Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 8 May 2026
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Steven Gerrard texted Willian and Toni Kroos in Liverpool recruitment drive
Steven Gerrard's autobiography says he texted Willian and Toni Kroos in bids to bring them to Liverpool, but both turned him down.
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Brian Brobbey is the road Manchester United did not take
Brian Brobbey once called Manchester United his dream club, but United passed twice and may finally have found their No.9 in Benjamin Sesko.
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Michael Carrick Manchester United analysis
BBC analysis says Manchester United's results under Michael Carrick are strong, but the underlying numbers point to overperformance, not control.
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Luis Diaz's Bayern Munich breakout is turning heads
Luis Diaz has 26 goals and 21 assists in 48 Bayern games, with Vincent Kompany praising his fit and Liverpool's sale looking sharp.
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Ismael Koné feud with Roberto De Zerbi is already over
Jesse Marsch blasted Roberto De Zerbi over Ismael Koné’s Marseille fallout, but Koné says they met in London, hugged and moved on.
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Loïs Openda Juventus season under the spotlight after Spalletti's admission
Spalletti admits he made a mistake with Loïs Openda's Juventus minutes, as the forward's 2 goals in 34 appearances fuel the debate.
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Nick Woltemade still has a role in Eddie Howe's plans, says Newcastle
Eddie Howe insists Nick Woltemade still has a future at Newcastle after another benching and says the £69million striker remains in his plans.
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Tottenham fans face an Arsenal dilemma they did not want
BBC Sport’s fan feature shows Tottenham supporters split on Arsenal at West Ham, with Spurs 17th and one point above West Ham.
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Michael Carrick's Sunderland return still comes with the weight of 2012
Michael Carrick says Sunderland's role in Manchester United's 2012 title heartbreak still sticks, 14 years after Aguero's goal for City.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold England omission leaves Wayne Rooney uneasy about Thomas Tuchel
Rooney called Trent Alexander-Arnold's England omission mind-boggling and said Thomas Tuchel still seems to be figuring out his squad.
Thursday, 7 May 2026
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Manchester City rebuild starts with Silva and Stones
Manchester City’s rebuild is already framed by the confirmed exits of Bernardo Silva and John Stones, with Guardiola uncertainty still around.
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Manchester City Brentford stadium rename turns Etihad into charity showcase
Manchester City will temporarily rename the Etihad for Brentford, with Ruben Dias, schoolchildren and City in the Community front and centre.
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Duncan Ferguson’s final Everton goal was exactly as messy as it sounds
Duncan Ferguson’s final Everton game ended with a 92nd-minute penalty rebound after cramp, a save and a 2-2 draw with West Brom.
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Hearts vs Rangers showed McInnes' biggest change was mental, not tactical
Hearts vs Rangers ended with another comeback, as Blair Spittal's impact and Lawrence Shankland's 71st-minute winner moved Hearts three points clear.
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Arsenal vs PSG: Gerrard backs underdog blueprint
Steven Gerrard says Arsenal can upset PSG in the Champions League final by embracing underdog status, using physicality and set pieces.
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Khvicha Kvaratskhelia warns Arsenal will make the final difficult
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia says Arsenal will make the Champions League final difficult for PSG, after the French side's 6-5 aggregate win over Bayern.
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Xavi Chelsea manager search is shaped by a bleak league run and an £85m windfall
Chelsea are still searching for Liam Rosenior’s successor, with Xavi reportedly open to the job and an £85 million Club World Cup windfall in play.
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Liverpool squad review starts with Alisson and the summer audit
Liverpool's £446 million rebuild faces tough summer calls on Alisson, Joe Gomez and Wataru Endo after a fourth-place finish and 4-0 PSG exit.
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Jamie Vardy says his rise from non-league was a one-off he would not repeat
Jamie Vardy says his rise from non-league to Premier League champion was a one-off and admits the journey was physically and mentally brutal.
Wednesday, 6 May 2026
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Bundesliga relegation battle set up for a brutal final-day finish
Bundesliga relegation battle: Wolfsburg and St. Pauli are split by one point and goal difference, with Bayern, Leipzig and Heidenheim shaping the finish.
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Bayern Munich penalty against Paris Saint Germain explained
Why Bayern Munich were not awarded a penalty against Paris Saint Germain, and why VAR Marco Di Bello was right under the IFAB handball law.
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Tottenham join UEFA Cup elite after Europa League final win over Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao as Brennan Johnson's goal made Spurs one of six clubs with 3+ UEFA Cups.
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Chelsea manager search is a warning about BlueCo's chaos
Chelsea's manager search is being shaped by eight bosses in four years, 48 Premier League points and another Champions League absence.
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Simeone's Arsenal money excuse does not hold up
Diego Simeone blamed Arsenal's financial power after Atletico Madrid's exit, but Arsenal spent £914m and Atletico £580m across the same period.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
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Liverpool Champions League qualification gets a boost as Chelsea fall away
Chelsea's 3-1 loss to Nottingham Forest ends their top-five hopes and strengthens Liverpool's Champions League qualification position.
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Arsenal ticket focus begins as Champions League final place is secured
Arsenal Champions League final tickets go on sale within days, with 17,200 seats for supporters and prices from €70 to €950.
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Chelsea manager search: Xavi open, but the club may look elsewhere
Xavi has been approached by Chelsea and says the Premier League appeals to him, but reports differ on whether he remains a priority.
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Robert Lewandowski Manchester United near-miss still hangs over 2012
Robert Lewandowski says Sir Alex Ferguson called him in 2012, but Jurgen Klopp and Borussia Dortmund blocked a move to Manchester United.
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Morgan Gibbs-White pushes England number 10 case
Morgan Gibbs-White has 13 Premier League goals and 16 goal contributions, strengthening his England number 10 case before the squad deadline.
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England World Cup squad deadline looms as Tuchel weighs the clock
England must name a preliminary World Cup squad by May 11 and a final 26 by May 30 as Tuchel manages club release rules and late-season football.