Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Aston Villa’s Brian Madjo push in Jakarta
Brian Madjo has three goals in three pre-season matches as Aston Villa head to Jakarta without Ollie Watkins, with Tammy Abraham another option up front.
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Eddie Howe Newcastle departure exposes Newcastle's stalled project
Eddie Howe's departure exposes Newcastle's stalled Saudi project after a 12th-place finish, PSR limits and heavy player trading.
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Jack Grealish denies Manchester City tour snub claims
Jack Grealish denied Manchester City’s tour omission was a snub, saying he is still recovering from injury, while Enzo Maresca kept the door open.
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Eddie Howe exit shocks Newcastle fans after Bristol City defeat
Eddie Howe left Newcastle after the 4-1 Bristol City defeat, and fans reacted to the timing, his final interview and a season that ended 12th.
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Eddie Howe Newcastle exit raises timing questions
Alan Shearer called Eddie Howe's Newcastle exit strange timing, praised his trophy-winning legacy and warned the club needs stability amid transfer uncertainty.
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Eddie Howe exit leaves Newcastle facing Bruno Guimarães uncertainty
Eddie Howe is expected to leave Newcastle after around five years, with Bruno Guimarães uncertainty and a quick Matthias Jaissle move defining the rebuild.
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Manchester United vs Atletico Madrid selection test
Manchester United's friendly against Atletico Madrid is shaped by World Cup absences, Amad Diallo's return, Benjamin Sesko's injury doubt and JJ Gabriel's
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Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal decision nears as Friday looms
Bruno Guimaraes’ Arsenal chase could be decided by Friday, with Arsenal optimistic and Newcastle holding out for around £85million.
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Bradley Barcola and Liverpool's right-wing problem
Jamie Carragher says Bradley Barcola is the wrong fit for Liverpool's Salah problem. PSG want around £145 million and talks are unresolved.
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1966 World Cup final fans say football is less fun now
Three 1966 World Cup final attendees and Geoff Hurst mark 60 years since England beat West Germany 4-2 at Wembley.
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Matthias Jaissle emerges as Newcastle's next manager after Eddie Howe exits
Newcastle are linked with Matthias Jaissle after Eddie Howe's resignation, and his Salzburg and Al Ahli record explains the appeal.
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Eddie Howe leaves Newcastle and the rebuild begins
Eddie Howe’s exit leaves Newcastle facing a summer of uncertainty, with a Liverpool opener looming and Bruno Guimarães transfer talk growing.
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Matthias Jaissle leads Newcastle United manager search
Fabrizio Romano says Matthias Jaissle is Newcastle United's number one candidate to replace Eddie Howe, with talks advanced and an agreement in principle
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Roberto de Zerbi tells Spence and Bergvall there are no guarantees at Tottenham
Roberto de Zerbi wants Djed Spence and Lucas Bergvall to stay at Tottenham, but will not guarantee either a starting role.
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Eddie Howe set for Newcastle exit as Matthias Jaissle emerges
Eddie Howe is set to leave Newcastle after five years, with Matthias Jaissle lined up following a 12th-place season and a difficult summer.
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Vinicius Junior renewal stalls as Arsenal push direct contact
Arsenal have made direct contact over Vinicius Junior while Real Madrid insist the winger will stay and renew, despite the contract standstill.
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Wrexham's U.S. tour grows the brand, but Parkinson sees a travel problem
Wrexham's U.S. tour is boosting the club's brand and revenue, but Phil Parkinson warns the travel load could leave them short for Middlesbrough.
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Real Madrid preseason training gets early returnees
Antonio Rüdiger and Endrick are back in Real Madrid preseason training, but Mourinho still waits on Mbappé, Bellingham and Vinícius Junior.
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Premier League preview: Saliba absence tests Arsenal
William Saliba is set for an extended spell out, and Arsenal’s win rate drops from 68.7% with him to 47.6% without him.
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Franco Mastantuono loan talks sharpen Real Madrid’s summer rebuild
Real Madrid want Franco Mastantuono loaned in Europe, not back to River Plate, as six possible exits shape the summer rebuild.
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Bradley Barcola Liverpool transfer stalls on fee
Liverpool want Bradley Barcola, but PSG value him at around €170m and are demanding a huge package. Talks hinge on the fee.
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Rio Ngumoha right-side trial hints at Liverpool’s Barcola plan
Rio Ngumoha played on the right against Wrexham as Liverpool prepare talks over Bradley Barcola, a £140m-rated left-sided forward.
Wednesday, 29 July 2026
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Erling Haaland's 112-goal benchmark keeps him among the Premier League elite
Erling Haaland sits on 112 Premier League goals, already 25th all-time, after reaching triple digits in four seasons and winning three Golden Boots.
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Liverpool investment talks are active, but Billy Hogan insists the club are still growing
Liverpool investment talks are ongoing, but Billy Hogan says the club has not peaked after posting £702m revenue and ranking fifth in Deloitte's list.
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Lewis Hall to Manchester United: the left-back case
Manchester United's Lewis Hall pursuit is being weighed against Luke Shaw, with Hall offering more attack, Shaw the stronger defensive edge.
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Mateus Fernandes injury fears eased after Sydney FC omission
Roberto De Zerbi has eased concern over Mateus Fernandes after Tottenham left the midfielder out of their Sydney FC squad, saying it was calf fatigue.
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Derek McInnes ban turns into a bigger Rangers row
Derek McInnes faces a four-match ban after his Celtic penalty rant as Rangers appeal before Friday and the dugout issue remains open.
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Marshall Munetsi says he will stay at Wolves as long as they want him
Marshall Munetsi says he is happy to stay at Wolves as long as they want him, with promotion back to the Premier League his priority.
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Liverpool vs Wrexham preview: centre-back shortage is the main issue
Liverpool face Wrexham at Yankee Stadium with a patched-up defence, while Wrexham arrive after beating Manchester United and Leeds United.
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Barcelona vs Birmingham City: eight World Cup winners miss out
Barcelona face Birmingham with eight World Cup winners absent, while Frenkie de Jong is a surprise inclusion and Karim Adeyemi could debut.