From around the league
Sunday, 19 July 2026
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![Radek Vitek opens door to Manchester United exit]()
Radek Vitek opens door to Manchester United exit
Radek Vitek has confirmed he wants to leave Manchester United this summer, saying he wants regular football and is open to either a loan or permanent move.
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![Aston Villa's rebuild is already under way as Unai Emery reshapes the squad]()
Aston Villa's rebuild is already under way as Unai Emery reshapes the squad
Aston Villa's summer has turned into a rebuild after major exits and injuries, but Unai Emery is already reshaping the squad with new signings.
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![Manchester United midfield options give Carrick real choices]()
Manchester United midfield options give Carrick real choices
Santos and Tielemans give Manchester United more midfield balance, with Mainoo, Fernandes and Rashford fitting into several shapes.
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![Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer battle grows as Palace set £25 million price]()
Jean-Philippe Mateta transfer battle grows as Palace set £25 million price
Crystal Palace want at least £25 million for Jean-Philippe Mateta as Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Juventus circle the striker.
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![Hugo Larsson transfer race looks expensive for Manchester United and Newcastle]()
Hugo Larsson transfer race looks expensive for Manchester United and Newcastle
Manchester United and Newcastle are linked with Hugo Larsson, but Eintracht Frankfurt’s €50 million to €60 million valuation and 2029 contract make him costly.
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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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![Carlos Baleba transfer stalls as Manchester United pause]()
Carlos Baleba transfer stalls as Manchester United pause
Ben Jacobs says Carlos Baleba still wants Manchester United, but Brighton’s £100m valuation and United’s pause are delaying any move.
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![Everton's fullback test revealed what Moyes must fix]()
Everton's fullback test revealed what Moyes must fix
Everton's 4-0 friendly win against Dundee exposed defensive gaps at right-back, where specialist fullbacks outperformed converted midfielders.
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![Kobbie Mainoo's possession game proved irrelevant to Tuchel's World Cup doctrine]()
Kobbie Mainoo's possession game proved irrelevant to Tuchel's World Cup doctrine
Tuchel selected Mainoo for the World Cup but never played him. Souness breaks down the tactical gap between possession skill and defensive doctrine.
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![Defensive football lost. How Iraola will make Liverpool attack like Argentina]()
Defensive football lost. How Iraola will make Liverpool attack like Argentina
Argentina proved attacking intensity beats defensive pragmatism at the World Cup. New manager Andoni Iraola will apply that blueprint to restore
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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![Andrey Santos faces integration test as Manchester United falls to Wrexham]()
Andrey Santos faces integration test as Manchester United falls to Wrexham
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Wrexham as Andrey Santos made his debut. The £50m Brazilian midfielder struggled early but settled by half-time in Helsinki.
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![Savinho completes Manchester City exit to Tottenham for £60-65 million]()
Savinho completes Manchester City exit to Tottenham for £60-65 million
Savinho joins Tottenham from Manchester City for £60 million, completing Roberto De Zerbi's £200m summer rebuild after Spurs' 17th-place finish.
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![Aaron Ramsdale's emotional Newcastle farewell wins dressing room respect]()
Aaron Ramsdale's emotional Newcastle farewell wins dressing room respect
Aaron Ramsdale's emotional Newcastle farewell wins respect from teammates including Bruno Guimaraes and Joe Willock, despite failed permanent deal.
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![Defensive lapse undoes Manchester United in Carrick's opening test]()
Defensive lapse undoes Manchester United in Carrick's opening test
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Wrexham in Carrick's opening match as permanent manager. A defensive lapse exposed early organization issues in Helsinki.
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![Andrey Santos announces himself with measured midfield composure]()
Andrey Santos announces himself with measured midfield composure
Santos impressed in his Manchester United pre-season debut against Wrexham, delivering the measured midfield play the club signed him to provide.
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![Liverpool sign Samuel Martinez in long-term recruitment play]()
Liverpool sign Samuel Martinez in long-term recruitment play
Liverpool confirm signing of 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional for £750,000. The prospect joins in summer 2027.
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![Szoboszlai and the youth reset: how Iraola is rebuilding Liverpool]()
Szoboszlai and the youth reset: how Iraola is rebuilding Liverpool
Iraola's reset: youth promotion over replacement at Liverpool. Szoboszlai elevated to vice-captain as club rebuilds after Salah and Robertson.
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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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![Martin Ødegaard's future is locked in - Arsenal contract extension imminent]()
Martin Ødegaard's future is locked in - Arsenal contract extension imminent
Martin Ødegaard's future at Arsenal is secure. Contract extension talks progress positively, Arteta backs him, and the Norwegian wants to stay.
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![Arsenal's World Cup cost: defending champions hit by injuries before season restart]()
Arsenal's World Cup cost: defending champions hit by injuries before season restart
Arsenal faces a fitness crisis after the World Cup. Saliba sidelined by back injury, Saka managing Achilles concerns, Rice fatigued after 55 league
















