From around the league
Sunday, 19 July 2026
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![Michael Olise’s World Cup playmaking puts Real Madrid noise in the shade]()
Michael Olise’s World Cup playmaking puts Real Madrid noise in the shade
Michael Olise finished the World Cup with seven assists and a 7.31 rating, while Real Madrid talk keeps circling and Bayern Munich resist a sale.
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![Emiliano Martinez says pain and surgery refusal sit behind his summer noise]()
Emiliano Martinez says pain and surgery refusal sit behind his summer noise
Emiliano Martinez says he has played through daily pain and rejected surgery, while Aston Villa insist he will stay despite Juventus interest.
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![Rodri puts Real Madrid decision on hold until after World Cup]()
Rodri puts Real Madrid decision on hold until after World Cup
Rodri has said his future will wait until after the World Cup, while reports say Real Madrid are ready to move for the Manchester City midfielder once the
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![Real Madrid chose Dumfries over Porro as right-back plan takes shape]()
Real Madrid chose Dumfries over Porro as right-back plan takes shape
Real Madrid chose Denzel Dumfries over Pedro Porro, with Dumfries arriving from Inter for €20 million and registering first in La Liga.
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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![Reigan Heskey joins Cologne with elite youth pedigree - and a steep senior test]()
Reigan Heskey joins Cologne with elite youth pedigree - and a steep senior test
Reigan Heskey joins Cologne from Manchester City on a five-year deal. The academy graduate scored 18 goals in 19 U18 Premier League games this season.
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![Trevoh Chalobah and Como move into third bid stage]()
Trevoh Chalobah and Como move into third bid stage
Como are preparing a third offer for Trevoh Chalobah, with Chelsea holding out for €35m and Mirwan Suwarso revealing a pact talk with Inter.
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![Anatoliy Trubin as Real Madrid join reduced-price race]()
Anatoliy Trubin as Real Madrid join reduced-price race
Real Madrid have joined the Anatoliy Trubin chase after Benfica lowered their asking price to €20 million, with Tottenham and Aston Villa also in.
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![Trent Alexander-Arnold says Mourinho's standards are already setting the tone at Real Madrid]()
Trent Alexander-Arnold says Mourinho's standards are already setting the tone at Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold says José Mourinho’s intense Real Madrid pre-season sessions are setting the tone, with trophies the target.
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![Kylian Mbappe still alive in the Golden Boot race]()
Kylian Mbappe still alive in the Golden Boot race
Kylian Mbappe is tied with Lionel Messi on eight World Cup goals, but Messi leads the tiebreakers on assists and minutes before the third-place match.
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![Emma Hayes turns tactics row into the World Cup’s sharpest viral moment]()
Emma Hayes turns tactics row into the World Cup’s sharpest viral moment
Emma Hayes’ sharp response to tactics corner criticism is the standout viral World Cup moment, as BBC’s feature also spotlights IShowSpeed and Lineker.
Friday, 17 July 2026
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![Pep Guardiola says he does not miss football after leaving Manchester City]()
Pep Guardiola says he does not miss football after leaving Manchester City
Pep Guardiola says he does not miss football and wants time away from management, while Rooney keeps England speculation alive.
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![Mykhailo Mudryk drops "Stay tuned" hint as CAS appeal waits on a hearing]()
Mykhailo Mudryk drops "Stay tuned" hint as CAS appeal waits on a hearing
Mykhailo Mudryk’s “Stay tuned” post adds intrigue as CAS says his appeal is still at the written-submissions stage.
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![Tarik Muharemovic Leeds move draws praise and warning]()
Tarik Muharemovic Leeds move draws praise and warning
Slobodan Starcevic says Tarik Muharemovic has the tools to succeed at Leeds, but warns the Premier League will punish overconfidence.
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![James Trafford transfer race gathers pace as Leeds wait on City]()
James Trafford transfer race gathers pace as Leeds wait on City
James Trafford's future is driving a summer transfer race, with Manchester City open to offers, Leeds waiting, and Villa and Newcastle monitoring.
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![Rodri's World Cup form has sharpened, not settled, the Real Madrid debate]()
Rodri's World Cup form has sharpened, not settled, the Real Madrid debate
Rodri has 655 completed passes and 627 minutes at the World Cup, but Real Madrid remain divided over a move for the Manchester City midfielder.
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![Michael Olise stays at Bayern this summer, says Christian Falk]()
Michael Olise stays at Bayern this summer, says Christian Falk
Christian Falk says Michael Olise will stay at Bayern München this summer, with next summer the real decision point if no new deal is agreed.
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![Manchester City loans exhibition day puts academy talent in the shop window]()
Manchester City loans exhibition day puts academy talent in the shop window
Manchester City hosted clubs at their training ground for a loans exhibition day showcasing fringe talent including Max Alleyne, Josh Wilson-Esbrand and
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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![Serhou Guirassy stays at Dortmund as release clause expires]()
Serhou Guirassy stays at Dortmund as release clause expires
Five major clubs passed on Guirassy's €40m release clause. The Dortmund striker's deadline expired Wednesday. He stays through 2028.
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![Bayern Munich's 40-year World Cup streak ends in the semi-finals]()
Bayern Munich's 40-year World Cup streak ends in the semi-finals
Bayern Munich's 40-year World Cup streak ends with three semi-final exits. Kane, Olise, and Upamecano couldn't carry their nations to glory.
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![Haaland rules out MLS despite becoming America's World Cup sensation]()
Haaland rules out MLS despite becoming America's World Cup sensation
Haaland ruled out MLS after the World Cup despite becoming an American celebrity. The Manchester City striker's 2023 stance remains unchanged.
