Dusan Vlahovic is said to have agreed personal terms with PSG though a deal has yet to be reached with Juventus over his transfer. Getty Images
Dusan Vlahovic is said to have agreed personal terms with PSG though a deal has yet to be reached with Juventus over his transfer. Getty Images
Dusan Vlahovic is said to have agreed personal terms with PSG though a deal has yet to be reached with Juventus over his transfer. Getty Images
Dusan Vlahovic is said to have agreed personal terms with PSG though a deal has yet to be reached with Juventus over his transfer. Getty Images

PSG agree personal terms with Vlahovic, Man United close in on Onana


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The transfer rumour mill is in full swing with daily stories of players coming and going.

Each weekday we'll bring you the best transfer gossip and the likelihood of those transfer stories bearing fruit.

Paris Saint-Germain have verbally agreed a deal with forward Dusan Vlahovic, reports Ekrem Konur. The 23-year-old Serb netted 14 goals in all competitions last season for Juventus and has a number of admirers within Europe, including significant Premier League interest from Chelsea. However, Konur suggests that a switch to PSG looks a more likely option, with the player having already agreed personal terms with the Ligue 1 champions. However, PSG are yet to agree on a fee with Juventus.

Manchester United are closing in on securing a deal for goalkeeper Andre Onana, per Fabrizio Romano. The tweet suggests that the Red Devils have made a final verbal proposal, with a deal structured at €50 million up front plus €5m in add ons. It is understood that the structure of the add ons are the sticking point.. Erik ten Hag has been in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer, after long-serving shot-stopper David de Gea was released upon the expiration of his contract.

Liverpool midfield trio Jordan Henderson, Fabinho and Thiago are attracting the attention of several Saudi Pro League clubs, per ESPN. Henderson has been strongly linked with a move to Al Ettifaq, with manager Steven Gerrard reportedly keen to sign the 33-year-old England international, whilst the report reveals that Al Ittihad hold an interest in Fabinho, however, no bids have been submitted as of yet. Thiago becomes a free agent at the end of next season.

