Fulham's Scott Parker has announced his retirement from football. The veteran has called time on a career that has spanned 20 years and included spells at Charlton Athletic, Chelsea, Newcastle United, West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur.
He was also capped 18 times for England between 2003 and 2013.
Leeds United are closing in on the signature of Macedonian international Ezgjan Alioski from FC Lugano, according to Swiss website Ticino News.
The winger scored 17 goals last term with a further 14 assists, his best season yet, and would be the Elland Road club’s fourth signing of the summer.
Middlesbrough’s Danish winger Viktor Fischer has joined Bundesliga side FC Mainz 05 following Boro's relegation to the Championship.
Fischer, who arrived last summer from Ajax, only appeared 13 times in the Premier League last season.
Fulham youngster and England under-19 full back Ryan Sessegnon has signed his first professional contract at Craven Cottage.
The 17-year-old has snubbed interest from a host of top-flight clubs including Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur, after an impressive debut season with the Cottagers.
Bolton Wanderers are set to sign Sunderland winger Will Buckley on a free transfer upon the expiration of his contract with the black cats.
The 27-year-old spent last season on loan at Yorkshire outfit Sheffield Wednesday, but was mainly used when rotating the squad, making only 12 appearances.
And HITC Sport are reporting that Buckley's next destination could likely be at Bolton.
Elland Road has been bought back by Leeds United, 13 years after they sold it due to financial difficulties.
New owner Andrea Radrizzani has kept his word after buying out previous owner Massimo Cellino.
The stadium was originally sold in 2004 for £8 million to help the club reduce debts.
