Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Sunday, 2 August 2026
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Liverpool vs Leeds friendly exposes second-half collapse
Liverpool's friendly against Leeds featured a 4-goal collapse in 25 minutes and two set-piece concessions, despite bright returns for Isak and Wirtz.
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Liverpool player ratings after Leeds turn it around in Chicago
Liverpool player ratings from Chicago as Trey Nyoni and Rio Ngumoha impressed in a 4-2 pre-season defeat to Leeds, while Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas
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Florian Wirtz opens up on Liverpool role in Chicago
Florian Wirtz says he has discussed a central Liverpool role with Andoni Iraola after a frustrating first season. Liverpool’s Chicago friendly against
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Bruno Guimaraes Arsenal transfer edges closer as Newcastle prepare for the exit
Bruno Guimaraes is edging toward an Arsenal move, with personal terms agreed, a medical being arranged and Newcastle planning replacements.
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Joao Pedro set for Chelsea contract upgrade after breakthrough season
Chelsea are preparing a new deal for Joao Pedro after a 20-goal, nine-assist debut season, with Barcelona interest prompting talks.
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James Trafford to Leeds with Shay Given backing
Shay Given says James Trafford can push Jordan Pickford for England's No 1 shirt, as Leeds edge closer to a club-record £40 million plus add-ons deal.
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Xabi Alonso reshapes Chelsea rebuild around leadership
Xabi Alonso is applying Bayer Leverkusen lessons to Chelsea, with older role models and leadership now central to the rebuild.
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Nadiem Amiri commits to stay at Mainz after summer interest
Nadiem Amiri says he will stay at Mainz after weeks of rumours and offers, with the Germany international backing the club before the new season.
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Christos Tzolis impresses on Arsenal debut as Arteta and Havertz praise him
Christos Tzolis scored on his Arsenal debut as Kai Havertz and Mikel Arteta praised him. Arsenal also apologised after streaming issues.
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Gvidas Gineitis on Celtic radar as Torino set a £9 million starting price
Gvidas Gineitis is attracting Celtic interest after praise from former Torino figures, but Torino's reported £9 million starting price could complicate
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BG Pathum United vs Aston Villa preview
Brian Madjo has four pre-season goals and Tomoyuki Doi scored 44 last season as Aston Villa face BG Pathum United on tour.
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Mason Mount sets the standard in Manchester United's win over Atletico Madrid
Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid turned on Mason Mount's control, Bryan Mbeumo's two goals and Shea Lacey winning the key penalty.
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Mourinho sees three faces in Real Madrid after Fiorentina draw
José Mourinho said Real Madrid showed three faces in a 2-2 friendly draw with Fiorentina at the Worthersee Stadion, and still need more work.
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Gift Orban and Tottenham’s stalled £25m move
Tottenham stalled at £25m for Gift Orban after he was billed as Harry Kane’s replacement. Orban’s rise was real, but the follow-up got messy.
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Joško Gvardiol backs Enzo Maresca as Manchester City’s perfect fit
Joško Gvardiol says Enzo Maresca is the perfect fit for Manchester City, with the defender urging quick adaptation after Pep Guardiola.
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Callum Osmand says Daizen Maeda's running is probably impossible to match
Callum Osmand says Daizen Maeda's exit leaves Celtic with a unique challenge, admitting Maeda's running is probably impossible to match.
Saturday, 1 August 2026
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JJ Gabriel debut draws praise from Amad and Leny Yoro
JJ Gabriel's senior debut at 15 drew instant praise from Amad, Leny Yoro and Michael Carrick as Manchester United's pre-season youth story gathered pace
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Max Dowman stars as Arsenal beat Girona in pre-season
Max Dowman scored and assisted in Arsenal’s first pre-season game, with Christos Tzolis scoring on debut and Ben White returning from injury.
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Danny Welbeck joins Chelsea after Brighton move on two-year deal
Danny Welbeck has joined Chelsea from Brighton on a two-year deal after scoring 13 league goals in 37 games last season.
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Bruno Guimaraes future drives Newcastle's rebuild
Bruno Guimaraes's future is central to Newcastle's rebuild under expected new boss Matthias Jaissle, with Arsenal interest still disputed.
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Mason Mount backs himself as Manchester United weigh exit route
Mason Mount says he is ready for any role at Manchester United, while a Coventry City loan has been floated under Frank Lampard.
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Roger Schmidt returns to Red Bull as Klopp's successor in global soccer role
Roger Schmidt returns to Red Bull as Head of Global Soccer, replacing Jürgen Klopp and starting on October 1 under a long-term contract.
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Ryan McAidoo impresses Maresca in first City audition
Ryan McAidoo impressed in Manchester City’s pre-season match against Inter. Enzo Maresca said the winger fits what he wants and needs the right path.
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Richarlison late winner leaves Tottenham with a bigger question
Richarlison scored a 92nd-minute winner for Tottenham against Chelsea in Sydney. Kevin Danso saw red four minutes after half-time, and his future is unclear.
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António Silva joins Bournemouth in £25.7m deal
Bournemouth have completed the signing of António Silva from Benfica for £21.4m plus £4.3m in add-ons. The 22-year-old has 237 Benfica games.
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Arsenal transfer window still has major work to do
Arsenal still have major summer business to complete, with Sky Sports highlighting elite targets, possible outgoings and Villa’s sales pressure.
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Casemiro hails Messi as the God of football after Inter Miami move
Casemiro has joined Inter Miami on a free transfer and says he could never stop Lionel Messi, while also praising Erling Haaland after Brazil's World Cup exit.
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Marcus Rashford backed for Manchester United return
Paul Ince and Wes Brown want Michael Carrick to keep Marcus Rashford at Manchester United after Barcelona passed on a permanent move.
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Vinicius Junior contract standoff leaves Real Madrid with a hard line
Real Madrid have given Vinicius Junior a final contract offer while Arsenal monitor the standoff, with a summer sale possible if no agreement is reached.
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Florian Wirtz set for a role behind Alexander Isak at Liverpool
Andoni Iraola says Florian Wirtz will be worked in behind Alexander Isak as Liverpool step up pre-season preparations in Chicago.