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Monday, 17 August 2026
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![Manchester United transfer criticism grows after Gullit verdict]()
Manchester United transfer criticism grows after Gullit verdict
Ruud Gullit says Manchester United are living in the past, with top targets favouring Liverpool and Manchester City instead.
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![Rodri to Barcelona as City accept summer bid]()
Rodri to Barcelona as City accept summer bid
Barcelona have agreed a deal for Rodri, with City set to lose their midfield anchor and the fee reported differently across outlets.
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![Guglielmo Vicario Juventus move reaches final stages]()
Guglielmo Vicario Juventus move reaches final stages
Tottenham have accepted Juventus' bid for Guglielmo Vicario, with a loan deal and option to buy now agreed.
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![Said El Mala setback played down by Köln]()
Said El Mala setback played down by Köln
Thomas Kessler says Said El Mala is not disappointed after his Borussia Dortmund move collapsed, with Köln set for Würzburger Kickers on 24 August.
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![João Pedro FPL value makes him the standout pick]()
João Pedro FPL value makes him the standout pick
BBC’s FPL experts back João Pedro as the standout value forward, with 15 goals, 9 assists, 63 shots in the box and 26 big chances.
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![Luis Enrique shuts down Barcola questions as Liverpool circle]()
Luis Enrique shuts down Barcola questions as Liverpool circle
Luis Enrique brushed off Bradley Barcola transfer questions after PSG left him out against Lens, adding fuel to Liverpool's push.
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![Premier League competition tightened in the middle, but the bottom got harsher]()
Premier League competition tightened in the middle, but the bottom got harsher
BBC analysis shows Premier League competition tightened, with 13 teams on 40-60 points and second-bottom sides dropping to 22 points.
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![Luke Shaw's left-back grip raises fresh Manchester United doubts]()
Luke Shaw's left-back grip raises fresh Manchester United doubts
Luke Shaw started every Premier League match in 2025/26, but a 4/10 pre-season display against AC Milan has reopened United's left-back debate.
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![Kees Smit on Real Madrid’s radar again as €60 million talk grows]()
Kees Smit on Real Madrid’s radar again as €60 million talk grows
Real Madrid are again monitoring Kees Smit, with reports putting the AZ Alkmaar midfielder at around €60 million and possibly staying until 2027.
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![Raul Asencio faces a Real Madrid wait amid Liverpool interest]()
Raul Asencio faces a Real Madrid wait amid Liverpool interest
Raul Asencio is 23 and behind four centre-back options at Real Madrid, with Liverpool interest and January still months away.
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![Dani Ceballos offer puts Napoli first in the transfer race]()
Dani Ceballos offer puts Napoli first in the transfer race
Napoli have made a formal offer for free agent Dani Ceballos, with Juventus and Real Betis also in the frame before next Saturday's Serie A opener.
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![Carlos Espi's secret €25 million move to Real Madrid]()
Carlos Espi's secret €25 million move to Real Madrid
Real Madrid kept Carlos Espi's €25 million move from Levante secret. The 6ft 4in striker was sold on a specific role and has already scored in pre-season.
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![Igor Matanovic on Manchester United’s striker list]()
Igor Matanovic on Manchester United’s striker list
Manchester United are discussing a move for Freiburg striker Igor Matanovic, but the move depends on Joshua Zirkzee’s future and late-window pressure.
Sunday, 16 August 2026
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![Nico Elvedi to Leeds is close, but Farke is right to wait]()
Nico Elvedi to Leeds is close, but Farke is right to wait
Nico Elvedi is due in England for a Monday medical as Leeds push to finish the deal Daniel Farke still refuses to call done.
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![Klopp begins Germany job with a long-term message]()
Klopp begins Germany job with a long-term message
Jürgen Klopp said Germany do not need a blank slate after the World Cup disappointment, and outlined a step-by-step start with club visits and camp plans.