Liverpool 2022/23 season ratings

  • LIVERPOOL 2022/23 SEASON RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 10. Unquestionably Liverpool's player of the season. Had the Brazilian allowed his incredible standards to slip even slightly, then this campaign would have gone much, much worse for his team. Getty
    LIVERPOOL 2022/23 SEASON RATINGS: Alisson Becker - 10. Unquestionably Liverpool's player of the season. Had the Brazilian allowed his incredible standards to slip even slightly, then this campaign would have gone much, much worse for his team. Getty
  • Caoimhin Kelleher - 7. Robbed of more cup chances by his teammates' poor showings in those competitions and was never going to displace Alisson in the Premier League. Surely ready for first-team football elsewhere. Reuters
    Caoimhin Kelleher - 7. Robbed of more cup chances by his teammates' poor showings in those competitions and was never going to displace Alisson in the Premier League. Surely ready for first-team football elsewhere. Reuters
  • Adrian - 6. Made his only appearance of the season as the Community Shield was claimed in July. Seems happy enough with his lot at Anfield and is in line for a new deal. PA
    Adrian - 6. Made his only appearance of the season as the Community Shield was claimed in July. Seems happy enough with his lot at Anfield and is in line for a new deal. PA
  • Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7. Unrecognisable in the early part of the campaign, a tweak of position has given the Scouser a new lease of life of late. Will be keen to show this sort of form straight from the off next time around, of course. Reuters
    Trent Alexander-Arnold - 7. Unrecognisable in the early part of the campaign, a tweak of position has given the Scouser a new lease of life of late. Will be keen to show this sort of form straight from the off next time around, of course. Reuters
  • Calvin Ramsay - 3. Looked very bright in the one start he managed but saw his first year at Anfield utterly wrecked by injuries. Must prove next year that he is capable of backing up Alexander-Arnold. PA
    Calvin Ramsay - 3. Looked very bright in the one start he managed but saw his first year at Anfield utterly wrecked by injuries. Must prove next year that he is capable of backing up Alexander-Arnold. PA
  • Joe Gomez - 5. His season was summed up by a six-day spell in October that saw him put in a dominant performance in victory over Manchester City and then follow it up by looking remarkably timid in defeat to Nottingham Forest. With Liverpool looking for a defender this summer, he may have to make a big call over his future. EPA
    Joe Gomez - 5. His season was summed up by a six-day spell in October that saw him put in a dominant performance in victory over Manchester City and then follow it up by looking remarkably timid in defeat to Nottingham Forest. With Liverpool looking for a defender this summer, he may have to make a big call over his future. EPA
  • Ibrahima Konate - 7. Largely brilliant whenever he played but could not get on the pitch regularly enough. If he can put those fitness issues behind him, the Frenchman will be the main man in Liverpool's defence for years to come. Getty
    Ibrahima Konate - 7. Largely brilliant whenever he played but could not get on the pitch regularly enough. If he can put those fitness issues behind him, the Frenchman will be the main man in Liverpool's defence for years to come. Getty
  • Virgil van Dijk - 6. Did not miss a beat last season despite having just returned from a serious knee injury and perhaps that eventually caught up with him this year. Still, while this has been a largely disappointing campaign for the Dutchman, he expects to be back to his best next term. Reuters
    Virgil van Dijk - 6. Did not miss a beat last season despite having just returned from a serious knee injury and perhaps that eventually caught up with him this year. Still, while this has been a largely disappointing campaign for the Dutchman, he expects to be back to his best next term. Reuters
  • Joel Matip - 4. The defender has struggled to show his best whenever called upon this season. Has been a brilliant servant to the Reds but could be a candidate for a departure this summer if he has designs on playing more regularly. EPA
    Joel Matip - 4. The defender has struggled to show his best whenever called upon this season. Has been a brilliant servant to the Reds but could be a candidate for a departure this summer if he has designs on playing more regularly. EPA
  • Nat Phillips – 5. Did not let anyone down when called upon this term but surely it is time for him to move on and truly kickstart his career. Getty
    Nat Phillips – 5. Did not let anyone down when called upon this term but surely it is time for him to move on and truly kickstart his career. Getty
  • Andy Robertson - 6. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the amount of football he has played in recent years, the Scot has looked drained at times. Also has a lot to prove next season given that he does not look a natural fit for the left-hand side of the defensive shape Liverpool have recently switched to. Getty
    Andy Robertson - 6. Perhaps unsurprisingly, given the amount of football he has played in recent years, the Scot has looked drained at times. Also has a lot to prove next season given that he does not look a natural fit for the left-hand side of the defensive shape Liverpool have recently switched to. Getty
  • Kostas Tsimikas - 5. One of a number of squad members who came into their own last term as the Reds pushed for success on four different fronts. Hasn't been able to make the same impact this year and, like so many others, might wonder if first-team football elsewhere now looks more appealing. Getty
    Kostas Tsimikas - 5. One of a number of squad members who came into their own last term as the Reds pushed for success on four different fronts. Hasn't been able to make the same impact this year and, like so many others, might wonder if first-team football elsewhere now looks more appealing. Getty
  • Fabinho - 5. Has enjoyed something of a late-season renaissance after a shocking start but still has a long way to go to get back to his old self. Klopp must hope that a summer of rest and a good pre-season is sufficient to bring about a full recovery. Getty
    Fabinho - 5. Has enjoyed something of a late-season renaissance after a shocking start but still has a long way to go to get back to his old self. Klopp must hope that a summer of rest and a good pre-season is sufficient to bring about a full recovery. Getty
  • Thiago Alcantara - 6. Looked like a luxury player during Liverpool's darkest periods and must surely be viewed as exactly that going into next season. If the Reds are able to get him fit and on the pitch then it is a bonus, but their summer signings have to ensure that they are not banking on his availability. PA
    Thiago Alcantara - 6. Looked like a luxury player during Liverpool's darkest periods and must surely be viewed as exactly that going into next season. If the Reds are able to get him fit and on the pitch then it is a bonus, but their summer signings have to ensure that they are not banking on his availability. PA
  • James Milner - 6. Showed that he could have carried on in some sort of squad role at Anfield during a final season in which Klopp continued to lean on his versatility and experience. However, Liverpool are long overdue a midfield rebuild and, putting sentimentality aside, this is probably the right time for a parting of the ways. Reuters
    James Milner - 6. Showed that he could have carried on in some sort of squad role at Anfield during a final season in which Klopp continued to lean on his versatility and experience. However, Liverpool are long overdue a midfield rebuild and, putting sentimentality aside, this is probably the right time for a parting of the ways. Reuters
