From around the league
Sunday, 9 August 2026
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![Liverpool transfers: Monaco defeat exposed squad gaps]()
Liverpool transfers: Monaco defeat exposed squad gaps
Monaco's 3-2 friendly win exposed Liverpool's squad gaps, with Jeremy Jacquet nearing a return, Ronald Araujo linked and more summer signings still needed.
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![Fulham move ahead of Leeds in Shea Charles race with £30m deal agreed]()
Fulham move ahead of Leeds in Shea Charles race with £30m deal agreed
Shea Charles is close to a Fulham move after Southampton agreed a deal worth up to £30m, leaving Leeds beaten after earlier rejected bids.
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![Trevoh Chalobah joins Como after Cesc Fabregas sells the move]()
Trevoh Chalobah joins Como after Cesc Fabregas sells the move
Trevoh Chalobah has joined Como from Chelsea in a £30m-plus deal after Cesc Fabregas' pitch, ending his 18-year stay at the club.
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![Arteta's Bruno Guimaraes message shows what Arsenal think they still need]()
Arteta's Bruno Guimaraes message shows what Arsenal think they still need
Bruno Guimaraes joins Arsenal for £75m from Newcastle, with Mikel Arteta saying the midfielder can push the team to the next level.
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![Marcus Rashford handed No 14 as United reset continues]()
Marcus Rashford handed No 14 as United reset continues
Manchester United have handed Marcus Rashford the No 14 shirt and brought him back into Michael Carrick's Dublin plans, a strong sign of reintegration.
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![Arteta hints at more Arsenal transfers after Bruno Guimaraes]()
Arteta hints at more Arsenal transfers after Bruno Guimaraes
Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are still looking to strengthen after signing Bruno Guimarães, with more attacking quality and defensive cover targeted.
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![Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund: defensive concerns deepen]()
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund: defensive concerns deepen
Christos Tzolis and Konstantinos Karetsas stood out as Arsenal conceded three again in a 3-2 Emirates Cup defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
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![Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund: Tzolis and Nwaneri stand out in defeat]()
Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund: Tzolis and Nwaneri stand out in defeat
Christos Tzolis starred and Ethan Nwaneri impressed as Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund, with defensive issues exposed before the Community Shield.
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![Everton and Crystal Palace explore rare McNeil-Johnson swap]()
Everton and Crystal Palace explore rare McNeil-Johnson swap
Everton and Crystal Palace are in talks over a Johnson-McNeil swap, with Johnson scoreless in 26 Palace appearances and McNeil in the final year of his deal.
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![Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim ends in a 3-3 draw after Delap double]()
Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim ends in a 3-3 draw after Delap double
Liam Delap scored twice from the penalty spot as Chelsea drew 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim, with seven yellow cards and a late own goal.
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![Omar Marmoush transfer back in play after Maresca hint]()
Omar Marmoush transfer back in play after Maresca hint
Enzo Maresca’s comments and conflicting valuation reports keep Omar Marmoush’s future in focus as Newcastle weigh a high-cost move.
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![Manchester City find their width again in Seoul]()
Manchester City find their width again in Seoul
Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in Seoul as Antoine Semenyo's wing play set up Omar Marmoush for a quick second-half brace.
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![Andrey Santos backs himself to be Manchester United's new Casemiro]()
Andrey Santos backs himself to be Manchester United's new Casemiro
Andrey Santos says he can do Casemiro’s job for Manchester United after a £50 million move from Chelsea and starts all four friendlies.
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![Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil swap talks stall over valuations]()
Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil swap talks stall over valuations
Everton and Crystal Palace are exploring a rare Brennan Johnson-Dwight McNeil swap deal, but valuations and financial rules are complicating the move.
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![Bournemouth vs Real Betis ends in draw after red cards]()
Bournemouth vs Real Betis ends in draw after red cards
Bournemouth and Real Betis drew in Seville, but Alex Scott and Antony were both sent off after a confrontation before half-time.
Saturday, 8 August 2026
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![Yoane Wissa and Bazoumana Toure give Jaissle a comeback start at Newcastle]()
Yoane Wissa and Bazoumana Toure give Jaissle a comeback start at Newcastle
Newcastle United vs Valencia turned on Yoane Wissa's brace as Matthias Jaissle won his first friendly despite Anthony Elanga's injury scare.
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![Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United gathers pace after Barcelona pass]()
Marcus Rashford return to Manchester United gathers pace after Barcelona pass
Marcus Rashford's Manchester United future looks increasingly likely to end in a return after Barcelona passed on the buy option.
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![Carrick says Manchester United must solve problems for themselves after PSG draw]()
Carrick says Manchester United must solve problems for themselves after PSG draw
Michael Carrick said Manchester United's draw with Paris Saint Germain showed players solving problems for themselves, while Mason Mount was withdrawn as
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![Tottenham held by Getafe as Gallagher scores late]()
Tottenham held by Getafe as Gallagher scores late
Conor Gallagher’s late equaliser earned Tottenham a 1-1 draw with Getafe in a shortened 70-minute friendly, with absences still obvious.
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![Mason Mount injury update after PSG scare]()
Mason Mount injury update after PSG scare
Michael Carrick said Mason Mount was only kicked and withdrawn as a precaution after PSG, easing fears after the early exit.



















