From around the league
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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![Chelsea sign Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on seven-year deal]()
Chelsea sign Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on seven-year deal
Chelsea have completed the signing of Valentín Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal. The Argentina international arrives after 3 goals and 11 assists.
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![Xabi Alonso reshapes Chelsea rebuild around leadership]()
Xabi Alonso reshapes Chelsea rebuild around leadership
Xabi Alonso is applying Bayer Leverkusen lessons to Chelsea, with older role models and leadership now central to the rebuild.
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![Rodri Real Madrid transfer moves from speculation to fee talks]()
Rodri Real Madrid transfer moves from speculation to fee talks
Rodri’s Real Madrid transfer is now a fee negotiation, with City and Madrid working around a deal near €65 million while surgery talk continues.
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![Pep Chavarría Chelsea transfer moves closer, but it is still not done]()
Pep Chavarría Chelsea transfer moves closer, but it is still not done
Chelsea have reportedly improved their bid for Pep Chavarría, with negotiations ongoing and the deal still not closed.
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![Vinicius Junior Arsenal transfer turns into wage battle]()
Vinicius Junior Arsenal transfer turns into wage battle
Vinicius Junior’s Arsenal transfer chase is being shaped by Real Madrid contract stalemate, with talks, wage demands and a possible sale in play.
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![Joško Gvardiol backs Enzo Maresca as Manchester City’s perfect fit]()
Joško Gvardiol backs Enzo Maresca as Manchester City’s perfect fit
Joško Gvardiol says Enzo Maresca is the perfect fit for Manchester City, with the defender urging quick adaptation after Pep Guardiola.
Saturday, 1 August 2026
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![Roger Schmidt returns to Red Bull as Klopp's successor in global soccer role]()
Roger Schmidt returns to Red Bull as Klopp's successor in global soccer role
Roger Schmidt returns to Red Bull as Head of Global Soccer, replacing Jürgen Klopp and starting on October 1 under a long-term contract.
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![Ryan McAidoo impresses Maresca in first City audition]()
Ryan McAidoo impresses Maresca in first City audition
Ryan McAidoo impressed in Manchester City’s pre-season match against Inter. Enzo Maresca said the winger fits what he wants and needs the right path.
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![Mykhailo Mudryk cleared for Chelsea return, but the comeback will take time]()
Mykhailo Mudryk cleared for Chelsea return, but the comeback will take time
Mykhailo Mudryk is free to return after his anti-doping case was resolved. Chelsea say he will need time to rebuild fitness and sharpness.
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![Mykhailo Mudryk return will take time, says Xabi Alonso]()
Mykhailo Mudryk return will take time, says Xabi Alonso
Mykhailo Mudryk is eligible to play again, but Xabi Alonso says Chelsea should expect a gradual return after training alone every day.
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![Richarlison late winner leaves Tottenham with a bigger question]()
Richarlison late winner leaves Tottenham with a bigger question
Richarlison scored a 92nd-minute winner for Tottenham against Chelsea in Sydney. Kevin Danso saw red four minutes after half-time, and his future is unclear.
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![Mykhailo Mudryk set for Chelsea return after ban is lifted]()
Mykhailo Mudryk set for Chelsea return after ban is lifted
Mykhailo Mudryk is back in Chelsea's plans after a four-year ban was rescinded, with Xabi Alonso saying he will be welcomed into the squad.
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![Casemiro hails Messi as the God of football after Inter Miami move]()
Casemiro hails Messi as the God of football after Inter Miami move
Casemiro has joined Inter Miami on a free transfer and says he could never stop Lionel Messi, while also praising Erling Haaland after Brazil's World Cup exit.
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![Franco Mastantuono edging towards a Real Madrid loan exit]()
Franco Mastantuono edging towards a Real Madrid loan exit
Franco Mastantuono is set for a Real Madrid loan exit after missing the Fiorentina friendly squad, with Fiorentina, AC Milan and Napoli linked.
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![Vinicius Junior contract standoff leaves Real Madrid with a hard line]()
Vinicius Junior contract standoff leaves Real Madrid with a hard line
Real Madrid have given Vinicius Junior a final contract offer while Arsenal monitor the standoff, with a summer sale possible if no agreement is reached.
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![John Stones on why he 'didn't hesitate' to join Inter Milan]()
John Stones on why he 'didn't hesitate' to join Inter Milan
John Stones says he always wanted to move abroad after joining Inter Milan, while Cristian Chivu says the defender will raise Inter's defensive level.
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![Phil Foden says he must prove people wrong after England pain]()
Phil Foden says he must prove people wrong after England pain
Phil Foden says he is ready for a fresh start after missing England selection, with Manchester City’s faith and Enzo Maresca’s support helping him reset.
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![Real Madrid vs Fiorentina preview in Austria]()
Real Madrid vs Fiorentina preview in Austria
Real Madrid's trip to face Fiorentina in Austria is more about preseason management, World Cup recovery and early-form clues than the result itself.
Friday, 31 July 2026
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![Mykhailo Mudryk ban lifted as Chelsea plan return]()
Mykhailo Mudryk ban lifted as Chelsea plan return
Mykhailo Mudryk’s four-year ban has been rescinded, with Chelsea saying he can return to football immediately and will be reintegrated.
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![Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play again after appeal resolution]()
Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play again after appeal resolution
Mykhailo Mudryk is eligible to play again immediately after Chelsea, the FA and WADA resolved his anti-doping appeal.