Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 10 July 2026
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Speed of thought over pace: why Wirtz's central role is non-negotiable
Florian Wirtz cost Liverpool £116m. His World Cup showed why he must play centrally as a number 10. Not as a winger, but as creative fulcrum.
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Maresca's non-negotiable demand: how short passing threatens Donnarumma at Manchester City
Maresca's short-passing demand threatens Donnarumma at Manchester City and gives Trafford an unexpected opening to challenge for the no.1 role.
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Iraola arrives at Liverpool to rebuild after Slot's collapse
Andoni Iraola takes over Liverpool after Slot's collapse to fifth. New manager treats all players as fresh starts, managing £94.5m in new recruitment.
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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England's unity is their shield against the fitness crisis
England fitness crisis ahead of Norway quarter-final: Rice, Guehi, and James in doubt. Squad unity becomes Tuchel's secret weapon.
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Diomande's 13-goal rookie haul and Karl's title compete for Golden Boy 2026
Diomande's 13 goals and Karl's title put Bundesliga teenagers in Golden Boy 2026 race through two contrasting development paths.
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Newcastle's youth gamble: can three teenagers replace departing superstars?
Newcastle spent £83.5m on three unproven 18-20 year olds this summer. Can teenagers from lower divisions replace departing internationals?
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Anthony Gordon: from Euro benching to World Cup impact player
Gordon played six minutes at Euro 2024. Two assists in 32 minutes vs DR Congo came after a conscious return to aggressive play at the World Cup.
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Cameron Carter-Vickers on his nine-month Achilles recovery
Carter-Vickers emerged from a nine-month Achilles tear to win Celtic's Premiership title from the sidelines. He reflects on recovery and the road back.
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Everton's right-back crisis cannot wait
Everton finished 13th. Joe Thomas on why a new right-back is crucial this summer and why Doué and Wan-Bissaka are the club's primary targets.
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Xabi Alonso's hard-work mandate at Chelsea
Xabi Alonso begins his Chelsea reign with a stark mandate: hard work is non-negotiable. The Leverkusen boss signals a values reset for the mid-table club.
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Summerville and Undav: from World Cup reserves to £40m assets
Crysencio Summerville and Deniz Undav rose £10m each to £40m after the 2026 World Cup. Tournament breakthroughs convinced elite clubs of their potential.
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Maguire, Shaw, and Mount face defining seasons at Manchester United
World Cup snub, contract expiry, output crisis: Maguire, Shaw, Mount face defining seasons at Manchester United as 2026/27 looms.
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Sean Steur joins Newcastle after Ajax breakout
Sean Steur has joined Newcastle from Ajax in a deal worth up to £23m, with his youth numbers and Newcastle’s transfer strategy behind the move.
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Thomas Tuchel says England have heart, but Norway will test the defence
Thomas Tuchel says England have heart but are still overprotecting themselves in defence ahead of Norway, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham driving the
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Radu Dragusin joins Fiorentina on loan after Tottenham setback
Radu Dragusin has joined Fiorentina on loan from Tottenham, with an obligation to buy after a disrupted spell in north London and a knee injury in 2025.
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Bradley Barcola no longer untouchable at PSG
Romano says Bradley Barcola is no longer untouchable at PSG, with Liverpool still interested and a reported €150 million asking price.
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Craig Bellamy staying is a boost for Wales, says Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson says Craig Bellamy staying with Wales after Burnley talks collapsed has boosted the squad, while his Leeds move was helped by the club's
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Wayne Rooney says he would return for Carrick at Manchester United
Wayne Rooney would return to football only for a coaching role under Michael Carrick at Manchester United, and says Birmingham was his biggest regret.
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Ruben Amorim apologises at AC Milan unveiling
Ruben Amorim apologised to Manchester United fans at his AC Milan unveiling, admitted mistakes and said he is ready to rebuild in Italy.
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Geovany Quenda arrives at Chelsea with a rare level of hype
Geovany Quenda joins Chelsea with former coaches calling him a once-in-a-decade talent and comparing his style to Bukayo Saka.
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World Cup 2026 is building a serious case as an all-time classic
World Cup 2026 has 280 goals in 96 matches, 10 90th-minute winners and huge crowds, making a strong case as an all-time classic.
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Gary Allen on the World Cup reunion that brought him back to Mexico
Gary Allen says a reunion with fellow Stourbridge Wolves fans at the World Cup was overwhelming, as the 1986 trip led to a Disney documentary and a
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Anthony Gordon says England's chemistry is driving his World Cup role
Anthony Gordon says England have the best team spirit he has known by a country mile, while his World Cup output and Kane advice stand out.
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Harry Maguire's England snub gives Manchester United an early pre-season headache
Maguire said he was 'shocked and gutted' after missing England's squad, as Manchester United start pre-season without at least five players.
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Harry Kane v Erling Haaland at the World Cup
Harry Kane has 6 World Cup goals and 1 assist, while Erling Haaland has 7 goals and 0 assists. A tight case at the top end.
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Cole Palmer on England omission as Chelsea return
Cole Palmer has spoken about missing England's World Cup squad as Chelsea start pre-season without at least five players and Xabi Alonso takes charge.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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Lionel Messi gets family lift before Egypt test
Lionel Messi has seven World Cup goals and reunites with his family in Miami before Argentina face Egypt in the last 16.
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Ryan Christie wants more after Scotland's World Cup exit
Ryan Christie says Scotland's World Cup exit has made him desperate for more tournaments, after playing all three group matches.
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Corner kick refereeing is changing the Premier League debate
BBC analysis suggests FIFA's stricter World Cup corner-kick refereeing is reducing goals, with Arsenal's 19 corner goals showing why it matters.
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Lionel Messi World Cup stats keep Argentina alive
Lionel Messi has 8 World Cup goals in 5 appearances, and his 1 goal and 1 assist helped Argentina beat Egypt 3-2 after a 0-2 deficit.