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Friday, 12 June 2026
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Mourinho’s Real Madrid return has Bernardo Silva talk moving fast
José Mourinho’s Real Madrid return is being linked with Bernardo Silva, who is being discussed as a fit at midfield, No. 10 or wide right.
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Germany World Cup: Kimmich wants more than optimism
Joshua Kimmich says Germany must do more than want to win the World Cup, with a nine-match winning run but cautious voices around him.
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Old Firm violence arrests reach 40 after Ibrox disorder
Three more men have been charged after ugly Old Firm scenes at Ibrox, taking the total number of arrests to 40 following the Scottish Cup quarter-final
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Marcus Rashford Bayern Munich transfer hinges on salary, not talent
Bayern Munich like Marcus Rashford, but salary demands and a €25m to €30m fee gap with Manchester United could stop the move.
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Arsenal’s midfield rebuild has two clear threads: Koné in, Trossard out
Arsenal transfer news centres on an advanced Leandro Trossard move to Beşiktaş and interest in Manu Koné, with Roma under pressure to sell.
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Thomas Partey ruled out of Ghana opener after Canada visa refusal
Thomas Partey is out of Ghana's 17 June opener vs Panama after Canada refused his visa, but he remains available for the next two US group games.
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Emiliano Martinez Juventus push forces Villa into goalkeeper rethink
Juventus are pushing to sign Emiliano Martinez, while Aston Villa are already scouting replacements such as Zion Suzuki and Anatoliy Trubin.
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JJ Gabriel on Manchester United's pre-season watchlist
JJ Gabriel will not turn 16 until October, but Manchester United’s six-game pre-season gives him a real chance to impress Michael Carrick.
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Premier League softens hair-pulling red card threshold after VAR backlash
The Premier League is changing how referees judge hair pulling next season, after three VAR-led red cards and new focus on grappling inside the box.
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Elliot Anderson one step deeper into the transfer spotlight after Tuchel's praise
Thomas Tuchel called Elliot Anderson the full package as Manchester City reportedly bid £120 million, with Manchester United also in the race.
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Mateus Fernandes transfer: Manchester United move ahead of Arsenal
Manchester United are moving ahead of Arsenal for Mateus Fernandes, with West Ham asking for over £80 million and talks already underway.
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Luka Vuskovic and Tottenham's £30m decision
Brighton's £30m bid for Luka Vuskovic has forced Tottenham into a major decision over a 19-year-old defender who has yet to make a competitive appearance
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Florentino Luis makes Burnley move permanent after loan season
Burnley have made Florentino Luis's loan move from Benfica permanent after 33 appearances and two assists in a relegation fight.
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Mateus Fernandes is moving towards Manchester United
Manchester United are moving to beat Arsenal and Real Madrid to Mateus Fernandes, with contact made and a bid being prepared around £80m.
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Bradley Barcola exit talk gives Arsenal and Liverpool a summer opening
PSG's mixed signals over Bradley Barcola have opened the door for Arsenal and Liverpool, with Luis Enrique insisting he will stay while reports say
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Lawrence Shankland one step closer to Scotland's No 9 role
Lawrence Shankland has 4 goals in 173 Scotland minutes since last August, and former coaches say his delayed rise has finally caught up with his talent.
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Bellingham and Rogers could both fit in England’s attack
Tuchel says Jude Bellingham can play as a free-role No.9 to fit Morgan Rogers in. Bellingham also warned England about their Euro 2024 camp.
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Roy Keane's McGinn jab backfires as Gabby Agbonlahor fires back
Roy Keane's 'pub player' jibe at John McGinn has been hit back by Gabby Agbonlahor, who says the Aston Villa captain is one of the most reliable players around.
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Nathaniel Brown one step closer to Bayern Munich, but the fee still matters
Nathaniel Brown is close to Bayern Munich, with Frankfurt demanding €60m to €65m and Bayern moving quickly before World Cup exposure lifts his price.
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Kenny Jackett dies aged 64 as tributes reflect a four-decade football life
Kenny Jackett has died aged 64 after a four-decade football career spanning Watford, Wales, Swansea, Millwall, Wolves, Portsmouth and Gillingham.
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Harry Kane sits at the centre of England's World Cup plan
Gary Neville says England are built around Harry Kane, with Roy Keane backing the captain to handle the pressure as Tuchel reshapes the attack.
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Damien Duff gives Brentford a proven coach, not just a familiar face
Damien Duff has joined Brentford as first-team assistant coach for 2026-27 after leading Shelbourne to the 2024 league title.
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World Cup Brief #1: The 5 Stories You Need Before Kick-Off
Mexico open the World Cup, Messi declared fit, Neuer returns at 40, Tuchel's ruthless England squad and a build-up dominated by politics — the 2026 World Cup preview brief.
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Harry Kane World Cup warning after England’s hidden warm-up
Harry Kane says this could be his best chance to win the World Cup, after England’s secret 6-0 warm-up and Ivan Toney’s reported hat-trick.
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Elliott Anderson transfer hits a price wall as United move on to Mateus Fernandes
Manchester City's £106m Elliott Anderson offer was rejected by Nottingham Forest, while Manchester United turn to Mateus Fernandes.
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Lewis Hall one step from turning England frustration into transfer noise
Lewis Hall’s Manchester United link is being driven by England frustration, while Newcastle deny any fallout with Eddie Howe and insist no transfer
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Manchester United one step closer to Castello Lukeba talks
Manchester United have opened concrete talks for Castello Lukeba, with the RB Leipzig defender saying he is ready for a new challenge.
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Bruno Guimaraes and Woltemade challenge Newcastle takes
Bruno Guimaraes says Newcastle's season was shaped by inconsistency, not one transfer, while Nick Woltemade wants to play in attack again.
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Djed Spence’s World Cup call-up has Tottenham and Juventus watching closely
Djed Spence’s World Cup breakthrough has sharpened his profile, with Eric Dier backing him and Juventus interest adding to Tottenham’s summer leverage.
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Mateus Fernandes tops Manchester United's midfield shortlist
Manchester United are lining up a £65million bid for Mateus Fernandes, with West Ham wanting £85million and the midfielder open to a move.