From around the league
Saturday, 20 June 2026
Friday, 19 June 2026
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Nico Schlotterbeck backed by Rüdiger as Real Madrid interest grows
Antonio Rüdiger has backed Nico Schlotterbeck for Real Madrid, while reports say the Dortmund defender wants the move and carries a €50m-€60m clause.
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Chelsea fixtures 2026/27: Fofana ban and early tests for Xabi Alonso
Chelsea's 2026/27 fixture release brings a Wesley Fofana suspension, six London league games and Arsenal away in game three for Xabi Alonso.
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Manchester City's 2026/27 fixture list sets up an early derby and Boxing Day test
Manchester City fixture list 2026/27 starts with Bournemouth on August 23, includes an early derby at United and a Boxing Day trip to Newcastle.
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Chelsea fixtures 2026/27 hand Alonso a derby start and awkward reunions
Chelsea fixtures 2026/27 start at Fulham on 24 August, then Arsenal on 5 September, with Tottenham, Man United and Liverpool to follow.
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Barcelona escalate Negreira feud with formal complaint against Florentino Perez
Barcelona have formally urged La Liga, the RFEF and the CTA to act against Florentino Perez after his May 12 and 13 remarks.
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Marc Cucurella Real Madrid move has Pique talking about a line crossed
Gerard Pique says Marc Cucurella's Real Madrid move crosses a line. The La Masia graduate has signed until 2032 after one senior Barca appearance.
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Andrea Cambiaso transfer turns into a cash-vs-swap battle
Juventus want around €40m for Andrea Cambiaso and need a €20m capital gain this month, while Chelsea and Barcelona push swap-heavy offers.
Thursday, 18 June 2026
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Gregor Kobel’s season is built on clean sheets, not noise
Gregor Kobel has 15 clean sheets, a 72.4 percent save rate and every minute for Dortmund in 2025/26, while also holding Switzerland’s No.1 shirt.
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Ayyoub Bouaddi backed for Real Madrid move by Giroud
Olivier Giroud says Ayyoub Bouaddi could join Real Madrid next season, praising the Lille midfielder’s calmness, maturity and finishing potential.
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Sandro Tonali chase is part of Manchester City’s midfield overhaul
Manchester City want Sandro Tonali and Elliot Anderson, while Newcastle value Tonali at more than £100million and rival interest stays live.
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Enzo Fernandez transfer decision faces Chelsea deadline before July 1
Chelsea want Enzo Fernandez settled before Xabi Alonso starts on July 1, with a reported £120m valuation and Real Madrid interest in play.
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Luis Díaz World Cup: Bayern scorers set the pace
Luis Díaz and Harry Kane are leading Bayern Munich’s World Cup impact, with Bundesliga-based players already scoring 12 goals by 17 June.
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Michael Olise stands out in the heat as France adapt better than rivals
Michael Olise covered 12.6km and made 79 sprints as France beat Senegal, with Thierry Henry and Kylian Mbappé praising his impact.
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Marc Cucurella says Mourinho’s phone call helped seal Real Madrid move
Marc Cucurella says Jose Mourinho’s call helped him settle on a rapid move to Real Madrid, and he says he did not hesitate.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly omission leaves PSG stars stunned
PSG pair Goncalo Ramos and Nuno Mendes were baffled by Myles Lewis-Skelly’s England omission, with his late-season form adding context.
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Real Madrid's Konate deal is another ruthless free-transfer win
Ibrahima Konate Real Madrid move is official, with the defender joining on a free from Liverpool and signing through June 30, 2030.
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Marc Cucurella Real Madrid move was an easy yes, he says
Marc Cucurella says Real Madrid was an opportunity he and his family could not refuse, after a quick deal and Mourinho's call.
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Juventus transfer rumours: Sunderland, Everton and Brighton circle summer targets
Sunderland have contacted Juventus over Khéphren Thuram, Brighton face a mid-July Kaminski deadline, and Everton are eyeing Edon Zhegrova.