US Open: Baez quits, Alcaraz into second round
Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz battled into the US Open second round on Tuesday when Argentine opponent Sebastian Baez retired injured.

Alcaraz, a quarter-finalist in New York in 2021, won through 7-5, 7-5, 2-0 in two hours and 31 minutes on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

“Nobody wants to see a match end like this. Sebastian is a great player, fights to the last ball and deserves better things,” said the 19-year-old.

After a gruelling 83-minute second set, world number 37 Baez called the trainer for a medical timeout but gave up the fight two games into the third set.