Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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Federico Valverde rejects summer approaches as Real Madrid see captaincy take hold
Federico Valverde reportedly rejected summer transfer approaches and remains central to Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid project as captaincy talk builds.
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Dean Huijsen hails Real Madrid dream after inheriting No. 4
Dean Huijsen says inheriting Real Madrid's No. 4 is a childhood dream tied to Sergio Ramos and Fernando Hierro.
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Denzel Dumfries could push Trent Alexander-Arnold for Real Madrid's right-back spot
Denzel Dumfries could challenge Trent Alexander-Arnold for Real Madrid's right-back spot under Jose Mourinho, backed by defensive security and output.
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Yan Diomande and the case for Real Madrid confidence
Borja Jiménez says Yan Diomande showed elite talent from his first training session and can play either wing, while Diomande says Real Madrid was his
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Arne Slot ends Netherlands job talks over club football
Arne Slot says he talked to the Netherlands over the vacant job, but stopped before contract talks because he wants daily club coaching.
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Manchester United vs Leeds preview: Rashford's return and Carrick's selection call
Manchester United vs Leeds preview: Marcus Rashford could return after 19 months, Mason Mount is a doubt and only two games remain before Hull City.
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Bellamy's Burnley collapse has left Wales with a trust problem
Nathan Blake says Craig Bellamy's collapsed Burnley move has put Wales in a hard position, with Wales winless in four matches in 2026.
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Manchester City tour player ratings: Semenyo leads, McAidoo catches the eye
Manchester City’s Asia tour ratings were led by Antoine Semenyo’s 9/10 display and Ryan McAidoo’s eye-catching 8/10 cameo, with Enzo Maresca’s squad
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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Jeremy Doku defuses World Cup birth row with message of forgiveness
Jeremy Doku says he is not against the journalist who criticised his World Cup birth trip, after leaving Belgium camp for the birth of his son.
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Ronald Araujo says Virgil van Dijk is his role model after Liverpool move
Ronald Araujo says Virgil van Dijk is his role model after a quick Liverpool loan move from Barcelona, calling it a necessary fresh start.
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Bradley Barcola future stays open after Luis Enrique gives no clarity
Luis Enrique declined to discuss Bradley Barcola’s future as Liverpool and Arsenal circle, with PSG reportedly valuing the winger at £145million.
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Matthias Jaissle opens with a warning as Newcastle begin another reset
Matthias Jaissle says Newcastle's rebuild will not happen overnight after a summer reset and major exits under Eddie Howe.
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Haissem Hassan's World Cup burst makes Celtic move feel like a gamble worth backing
Haissem Hassan's reported Celtic move is driven by a World Cup breakout and modest La Liga numbers: 126 minutes, nine dribble attempts, 0 goals.
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Marc Cucurella says Real Madrid move was an easy decision
Marc Cucurella says joining Real Madrid was a no-brainer, with Bernabéu nights, Mourinho’s trust and a big season now in view.
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Dean Huijsen's Real Madrid number 4 gets a Ramos blessing
Dean Huijsen has Real Madrid's No.4 for 2026/27, with Sergio Ramos backing the move as Konaté, Cucurella and others settle in.
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Bruno Guimarães settles into Arsenal life before Como
Bruno Guimarães' first day at Arsenal featured a warm message from Gabriel Magalhães, a joke about Newcastle and a clear hint that his debut could come soon.
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Brennan Johnson says Everton feels like a really good match
Brennan Johnson says David Moyes, Everton’s direction and the club’s stature convinced him to make the move after a frustrating seven-month spell at
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Aston Villa vs Paris Saint-Germain tactical preview
Aston Villa’s squad churn meets PSG in the Super Cup, with Villa still carrying 13 goals in five games, Emery’s edge and a 3-2 win over PSG in recent memory.
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Ronald Araujo Liverpool loan draws Jamie Carragher doubts
Jamie Carragher praised Ronald Araújo's qualities but questioned whether Liverpool's loan move for the Barcelona defender is the right long-term answer.
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Carlos Espí says first Real Madrid goal felt magical
Carlos Espí scored his first Real Madrid goal against Ferencvaros and called it magical, while crediting Arda Güler, Federico Valverde and the team.
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Matthijs de Ligt included in Manchester United's Dublin camp
Matthijs de Ligt has joined Manchester United's Dublin camp despite back surgery recovery, with Manuel Ugarte the only first-team absentee.
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Ferland Mendy set to stay at Real Madrid despite injury concerns
Real Madrid are set to keep Ferland Mendy, with no transfer or termination plan and his contract running until 2028.
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Mourinho docuseries revives Real Madrid rift
Casillas says his relationship with José Mourinho was “very cold” as a new docuseries revives Real Madrid’s old rift and fresh strict rules.
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Enzo Maresca and Manchester City's costly rebuild
Enzo Maresca inherits Manchester City's costly rebuild, with Guardiola's shadow, a £700m spend and uncertainty over key players defining the task.
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Enzo Maresca says Pep comparisons do not put pressure on him
Enzo Maresca says Pep Guardiola comparisons do not pressure him, reveals two AI masterclasses and points to a Premier League shift.
Monday, 10 August 2026
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Micky van de Ven's new Tottenham deal looks like a vote for the project
Micky van de Ven says Tottenham's direction convinced him to sign a new deal, with Spurs also highlighting his leadership role.
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Harry Kane’s 2030 World Cup hopes face doubt
Dietmar Hamann says Harry Kane’s 2030 World Cup hopes are a big ask as Bayern Munich continue talks over a new contract.
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Nottingham Forest vs Bayer Leverkusen preview: form gap is the story
Nottingham Forest face Bayer Leverkusen after three straight defeats, while Leverkusen arrive on a five-game pre-season winning run.
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Newcastle United vs Everton preview in Edinburgh
Newcastle United and Everton meet in Edinburgh in a pre-season friendly shaped by major summer change, new signings and a low-scoring draw prediction.
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Deportivo La Coruna vs Real Madrid preview
Deportivo La Coruna return to La Liga while Real Madrid manage six summer signings, a new Vinicius Junior contract and preseason changes.