From around the league
Monday, 17 August 2026
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![Bazoumana Toure could give Newcastle the dribbling edge they lost]()
Bazoumana Toure could give Newcastle the dribbling edge they lost
Bazoumana Toure made more sprints than any Bundesliga player last season and added five goals and nine assists. Newcastle need more dribbling threat.
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![Guglielmo Vicario set for Juventus return after Tottenham accept loan deal]()
Guglielmo Vicario set for Juventus return after Tottenham accept loan deal
Guglielmo Vicario is set for a Juventus loan move after Tottenham accepted a deal with a non-mandatory option to buy next summer.
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![Manchester United transfer criticism grows after Gullit verdict]()
Manchester United transfer criticism grows after Gullit verdict
Ruud Gullit says Manchester United are living in the past, with top targets favouring Liverpool and Manchester City instead.
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![Rodri to Barcelona as City accept summer bid]()
Rodri to Barcelona as City accept summer bid
Barcelona have agreed a deal for Rodri, with City set to lose their midfield anchor and the fee reported differently across outlets.
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![João Pedro FPL value makes him the standout pick]()
João Pedro FPL value makes him the standout pick
BBC’s FPL experts back João Pedro as the standout value forward, with 15 goals, 9 assists, 63 shots in the box and 26 big chances.
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![Premier League competition tightened in the middle, but the bottom got harsher]()
Premier League competition tightened in the middle, but the bottom got harsher
BBC analysis shows Premier League competition tightened, with 13 teams on 40-60 points and second-bottom sides dropping to 22 points.
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![Luke Shaw's left-back grip raises fresh Manchester United doubts]()
Luke Shaw's left-back grip raises fresh Manchester United doubts
Luke Shaw started every Premier League match in 2025/26, but a 4/10 pre-season display against AC Milan has reopened United's left-back debate.
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![Igor Matanovic on Manchester United’s striker list]()
Igor Matanovic on Manchester United’s striker list
Manchester United are discussing a move for Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, but the move depends on Joshua Zirkzee’s future and late-window pressure.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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![Nico Elvedi to Leeds is close, but Farke is right to wait]()
Nico Elvedi to Leeds is close, but Farke is right to wait
Nico Elvedi is due in England for a Monday medical as Leeds push to finish the deal Daniel Farke still refuses to call done.
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![Taiwo Awoniyi closing in on Nottingham Forest exit as Coventry deal nears]()
Taiwo Awoniyi closing in on Nottingham Forest exit as Coventry deal nears
Taiwo Awoniyi is close to joining Coventry in a deal worth about £17m after scoring 23 goals in 103 games for Nottingham Forest.
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![Liam Delap transfer news: Everton lead Chelsea exit race]()
Liam Delap transfer news: Everton lead Chelsea exit race
Everton lead the Liam Delap transfer news race, with Chelsea open to selling, a £40m asking price cited and a Premier League stay preferred.
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![Manchester United injury news leaves Hull City opener in doubt for Mount and Sesko]()
Manchester United injury news leaves Hull City opener in doubt for Mount and Sesko
Manchester United head into Hull City with Cunha expected to be fine, but doubts remain over Mount, Sesko and Heaton after the AC Milan loss.
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![Manchester United vs Milan: Torriani saves Fernandes as Milan win a wild friendly]()
Manchester United vs Milan: Torriani saves Fernandes as Milan win a wild friendly
Milan beat Manchester United in a chaotic final pre-season friendly, with Lorenzo Torriani saving Bruno Fernandes’ penalty and Terracciano errors shaping it.
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![Arsenal title defence faces history and injuries]()
Arsenal title defence faces history and injuries
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence with history, William Saliba's injury and stronger rivals all complicating the challenge.
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![Manchester United vs Hull preview: nine spots nearly set]()
Manchester United vs Hull preview: nine spots nearly set
Michael Carrick has nine near-certain starters for Manchester United’s opener against Hull, with two spots still open and Senne Lammens impressing.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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![Arsenal injury update brings Saka, Rice and Zubimendi back into contention]()
Arsenal injury update brings Saka, Rice and Zubimendi back into contention
Arteta says Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi are available for Arsenal's Community Shield clash with Manchester City.
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![Igor Thiago stars as Brentford hit seven in Frankfurt friendly]()
Igor Thiago stars as Brentford hit seven in Frankfurt friendly
Igor Thiago scored twice and set up another as Brentford hit seven in their final pre-season friendly against Eintracht Frankfurt.
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![Mikey Moore gives Tottenham a real selection dilemma]()
Mikey Moore gives Tottenham a real selection dilemma
Mikey Moore scored twice in Tottenham's 3-0 win over Hoffenheim, with Mathys Tel assisting both as his loan plan looks far less clear.
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![Newcastle switch shirts in Bayer Leverkusen friendly]()
Newcastle switch shirts in Bayer Leverkusen friendly
Newcastle United changed shirts in a pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen after a colour clash at St James' Park forced a switch to the lilac third kit.
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![Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Rogers scores on debut as Pedro stays hot]()
Chelsea vs Real Sociedad: Rogers scores on debut as Pedro stays hot
Morgan Rogers scored on debut and Joao Pedro added two as Chelsea beat Real Sociedad 3-1, with the back three used again before Fulham.














