Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Tuesday, 5 May 2026
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Serie A title defence is now the hard part for Inter
Serie A has not had a successful Scudetto defence since Juventus' nine-title run ended, and Inter's latest crown comes with real warning signs.
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Manchester City's dropped leads are giving Arsenal the title-race edge
Manchester City vs Arsenal title race is being shaped by dropped leads, with City surrendering advantages while Arsenal look steadier.
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Athletic Club appoint Edin Terzic on two-year deal
Athletic Club have appointed Edin Terzic on a two-year deal as Ernesto Valverde prepares to leave. The club are eighth in La Liga.
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David Raya one share away from a third straight Golden Glove milestone
David Raya has guaranteed at least a share of the Premier League Golden Glove for a third straight season, with 17 clean sheets for Arsenal.
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Riccardo Braschi takes his first Fiorentina steps as a striker with a real future
Riccardo Braschi’s 17-goal Primavera season, new contract and debut against Raków show why Fiorentina already view him as a senior option.
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Granit Xhaka backed for Manchester United move by Schmeichel
Peter Schmeichel wants Granit Xhaka at Manchester United, saying the Sunderland midfielder would add leadership and reliability.
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Arsenal and Bayern Munich face different kinds of pressure in Champions League semifinals
Arsenal’s 4–0 league-phase win over Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich’s 5–4 first leg with Paris Saint-Germain shape two very different semifinal second legs.
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Arsenal title race shifts to West Ham
Arsenal title race turns on West Ham after City's 3-3 draw at Everton. Carragher says a win there wins the league, Henry urges caution.
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Martin Zubimendi's Arsenal rise comes as Liverpool rejoin Barcola chase
Martin Zubimendi says Arsenal changed his game as Liverpool renew interest in Bradley Barcola before a decisive week.
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Roberto De Zerbi has shifted Tottenham into survival mode
Roberto De Zerbi has quickly changed Tottenham's fortunes with a more pragmatic pressing game, a reorganised midfield and better defensive numbers.
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Manchester United summer overhaul centres on Rashford's Barcelona decision
Manchester United’s summer overhaul is led by Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona loan, with 18 goal contributions and a £26 million option in play.
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Rasmus Hojlund and the United mistake debate
Peter Schmeichel and Nicky Butt say Manchester United mishandled Rasmus Hojlund, while Napoli sit second in Serie A with three games left.
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Micky van de Ven fits Liverpool's defensive brief, says Danny Murphy
Danny Murphy says Micky van de Ven fits Liverpool's needs, pointing to pace, versatility and 32 Premier League games, with injury doubts.
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Arne Slot future debated after Liverpool lose at Old Trafford
Gary Lineker has sparked fresh debate over Arne Slot’s Liverpool future after the 3-2 defeat at Manchester United and 11 Premier League losses.
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Will Osula leaves Newcastle with a summer dilemma
Will Osula has 5 Premier League goals in 21 appearances and has scored in three straight starts, leaving Newcastle with a summer dilemma.
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Troy Deeney's team of the week is led by Gyokeres and Doku
Troy Deeney team of the week is led by Viktor Gyokeres and Jeremy Doku, with Nottingham Forest's eight-change win at Chelsea also praised.
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Rangers' title challenge has unravelled at the worst point of the season
Rangers title hopes fade after losses to Motherwell and Hearts left them seven points behind Hearts with three games remaining.
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Trai Hume has turned a fast rise into real staying power at Sunderland
Trai Hume has played all 35 Premier League games for Sunderland, won player of the season and signed a new five-year deal in 2025.