From around the league
Friday, 14 August 2026
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![Andrey Santos future captain talk is already building at Manchester United]()
Andrey Santos future captain talk is already building at Manchester United
Michael Carrick has hailed Andrey Santos as a dream, and the midfielder’s leadership, communication and pre-season impact are driving future captain talk.
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![Liverpool midfield still a problem, says Carragher]()
Liverpool midfield still a problem, says Carragher
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool’s midfield is still a huge problem and argues they need a proper holding player, with Tyler Morton’s rise at Lyon adding
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![Savinho remains Tottenham's top target, says Romano]()
Savinho remains Tottenham's top target, says Romano
Romano says Savinho remains Tottenham's number one target, with a £60m deal close and the winger missing training on Thursday with illness.
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![Wayne Rooney new show with Mark Goldbridge on Disney+]()
Wayne Rooney new show with Mark Goldbridge on Disney+
Gary Neville says Disney+ expands The Overlap without changing its identity, as Wayne Rooney teams up with Mark Goldbridge on a new Manchester United show.
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![Matheus Cunha's training reaction shows the edge Manchester United want]()
Matheus Cunha's training reaction shows the edge Manchester United want
Matheus Cunha's one-word training reaction has drawn attention at Manchester United, with Michael Carrick also calm on Marcus Rashford and the season ahead.
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![Shea Lacey in the frame for Manchester United’s opener at Hull City]()
Shea Lacey in the frame for Manchester United’s opener at Hull City
Shea Lacey’s pre-season has put him in the frame for Manchester United’s opener at Hull City, after goals, a penalty won and 90 minutes against PSG.
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![Manchester United transfer priorities after Neville's warning]()
Manchester United transfer priorities after Neville's warning
Gary Neville says Manchester United still need a left-back, centre-back and two midfielders, with injuries and workload exposing gaps in the squad.
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![Amar Dedic Newcastle move gathers pace before Liverpool]()
Amar Dedic Newcastle move gathers pace before Liverpool
Newcastle are pushing for Amar Dedić before the Liverpool opener on August 23, with Tino Livramento sidelined and Benfica leaving departures open.
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![Bruno Fernandes transfer is about value, loyalty and timing]()
Bruno Fernandes transfer is about value, loyalty and timing
Bruno Fernandes has a $76.8 million release clause, interest from AC Milan, Juventus and Galatasaray, and a contract that can run to 2028.
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![FPL 2026-27 best picks and differentials from BBC’s expert panel]()
FPL 2026-27 best picks and differentials from BBC’s expert panel
BBC’s FPL 2026-27 panel backs Gabriel, Ollie Watkins and Igor Thiago, with 209 points, a 16-goal floor and 22 league goals behind the picks.
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![Juventus Alisson Becker plan hinges on Suzuki loan]()
Juventus Alisson Becker plan hinges on Suzuki loan
Juventus want a one-year Zion Suzuki loan from Paris Saint Germain, then Alisson Becker on a free in 2027 as Liverpool resist a sale.
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![Arsenal are favourites but Chelsea's schedule has changed the title talk]()
Arsenal are favourites but Chelsea's schedule has changed the title talk
Arsenal are favourites after a seven-point title win, but Chelsea's no-Europe schedule has revived talk of a real challenge.
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![Brighton gallery puts fans at the centre of 125 years]()
Brighton gallery puts fans at the centre of 125 years
Brighton & Hove Albion's 125-year exhibition opens with supporter activism, fan memories and club history at its centre, not just stadium and trophies.
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![Aston Villa transfer window hinges on keeping the core]()
Aston Villa transfer window hinges on keeping the core
Aston Villa's summer window is being shaped by departures as much as arrivals, with Morgan Rogers sold for £117m and Villa fourth last season.
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![Youri Tielemans apology after Aston Villa comments]()
Youri Tielemans apology after Aston Villa comments
Youri Tielemans apologised to Aston Villa fans after saying Manchester United are above Villa, following his move to Old Trafford and early appearances
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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![Tijjani Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move after one year at City]()
Tijjani Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move after one year at City
Tijjani Reijnders is set for an Al-Qadsiah move after Manchester City agreed a fee of about £52m, just one year after paying £46.5m.
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![Lewis Hall remains Manchester United’s left-back target]()
Lewis Hall remains Manchester United’s left-back target
Michael Carrick says Manchester United still want more signings, with Lewis Hall remaining their preferred left-back target as Newcastle hold firm.
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![Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim]()
Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim
Chelsea’s pre-season finale against Real Sociedad is shaped by a £120million valuation on Enzo Fernandez, a Friday deadline and squad trim pressure.
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![Michael Carrick says Manchester United still need more signings]()
Michael Carrick says Manchester United still need more signings
Michael Carrick says Manchester United still need more signings, after around £85m spent and with 19 days left in the window.
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![Wesley Fofana says he can take the blame at Chelsea, but not racism]()
Wesley Fofana says he can take the blame at Chelsea, but not racism
Wesley Fofana says he can handle criticism but not racism, while backing Chelsea's future as he returns to fitness and faces competition.
















