Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
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Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal leaves Newcastle facing a brutal reset
Bruno Guimaraes is set to join Arsenal for £75m, but Newcastle’s bigger problem is a summer reset after losing key figures.
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Newcastle make expensive long-term call on Matthias Jaissle
Matthias Jaissle takes over at Newcastle on a four-year deal after £9.5m compensation to Al Ahly, with paperwork still delaying the unveiling.
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Bundesliga 2 promotion race: Wolfsburg and Hannover set the early benchmark
Wolfsburg, Hannover 96 and Hertha Berlin headline the early Bundesliga 2 promotion race, with Heidenheim, Kaiserslautern and Darmstadt among the main
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PSG v Aston Villa in Salzburg for Super Cup
PSG face Aston Villa in the UEFA Super Cup in Salzburg on Wednesday at 20:00 BST, with Omar Artan's appointment adding a rare subplot.
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Jeremy Monga explains why Manchester City beat Arsenal
Jeremy Monga says Manchester City’s pathway, trophies and success won out over Arsenal after a £10m move from Leicester.
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Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill out of Chelsea's Juventus squad
Xabi Alonso said Cole Palmer and Levi Colwill were left out of Chelsea’s Juventus friendly as a precaution after minor knocks, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned.
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Vinicius Junior Arsenal link widens as Real Madrid hold their line
Real Madrid have raised Vinicius Junior's offer to €22 million plus bonuses, but he wants about €30 million a season as Arsenal watch a possible record move.
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Mykhailo Mudryk returns for Chelsea after 20 months
Mykhailo Mudryk returned for Chelsea after 20 months out, but Xabi Alonso says no decision has been made on the winger's future.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly and Arsenal's stance on Manchester United interest
Arsenal are refusing Manchester United’s interest in Myles Lewis-Skelly. His 2030 contract, legacy vow and recent midfield role point the same way.
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Chelsea vs Juventus: Zhegrova wins it, Mudryk returns
Edon Zhegrova’s curling winner gave Juventus a 1-0 pre-season victory over Chelsea in Hong Kong, while Mykhailo Mudryk returned after a long absence.
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Manchester City player ratings: Reijnders stands out in 3-1 Seoul win
Manchester City player ratings from the 3-1 win over K-League All Stars, where Tijjani Reijnders stood out as City made 11 changes in Seoul.
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Manchester City title race hinges on Rodri, says Carragher
Carragher says Manchester City and Arsenal are the only title contenders, but he would change his pick if Rodri leaves for Real Madrid.
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Jadon Sancho's next move stalls as club interest stays thin
Jadon Sancho is still without a club after leaving Manchester United, with Flixton FC confirming a private training session and concern growing.
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Tottenham rebuild driven by De Zerbi's transfer-market shark act
De Zerbi says he becomes 'like a shark' in the transfer market as Tottenham's club-record £237m rebuild follows a survival scramble.
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Chelsea and Juventus line-ups set for Hong Kong friendly
Chelsea and Juventus have confirmed their pre-season line-ups in Hong Kong, with Kenan Yildiz back on the Juventus bench and Chelsea naming 21 substitutes.
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Gary Haveron backs Larne to embrace the challenge in Tbilisi
Gary Haveron said Larne created the better chances in a 0-0 first leg with FC Iberia 1999 and insists they can still progress in Tbilisi.
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Jackson Irvine leaves St. Pauli for Cerezo Osaka
Jackson Irvine has left St. Pauli for Cerezo Osaka after asking to move to Japan following the World Cup, ending a five-year spell with 153 appearances.
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Jamie Carragher tips Manchester City to edge Arsenal in title race
Jamie Carragher says only Arsenal or Manchester City can win the Premier League, but still tips City despite Pep Guardiola’s exit.
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Vinicius Jr contract talks hinge on image rights and Arsenal interest
Real Madrid are exploring image-rights and bonus tweaks to keep Vinicius Jr after he rejected a €22 million-a-year offer, with Arsenal monitoring the stand-off.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold tested as Mourinho's extra midfielder
Mourinho tested Trent Alexander-Arnold as an inverted midfielder against Fiorentina, a move that added control but still points to Rodri.
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Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal move could squeeze out Zubimendi
Jamie Carragher says Bruno Guimaraes could push Martin Zubimendi out of Arsenal's midfield as the £75m move from Newcastle United edges closer.
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Ridle Baku data shows why Everton want him at right-back
Everton are still searching for a right-back, and Ridle Baku's data profile, including a 97% stylistic match with Bukayo Saka, is drawing attention.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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Kylian Mbappé thanks France after World Cup heartbreak and record run
Kylian Mbappé’s open letter follows France’s 0-2 semifinal loss to Spain, a 10-goal World Cup run and backlash over racist abuse.
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AS Roma bounce back at Newport County after Cardiff setback
AS Roma bounced back from a shock loss to Cardiff City with a 4-1 friendly win at Newport County, in a sell-out Roman-themed night.
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Ermedin Demirović says leaving Stuttgart was never an option
Ermedin Demirović says leaving VfB Stuttgart was never an option, after 15 goals in 2025/26 and 9 Bundesliga goals from January.
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Ferran Torres puts Barcelona on the spot as PSG wait
Ferran Torres has told Barcelona to prove they want him as PSG push for an early deal, with renewal talks delayed until September and August 12 looming as
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Scottish sides European hopes split after opening weekend
Motherwell have conceded just one goal in 270 minutes, while Rangers and Hearts already face early warning signs before key qualifiers.
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Chelsea squad chaos is Xabi Alonso's first problem
Xabi Alonso inherits a bloated Chelsea squad, with 46 first-team players, six senior strikers and £336million spent already.
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Arsenal urged to choose Julián Alvarez over Vinícius Júnior
Toby Alderweireld and other pundits have urged Arsenal to prioritise Julian Alvarez over Vinicius Junior, with doubts over fit, behaviour and cost shaping
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Dominik Szoboszlai shuts down Curtis Jones row and opens door to Liverpool leadership role
Dominik Szoboszlai says his post-match exchange with Curtis Jones was just a discussion, not a bust-up, and he would take a Liverpool vice-captain role.