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.
Netherlands captain Linde van der Velden signs a new contract with Exeter Chiefs.
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.
Hull FC confirm the signing of King Vuniyayawa on loan from Salford Red Devils for the rest of the 2024 season.