  • Naby Keita - 4. The Guinean looked to have finally put his injuries behind him as he played a crucial role in last season's quadruple push, but unfortunately reverted to type this time around. Managed just eight Premier League appearances - the last of which saw him subbed at half-time - in a wretched end to a frustrating Anfield career. Getty
    Naby Keita - 4. The Guinean looked to have finally put his injuries behind him as he played a crucial role in last season's quadruple push, but unfortunately reverted to type this time around. Managed just eight Premier League appearances - the last of which saw him subbed at half-time - in a wretched end to a frustrating Anfield career. Getty
  • Jordan Henderson - 5. No longer looks capable of producing his trademark intensity across two games a week but was asked to do so a number of times this season thanks to a lack of viable alternatives. Remains an important figure and has a big role to play next year, but summer additions have to result in his minutes being managed. EPA
    Jordan Henderson - 5. No longer looks capable of producing his trademark intensity across two games a week but was asked to do so a number of times this season thanks to a lack of viable alternatives. Remains an important figure and has a big role to play next year, but summer additions have to result in his minutes being managed. EPA
  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 4. Returned from a pre-season injury in October but never really looked like doing enough to earn a sustained run of games from there. Like Keita, his final year at Anfield has summed up a Liverpool career that did not live up to its promise. PA
    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain - 4. Returned from a pre-season injury in October but never really looked like doing enough to earn a sustained run of games from there. Like Keita, his final year at Anfield has summed up a Liverpool career that did not live up to its promise. PA
  • Curtis Jones - 6. Has been a revelation since coming into the team in April but does not score more highly as a result of the injury-enforced absences that preceded that emergence. Has the chance to establish himself as an important player next term even allowing for the additional competition he will face. AFP
    Curtis Jones - 6. Has been a revelation since coming into the team in April but does not score more highly as a result of the injury-enforced absences that preceded that emergence. Has the chance to establish himself as an important player next term even allowing for the additional competition he will face. AFP
  • Harvey Elliott - 7. Has shown the sort of inconsistency you would expect from a 20-year-old of whom it could be argued far too much has been asked. His qualities are so obvious, though, and he will take a lot from the experiences of this season. Getty
    Harvey Elliott - 7. Has shown the sort of inconsistency you would expect from a 20-year-old of whom it could be argued far too much has been asked. His qualities are so obvious, though, and he will take a lot from the experiences of this season. Getty
  • Stefan Bajcetic - 7. Another youngster who has provided much-needed hope in a tricky season for supporters. He might need to fill out a little over the summer but the Spaniard could provide a genuine threat to Fabinho in the holding midfield role from August. PA
    Stefan Bajcetic - 7. Another youngster who has provided much-needed hope in a tricky season for supporters. He might need to fill out a little over the summer but the Spaniard could provide a genuine threat to Fabinho in the holding midfield role from August. PA
  • Arthur Melo - 2. Earns points for taking on double sessions in a bid to get fit as quickly as possible after arriving as a deadline-day sticking plaster for a midfield issue that should never have been ignored. Still, the fact he managed just 13 minutes of action surely marks him out as the worst signing of the Klopp era. PA
    Arthur Melo - 2. Earns points for taking on double sessions in a bid to get fit as quickly as possible after arriving as a deadline-day sticking plaster for a midfield issue that should never have been ignored. Still, the fact he managed just 13 minutes of action surely marks him out as the worst signing of the Klopp era. PA
  • Fabio Carvalho - 4. Announced himself to supporters with a late, late winner against Newcastle in August but that proved to be the highlight of a difficult first year at the club. Is expected to go out on loan next year and must use that time to prove he has a future at Anfield. Getty
    Fabio Carvalho - 4. Announced himself to supporters with a late, late winner against Newcastle in August but that proved to be the highlight of a difficult first year at the club. Is expected to go out on loan next year and must use that time to prove he has a future at Anfield. Getty
  • Diogo Jota - 6. There is no chance this season would have been quite as disastrous for Liverpool had they not lost such a key source of goals to two lengthy injury lay-offs. Getting him on the pitch more often next year is utterly crucial, as he proved in scoring twice on the final day. EPA
    Diogo Jota - 6. There is no chance this season would have been quite as disastrous for Liverpool had they not lost such a key source of goals to two lengthy injury lay-offs. Getting him on the pitch more often next year is utterly crucial, as he proved in scoring twice on the final day. EPA
  • Luis Diaz - 5. Missed the majority of the campaign due to a knee issue and has looked slightly off the pace since returning. Needs a good pre-season in his legs to get back to his best. Getty
    Luis Diaz - 5. Missed the majority of the campaign due to a knee issue and has looked slightly off the pace since returning. Needs a good pre-season in his legs to get back to his best. Getty
  • Roberto Firmino - 8. The Brazilian may be slightly past his peak but still managed to register 12 goals and five assists across all competitions to show Liverpool why they are certain to miss him when he departs this summer. A legend. Getty
    Roberto Firmino - 8. The Brazilian may be slightly past his peak but still managed to register 12 goals and five assists across all competitions to show Liverpool why they are certain to miss him when he departs this summer. A legend. Getty
  • Darwin Nunez - 7. Has been unfairly maligned during a debut season that has returned a respectable 15 goals and four assists - figures that would been significantly higher had he and his teammates finished better in the early part of the season. Klopp still has to work out exactly how to fit the Uruguayan into his team, though. EPA
    Darwin Nunez - 7. Has been unfairly maligned during a debut season that has returned a respectable 15 goals and four assists - figures that would been significantly higher had he and his teammates finished better in the early part of the season. Klopp still has to work out exactly how to fit the Uruguayan into his team, though. EPA
  • Cody Gakpo - 8. The biggest compliment you can pay the Dutchman is that his touch and intelligence are reminiscent of Firmino at his best. If he gets anywhere near matching his teammate's impact in the years ahead, then Liverpool are in for another exciting ride. Reuters
    Cody Gakpo - 8. The biggest compliment you can pay the Dutchman is that his touch and intelligence are reminiscent of Firmino at his best. If he gets anywhere near matching his teammate's impact in the years ahead, then Liverpool are in for another exciting ride. Reuters
  • Mohamed Salah - 9. Some would have you believe that the Egyptian has had a poor season, and yet he ends it with a remarkable 30 goals to his name. His apology to fans over Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League was heartfelt but, in truth, it is not him who should shoulder the blame. AFP
    Mohamed Salah - 9. Some would have you believe that the Egyptian has had a poor season, and yet he ends it with a remarkable 30 goals to his name. His apology to fans over Liverpool's failure to qualify for the Champions League was heartfelt but, in truth, it is not him who should shoulder the blame. AFP

