Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Friday, 5 June 2026
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Marcus Rashford vs Anthony Gordon for England left wing
Rashford and Gordon are pushing Thomas Tuchel into an England left-wing call, with No11 and 18, Rashford's Barcelona output and Dallas looming.
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Tottenham rebuild under Roberto De Zerbi already has a clear shape
Roberto De Zerbi's Tottenham rebuild is already taking shape, with defensive transfer targets, uncertain senior futures and early signs of backing.
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Real Madrid transfer news: Pérez’s €150 million election promise
Florentino Pérez says Real Madrid will make a record €150 million bid for a mystery Champions League player, while ruling out Haaland, Kane, Doku and Olise.
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Bayer Leverkusen appoint Carles Martínez Novell for another reset
Carles Martínez Novell joins Bayer Leverkusen on a deal to June 2028 after a sixth-place Bundesliga finish and another coaching reset.
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PFA player of the year shortlist puts Rice and Fernandes in focus
Declan Rice, David Raya and Gabriel Magalhaes headline Arsenal’s PFA recognition, while Bruno Fernandes’ 21 Premier League assists keep Manchester United
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Northern Ireland show resilience after Tom Atcheson's red card
Michael O'Neill praised Northern Ireland's character after Tom Atcheson's goal, red card and a win despite 20 to 25 minutes with 10 men.
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Steve Clarke questions Gannon-Doak sharpness ahead of Haiti opener
Steve Clarke called Ben Gannon-Doak rusty and backed Findlay Curtis to push for Scotland’s Haiti opener after a strong end to the season.
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Alan Irvine wants Scotland to give young players a clearer pathway
Alan Irvine says Scotland must give young players more chances, with Tyler Fletcher's 19 minutes and 1-minute cameo backing his warning.
Thursday, 4 June 2026
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Kyle Field hosts the largest crowd of Messi's career
Kyle Field hosts 102,733 fans for Argentina vs Honduras—the largest crowd of Messi's career. But the Argentine legend won't play due to injury.
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Netherlands' blueprint for World Cup success: elite defense and Van Dijk's mentality
Verbruggen reveals Netherlands' defense-first World Cup blueprint: elite back line, Van Dijk's mentality, and Malen's scoring form in Serie A.
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Tom Heaton contract extension signals off-field value
Tom Heaton signs one-year Manchester United extension at 40, renewing his dressing-room leadership role and mentorship of young goalkeeper Senne Lammens.
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Watkins, Mainoo, Anderson: Tuchel picks England on form
Watkins scored 11 goals in 12 games after his March England snub. Tuchel's 2026 World Cup squad rewards form: Mainoo's revival, Anderson's stats, Maguire out.
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Rasmus Højlund's €44m Napoli move confirmed after Champions League clause activates
Rasmus Hojlund's €44m permanent move to Napoli confirmed after Champions League clause triggered at Pisa. 16 goals in 44 loan games vs 26 in 95 at United.
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Europe's summer reshuffling: Mourinho, Bernardo, and the Benfica move confirmed
Mourinho targets Calafiori and Dumfries at Real Madrid; Bernardo Silva exits City after 15 trophies; Marco Silva confirms Benfica three-year deal.
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Ibrahima Konate breaks silence on depression in professional football
Ibrahima Konate opens up on depression after deaths of teammate Jota and his father. Breaking stigma around mental health in professional football.
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Andoni Iraola's Liverpool test: from Bournemouth overachiever to elite-club unknown
Andoni Iraola arrives at Liverpool facing skepticism about his elite-club readiness. Can his Bournemouth success scale to managing an elite club?
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
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England squad numbers put Morgan Rogers in the No.10 debate
Leaked England squad numbers and Alan Shearer’s comments have turned the No.10 battle between Jude Bellingham and Morgan Rogers into an early World Cup
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Liverpool World Cup 2026 list splits cleanly between call-ups and absentees
Liverpool's World Cup 2026 list features eight call-ups, including Alisson and Virgil van Dijk, but a long absentee list shows who missed out.
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Ederson to Manchester United looks like a rare sensible signing
Ederson to Manchester United looks like a rare sensible move, with GOAL framing him as a Casemiro-style replacement and £35m possible with add-ons.
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Premier League Player of the Season roundup brings familiar winners and real surprises
Fernandes has won Manchester United’s Player of the Season five times in seven seasons, while Garner, O'Reilly and Bueno headline surprise picks.
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World Cup 2026 Group C preview: Brazil under pressure, Morocco with momentum
Brazil face pressure, Morocco bring perfect qualifying form and Haiti carry a remarkable return story in Group C, with Scotland the outsider.
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France World Cup 2026: Mbappe one goal from Giroud’s record
France head into the 2026 World Cup with Didier Deschamps’s structure intact and Kylian Mbappe one goal from Olivier Giroud’s France record.
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Andoni Iraola faces a Liverpool squad built for a different demand
Andoni Iraola is close to taking over Liverpool, with Arne Slot gone and Mohamed Salah departed. The squad-fit questions are immediate.
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Lewis Koumas' first Wales goal adds weight to Bellamy's No 9 plan
Lewis Koumas scored his first Wales goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana as Craig Bellamy made his clearest case yet for using him as a No 9.
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Manchester United's transfer formula is working, but the next test is harder
Manchester United's 2025 recruitment plan has been vindicated by Senne Lammens's award-winning debut season and strong returns from Premier League-proven
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Julian Álvarez transfer becomes a three-club standoff
Arsenal want to open talks for Julian Álvarez, but Barcelona have already bid and Atlético Madrid are refusing to sell, with a giant clause in play.
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Celtic manager race turns on Keane's backroom plan
Robbie Keane’s Celtic bid is being shaped by a proposed backroom team including Scott Brown, Jonny Hayes and Stephen Glass, while Martin O’Neill remains
Tuesday, 2 June 2026
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Harry Kane one World Cup win from Ballon d'Or conversation
Harry Kane says a World Cup win with England would put him in the Ballon d'Or conversation after 61 Bayern goals and 13 in Europe.
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Oliver Glasner’s farewell letter defines his Crystal Palace exit
Oliver Glasner’s farewell letter to Crystal Palace fans frames his exit around Leipzig, European glory and a bond built over two years and four months.
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Marco Silva leaves Fulham with a strong record and Benfica still unconfirmed
Marco Silva leaves Fulham after five years, having won the Championship and set a club-record 54 Premier League points in 2025.