Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 25 July 2026
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Harry Kane told he has no chance of winning the Ballon d'Or
Emmanuel Petit says Harry Kane is out of the Ballon d'Or race, but his 146 goals in 147 Bayern appearances keep the debate alive.
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Arsenal pre-season turns into an early squad audit
Arsenal’s pre-season is already testing Ethan Nwaneri, Ben White and Viktor Gyokeres, with Girona up first on August 1.
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Sean Steur stars on Newcastle debut against Gateshead
Sean Steur earned 9/10 on debut as Newcastle were held by Gateshead, with the 18-year-old standing out in a pre-season draw rescued by an own goal.
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Mason Mount praises Andrey Santos as Manchester United midfield bond builds
Mason Mount praised Andrey Santos after Manchester United beat Rosenborg 5-0, saying the midfielder's defensive work lets him play higher.
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Arsenal pre-season fitness calls over Rice and Saka
Arsenal pre-season centres on fitness calls for Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, with Rice managing hamstring pain for more than six months.
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Andrea Pirlo set for Italy coach role on four-year deal
Andrea Pirlo is set for the Italy coach job on a four-year deal worth €1.5m per season after Ancelotti and Guardiola turned it down.
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Arda Güler in Mourinho's first Real Madrid test
Mourinho’s first Real Madrid friendly offered an early tactical clue: a 4-2-3-1 with Arda Güler as the 10, Franco Mastantuono lively, and a missed penalty.
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Idrissa Gueye leaves Everton after seven seasons
Everton have confirmed Idrissa Gueye's departure after seven seasons, with David Moyes praising his leadership before an expected move to Al Diriyah.
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James Trafford to Leeds edges closer as Lucas Perri’s exit clears the way
Leeds are closing in on James Trafford as Lucas Perri edges toward Torino, with a fee around £40 million potentially setting a new club record.
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Joshua Zirkzee scores twice as Manchester United beat Rosenborg
Joshua Zirkzee scored twice as Manchester United beat Rosenborg 5-0 in Trondheim, with Michael Carrick's role change also under the lens.
Friday, 24 July 2026
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Liverpool vs Sunderland preview as injuries shape Iraola's first friendly
Liverpool’s first friendly under Andoni Iraola is shaped by injuries, World Cup absences and surprise starters, with Mamardashvili, Jones and Wright central.
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Shea Lacey headlines United's Rosenborg win
Shea Lacey scored his first senior goal as Manchester United beat Rosenborg 5-0 in pre-season, with Joshua Zirkzee and Jaydan Kamason also impressing.
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Brighton move pre-season camp after Evian pitch damage
Brighton have moved their pre-season camp from Evian-les-Bains to Austria after G7 helicopter damage hit the pitches. Vuskovic and Struijk are part of the
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Tottenham tour starts with eight absences and one surprise omission
Tottenham begin their pre-season tour against Auckland FC with eight senior players absent, Marcos Senesi left at home and a 35-man squad under scrutiny.
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Alex Scott's numbers explain the interest from Arsenal, Chelsea and United
Alex Scott's duel, carrying and running numbers help explain why Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are tracking the Bournemouth midfielder.
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Manchester United youngsters shine in Rosenborg friendly
Manchester United's friendly against Rosenborg was defined by the youngsters: Shea Lacey opened the scoring, Joshua Zirkzee impressed, and more followed.
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Josh Windass to miss Leeds friendly after calf setback
Josh Windass will miss Wrexham’s friendly against Leeds United after a calf setback, with Phil Parkinson saying the rest of the squad is ready.
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John Stones as Chelsea free agent target, says Gallas
William Gallas has urged Chelsea to sign free agent John Stones, calling the 32-year-old the best option for a young defence.
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Liverpool pre-season tour is the first test of Iraola's idea
Liverpool’s pre-season tour opens against Sunderland in Nashville as Andoni Iraola tries to impose a high press, with Ian Rush backing him.
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Pep Guardiola turns down Italy and makes his coaching break clear
Pep Guardiola has turned down Italy after three days of talks in Barcelona, saying he wants a break from coaching and more time with family.
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Celtic transfer window under pressure again
Cillian Sheridan says Celtic are repeating the same transfer-window mistakes, with Rangers and Hearts moving faster and a thin summer window drawing criticism.
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Mark van Bommel starts Belgium job by setting a clear standard
Mark van Bommel has been appointed Belgium head coach through Euro 2028, with Boudewijn Zenden on his staff and Nations League tests ahead.
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Enzo Maresca backs Rodri return after surgery
Enzo Maresca says Rodri will have minor back surgery on Monday and insists the midfielder will return to Manchester City despite Real Madrid speculation.
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Sunderland VIP tickets on sale for Premier League return
Sunderland’s Premier League return is driving demand for Stadium of Light hospitality, with VIP packages for Fulham and other home matches starting at £179.
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Jurgen Klopp's Germany unveiling was dominated by one clear warning
Jurgen Klopp used his first Germany press conference to warn he will walk away if his family is targeted during his four-year spell.
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Cammy Devlin on the stress of leaving Hearts for Rangers
Cammy Devlin explains why his Hearts exit for Rangers was stressful, how the World Cup complicated his future, and why Tynecastle could turn hostile.
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Jürgen Klopp's Germany job begins with backing and backlash
Jürgen Klopp is Germany's new head coach on a four-year deal, with strong backing, fan backlash and bigger questions over the rebuild.
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Pep Guardiola turns down Italy and keeps his break from coaching
Pep Guardiola has turned down Italy after talks with the FIGC and says he will step back from coaching for a while.
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Karim Adeyemi says Flick is the reason he joined Barcelona
Karim Adeyemi says Hansi Flick was the reason he joined Barcelona and that he can play anywhere in attack after a €22m plus €7m deal.
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Jürgen Klopp calls Germany role the highlight of his career after appointment
Jürgen Klopp says the Germany job is the highlight of his career after signing a four-year deal through 2030 as Julian Nagelsmann's successor.