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    Atletico agree deal to sign Real Sociedad's Le Normand

    Atletico Madrid reach an agreement to sign Spain defender Robin Le Normand from Real Sociedad.

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    Luton Town draw 'a very worthwhile exercise' - Goodwin

    Jim Goodwin believes Dundee United's final pre-season game against Luton Town was the "perfect" test before their Scottish Premiership return. The Tangerines drew 2-2 with the English Championship side on Friday night, and there were plenty of positives for the manager.

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    Thiago hopes to avoid surgery

    Brentford striker Igor Thiago is set for a scan on Monday to know the extent of his meniscus injury. The 23-year-old is hopeful of avoiding surgery after injuring his knee in the 5-2 friendly win over AFC Wimbledon in pre-season last week. Thiago is a club record £30m signing from Club Brugge and is considered a replacement for England international Ivan Toney, who is expected to leave this summer should a club match Brentford’s valuation.

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    Ruud's back at Man Utd

    There was a show of strength from Manchester United’s hierarchy at the opening training session at UCLA on Friday. Club director Sir Dave Brailsford was present, along with sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox. One other familiar face was Ruud van Nistelrooy, who has returned to the club as assistant manager, 18 years after his stint as a player ended, with the Dutchman scoring 150 goals in five seasons.