Tottenham Hotspur are still keen on signing defender Clement Lenglet, however, the Premier League outfit are reluctant to meet Barcelona’s €15m asking price, according to Sport. The 28-year-old Frenchman spent last season on loan with the North London club but suffered as the club finished a disappointing season eighth in the league. Barcelona are keen to trim their squad amid Financial Fair Play pressure.

Saudi Pro League outfit Al Ettifaq have approached free agent Moussa Dembele, reports Fabrizio Romano. The 26-year-old endured a disappointing final season with Lyon, netting just three goals in all competitions, and Romano reveals that the Frenchman is considering his options.

AC Milan are keen on Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun, however, the Gunners' asking price is proving too high for the Italian giants, according to Calciomercato. The 22-year-old impressed in Ligue 1 last season for Reims, notching 22 goals in all competitions, and reports suggest that the USA international is open to a move away from the Emirates in a bid to secure first-team football. Arsenal’s €40m price tag appears too steep for the Italian club, though.

Paris Saint-Germain are interested in Tottenham striker Harry Kane, report RMC Sport. The report reveals that the French champions have held talks with the England captain’s representatives, however, a move to Bayern Munich is believed to be more appealing to the 29-year-old, who is entering the final year of his contract with Spurs.

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Man of the match Leonardo Bittencourt (Werder Bremen)

Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026

1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years

If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.

2. E-invoicing in the UAE

Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption. 

3. More tax audits

Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks. 

4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime

Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.

5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit

There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.

6. Further transfer pricing enforcement

Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes. 

7. Limited time periods for audits

Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion. 

8. Pillar 2 implementation 

Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.

9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services

Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations. 

10. Substance and CbC reporting focus

Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity. 

Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer

England squad

Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Jofra Archer, Jonny Bairstow, Dominic Bess, James Bracey, Stuart Broad, Rory Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak Crawley, Sam Curran, Joe Denly, Ben Foakes, Lewis Gregory, Keaton Jennings, Dan Lawrence, Jack Leach, Saqib Mahmood, Craig Overton, Jamie Overton, Matthew Parkinson, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes, Olly Stone, Amar Virdi, Chris Woakes, Mark Wood

Ovo's tips to find extra heat
  • Open your curtains when it’s sunny 
  • Keep your oven open after cooking  
  • Have a cuddle with pets and loved ones to help stay cosy 
  • Eat ginger but avoid chilli as it makes you sweat 
  • Put on extra layers  
  • Do a few star jumps  
  • Avoid alcohol   
'Champions'

Director: Manuel Calvo
Stars: Yassir Al Saggaf and Fatima Al Banawi
Rating: 2/5
 

UK’s AI plan
  • AI ambassadors such as MIT economist Simon Johnson, Monzo cofounder Tom Blomfield and Google DeepMind’s Raia Hadsell
  • £10bn AI growth zone in South Wales to create 5,000 jobs
  • £100m of government support for startups building AI hardware products
  • £250m to train new AI models
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How to join and use Abu Dhabi’s public libraries

• There are six libraries in Abu Dhabi emirate run by the Department of Culture and Tourism, including one in Al Ain and Al Dhafra.

• Libraries are free to visit and visitors can consult books, use online resources and study there. Most are open from 8am to 8pm on weekdays, closed on Fridays and have variable hours on Saturdays, except for Qasr Al Watan which is open from 10am to 8pm every day.

• In order to borrow books, visitors must join the service by providing a passport photograph, Emirates ID and a refundable deposit of Dh400. Members can borrow five books for three weeks, all of which are renewable up to two times online.

• If users do not wish to pay the fee, they can still use the library’s electronic resources for free by simply registering on the website. Once registered, a username and password is provided, allowing remote access.

• For more information visit the library network's website.

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

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A Kensington Palace Gardens house with 15 bedrooms is valued at more than £150 million.

A three-storey penthouse at Chelsea Waterfront bought for £22 million.

Steel company Evraz drops more than 10 per cent in trading after UK officials said it was potentially supplying the Russian military.

Sale of Chelsea Football Club is now impossible.

Navdeep Suri, India's Ambassador to the UAE

There has been a longstanding need from the Indian community to have a religious premises where they can practise their beliefs. Currently there is a very, very small temple in Bur Dubai and the community has outgrown this. So this will be a major temple and open to all denominations and a place should reflect India’s diversity.

It fits so well into the UAE’s own commitment to tolerance and pluralism and coming in the year of tolerance gives it that extra dimension.

What we will see on April 20 is the foundation ceremony and we expect a pretty broad cross section of the Indian community to be present, both from the UAE and abroad. The Hindu group that is building the temple will have their holiest leader attending – and we expect very senior representation from the leadership of the UAE.

When the designs were taken to the leadership, there were two clear options. There was a New Jersey model with a rectangular structure with the temple recessed inside so it was not too visible from the outside and another was the Neasden temple in London with the spires in its classical shape. And they said: look we said we wanted a temple so it should look like a temple. So this should be a classical style temple in all its glory.

It is beautifully located - 30 minutes outside of Abu Dhabi and barely 45 minutes to Dubai so it serves the needs of both communities.

This is going to be the big temple where I expect people to come from across the country at major festivals and occasions.

It is hugely important – it will take a couple of years to complete given the scale. It is going to be remarkable and will contribute something not just to the landscape in terms of visual architecture but also to the ethos. Here will be a real representation of UAE’s pluralism.

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Stamp duty timeline

December 2014: Former UK finance minister George Osbourne reforms stamp duty, replacing the slab system with a blended rate scheme, with the top rate increasing to 12 per cent from 10 per cent:
Up to £125,000 - 0%; £125,000 to £250,000 – 2%; £250,000 to £925,000 – 5%; £925,000 to £1.5m: 10%; Over £1.5m – 12%

April 2016: New 3% surcharge applied to any buy-to-let properties or additional homes purchased.

July 2020: Rishi Sunak unveils SDLT holiday, with no tax to pay on the first £500,000, with buyers saving up to £15,000.

March 2021: Mr Sunak decides the fate of SDLT holiday at his March 3 budget, with expectations he will extend the perk unti June.

April 2021: 2% SDLT surcharge added to property transactions made by overseas buyers.

Updated: July 14, 2023, 7:39 AM