From around the league
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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![Ismael Saibari leads Bayern’s summer transfer push]()
Ismael Saibari leads Bayern’s summer transfer push
Ismael Saibari’s Bayern move leads BBC’s summer transfer list, backed by 15 PSV goals, eight assists and three World Cup goals.
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![Man City charges case has taken longer than expected, says Richard Masters]()
Man City charges case has taken longer than expected, says Richard Masters
Richard Masters says the Man City charges case has taken longer than expected, as clubs want clarity and an independent ruling still has not arrived.
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![Sami Khedira settles into new Real Madrid role]()
Sami Khedira settles into new Real Madrid role
Sami Khedira says he is ready for everything ahead in his new Real Madrid management role, with reports of him running warm-up work.
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![Joao Palhinha Benfica transfer nears as fee stays open]()
Joao Palhinha Benfica transfer nears as fee stays open
Joao Palhinha's Benfica transfer is close, but reports still differ on the fee and Max Eberl says details remain to be clarified.
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![Michael Olise’s record-breaking summer raises Bayern’s ceiling]()
Michael Olise’s record-breaking summer raises Bayern’s ceiling
Michael Olise’s 15 goals and 19 assists for Bayern, plus a record seven World Cup assists for France, have Kompany calling him one of the best players in
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![Denzel Dumfries says Real Madrid move is a dream and a great responsibility]()
Denzel Dumfries says Real Madrid move is a dream and a great responsibility
Denzel Dumfries said playing for Real Madrid is a dream and a great responsibility after his presentation. Madrid tied him to 2030.
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![Espanyol vs Real Madrid: set pieces could be the problem]()
Espanyol vs Real Madrid: set pieces could be the problem
Espanyol scored 14 set-piece goals last season, with Roberto Fernández adding 7 league goals. Real Madrid face them in the 2026-08-22 opener.
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![Real Madrid squad vs Espanyol includes all six summer signings]()
Real Madrid squad vs Espanyol includes all six summer signings
Real Madrid have named all six summer signings in their squad for the La Liga opener at Espanyol, with Aurélien Tchouaméni and Endrick out.
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![Real Madrid Rodri miss played down by Mourinho]()
Real Madrid Rodri miss played down by Mourinho
Jose Mourinho downplayed Real Madrid's missed move for Rodri, saying the midfielder would have been 'the icing on the cake' rather than a necessity.
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![Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid, says Mourinho after Arsenal link]()
Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid, says Mourinho after Arsenal link
Mourinho says Vinicius Junior wanted to stay at Real Madrid despite Arsenal interest. He signed a new long-term deal earlier this month.
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![Jamal Musiala ruled out as Bayern manage treatment change]()
Jamal Musiala ruled out as Bayern manage treatment change
Kompany says Jamal Musiala's collapses followed a slight medication change. Bayern have ruled him out of the Supercup and will train him individually.
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![Mykhailo Mudryk loan talks continue after Chelsea reject Leeds bid]()
Mykhailo Mudryk loan talks continue after Chelsea reject Leeds bid
Mykhailo Mudryk remains in loan talks after Chelsea rejected Leeds' opening season-long bid, with regular Premier League minutes central.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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![Nicolas Jackson transfer update as Atletico Madrid move ahead]()
Nicolas Jackson transfer update as Atletico Madrid move ahead
Atletico Madrid are pushing to sign Nicolas Jackson on loan, with Chelsea asking £65 million and training-away reports pointing to an exit.
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![Victor Froholdt on Real Madrid's summer watchlist]()
Victor Froholdt on Real Madrid's summer watchlist
Real Madrid are monitoring Victor Froholdt, but FC Porto's €85 million release clause and Madrid's need for sales first keep this move conditional.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield test at Real Madrid]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield test at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho wants to test Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield phases at Real Madrid, but the plan is a tactical tool rather than a permanent switch.
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![Álvaro Carreras Juventus move faces Real Madrid resistance]()
Álvaro Carreras Juventus move faces Real Madrid resistance
Juventus have made Álvaro Carreras their main left-back target, but Real Madrid expect him to stay after two pre-season assists.
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![Ibrahima Konaté presented by Real Madrid]()
Ibrahima Konaté presented by Real Madrid
Ibrahima Konaté says Real Madrid was his first shirt as he is presented at the Bernabéu and vows to give everything for the badge.
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![Inter vs Monza preview as title defence starts]()
Inter vs Monza preview as title defence starts
Inter begin their Serie A title defence against Monza, with 14 home wins last season, an 11-point gap to Napoli and Lautaro Martinez in focus.
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![Manchester City vs Bournemouth preview built around Doku's absence]()
Manchester City vs Bournemouth preview built around Doku's absence
Manchester City face Bournemouth on Sunday with Jérémy Doku out after the Community Shield and City already reshuffling their front line.
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![Joao Pedro Chelsea contract set to run to 2034]()
Joao Pedro Chelsea contract set to run to 2034
Chelsea are set to extend Joao Pedro to 2034 after his rapid rise, with 20 goals last season, Club World Cup goals and a number nine shirt.
