Arsenal have been backed to hijack Liverpool's £100m move for PSG winger Bradley Barcola after completing a £75m deal for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. Following three summer signings and missed targets, Mikel Arteta remains intent on adding firepower, with former players tipping the Gunners to win the race for the French star.
Viktor Gyokeres has dismissed the idea that the upcoming Community Shield clash against Manchester City is merely a pre-season exhibition. The Arsenal striker is adamant that the Gunners are heading to Cardiff with the intention of securing silverware and laying down a definitive marker for the new campaign.
Frank Lampard and John Terry have opened up on the emotional impact of Jose Mourinho's sudden departure from Chelsea in September 2007. The legendary Stamford Bridge duo revealed that the news left players distraught, shedding light on the profound bond the Portuguese manager built during his first trophy-laden spell in West London.
Thibaut Courtois has expressed his excitement at reuniting with Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, insisting that the veteran manager’s disciplined approach is exactly what the club needs. The Belgian goalkeeper returned to training ahead of schedule as he steps up his recovery from an injury sustained during the 2026 World Cup.
Chelsea's pre-season Asia tour took a fiery turn as new set-piece coach Austin MacPhee was involved in a heated touchline altercation. The former Aston Villa man had to be physically restrained by manager Xabi Alonso after tempers boiled over during a dramatic 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim in Malaysia.
Aston Villa are weighing up an ambitious loan swoop for Real Madrid forward Endrick ahead of the transfer deadline. The 20-year-old Brazil international spent the second half of last season on loan at Lyon before featuring at the World Cup, and Unai Emery's side are now keen to bring him to Villa Park to bolster their attacking options.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has delivered a sobering fitness update regarding key defenders William Saliba and Jurrien Timber ahead of the new campaign. The Gunners boss admitted the club has lost "incredible" influence in the backline as both players face extended periods on the sidelines following recent injury setbacks.
Omar Marmoush scored two second-half goals in three minutes as Manchester City completed their Asian pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Atletico Madrid in Seoul. Trailing to Jorge Dominguez's opener, Enzo Maresca's side roared back through Marmoush's double before Rayan Ait-Nouri sealed the win in stoppage time ahead of the Community Shield.
Chelsea's penultimate pre-season fixture in Malaysia descended into confusion following a dramatic 3-3 draw against Johor Darul Ta'zim. Fans inside the stadium were left baffled as a mandatory post-match penalty shootout was unexpectedly scrapped, prompting furious touchline exchanges before both squads departed the pitch without resolving the tie.
Dzenan Pejcinovic’s move from VfL Wolfsburg to VfB Stuttgart is subject to a medical and is done deal – but it almost hit trouble again in the closing stages.
Frank Leboeuf has backed Arsenal to retain their Premier League title, insisting Mikel Arteta's side possess assurances their rivals lack. The former France international believes the Gunners remain the team to beat heading into the 2026-27 campaign regardless of further transfer business.
Hull City have officially completed the £3.5m signing of Sweden international Elliot Stroud from Allsvenskan champions Mjallby on a four-year contract. The versatile 24-year-old becomes the Tigers' seventh summer arrival following their promotion to the Premier League, adding proven European experience and international pedigree to the squad.
Enzo Maresca has confirmed that Rodri is scheduled to return to Manchester City training this week despite intense interest from Barcelona. The Premier League giants recently rejected a €50m offer for the Ballon d'Or winner, who is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad, as speculation surrounds his long-term future in England.
Jose Mourinho has revealed he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 before pulling out of the deal to return to Chelsea. The Portuguese coach agreed to move to Old Trafford after leaving Real Madrid but ultimately opted for an emotional return to Stamford Bridge following a heart-to-heart with Ferguson.
Borussia Dortmund’s decision-makers are full of praise for the successful debut of new signing Konstantinos Karetsas, complete with a dream goal, and also speak about the transfer poker surrounding Said El Mala. News and rumours on BVB.
