Today on LiveScore: Focus on Newcastle and more transfer rumours

Matthew Storey
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Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is already under pressure before the season starts
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is already under pressure before the season starts

Championship fans have just a week to wait for Bournemouth's clash with West Brom to kick off the new domestic season in England.

Before then there are deals to be done, contracts to sign and gold medals to be won in Tokyo.

Bruce’s battle

Newcastle are back in action tonight with a pre-season friendly against League One side Burton.

And it has been far from an ideal summer for boss Steve Bruce, with no new faces yet to walk through the door at St James’ Park.

After being barracked by the visiting Toon Army at Doncaster earlier this week, we take a look at what Bruce can do to avoid a relegation battle on Tyneside.

Transfer Talk

Manchester City are ready to make their move for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish
Manchester City are ready to make their move for Aston Villa star Jack Grealish

Newcastle are not the only team still desperate to complete some business before the Premier League returns in a fortnight. 

Manchester City's pursuit of Jack Grealish dominates the headlines today, while Chelsea's Kurt Zouma is on West Ham's radar.

We have the latest on those potential transfers and a whole lot more as the clock ticks down to the window slamming shut on August 31. 

Tokyo Olympics

Team GB women's football team saw their Olympic dream come to an end at the hands of Australia. 

Check out our report from the quarter-final clash and get up to date with everything else that has been happening in Tokyo. 

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