Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 14 August 2026
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Liverpool investment deal tied to £450m summer spend
Christian Purslow says Liverpool's £450m summer and fifth-place finish help explain FSG's £1.4bn stake talks with Amit Bhatia and Jeff Bezos.
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Jimmy Rimmer dies aged 78 as Aston Villa and Manchester United pay tribute
Jimmy Rimmer has died aged 78, with Aston Villa and Manchester United paying tribute to a goalkeeper tied to two European Cup wins.
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Andrey Santos future captain talk is already building at Manchester United
Michael Carrick has hailed Andrey Santos as a dream, and the midfielder’s leadership, communication and pre-season impact are driving future captain talk.
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Birmingham City Championship preview: away form is the real issue
Birmingham City won only five away games last season, while Blackburn Rovers managed four home wins. BBC Sport’s 2026-27 Championship preview
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Liverpool midfield still a problem, says Carragher
Jamie Carragher says Liverpool’s midfield is still a huge problem and argues they need a proper holding player, with Tyler Morton’s rise at Lyon adding
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SC Freiburg need to prove last season was repeatable
SC Freiburg finished seventh, reached their first Europa League final and lost only three of 25 home games. Julian Schuster now has to make it repeatable.
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Wayne Rooney new show with Mark Goldbridge on Disney+
Gary Neville says Disney+ expands The Overlap without changing its identity, as Wayne Rooney teams up with Mark Goldbridge on a new Manchester United show.
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Matheus Cunha's training reaction shows the edge Manchester United want
Matheus Cunha's one-word training reaction has drawn attention at Manchester United, with Michael Carrick also calm on Marcus Rashford and the season ahead.
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Shea Lacey in the frame for Manchester United’s opener at Hull City
Shea Lacey’s pre-season has put him in the frame for Manchester United’s opener at Hull City, after goals, a penalty won and 90 minutes against PSG.
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Manchester United transfer priorities after Neville's warning
Gary Neville says Manchester United still need a left-back, centre-back and two midfielders, with injuries and workload exposing gaps in the squad.
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Bernardo Silva gives Real Madrid a midfield option
Bernardo Silva’s first start in a deeper role for Real Madrid produced 40 completed first-half passes, three recoveries and no turnovers.
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FPL 2026-27 best picks and differentials from BBC’s expert panel
BBC’s FPL 2026-27 panel backs Gabriel, Ollie Watkins and Igor Thiago, with 209 points, a 16-goal floor and 22 league goals behind the picks.
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Raul Asencio injury stalls Real Madrid’s exit plan
Raul Asencio’s muscle injury has stalled Real Madrid’s exit plan and slowed Jose Mourinho’s push for a left-footed centre-back.
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Real Madrid defensive shortage before Espanyol
Real Madrid head into the La Liga opener against Espanyol with only three fit senior centre-backs available, as Raúl Asencio is set for around six weeks out.
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Rodri transfer talks stall as Barcelona raise bid
Barcelona have raised their Rodri offer to around €60million, but Manchester City are holding out for €80million and have told the player to help bridge
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Arsenal are favourites but Chelsea's schedule has changed the title talk
Arsenal are favourites after a seven-point title win, but Chelsea's no-Europe schedule has revived talk of a real challenge.
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Brighton gallery puts fans at the centre of 125 years
Brighton & Hove Albion's 125-year exhibition opens with supporter activism, fan memories and club history at its centre, not just stadium and trophies.
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Aston Villa transfer window hinges on keeping the core
Aston Villa's summer window is being shaped by departures as much as arrivals, with Morgan Rogers sold for £117m and Villa fourth last season.
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Rangers under scrutiny after McInnes says they are not ready
McInnes says Rangers are not ready for Europe after the defeat to Jagiellonia. The play-off against Czech side Jablonec now follows.
Thursday, 13 August 2026
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Inter vs Real Betis: defensive control meets scoring burst
Inter have conceded one goal in each of four friendlies, while Real Betis have scored at least three in three of seven and beat Arsenal 3-1.
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Lewis Hall remains Manchester United’s left-back target
Michael Carrick says Manchester United still want more signings, with Lewis Hall remaining their preferred left-back target as Newcastle hold firm.
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Chris Davies makes Birmingham City away form the issue
Chris Davies says Birmingham City’s away form is the glaring issue in their promotion push, with 20 away points and 18 away goals last season.
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Chelsea vs Real Sociedad framed by squad trim
Chelsea’s pre-season finale against Real Sociedad is shaped by a £120million valuation on Enzo Fernandez, a Friday deadline and squad trim pressure.
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Michael Carrick says Manchester United still need more signings
Michael Carrick says Manchester United still need more signings, after around £85m spent and with 19 days left in the window.
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Wesley Fofana says he can take the blame at Chelsea, but not racism
Wesley Fofana says he can handle criticism but not racism, while backing Chelsea's future as he returns to fitness and faces competition.
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England's defenders are the summer market bargains
England's World Cup defenders are drawing summer interest, with John Stones on a free, Djed Spence at £25.6m and Trevoh Chalobah at £25.7m.
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James Maddison injury update eases Tottenham concern
James Maddison says he feels good and denies any injury recurrence, easing Tottenham’s pre-season concerns before the Hoffenheim double-header.
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D. Mee says Croke Park felt really special after crucial penalty save
D. Mee said Croke Park’s atmosphere and his family in the crowd helped him make a crucial save as Manchester United beat Leeds on penalties.
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Jeremy Doku signs new Manchester City deal with clear reasons for staying
Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year Manchester City deal after saying he feels settled and is excited by Enzo Maresca's style.
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Ben Davies joins FAW Council as governance reform widens
Wales captain Ben Davies has joined the Football Association of Wales Council as one of eight new appointments in a governance reform push.