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![Taiwo Awoniyi closing in on Nottingham Forest exit as Coventry deal nears]()
Taiwo Awoniyi closing in on Nottingham Forest exit as Coventry deal nears
Taiwo Awoniyi is close to joining Coventry in a deal worth about £17m after scoring 23 goals in 103 games for Nottingham Forest.
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![Liam Delap transfer news: Everton lead Chelsea exit race]()
Liam Delap transfer news: Everton lead Chelsea exit race
Everton lead the Liam Delap transfer news race, with Chelsea open to selling, a £40m asking price cited and a Premier League stay preferred.
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![Kim Min-jae wants to stay at Bayern despite Manchester United interest]()
Kim Min-jae wants to stay at Bayern despite Manchester United interest
Christian Falk says Manchester United are interested in Kim Min-jae, but the Bayern defender wants to stay and fight for his place.
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![Manchester United injury news leaves Hull City opener in doubt for Mount and Sesko]()
Manchester United injury news leaves Hull City opener in doubt for Mount and Sesko
Manchester United head into Hull City with Cunha expected to be fine, but doubts remain over Mount, Sesko and Heaton after the AC Milan loss.
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![Real Madrid Schalke debuts for Cucurella and Diomande]()
Real Madrid Schalke debuts for Cucurella and Diomande
Real Madrid could hand first minutes to Marc Cucurella and Yan Diomande against Schalke, with Jude Bellingham back in training and Espanyol next.
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![Eder Militao on track for October return after latest injury setback]()
Eder Militao on track for October return after latest injury setback
Real Madrid expect Eder Militao to return to group training in October after late-April hamstring surgery. The route back to the XI is still open.
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![Brahim Diaz makes a case for more Real Madrid minutes]()
Brahim Diaz makes a case for more Real Madrid minutes
Brahim Diaz’s four-assist World Cup and sharp pre-season return have strengthened his case for a bigger role under Mourinho at Real Madrid.
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![Real Madrid defensive rebuild built around Mourinho's physical brief]()
Real Madrid defensive rebuild built around Mourinho's physical brief
Real Madrid's defensive rebuild is built around Jose Mourinho's demand for greater physical capacity, with Diomande's record-label fee and new arrivals.
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![Manchester United vs Milan: Torriani saves Fernandes as Milan win a wild friendly]()
Manchester United vs Milan: Torriani saves Fernandes as Milan win a wild friendly
Milan beat Manchester United in a chaotic final pre-season friendly, with Lorenzo Torriani saving Bruno Fernandes’ penalty and Terracciano errors shaping it.
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![Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after Real Madrid pre-season impresses]()
Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after Real Madrid pre-season impresses
Jose Mourinho wants Alexis Ciria to stay with Castilla after one goal and one assist in pre-season, while staying close to Real Madrid’s first team.
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![Arsenal title defence faces history and injuries]()
Arsenal title defence faces history and injuries
Arsenal begin their Premier League title defence with history, William Saliba's injury and stronger rivals all complicating the challenge.
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![Tonda Eckert and Southampton's Spygate second chance]()
Tonda Eckert and Southampton's Spygate second chance
Tonda Eckert apologised after Southampton's Spygate case, and Dragan Solak still backed him despite a four-point deduction and expulsion from the final.
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![Manchester United vs Hull preview: nine spots nearly set]()
Manchester United vs Hull preview: nine spots nearly set
Michael Carrick has nine near-certain starters for Manchester United’s opener against Hull, with two spots still open and Senne Lammens impressing.
Saturday, 15 August 2026
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![Arsenal injury update brings Saka, Rice and Zubimendi back into contention]()
Arsenal injury update brings Saka, Rice and Zubimendi back into contention
Arteta says Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Martín Zubimendi are available for Arsenal's Community Shield clash with Manchester City.
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![Monchi says the Championship is one of football's least understood leagues]()
Monchi says the Championship is one of football's least understood leagues
Monchi says the Championship is one of football’s least understood leagues, explains how data now shapes recruitment, and backs Espanyol’s UK scouting.
