Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
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![Manchester United under pressure before Chelsea trip]()
Manchester United under pressure before Chelsea trip
Sir Jim Ratcliffe will watch Manchester United at Stamford Bridge as Carrick holds talks with Bruno Fernandes. United are 16th before Saturday's 12:30 GMT
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![Venezia-Inter Stankovic brothers set for Penzo showdown]()
Venezia-Inter Stankovic brothers set for Penzo showdown
Aleksandar Stankovic could make his first Inter start against brother Filip at the Penzo. The sibling clash comes with contrasting roles, form and family
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![Dani Carvajal explains why he left Real Madrid for Getafe]()
Dani Carvajal explains why he left Real Madrid for Getafe
Dani Carvajal says fading minutes after his October arthroscopy pushed him out of Real Madrid, with Getafe giving him a chance to play again.
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![Toni Kroos backs Kvaratskhelia as his Ballon d'Or pick]()
Toni Kroos backs Kvaratskhelia as his Ballon d'Or pick
Toni Kroos says Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was his Ballon d'Or pick on season form, and says the World Cup tilted the vote.
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![Espanyol appoint Sergio García as interim coach]()
Espanyol appoint Sergio García as interim coach
Espanyol have appointed Sergio García as interim coach after dismissing Manolo González, with the club 18th in La Liga and facing Villarreal next.
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![Dirk Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim coach before Liverpool visit]()
Dirk Kuyt named Fenerbahce interim coach before Liverpool visit
Dirk Kuyt has been named Fenerbahce interim coach after Ismail Kartal's resignation, with Liverpool looming in the Champions League.
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![Espanyol sack Manolo González after Sestao River cup shock]()
Espanyol sack Manolo González after Sestao River cup shock
Sestao River's Copa del Rey upset over Espanyol triggered Manolo González's dismissal, with Espanyol 18th in La Liga and on one point from 15.
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![Jérémy Jacquet's £60m Liverpool start is paying off]()
Jérémy Jacquet's £60m Liverpool start is paying off
Jérémy Jacquet's £60m Liverpool move is paying off fast, with the 21-year-old starting every Premier League and Champions League game and piling up 956
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![Scottish Premiership watch: McInnes returns to Tynecastle]()
Scottish Premiership watch: McInnes returns to Tynecastle
Derek McInnes returns to Tynecastle with Rangers, Dundee Utd go to Celtic Park on a five-game run and Hibernian visit St Mirren.
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![Ibrahim Maza gets praise from Bayer Leverkusen after Kopa Trophy finish]()
Ibrahim Maza gets praise from Bayer Leverkusen after Kopa Trophy finish
Carles Martínez praised Ibrahim Maza after his ninth-place Kopa Trophy finish, comparing him with Harry Kane and saying Bayer Leverkusen want to keep him
Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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![Arsenal vs Fleetwood Town ends in Carabao Cup upset on penalties]()
Arsenal vs Fleetwood Town ends in Carabao Cup upset on penalties
Arsenal were knocked out of the Carabao Cup by Fleetwood on penalties after a 1-1 draw, with Max Dowman sent off in the 85th minute.
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![RCD Espanyol dismiss Manolo González after poor start and cup exit]()
RCD Espanyol dismiss Manolo González after poor start and cup exit
RCD Espanyol have dismissed Manolo González after more than three seasons, a Copa del Rey exit to Sestao River and 18th place in La Liga.
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![Raphinha leads Europe’s top scorers race]()
Raphinha leads Europe’s top scorers race
Raphinha leads Europe's scoring charts with 13 goals in 9 matches, while Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland stay in pursuit.
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![Shakhtar Donetsk's European form raises a warning for Sporting]()
Shakhtar Donetsk's European form raises a warning for Sporting
Shakhtar Donetsk beat Dynamo Kiev 3-0 to reach the Ukraine Cup quarter-finals, and sit 17th in the Champions League league phase on four points.
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![Eddie Howe compensation could test Manchester United]()
Eddie Howe compensation could test Manchester United
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Dan Ashworth comments explain why Newcastle may demand significant compensation if Manchester United move for Eddie Howe.
