Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Tuesday, 18 August 2026
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Celtic vs LASK preview: O'Neill wants sharper play
Martin O'Neill says Celtic have goals from multiple sources now, but insists they must sharpen up before a tough Champions League play-off against
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Everton retention challenge: Kinnear on Ndiaye and Grealish
Angus Kinnear says Everton want to keep Iliman Ndiaye and re-sign Jack Grealish, but not by risking squad cost ratio discipline.
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Harry Kane's Bayern future comes into focus as talks finally begin
Harry Kane says Bayern contract talks start this week or next week, while Al-Hilal have already held talks with his camp.
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Premier League set-piece takers to watch in 2026-27
Premier League set-piece takers are coming into focus, with Arsenal and Manchester United offering the clearest penalties, free kicks and corners map.
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Christos Tzolis six assists put Arsenal's summer in focus
Christos Tzolis has six assists and one goal in six pre-season games for Arsenal, including two in the Community Shield against Manchester City.
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Arsenal title defence backed by Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney says Arsenal can run away with the Premier League title as the champions begin their defence, citing rival uncertainty and Arsenal's
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Brighton injury doubts meet Tromso's European rhythm
Brighton carry four major injury doubts into a Conference League playoff first leg, while Tromso arrive after a 7-1 aggregate qualifying win.
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Real Madrid keep Mourinho unveiling private before Espanyol opener
Real Madrid will keep José Mourinho and six summer signings out of the spotlight, choosing a private event before the Espanyol opener.
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Marc Cucurella shrugs off Schalke boos on Real Madrid debut
Marc Cucurella brushed off boos from Schalke fans on his Real Madrid debut, saying he felt very good after a hostile reception tied to Euro 2024.
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Youri Tielemans bargain claim grows as Newcastle miss Johan Manzambi
Nick Miller calls Youri Tielemans an absolute bargain for Manchester United, while Stuart James says Newcastle’s miss on Johan Manzambi could sting for years.
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Premier League Golden Boot: Haaland leads Isak chase
Erling Haaland has 7 goals in 5 appearances in the Premier League Golden Boot race, with Alexander Isak the clearest challenger.
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Premier League players to watch: Steur, Yirenkyi and Madjo stand out for different reasons
BBC Sport has picked Sean Steur, Caleb Yirenkyi and Brian Madjo as Premier League players to watch, with fees, age and early output standing out.
Monday, 17 August 2026
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Leeds United preview after record summer spend
Leeds United head into 2026-27 after a club-record summer spend, with James Trafford, Tarik Muharemovic and Daniel Farke central to a top-half push.
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Guardiola’s Manchester City exit and the Leverkusen fallout
Pep Guardiola says leaving Manchester City is 'my time' as Khaldoon Al Mubarak recalls fury over the Leverkusen rotation call.
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Sebastien Pocognoli says Scotland job must be lived in, not managed remotely
Sebastien Pocognoli says the Scotland job cannot be done from Belgium after speaking to Andy Robertson before Slovenia on 26 September.
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Miloš Kerkez says Liverpool are playing more aggressively under Andoni Iraola
Miloš Kerkez says Liverpool are playing more aggressively and with greater freedom under Andoni Iraola, with Newcastle United up next.
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▶Rashford Is Back, United Chase Raum & More | The United Brief #1
Manchester United's week in review: Rashford's return in the 4-2 Milan defeat, the Raum left-back hunt, the Endrick and Tchouaméni transfer sagas, Tielemans, and the Leeds pre-season win.
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Cristiano Ronaldo retirement hints grow as he says this is probably his last year
Cristiano Ronaldo says this is probably his last year of football and wants a spectacular legacy as he closes in on 1,000 senior goals.
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Celtic vs LASK: Tounekti backs his side for Champions League test
Sebastian Tounekti says Celtic are on the right path before LASK, with 10 goals in three domestic games and last season's qualifying setback still fresh.
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James Penrice dream debut gives Rangers an early lift
James Penrice marked his Rangers debut with a goal and assist after a four-game winless start. Derek McInnes got an instant lift at Ibrox.
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Trevoh Chalobah leaves Chelsea for Como after 151 appearances
Trevoh Chalobah has left Chelsea for Como after 151 appearances and a £31m move, following a career-high 47-game final season.
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Brennan Johnson backs Everton's trophy hopes after debut
Brennan Johnson says Everton can win trophies again after his debut. He also said David Moyes told him to be himself and play his natural game.
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Will Lankshear's fast Middlesbrough start matches his Premier League dream
Will Lankshear has three goals in his first two Middlesbrough games, including a stoppage-time winner against Lincoln City, after a £10m move from Tottenham.
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Bazoumana Toure could give Newcastle the dribbling edge they lost
Bazoumana Toure made more sprints than any Bundesliga player last season and added five goals and nine assists. Newcastle need more dribbling threat.
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Manchester United transfer criticism grows after Gullit verdict
Ruud Gullit says Manchester United are living in the past, with top targets favouring Liverpool and Manchester City instead.
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João Pedro FPL value makes him the standout pick
BBC’s FPL experts back João Pedro as the standout value forward, with 15 goals, 9 assists, 63 shots in the box and 26 big chances.
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Luke Shaw's left-back grip raises fresh Manchester United doubts
Luke Shaw started every Premier League match in 2025/26, but a 4/10 pre-season display against AC Milan has reopened United's left-back debate.
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Carlos Espi's secret €25 million move to Real Madrid
Real Madrid kept Carlos Espi's €25 million move from Levante secret. The 6ft 4in striker was sold on a specific role and has already scored in pre-season.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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Klopp begins Germany job with a long-term message
Jürgen Klopp said Germany do not need a blank slate after the World Cup disappointment, and outlined a step-by-step start with club visits and camp plans.
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Manchester United injury news leaves Hull City opener in doubt for Mount and Sesko
Manchester United head into Hull City with Cunha expected to be fine, but doubts remain over Mount, Sesko and Heaton after the AC Milan loss.