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    'Good defensive record gives Everton confidence going into new season'

    Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite says he wants to "keep developing as a player" as he looks to build on a fine personal season that ended with an England debut. Branthwaite, 22, played a key role in the Blues ending last season with the fourth-best defensive record in the Premier League and has been the subject of interest from Manchester United this summer. "It's just about taking on what I learned last season and the season before and putting it all together and keeping it going into this season," Branthwaite told club media.

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    Van der Velden signs new Exeter deal

    Netherlands captain Linde van der Velden signs a new contract with Exeter Chiefs.

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    Forest bring in 'long-admired' Milenkovic

    Nottingham Forest have signed defender Nikola Milenkovic from Fiorentina, who will form "key part" of their squad. The 26-year-old has joined on a five-year-deal from the Serie A side, who he made 264 appearances for across a seven-year spell, for a fee believed to be about £12m. The centre-back was a key part of the Fiorentina team last season, playing 50 times across all competitions and helping them reach the final of the Uefa Europa Conference League.

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    Vuniyayawa joins Hull FC on loan from Salford

    Hull FC confirm the signing of King Vuniyayawa on loan from Salford Red Devils for the rest of the 2024 season.