Managers & contracts
Manager moves, contracts and dugout news.
Monday, 10 August 2026
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Bara Sapoko Ndiaye Bayern move is done
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye has completed his permanent Bayern move on a five-year deal through June 2031. Announcement is expected at 13:00 CEST.
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Arsenal injury update as Saliba and Timber stretch the backline
Arteta says William Saliba is in rest mode and Jurrien Timber is weeks away as Arsenal have conceded seven goals in three pre-season games.
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Virgil van Dijk backs Liverpool change as Ronald Araújo nears Anfield
Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool will welcome new arrivals, backs Andoni Iraola, and explains why he asked for extra summer recovery time.
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Leeds United vs Manchester United preview in Dublin
Leeds United and Manchester United meet in Dublin in a pre-season friendly after both sides posted encouraging summer form, with Manchester United tipped
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Marcus Rashford return enters defining week
Marcus Rashford is back at Manchester United after 18 months away from proper first-team training, with tests and group sessions this week deciding his
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Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil set for rare Premier League swap
Crystal Palace and Everton have agreed a rare Brennan Johnson-Dwight McNeil swap, with the deal shaped by Premier League squad cost ratio and fair market
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Rangers signings still not finished after Cavenagh sets out more arrivals
Andrew Cavenagh says Rangers still expect three to five more signings after nine arrivals already this summer, with a one-point start under Derek McInnes.
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Ipswich Town transfer strategy goes global
Ipswich Town have replaced their old domestic-heavy recruitment model with a more global summer overhaul after relegation exposed its limits.
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Gus Hamer set for Coventry return after Wilder's latest comments
Chris Wilder says Gus Hamer is heading back to Coventry, and Sheffield United already need a replacement after his 22 goals and 29 assists.
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Arsenal return boost after Dortmund defeat leaves defensive questions
Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund, but Mikel Arteta said “Tomorrow, finally, everybody back” as injuries and depth stay in focus.
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Ferran Torres future stays open as Hansi Flick keeps his distance
Hansi Flick refused to discuss Ferran Torres' future as Barcelona hold out for €65 million and PSG wait on club-to-club talks.
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Viktor Gyokeres rejects friendly tag before Arsenal face Manchester City
Viktor Gyokeres says Arsenal will not treat the Community Shield against Manchester City like a friendly, with Cardiff up next.
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Kylian Mbappe’s return comes with a sponsor shake-up
Kylian Mbappe is back in Real Madrid training, but the sharper story is a reported end to his Nike partnership and a possible new deal with equity attached.
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Manchester United squad update as Rashford returns in Dublin
Michael Carrick says Manchester United have a full squad in Dublin, with Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo and Lisandro Martinez back in camp.
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Federico Valverde on Mourinho’s early Real Madrid impression
Federico Valverde says Jose Mourinho has been tougher than expected but also very approachable, while praising Bernardo Silva's quick fit at Real Madrid.
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Mason Mount in captaincy frame as Bruno Fernandes talks grow
Lee Sharpe has named Mason Mount among Manchester United's future captain options, while Michael Owen says the club must do everything to keep Bruno Fernandes.
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Liverpool's attack clicked early, but Monaco exposed the same old concerns
Liverpool vs Monaco ended 3-2 after a 2-0 lead, with Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz impressing before defensive lapses swung the friendly.
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Liverpool pre-season under Andoni Iraola shows the control problem
Liverpool’s early pre-season under Andoni Iraola has brought 60.6% possession, Bielsa-style rotations and two-goal leads lost to Leeds and Monaco.
Sunday, 9 August 2026
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Mourinho reveals why he chose Chelsea over Manchester United in 2013
Jose Mourinho says he chose Chelsea over Manchester United in 2013 after agreeing to replace Sir Alex Ferguson, with Ferguson saying he was accepting.
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Liverpool transfers: Monaco defeat exposed squad gaps
Monaco's 3-2 friendly win exposed Liverpool's squad gaps, with Jeremy Jacquet nearing a return, Ronald Araujo linked and more summer signings still needed.
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Pep Guardiola Italy job: Maldini’s Barcelona meeting and the real reason he said no
Paolo Maldini says Pep Guardiola came very close to Italy, but turned it down after 10 gruelling Premier League years, not over money.
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RB Leipzig goals need a new spread after 29 goal contributions leave
RB Leipzig must replace 29 goals and 19 assists after key attackers leave or miss out. Brajan Gruda, Antonio Nusa, Johan Bakayoko and Rômulo are next up.
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Arteta's Bruno Guimaraes message shows what Arsenal think they still need
Bruno Guimaraes joins Arsenal for £75m from Newcastle, with Mikel Arteta saying the midfielder can push the team to the next level.
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Marcus Rashford handed No 14 as United reset continues
Manchester United have handed Marcus Rashford the No 14 shirt and brought him back into Michael Carrick's Dublin plans, a strong sign of reintegration.
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Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund: defensive concerns deepen
Christos Tzolis and Konstantinos Karetsas stood out as Arsenal conceded three again in a 3-2 Emirates Cup defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
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Arsenal vs Borussia Dortmund: Tzolis and Nwaneri stand out in defeat
Christos Tzolis starred and Ethan Nwaneri impressed as Arsenal lost 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund, with defensive issues exposed before the Community Shield.
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Chelsea vs Johor Darul Ta'zim ends in a 3-3 draw after Delap double
Liam Delap scored twice from the penalty spot as Chelsea drew 3-3 with Johor Darul Ta'zim, with seven yellow cards and a late own goal.
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Rodri saga turns into a credibility fight after Morientes' blast
Fernando Morientes says Real Madrid never really wanted Rodri, as Barcelona still need to bridge Manchester City’s £60m asking price.
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Manchester City find their width again in Seoul
Manchester City beat Atletico Madrid 3-1 in Seoul as Antoine Semenyo's wing play set up Omar Marmoush for a quick second-half brace.
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Andrey Santos backs himself to be Manchester United's new Casemiro
Andrey Santos says he can do Casemiro’s job for Manchester United after a £50 million move from Chelsea and starts all four friendlies.