From around the league
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Reigan Heskey joins Cologne with elite youth pedigree—and a steep senior test
Reigan Heskey joins Cologne from Manchester City on a five-year deal. The academy graduate scored 18 goals in 19 U18 Premier League games this season.
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Trevoh Chalobah and Como move into third bid stage
Como are preparing a third offer for Trevoh Chalobah, with Chelsea holding out for €35m and Mirwan Suwarso revealing a pact talk with Inter.
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Rodri leaves Real Madrid door open as club talks wait
Rodri says he will sort out his club future after the World Cup, while reporting says Real Madrid have not approached him and still hesitate over the deal.
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Anatoliy Trubin as Real Madrid join reduced-price race
Real Madrid have joined the Anatoliy Trubin chase after Benfica lowered their asking price to €20 million, with Tottenham and Aston Villa also in.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold says Mourinho's standards are already setting the tone at Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold says José Mourinho’s intense Real Madrid pre-season sessions are setting the tone, with trophies the target.
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Kylian Mbappe still alive in the Golden Boot race
Kylian Mbappe is tied with Lionel Messi on eight World Cup goals, but Messi leads the tiebreakers on assists and minutes before the third-place match.
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Emma Hayes turns tactics row into the World Cup’s sharpest viral moment
Emma Hayes’ sharp response to tactics corner criticism is the standout viral World Cup moment, as BBC’s feature also spotlights IShowSpeed and Lineker.
Friday, 17 July 2026
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Pep Guardiola says he does not miss football after leaving Manchester City
Pep Guardiola says he does not miss football and wants time away from management, while Rooney keeps England speculation alive.
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Mykhailo Mudryk drops "Stay tuned" hint as CAS appeal waits on a hearing
Mykhailo Mudryk’s “Stay tuned” post adds intrigue as CAS says his appeal is still at the written-submissions stage.
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Tarik Muharemovic Leeds move draws praise and warning
Slobodan Starcevic says Tarik Muharemovic has the tools to succeed at Leeds, but warns the Premier League will punish overconfidence.
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James Trafford transfer race gathers pace as Leeds wait on City
James Trafford's future is driving a summer transfer race, with Manchester City open to offers, Leeds waiting, and Villa and Newcastle monitoring.
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Rodri's World Cup form has sharpened, not settled, the Real Madrid debate
Rodri has 655 completed passes and 627 minutes at the World Cup, but Real Madrid remain divided over a move for the Manchester City midfielder.
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Michael Olise stays at Bayern this summer, says Christian Falk
Christian Falk says Michael Olise will stay at Bayern München this summer, with next summer the real decision point if no new deal is agreed.
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Manchester City loans exhibition day puts academy talent in the shop window
Manchester City hosted clubs at their training ground for a loans exhibition day showcasing fringe talent including Max Alleyne, Josh Wilson-Esbrand and
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Michael Olise Real Madrid stance splits the transfer noise
Michael Olise’s future is caught between Bayern Munich’s no-sale stance and renewed Real Madrid links, with a post-World Cup meeting and a reported €200
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Serhou Guirassy stays at Dortmund as release clause expires
Five major clubs passed on Guirassy's €40m release clause. The Dortmund striker's deadline expired Wednesday. He stays through 2028.
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Bayern Munich's 40-year World Cup streak ends in the semi-finals
Bayern Munich's 40-year World Cup streak ends with three semi-final exits. Kane, Olise, and Upamecano couldn't carry their nations to glory.
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Haaland rules out MLS despite becoming America's World Cup sensation
Haaland ruled out MLS after the World Cup despite becoming an American celebrity. The Manchester City striker's 2023 stance remains unchanged.
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The Camavinga decision rests with the player, not the clubs
Fabrizio Romano confirms Eduardo Camavinga wants to stay at Real Madrid, blocking any Manchester United move.
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Vinicius contract talks stall as Real Madrid hold firm on wages
Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. are still far apart on renewal terms, with a late-July meeting set after a €20m offer and a €30m demand.