From around the league
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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![Yan Couto leaves Borussia Dortmund for Como on loan]()
Yan Couto leaves Borussia Dortmund for Como on loan
Yan Couto has left Borussia Dortmund for Como on loan after only 19 Bundesliga games last term and no 90 minutes since February.
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![Vinicius Junior contract talks turn on Mourinho's intervention]()
Vinicius Junior contract talks turn on Mourinho's intervention
Real Madrid are close to a new Vinicius Junior deal, with Mourinho involved and Rafael Alkorta linking the saga to his Ballon d'Or disappointment.
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![Nico Gonzalez wants to stay as Manchester City’s midfield plans gather pace]()
Nico Gonzalez wants to stay as Manchester City’s midfield plans gather pace
Nico Gonzalez says he wants to stay at Manchester City as the club’s midfield rebuild gathers pace, with Bouaddi targeted and Doku tied down.
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![Julian Alvarez to Barcelona is now a deadline standoff with Atletico]()
Julian Alvarez to Barcelona is now a deadline standoff with Atletico
Julian Alvarez transfer talks have reached a standoff as Barcelona push with a bid close to €100m and Atletico hold firm before August 10.
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![Pedro Neto links grow as City keep the door open]()
Pedro Neto links grow as City keep the door open
Enzo Maresca says Manchester City still have work to do in the transfer window as Pedro Neto links intensify and Savinho’s future remains tied to Spurs
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![Vinicius Junior contract renewal reaches the final stretch]()
Vinicius Junior contract renewal reaches the final stretch
Vinicius Junior's Real Madrid future appears to be heading toward renewal after multiple reports of positive talks, with Arsenal's hopes fading.
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![Nicolas Jackson’s finishing problem and the case for keeping him]()
Nicolas Jackson’s finishing problem and the case for keeping him
Nicolas Jackson converted 18 of 61 big chances in the Premier League, but his movement and underlying output still explain the interest from Tottenham and
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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![Vinicius Jr contract talks turn positive after new offer]()
Vinicius Jr contract talks turn positive after new offer
Real Madrid have improved their contract offer to Vinicius Jr after positive talks, with Arsenal watching and Mourinho reportedly influencing the discussion.
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![Jeremy Monga explains why Manchester City beat Arsenal]()
Jeremy Monga explains why Manchester City beat Arsenal
Jeremy Monga says Manchester City’s pathway, trophies and success won out over Arsenal after a £10m move from Leicester.
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![Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill out of Chelsea's Juventus squad]()
Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill out of Chelsea's Juventus squad
Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were left out of Chelsea’s Juventus friendly as a precaution after minor knocks, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned.
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![Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea after 20 months]()
Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea after 20 months
Mykhailo Mudryk returned for Chelsea after 20 months out, but Xabi Alonso says no decision has been made on the winger's future.
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![Chelsea vs Juventus: Zhegrova wins it, Mudryk returns]()
Chelsea vs Juventus: Zhegrova wins it, Mudryk returns
Edon Zhegrova’s curling winner gave Juventus a 1-0 pre-season victory over Chelsea in Hong Kong, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned after a long absence.
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![Manchester City player ratings: Reijnders stands out in 3-1 Seoul win]()
Manchester City player ratings: Reijnders stands out in 3-1 Seoul win
Manchester City player ratings from the 3-1 win over K-League All Stars, where Tijjani Reijnders stood out as City made 11 changes in Seoul.
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![Manchester City title race hinges on Rodri, says Carragher]()
Manchester City title race hinges on Rodri, says Carragher
Carragher says Manchester City and Arsenal are the only title contenders, but he would change his pick if Rodri leaves for Real Madrid.
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![Chelsea and Juventus line-ups set for Hong Kong friendly]()
Chelsea and Juventus line-ups set for Hong Kong friendly
Chelsea and Juventus have confirmed their pre-season line-ups in Hong Kong, with Kenan Yildiz back on the Juventus bench and Chelsea naming 21 substitutes.
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![Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal reaches final stage]()
Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal reaches final stage
Bruno Guimarães to Arsenal is at the final stage, with a £75m fee, personal terms in place since July and medical permission granted.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold tested as Mourinho's extra midfielder]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold tested as Mourinho's extra midfielder
Mourinho tested Trent Alexander-Arnold as an inverted midfielder against Fiorentina, a move that added control but still points to Rodri.
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![Bruno Guimaraes transfer could fund Newcastle’s rebuild]()
Bruno Guimaraes transfer could fund Newcastle’s rebuild
Newcastle are close to a guaranteed £75m sale of Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal and are already targeting Felix Nmecha as a replacement.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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![Tijjani Reijnders interest grows as Nottingham Forest circle Manchester City]()
Tijjani Reijnders interest grows as Nottingham Forest circle Manchester City
Nottingham Forest are pushing for Tijjani Reijnders, with Manchester City open to a sale after his 50-appearance debut season and reduced league starts.
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![Chelsea squad chaos is Xabi Alonso's first problem]()
Chelsea squad chaos is Xabi Alonso's first problem
Xabi Alonso inherits a bloated Chelsea squad, with 46 first-team players, six senior strikers and £336million spent already.