Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
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Scottish Premiership opening weekend delivers 18 goals and early alarms
The Scottish Premiership opened with 18 goals, a St Johnstone shock win, St Mirren top after gameweek one, and early questions for Celtic, Rangers and Hearts.
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Mykhailo Mudryk could return for Chelsea against Juventus, but not for 90 minutes
Mykhailo Mudryk is back in Chelsea’s squad to face Juventus, but Xabi Alonso says 90 minutes is too soon after his long absence.
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Tottenham still want Gakpo and Savinho after £237m summer
Tottenham have already spent £237 million, yet still want Cody Gakpo and Savinho as the attack remains unfinished.
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Jacob Bergstrom and Mjallby’s village Champions League story
Jacob Bergstrom’s rise from amateur football and Subway shifts to a Champions League goal gives Mjallby’s run its human core.
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Xabi Alonso says Real Madrid left a scar as he resets for Chelsea
Xabi Alonso says Real Madrid left him with a scar from man-management problems, but Chelsea is his next step after the lesson.
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Vinicius Junior contract talks enter decisive week at Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior is back in Real Madrid training as contract talks enter a decisive week. Salary, image rights and a 2027 expiry keep the deal unresolved.
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Mason Mount is making Michael Carrick's midfield decision harder
Mason Mount has started every pre-season game and is pushing for a [Manchester United] midfield start against Hull on August 22.
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Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City count on him
Mateo Kovacic says Manchester City told him they count on him as he enters the final year of his deal after 9 appearances last season.
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Ajax rebuild is really about culture, not just results
Marcel van der Kraan says Ajax's rebuild is really about restoring the club's culture after years of drift, with Shelbourne in the Conference League.
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Euro 2016 changed Welsh football forever
BBC feature says Euro 2016 changed Welsh football forever. Wales had gone more than half a century without a major tournament before Bordeaux.
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Manchester United strongest XI takes shape for PSG
Manchester United's strongest XI is taking shape as Michael Carrick gets four returns ahead of PSG, with three named absentees left.
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Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal chase gets Wilshere backing
Jack Wilshere says Bruno Guimaraes would be a statement signing for Arsenal, while Fabrizio Romano says Newcastle talks are already advanced.
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Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid move was impossible to turn down
Bernardo Silva says Real Madrid was impossible to turn down, citing José Mourinho, the Bernabéu and a move completed on a free transfer.
Monday, 3 August 2026
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Kieran Tierney's Celtic value under the microscope
Kieran Tierney's Celtic value is clear after 12 assists and 6 goals last season, plus a strong opener. O'Neill and Brown both back him.
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Liverpool injury update: Frimpong scare eased by Iraola
Andoni Iraola has eased fears over Jeremie Frimpong after Liverpool's 4-2 loss to Leeds, with returning players close for Monaco.
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Rene Meulensteen joins Stockport County in new methodology role
Rene Meulensteen has joined Stockport County as director of football methodology, with the club framing it as part of a long-term elite plan.
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Ferran Torres transfer news: Barcelona wait on PSG and Tottenham interest
Barcelona are waiting on Ferran Torres's decision as PSG push hardest and Tottenham keep contact, with his 21-goal season hard to ignore.
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Liverpool’s summer transfer plans are being shaped by defensive doubt
Liverpool’s summer has been shaped by defensive doubt, with four goals conceded in 25 minutes against Leeds and Bradley Barcola now a target.
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Mauricio Pochettino's USA extension is about more than World Cup results
Mauricio Pochettino has extended with USA until 2030 as US Soccer expands his role beyond results and into pathways, coaching and development.
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Marcus Rashford farewell puts Fenerbahçe move in focus
Marcus Rashford finished his Barcelona loan with 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 appearances as Fenerbahçe weigh a summer move.
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Konstantinos Karetsas arrives at Borussia Dortmund with end product
Konstantinos Karetsas joins Borussia Dortmund after 11 assists for Genk in 2025/26, seven Europa League involvements and rapid recent form.
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Lewis Hall to Manchester United gathers pace as Newcastle resist
Lewis Hall is being linked with Manchester United, with United approval, Newcastle resistance and Jermaine Jenas backing the move.
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Andoni Iraola's intensity is already winning over Liverpool youngsters
Liverpool youngsters say Andoni Iraola has made pre-season more intense, with Kieran Morrison and Lewis Koumas praising the pressing work and feedback.
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Jack Grealish Manchester City future remains unclear
Jack Grealish’s Manchester City future remains unclear, with Enzo Maresca offering no assurances and Atletico Madrid linked as a possible summer move.
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AC Milan vs Inter Milan: Inter look better placed in Perth
Inter's stronger pre-season form and greater continuity make them likelier to control AC Milan vs Inter Milan in Perth, with fitness the main point.
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Kai Havertz says Arsenal want all the trophies
Kai Havertz says Arsenal want all the trophies after winning the Premier League, and the title defence starts with a big test.
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Bruno Guimaraes is the real test of Newcastle's rebuild
Newcastle's rebuild under Matthias Jaissle is framed by one central problem: replacing Bruno Guimaraes, whose absence has broken results.
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Transfer window preparation starts long before opening day
BBC feature on transfer window preparation, from weekly recruitment meetings to decade-long pursuits like Chicago Fire's move for Robert Lewandowski.
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Antoine Semenyo relishes Maresca's wide-man plan at Manchester City
Antoine Semenyo says Enzo Maresca's wide-man instructions at Manchester City are 'music to my ears', after individual meetings on his role.
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Leny Yoro says no excuses as Manchester United defender looks for a step forward
Leny Yoro says he has no excuses after injuries and a disrupted start at Manchester United, with 30 Premier League starts in two seasons.