Sporting briefs

Smith: Australia international left-back Brad Smith has joined Bournemouth from Liverpool on a four-year contract. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported that Bournemouth had paid three million pounds for the 22-year-old. Smith made 10 appearances for Liverpool under manager Juergen Klopp last season. Arnautovic: Marko Arnautovic has signed a new four-year deal with Stoke. The Austria international, the Potters' top-scorer and players' player of the year last season, had been linked with a move to Everton. The 27-year-old has been a big hit at the Bet365 Stadium since his arrival from Werder Bremen in 2013 and had one year left on his previous contract. Mascherano: Javier Mascherano has agreed a new three-year contract at Barcelona to end speculation about his future. The Argentina international has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp this summer, with strong rumours of a transfer to Juventus, but he has now committed his future to the Catalan club. The 32-year-old has made over 250 appearances for the club, winning 16 trophies. Gana: Everton have triggered Idrissa Gana's release clause at Aston Villa, reports said. The Toffees have...

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