From around the league
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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![Armindo Sieb joins Los Angeles FC in Bayern-backed development move]()
Armindo Sieb joins Los Angeles FC in Bayern-backed development move
Armindo Sieb has joined Los Angeles FC on a long-term deal after spells at Bayern Munich, Greuther Fürth and Mainz.
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![Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim]()
Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim
Chelsea’s pre-season finale against Real Sociedad is shaped by a £120million valuation on Enzo Fernandez, a Friday deadline and squad trim pressure.
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![Wesley Fofana says he can take the blame at Chelsea, but not racism]()
Wesley Fofana says he can take the blame at Chelsea, but not racism
Wesley Fofana says he can handle criticism but not racism, while backing Chelsea's future as he returns to fitness and faces competition.
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![Premier League shirt sponsors shift after the gambling ban]()
Premier League shirt sponsors shift after the gambling ban
BBC feature on how the Premier League's gambling shirt-sponsor ban is changing club shirt deals, with Chelsea still searching for a long-term
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![England's defenders are the summer market bargains]()
England's defenders are the summer market bargains
England's World Cup defenders are drawing summer interest, with John Stones on a free, Djed Spence at £25.6m and Trevoh Chalobah at £25.7m.
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![Tijjani Reijnders close to quick Manchester City exit]()
Tijjani Reijnders close to quick Manchester City exit
Tijjani Reijnders is close to leaving Manchester City for Al Qadsia in a deal worth just over £50m, with Milan set to benefit from a first-year sale clause.
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![Jeremy Doku signs new Manchester City deal with clear reasons for staying]()
Jeremy Doku signs new Manchester City deal with clear reasons for staying
Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year Manchester City deal after saying he feels settled and is excited by Enzo Maresca's style.
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![Federico Valverde captaincy under scrutiny at Real Madrid]()
Federico Valverde captaincy under scrutiny at Real Madrid
Florentino Perez is reportedly unconvinced by Federico Valverde's captaincy, with Real Madrid's summer leadership debate also shaped by Vinícius Júnior's
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![Julián Alvarez transfer standoff grows as Arsenal and Barcelona circle]()
Julián Alvarez transfer standoff grows as Arsenal and Barcelona circle
Julián Alvarez says a transfer is best for everyone, while Atletico Madrid insist they will not sell amid Arsenal and Barcelona interest.
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![Eduardo Camavinga rejects Manchester United and forces a Plan B]()
Eduardo Camavinga rejects Manchester United and forces a Plan B
Eduardo Camavinga has rejected Manchester United, with Real Madrid open to a €40 million sale and United working to an August 20 deadline.
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![Jose Mourinho says the real work begins after Real Madrid’s Teresa Herrera win]()
Jose Mourinho says the real work begins after Real Madrid’s Teresa Herrera win
Jose Mourinho said Real Madrid’s Deportivo win was only a pre-season step, praising rotation and saying the real work starts next week.
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![Jude Bellingham in Mourinho's number 10 role]()
Jude Bellingham in Mourinho's number 10 role
Jose Mourinho wants Jude Bellingham higher up the pitch at Real Madrid, with the midfielder set for a number 10 role in a 4-2-3-1.
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![Elliot Anderson says performances matter more than his £116 million fee]()
Elliot Anderson says performances matter more than his £116 million fee
Elliot Anderson says his £116 million Manchester City move is about performances, not pressure, before a likely debut against Arsenal.
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![Lionel Messi retirement hint after Jorge Messi’s death]()
Lionel Messi retirement hint after Jorge Messi’s death
Lionel Messi says he is “really not sure” if he will keep playing much longer after the death of his father, Jorge, aged 68.
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![Real Madrid name strong line-up for Deportivo]()
Real Madrid name strong line-up for Deportivo
Real Madrid have named a strong XI for the Trofeo Teresa Herrera against Deportivo La Coruña, with Vinicius Júnior, Arda Güler and Endrick included.
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![Davide Frattesi transfer to Lazio shaped by Inter’s 50 per cent clause]()
Davide Frattesi transfer to Lazio shaped by Inter’s 50 per cent clause
Davide Frattesi’s move to Lazio is being shaped by Inter’s 50 per cent future sell-on clause, with a €15m loan-to-buy structure on the table.
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![Marc Cucurella one phone call from becoming Mourinho’s Real Madrid left-back]()
Marc Cucurella one phone call from becoming Mourinho’s Real Madrid left-back
José Mourinho pushed Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid with a personal pitch, and the defender said he did not hesitate when the offer arrived.
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![Arda Guler is forcing Real Madrid into a selection call]()
Arda Guler is forcing Real Madrid into a selection call
Arda Guler has two assists in pre-season and a 7.12 average rating, with Jose Mourinho weighing both an advanced role and a deeper midfield slot.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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![Chelsea's sale drive puts Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson and Malo Gusto in the spotlight]()
Chelsea's sale drive puts Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Jackson and Malo Gusto in the spotlight
Chelsea have already made £160m from player sales, and more exits could follow. Enzo Fernández, Nicolas Jackson and Malo Gusto are among the names in focus.
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![Courtois backs Mourinho's discipline-first reset at Real Madrid]()
Courtois backs Mourinho's discipline-first reset at Real Madrid
Courtois has backed Jose Mourinho's discipline-first approach as Real Madrid begin a new era after two trophyless seasons.
