From around the league
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Monday, 13 July 2026
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Xabi Alonso sets a patient tone in his first Chelsea press conference
Xabi Alonso used his first Chelsea press conference to stress timing, patience and targeted change rather than a full reset at Stamford Bridge.
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Xabi Alonso says Chelsea move was about timings, not Liverpool
Xabi Alonso said his Chelsea move was about timings, not Liverpool, as he outlined the scale of the job and his plans for Cole Palmer.
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Xabi Alonso sets Chelsea's early squad line with Enzo call and Chavarria push
Chelsea's new manager wants Enzo Fernandez to stay, has brought Nicolas Jackson back into the fold and is pushing on with Pep Chavarria talks.
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Karim Adeyemi set for Barcelona move as Laporta backs the deal
Joan Laporta says Barcelona are signing Karim Adeyemi, with Dortmund granting talks permission and the fee reported at €22m plus add-ons.
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Real Madrid rejected Adrien Rabiot again, and still are not convinced
Real Madrid have reportedly been offered Adrien Rabiot again, but the club remain unconvinced because of concerns over his club form and dressing-room fit.
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Alvaro Carreras Chelsea pursuit hits an early price wall
Chelsea have had a £21m offer rejected for Álvaro Carreras, with Xabi Alonso pushing for a deal and Real Madrid demanding around €50m.
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Harry Kane one cap from England record
Harry Kane has reached 120 England caps, level with Wayne Rooney and five behind Peter Shilton, while six World Cup goals keep the chase alive.
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Eduardo Camavinga returns early as Mourinho decides his Real Madrid future
Eduardo Camavinga returned early to Real Madrid training as Jose Mourinho prepares to decide whether the midfielder stays or is moved on.
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Harry Kane transfer news as Bayern push contract talks
Herbert Hainer says Bayern want to extend Harry Kane’s contract, while Tottenham and Manchester United keep watch on his future.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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Alejandro Garnacho Chelsea exit moves closer
Alejandro Garnacho has skipped Chelsea pre-season training as the club prepare to sanction a permanent sale, with Roma, Napoli and Como linked.
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Serie A players left standing in the World Cup semi-finals
Six Serie A players remain in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, with France supplying four and Argentina two, led by Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram.
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Erling Haaland Real Madrid move stays a long-term story
Real Madrid still admire Erling Haaland, but Manchester City’s 10-year deal until summer 2034 keeps any move distant.
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Dean Huijsen gets a fresh chance in Real Madrid pre-season
Dean Huijsen returns for pre-season on Monday with Real Madrid, after an uneven first year and a key chance to regain his place.
Saturday, 11 July 2026
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Watzke says Klopp is Germany's plan A, but the deal is not done
Hans-Joachim Watzke says Jürgen Klopp is Germany's plan A, but the deal is not done as DFB talks continue with Red Bull.
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Ken Bates and Chelsea: from a £1 takeover to a £140m sale
Ken Bates has died aged 94. His Chelsea reign ran from a £1 takeover with £1.5m debt to a £140m sale and constant controversy.
Friday, 10 July 2026
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Chelsea pre-season training starts with returns and absences
Chelsea’s first pre-season session under Xabi Alonso brought three injury returns, two new signings and notable absences, including Andrey Santos and Mudryk.
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Pierce Charles joins Queens Park Rangers after Manchester City return
Pierce Charles has joined Manchester City on a five-year contract until summer 2031 and gone straight on loan to Queens Park Rangers after 21 appearances
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Jeremy Monga set for £12.5m move to Manchester City
Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal for Leicester teenager Jeremy Monga, with Arsenal beaten to the 17-year-old winger.
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Maresca's non-negotiable demand: how short passing threatens Donnarumma at Manchester City
Maresca's short-passing demand threatens Donnarumma at Manchester City and gives Trafford an unexpected opening to challenge for the no.1 role.