From around the league
Friday, 28 August 2026
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![Rayan Cherki's patience tested at Manchester City]()
Rayan Cherki's patience tested at Manchester City
Enzo Maresca has praised Rayan Cherki’s impact, but the Manchester City playmaker is still waiting for regular starts after visible frustration.
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![Allan Elias joins Manchester City from Palmeiras for £34m]()
Allan Elias joins Manchester City from Palmeiras for £34m
Manchester City have signed Allan Elias from Palmeiras for £34m, with Palmeiras coaches praising his two-way wing play and the rise behind it.
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![Bundesliga and EA SPORTS FC extend long-term partnership]()
Bundesliga and EA SPORTS FC extend long-term partnership
Bundesliga and EA SPORTS FC extend their long-running partnership, keeping Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 in EA SPORTS FC 27 and FC Mobile.
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![Mamadou Sarr set for Real Sociedad loan from Chelsea]()
Mamadou Sarr set for Real Sociedad loan from Chelsea
Mamadou Sarr is undergoing a Real Sociedad medical on Thursday morning before a season-long loan from Chelsea, without a buy option.
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![Jack Grealish Sunderland loan move gathers pace]()
Jack Grealish Sunderland loan move gathers pace
Sunderland have lodged a loan proposal for Jack Grealish as Enzo Maresca leaves his Manchester City future open, with the winger still a sub in early games.
Wednesday, 26 August 2026
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![Bradley Barcola Liverpool transfer moves into negotiation phase]()
Bradley Barcola Liverpool transfer moves into negotiation phase
Liverpool’s Bradley Barcola pursuit is still alive, with Romano saying the €170m figure is off the table while PSG continue talks and Barcola’s squad
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![Chelsea close in on £115m striker sale]()
Chelsea close in on £115m striker sale
Chelsea could bank about £115m from Liam Delap and Nicolas Jackson exits, with Delap set for a Nottingham Forest medical and Jackson linked to Aston Villa.
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![Nicolas Jackson transfer turns into a three-club race]()
Nicolas Jackson transfer turns into a three-club race
Chelsea want a permanent sale for Nicolas Jackson as Aston Villa, Atletico Madrid and Tottenham circle. The race is still fluid.
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![Real Madrid's turnover since the last Real Sociedad loss]()
Real Madrid's turnover since the last Real Sociedad loss
Real Madrid's last defeat to Real Sociedad came on 2 May 2023. Since then, four managers, 16 signings and only five surviving starters tell the story.
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![Enzo Fernandez transfer bid faces Chelsea's £120m wall]()
Enzo Fernandez transfer bid faces Chelsea's £120m wall
Manchester City are preparing an opening bid for Enzo Fernández as Chelsea hold out for around £120m and a transfer deadline tightens.
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![Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Mourinho's Bernabéu return and a new Madrid look]()
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad: Mourinho's Bernabéu return and a new Madrid look
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad brings Mourinho back to the Bernabéu after more than 13 years, with Madrid unbeaten in nine and Cucurella set for his first start.
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![Manchester City agree Allan Elias deal as late-window reshuffle continues]()
Manchester City agree Allan Elias deal as late-window reshuffle continues
Manchester City have agreed to sign Palmeiras winger Allan Elias for up to £34.2m, with Savinho, Omar Marmoush and Nico Gonzalez all in the late-window mix.
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![Jack Grealish future remains open at Manchester City]()
Jack Grealish future remains open at Manchester City
Jack Grealish's Manchester City future remains unresolved as Enzo Maresca refuses guarantees and Everton admit they have stayed in contact.
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![Bundesliga Starting XI Debut Patch launches in 2026/27]()
Bundesliga Starting XI Debut Patch launches in 2026/27
The Bundesliga and Topps will launch a Starting XI Debut Patch in 2026/27, turning first starts into one-of-one Topps cards.
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![Troy Deeney team of the week puts Trafford, Brentford and Palmer in focus]()
Troy Deeney team of the week puts Trafford, Brentford and Palmer in focus
Troy Deeney’s BBC team of the week puts James Trafford, Vitaly Janelt and Cole Palmer in focus after Leeds’ clean sheet, Brentford’s 3-0 win and Palmer praise.
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![Premier League managers ranking puts Arteta among the greats]()
Premier League managers ranking puts Arteta among the greats
BBC Sport’s Premier League managers ranking puts Mikel Arteta, Pep Guardiola and Sir Alex Ferguson in a titles-versus-longevity debate.
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![Joao Pedro rejects Chelsea's number nine talk after 31-second start]()
Joao Pedro rejects Chelsea's number nine talk after 31-second start
Joao Pedro dismissed Chelsea's number nine talk after scoring in 31 seconds in a 3-2 win at Craven Cottage and signing a deal to 2034.
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![Chelsea's Emi Martinez move is really about Robert Sanchez pressure]()
Chelsea's Emi Martinez move is really about Robert Sanchez pressure
Emiliano Martinez Chelsea interest has grown as Robert Sanchez faces fresh scrutiny after errors and public criticism early in the season.
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![Felipe Chávez gets Bayern extension before Magdeburg loan move]()
Felipe Chávez gets Bayern extension before Magdeburg loan move
Felipe Chávez has extended with Bayern München until 2028 and will spend the 2026-27 season on loan at 1. FC Magdeburg.
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![Ismael Saibari's five-language intro gives Bayern an instant talking point]()
Ismael Saibari's five-language intro gives Bayern an instant talking point
Ismael Saibari says he speaks five languages as Bayern introduce their new signing before Friday's Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart.
