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BBC Scotland answers the question about Scotland's delayed closure of the summer transfer window.

Gabriel Jesus has completed a move to Barcelona from Arsenal.

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to have a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.

Pitso Mosimane is reappointed head coach of South Africa's men's national team, more than 14 years after his first spell in charge of Bafana Bafana ended.

Former England captain Sir David Beckham says Lionel Messi has inspired "millions of children worldwide," following the Argentine retiring from international football.

Sunderland have agreed a deal to sign winger Malick Fofana from Lyon on a five-year contract, sources have told ESPN.

Chelsea have made a €45 million bid for Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara amid ongoing talks with Manchester City over the possible departure of Enzo Fernández, sources have told ESPN.

Aston Villa sign of Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris St-Germain for a fee of 55m euros (£47m).

Former Portsmouth goalkeeper Alan Knight, who played 801 games for the club, dies aged 65 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2024.

Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri is heading to Borussia Dortmund on loan, sources have told ESPN.