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![Ismail Kartal resigns after Fenerbahçe accept derby defeat exit]()
Ismail Kartal resigns after Fenerbahçe accept derby defeat exit
Ismail Kartal resigns after Fenerbahçe accepted his decision following the 2-1 derby defeat to Galatasaray and a poor Champions League start.
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![Miguel Baeza has driven more than half of Nacional's points]()
Miguel Baeza has driven more than half of Nacional's points
Miguel Baeza has directly influenced four of Nacional's seven league points, with two goals turning into key results against Santa Clara and SC Braga.
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![Paulo Fonseca turns PSG defeat into a tactical argument]()
Paulo Fonseca turns PSG defeat into a tactical argument
Paulo Fonseca said Lyon made PSG work harder than Barcelona and Manchester City after a 2-0 win, and that almost everything was perfect until the goal.
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![Seamus Coleman retirement edges closer]()
Seamus Coleman retirement edges closer
Seamus Coleman says retirement is edging closer, but the former Everton defender has not made a final decision after 17 years and 374 league games.
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![Christian Pulisic close to Milan extension until 2031]()
Christian Pulisic close to Milan extension until 2031
Christian Pulisic is close to a Milan extension until 2031 after 2 goals and 1 assist in 5 Serie A games, with a reported pay rise.
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![Everton's striker shortage puts Moyes under the microscope]()
Everton's striker shortage puts Moyes under the microscope
Seamus Coleman and Jamie Carragher have criticised Everton's deadline-day business, arguing David Moyes has been left with too little attacking depth and
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![Tomás Amaral appointed as Newcastle's first-team recruitment director]()
Tomás Amaral appointed as Newcastle's first-team recruitment director
Newcastle have appointed Tomás Amaral as first-team recruitment director, bringing in a 35-year-old with Benfica and Spartak Moscow experience.
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![Ezri Konsa steps into William Saliba's void as Arsenal's defence keeps rolling]()
Ezri Konsa steps into William Saliba's void as Arsenal's defence keeps rolling
Ezri Konsa's strong start has helped Arsenal stay tight at the back despite William Saliba's absence, with 96% passing and 5 clean sheets.
Monday, 26 October 2026
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![Deniz Undav and Stuttgart captaincy concerns]()
Deniz Undav and Stuttgart captaincy concerns
Lothar Matthäus says Deniz Undav has lost his ease and may be burdened by the VfB Stuttgart captaincy, even as his European numbers remain strong.
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![Crystal Palace manager gossip and Howe compensation hurdle lead BBC round-up]()
Crystal Palace manager gossip and Howe compensation hurdle lead BBC round-up
Crystal Palace may sack Pierre Sage, with Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche among the contenders. Manchester United also face a £6m Howe hurdle.
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![Bukayo Saka wins Socrates Award at Ballon d'Or ceremony]()
Bukayo Saka wins Socrates Award at Ballon d'Or ceremony
Bukayo Saka won the Socrates Award at the 2026 Ballon d'Or and used his speech to explain the eye care and aid behind the honour.
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![Nico Williams rejects agent's claim and doubles down on Athletic stay]()
Nico Williams rejects agent's claim and doubles down on Athletic stay
Nico Williams says he rejected Barcelona, Arsenal and PSG to stay at Athletic after Athletic's 4-0 win over Getafe.
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![Colby Donovan extends Celtic deal until 2031]()
Colby Donovan extends Celtic deal until 2031
Colby Donovan has extended his Celtic contract until 2031 after making 15 starts this season, with Martin O'Neill hailing the 20-year-old's big future.
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![William Saliba 29th in Ballon d’Or ranking leaves Arsenal fans frustrated]()
William Saliba 29th in Ballon d’Or ranking leaves Arsenal fans frustrated
William Saliba finished 29th in the Ballon d’Or 2026 standings, despite Arsenal’s 26 clean sheets and three players on the shortlist.
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![Bruno Fernandes at centre of Ballon d'Or live ranking]()
Bruno Fernandes at centre of Ballon d'Or live ranking
Bruno Fernandes is 27th in Sky Sport Italia's live Ballon d'Or ranking after a record 21 Premier League assists and United's third-place finish.
