Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 7 August 2026
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Myles Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal midfield case is growing
Myles Lewis-Skelly is pushing for a starting Arsenal midfield role after a strong end to last season, with Arteta's calls shaping his path.
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Wouter Vrancken says Hearts' long balls handed Benfica the game
Wouter Vrancken says Hearts played long balls too early and were punished in Benfica's bruising Europa League qualifying humbling in Lisbon.
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Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester United preview
Manchester United head into their glamour friendly with PSG in stronger pre-season shape, while the European champions are still missing key players and
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Argentina turn England semi-final win into a new national day
Argentina vs England is now tied to a new national day after the 2-1 World Cup semi-final, with celebrations also reviving Falklands tensions.
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James Trafford joins Leeds in club-record move from Manchester City
James Trafford has joined Leeds from Manchester City for £40m upfront on a five-year deal, rising to £45m with add-ons.
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Christian Norgaard Everton move backed by Arteta after Arsenal exit
Mikel Arteta praised Christian Norgaard's role at Arsenal and called his move to Everton a massive opportunity after 20 appearances.
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Coventry City documentary puts the club’s comeback story on screen
Coventry City fans premiere While We Sing Together at the Four Provinces pub on Friday, tracing relegation, exile and a return after 25 years away.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
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Cristian Romero transfer: Atletico Madrid lead race as Arsenal keep pushing
Cristian Romero's transfer chase has Atletico Madrid leading the race, with Arsenal still pushing and Tottenham facing a captaincy problem.
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Vinicius Junior contract talks turn on Mourinho's intervention
Real Madrid are close to a new Vinicius Junior deal, with Mourinho involved and Rafael Alkorta linking the saga to his Ballon d'Or disappointment.
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Nico Gonzalez wants to stay as Manchester City’s midfield plans gather pace
Nico Gonzalez says he wants to stay at Manchester City as the club’s midfield rebuild gathers pace, with Bouaddi targeted and Doku tied down.
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Niall McGinn joins Derry City in coaching role
Niall McGinn has joined Derry City's backroom staff in a coaching role under interim manager Mark Connolly, returning after 2008-09.
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Julian Alvarez to Barcelona is now a deadline standoff with Atletico
Julian Alvarez transfer talks have reached a standoff as Barcelona push with a bid close to €100m and Atletico hold firm before August 10.
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Victor Muñoz eyes Liverpool debut against Monaco
Victor Muñoz says he is ready to make his Liverpool debut against Monaco after a £34.5m move from Osasuna, explaining why the Reds felt right.
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Marcus Rashford’s reunion with Ruben Amorim is back on the table
Marcus Rashford could face Ruben Amorim in Manchester United's preseason finale, reviving an old feud as his Barcelona form keeps his future open.
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Harry Wilson says Leeds training feels like Klopp's Liverpool
Harry Wilson says Daniel Farke's Leeds pre-season reminds him of Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool, citing double sessions, a 1km run and heavy running loads.
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Yan Diomande Real Madrid deal now runs to 2032
Real Madrid have agreed a €140m package for Yan Diomande and added a last-minute year to his contract, taking it to June 2032.
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Rodri Barcelona transfer race after Real Madrid stall
Barcelona have moved into the Rodri race after talks with his camp and Manchester City, disrupting Real Madrid’s lead as the midfielder weighs his future.
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Andoni Iraola must be given time, says Ian Rush
Ian Rush says Andoni Iraola must be given time at Liverpool, but the club still has to chase trophies and early momentum under its new boss.
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Riccardo Calafiori backs Arsenal's transfer ambition
Riccardo Calafiori says Arsenal are 'on top' and need players like Bruno Guimaraes and Vinicius Jr, while Mikel Arteta stays coy on transfers.
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Youri Tielemans called Manchester United's signing of the summer
John Obi Mikel has called Youri Tielemans Manchester United's signing of the summer, hailing the £35 million move from Aston Villa as a steal.
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Nicolas Jackson’s finishing problem and the case for keeping him
Nicolas Jackson converted 18 of 61 big chances in the Premier League, but his movement and underlying output still explain the interest from Tottenham and
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Vozinha's World Cup surge and Colo Colo move
Vozinha went from Cape Verde's first World Cup point against Spain to a career-highlight move to Colo Colo, with followers rising from 50,000 to nearly 30
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Bradley Barcola price warning puts Liverpool on the spot
Michael Owen says Liverpool could pay through the nose for Bradley Barcola, with PSG valuing him at around £145 million and contract until 2028.
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Liverpool contract crisis as 10 players face free exits
Liverpool could face a major contract crisis next summer, with 10 first-team players potentially able to leave for nothing and Virgil van Dijk central to it.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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Kyle Walker at ease with England retirement as he eyes longer Burnley career
Kyle Walker says he is at ease with retiring from England and hopes it can help extend his Burnley career, with James Milner as his model.
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Arsenal vs Real Betis: defensive warning in Dublin
Arsenal lost 3-1 to Real Betis in Dublin, with three first-half concessions and a 7-2 shots-on-target gap exposing early defensive warning signs.
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Arsenal vs Real Betis exposes Kepa warning signs
Arsenal's 3-1 preseason defeat to Real Betis in Dublin exposed Kepa Arrizabalaga's shaky outing, a makeshift midfield, and an injury scare for Louie Copley.
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Maximilian Arnold keeps Wolfsburg captaincy under Tobias Strobl
Tobias Strobl has kept Maximilian Arnold as Wolfsburg captain after a 16th-place Bundesliga finish and a 29-point season.
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Matthias Jaissle sells Newcastle's vision but gets no soft landing
Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle's ambition sold him on the job, but his first competitive game is against Liverpool on 23 August.
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Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle project made appointment an easy call
Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle's ambition and vision made the move compelling after his £9.5m exit from Al Ahly.