Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 17 July 2026
Thursday, 16 July 2026
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Newcastle's investment at a reckoning
Newcastle's £179m summer signings face a critical test after finishing 12th. Elanga, Wissa, and Woltemade must justify their investment to stabilize Eddie
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Bruno Guimaraes and Newcastle's summer reckoning
Newcastle's £169m summer rebuild hinges on captain Bruno Guimaraes staying. Four departures in, the youth gamble faces its first real test.
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Everton's pre-season test against match-fit Dundee
Everton begin pre-season at Dundee with new signings Hackney and George. The match-fit hosts test Moyes' reset after a nine-year European drought.
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Andoni Iraola confronts Liverpool's five-player injury crisis
Andoni Iraola reveals five Liverpool players are injured, three sidelined long-term. A critical injury crisis confronts the new manager.
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Bayern Munich's 40-year World Cup streak ends in the semi-finals
Bayern Munich's 40-year World Cup streak ends with three semi-final exits. Kane, Olise, and Upamecano couldn't carry their nations to glory.
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Lamine Yamal's perfect record finally faces its sternest test
Yamal has won 12 consecutive games when starting (Euros and World Cup). Against Argentina in the final, that perfect record faces its sternest test yet.
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Haaland rules out MLS despite becoming America's World Cup sensation
Haaland ruled out MLS after the World Cup despite becoming an American celebrity. The Manchester City striker's 2023 stance remains unchanged.
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Craig Gordon's journey: 25 years of injury and return
Craig Gordon retires at 43 after 25 years of injuries and returns. The goalkeeper set a British record and made the best save in Premier League history.
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Manchester United agree £45m for Manu Koné as Roma's financial pressure mounts
Man United agree £45m for Kone as Roma's FFP obligations force sale of World Cup star. Tactical deployment risk looms at Old Trafford.
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Cristian Romero hits back at Gary Neville after Argentina's semi-final win
Cristian Romero hit back at Gary Neville after the former England defender criticised his partnership with Lisandro Martinez. Argentina reached the final again.
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Kobbie Mainoo could still be England's unlikely World Cup hero, says Michael Owen
Michael Owen says Kobbie Mainoo could still become England's unlikely World Cup hero, with Geoff Hurst's 1966 turnaround as the template.
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Vinicius contract talks stall as Real Madrid hold firm on wages
Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr. are still far apart on renewal terms, with a late-July meeting set after a €20m offer and a €30m demand.
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Dean Huijsen backs Mourinho and targets lots of trophies
Dean Huijsen says Jose Mourinho is a good person and targets lots of trophies as Real Madrid’s defensive battle intensifies around Konate, Cucurella and
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Everton transfer priorities split between right-back and striker
Everton's transfer priorities are split 47-47 between right-back and striker, with David Moyes saying a right-back is essential before Saturday's Dundee game.
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Julian Alvarez transfer stays alive for Arsenal
Arsenal are still chasing Julian Alvarez, but Barcelona remain his preferred move and Atletico Madrid are resisting every approach.
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England vs Argentina: Tuchel's retreat turned control into collapse
England vs Argentina turned on Tuchel's retreat and a 12% possession spell after the lead, before late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.
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Micah Richards pays tribute to his father after BBC duty at England vs Argentina
Micah Richards paid tribute to his father Lincoln after learning of his death moments before going on air for BBC coverage of England vs Argentina.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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Ismael Saibari's first Bayern visit is already about the Allianz Arena
Ismael Saibari's first Bayern visit featured excitement about the Allianz Arena and Max Eberl's explanation that the club moved early for the Morocco forward.
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Jarell Quansah ban leaves England short against Argentina
Jarell Quansah's two-match World Cup ban leaves England without the defender for the semi-final against Argentina, with Tuchel furious at the VAR call.
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Argentina dugout loaded with World Cup winners for England test
Argentina's dugout is packed with World Cup-winning figures, from Pablo Aimar and Walter Samuel to Roberto Ayala, as Lionel Scaloni prepares to face England.
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Milos Kerkez backs Andoni Iraola's Liverpool standards
Milos Kerkez says Andoni Iraola's direct, front-foot style suits him at Liverpool, after last season was called unacceptable and standards reset.
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Martin O'Neill sees Camilo Duran as Celtic's second Maeda
Martin O'Neill praised Camilo Duran after the Sporting friendly, calling him a possible second Maeda after a quick goal and lively pressing.
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Rodri contract talks set for August as Manchester City and Real Madrid watch on
Manchester City are set for decisive August talks with Rodri after his World Cup return, with Real Madrid watching and no breakthrough yet.
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Iliman Ndiaye transfer plea from Anders Limpar
Anders Limpar has urged Everton to keep Iliman Ndiaye, calling him the club's best player amid Manchester United interest and strong World Cup form.
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England vs Argentina runs through Kane and Bellingham
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham both have six World Cup goals in six appearances as England face Argentina in a semi-final shaped by penalties and form.
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Manchester United pivot to Santos and Tielemans after walking away from Mateus Fernandes
Manchester United have pivoted from one £85m midfield target to Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans for £83m, easing criticism over their recruitment strategy.
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Thomas Tuchel on Messi and England's semi-final mood
Thomas Tuchel said England are hungry and ready for Argentina, while warning that Lionel Messi cannot be stopped all the time.
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Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United as No.18
Youri Tielemans joins Manchester United for £35million and takes No.18, with captaincy praise and line-breaking passing backing the move.
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Will Keane on the injury setbacks that left Harry Kane out of reach
Will Keane reflects on the 16 months lost to injury, the second ACL setback at Hull and how Harry Kane's rise underlines the path he missed.