Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Saturday, 22 August 2026
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Liverpool transfer news: Iraola says wing shortage is still the issue
Iraola says Liverpool are still quite thin on the wing, with Bradley Barcola targeted, a £50m Minteh bid rejected and Jones heading to Inter.
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Endrick Liverpool transfer looks a longshot, says Tim Vickery
Tim Vickery says Liverpool's Endrick chase looks like a longshot as Real Madrid are unlikely to sell and the price looks too low.
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Ipswich Town still active as Premier League return begins
Mark Ashton says Ipswich Town are still busy in the market, praises Gary O'Neil's quick start and backs Portman Road to drive a successful return.
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Manchester United midfield rebuild keeps evolving
Michael Carrick says Manchester United must keep evolving in midfield, with Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans and a £60m Carlos Baleba bid in play.
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Edmond Tapsoba named Bayer Leverkusen captain for the 2026-27 season
Edmond Tapsoba has been named Bayer Leverkusen captain for 2026-27, replacing Robert Andrich, with Patrik Schick named vice-captain.
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Stamford Bridge set to host Shakhtar Donetsk's Champions League home games
Shakhtar Donetsk will play Champions League home games at Stamford Bridge, with at least four matches set for west London.
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Tottenham captaincy reset leaves Van de Ven leading a five-man group
Micky van de Ven is Tottenham captain, but De Zerbi has named five leaders and Archie Gray could wear the armband at Brentford.
Friday, 21 August 2026
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Trent Alexander-Arnold midfield test at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho wants to test Trent Alexander-Arnold in midfield phases at Real Madrid, but the plan is a tactical tool rather than a permanent switch.
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Liverpool transfers: Thompson says four or five signings are still needed
Phil Thompson says Liverpool still need four or five more signings, with defence, midfield and wide areas all needing reinforcements.
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Joshua Zirkzee exit race between Juventus and Napoli
Joshua Zirkzee’s Manchester United future is under pressure as Juventus and Napoli circle, with his modest output shaping the summer race.
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Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle have no excuses after summer upheaval
Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle will have no excuses after summer change, with six under-24 signings, a reset and Liverpool next.
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Joao Pedro Chelsea contract set to run to 2034
Chelsea are set to extend Joao Pedro to 2034 after his rapid rise, with 20 goals last season, Club World Cup goals and a number nine shirt.
Thursday, 20 August 2026
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Game4Hope brings Everton and Liverpool legends to Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton and Liverpool legends will unite at Hill Dickinson Stadium on 26 September for Game4Hope, raising money and awareness for homelessness.
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Newcastle United's new style takes shape under Matthias Jaissle
Matthias Jaissle has already signalled a front-footed Newcastle style, while Yoane Wissa's pre-season form offers an early test of the new approach.
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Le Mans vs Brest: promotion return meets an opening-day slump
Le Mans return to Ligue 1 after over 15 years away, while Brest arrive on a nine-match domestic winless run and under Julien Lachuer.
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Vincenzo Grifo extends Freiburg stay with clear ambition to keep going
Vincenzo Grifo has extended his Freiburg deal, saying his journey is not over. The 33-year-old is the club's record scorer with 108 goals.
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Arsenal are Premier League prediction favourites again
BBC and Standard Sport prediction pieces back Arsenal to retain the Premier League title, with 25 of 28 BBC pundits siding with them.
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BBC Serie A live matches start with Atalanta v Sassuolo
BBC Sport and BBC ALBA start a 38-match Serie A package with Atalanta v Sassuolo on Sunday, split 19 games each.
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Lawrence Shankland backed by Derek McInnes to score at Rangers
Derek McInnes is backing Lawrence Shankland to score at Rangers after one goal in five outings. Rangers host FK Jablonec on Thursday.
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Newcastle pre-season minutes point to Ramsey and Steur
Jacob Ramsey and Sean Steur led Newcastle United's pre-season minutes, while Wissa and youngsters stood out before Liverpool.
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Liverpool ownership deal now carries takeover option
Liverpool’s sale of a 38 per cent stake to 1892 Holdings reportedly includes an option to buy control within 12 months.
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Fantasy Premier League champion says patience, value and trust in his own research won it
Last season’s Fantasy Premier League champion Erik Ibsen says consistency, budget enablers and his own research helped him finish first.
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Malaga return to La Liga built on youth and identity
Malaga's return to La Liga is a story of academy players, a teacher-turned-coach and a fanbase revived after years of decline and turmoil.
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Motherwell vs Freiburg preview as Johansson defends rotation calls
Motherwell vs Freiburg preview: Alfred Johansson says eight changes were forced by a game every three-and-a-half days and 7-10 absentees.
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David Brooks on comeback and Bournemouth's European first
David Brooks reflects on cancer, Bournemouth's first European season and facing Cristiano Ronaldo with Wales after his 2022 return.
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Joao Pedro Chelsea pre-season form points to the No.9 call
Joao Pedro’s seven pre-season goals in five games and Chelsea’s No.9 shirt change have strengthened the case for him to lead Xabi Alonso’s attack against
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Paul Pogba leaves Monaco after contract termination
Paul Pogba has left Monaco after a mutual contract termination, ending his one-season comeback spell and leaving him free to decide his next move.
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Jose Mourinho says he kept Vinicius Junior at Real Madrid
Jose Mourinho says his blunt advice helped persuade Vinicius Junior to stay at Real Madrid as Arsenal circled during a contract standoff.
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Real Madrid midfield still lacks a Kroos-style conductor
Real Madrid still lack a Kroos-style conductor. Toni Kroos averaged over 100 passes per 90 in his final La Liga season; Tchouaméni managed 65.5.
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Jude Bellingham contract talks point to major Real Madrid pay rise
Real Madrid are ready to lift Jude Bellingham above £400,000 a week as contract talks build around his form, status and long-term role.