Reece James has admitted that he still has "rust" to shake off despite making a successful return to action in Chelsea's final pre-season friendly. The Blues captain featured in the 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge, but he warned that the squad is still finding its rhythm under new management.
Atalanta have rejected a €20m offer from Fulham for wing-back Raoul Bellanova after manager Maurizio Sarri deemed the 26-year-old defender indispensable to his squad. The Cottagers are the latest Premier League outfit to see their approach rebuffed, with Everton also failing with an earlier attempt for the versatile Italy international this summer.
Fulham forfeited their post-match penalty shootout against Malaga in the Costa del Sol Trophy after a 2-2 draw at La Rosaleda. The Premier League side cited contractual terms and urgent flight arrangements for their decision to leave the pitch without taking a single penalty, handing the Spanish outfit the trophy in front of 17,179 supporters.
As the highly anticipated 2026/27 Fantasy Premier League season approaches, new research from SeatPin has explored the psychology behind managerial decision-making. By analysing the habits of last year's champion, experts have revealed why consistency is far more crucial than chasing form in Gameweek 1.
Fulham have completed the signing of Northern Ireland international midfielder Shea Charles in a deal worth up to £30m from Southampton. The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Craven Cottage to become the most expensive player in his country's history, strengthening the squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
The Football Association (FA) has introduced tougher regulations to combat discriminatory conduct across English football ahead of the upcoming campaign. Under the updated framework, players, managers, and technical staff found guilty of aggravated misconduct will now face an increased minimum suspension of 10 matches to foster an inclusive environment.
Fulham have successfully negotiated a stunning double swoop for Real Madrid starlets Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios in a deal worth a combined €50 million. The move sees two of La Fabrica’s brightest talents head to West London to reunite with former Madrid youth coach Alvaro Arbeloa, who has prioritised the duo for his new project in the Premier League.
Premier League side Fulham are prepared to make a lucrative offer to secure Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia. However, while the English outfit want to acquire all of the youngster's registration rights, the Spanish giants are determined to retain a percentage of his ownership to benefit from any future moves, creating a significant hurdle in the ongoing negotiations.
Manchester United have been told that Antonee Robinson “fits the bill” when it comes to left-back reinforcements, with the USMNT star considered to be the ideal candidate to provide competition for Luke Shaw. Jonathan Spector has explained to GOAL why a raid on Premier League rivals Fulham should be considered by Michael Carrick and the Red Devils’ board.
Fulham have opened negotiations with Real Madrid over a potential move for highly-rated striker Gonzalo Garcia. The 22-year-old has emerged as a primary target for the Cottagers as they look to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
The transfer window usually dominates the back pages during the summer, but that's rarely the case in tournament years as the market is forced to take a back seat. Business never sleeps, however, and several deals have gone under the radar during the 2026 World Cup. After five-and-a-half weeks and some 104 matches, the big event is finally over, which means attention can now turn to the comings and goings at club level.
Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to secure Fulham midfielder Sander Berge as part of an ongoing engine room reinforcements under INEOS. Following the arrival of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, the Red Devils remain determined to land a third signing in that department to adequately prepare their squad for the gruelling season ahead.
Newly-appointed Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa is wasting no time in reshaping his squad, with the Spaniard reportedly eyeing a triple raid on former club Real Madrid. The former full-back is looking to leverage his deep connections at the Santiago Bernabeu to bring some of the world's most exciting young talents to west London.
Fulham have officially entered a new era after confirming the appointment of former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa as their new head coach. The Spaniard arrives at Craven Cottage to succeed Marco Silva, who recently vacuumed the seat in west London to take over at Portuguese giants Benfica.
Fulham are in the process of finalising a deal to appoint Alvaro Arbeloa as the club’s new head coach on a three-year contract. The former Real Madrid manager is on the verge of moving to Craven Cottage following the departure of long-serving boss Marco Silva, with advanced negotiations covering backroom staff and first-team squad planning.
Ricardo Pepi is on World Cup duty with the USMNT, putting him in the global shop window, but Kasey Keller has told GOAL why the PSV striker faces a “tricky” decision when it comes to his future and mounting Premier League transfer speculation. The 23-year-old frontman attracted interest from Fulham during the winter, with more approaches from England expected to be made with the summer market of 2026 now open for business.
The Premier League fixture list for 2026-27 has been released. Arsenal will be looking to defend their title, while the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have sights locked on the ultimate prize. Coventry are back in the big time after a 25-year absence, while several managerial changes mean that new eras are being ushered in across the division. Here, GOAL picks out the most notable matches from what promises to be another thrilling top-flight campaign.
Fulham have stepped up their search for a new head coach by entering advanced negotiations with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa. The Spaniard has emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Marco Silva as the Whites look to maintain their Premier League momentum with a high-profile appointment.
The Premier League has announced a comprehensive suite of mandatory law changes and officiating guidelines ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Developed in tandem with PGMOL and informed by an extensive annual football survey, the updates heavily target time-wasting tactics while refining the threshold for video assistant referee interventions.
Danny Murphy has explained to GOAL why Liam Rosenior, on the back of his Chelsea flop, would be “too much of a risk” for Fulham to offer the 41-year-old an immediate return to Premier League management. The former Cottagers star has also assessed the chances of Frank Lampard returning to west London following his promotion-winning heroics at Coventry.
Fulham have commenced discussions with former Real Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa regarding their managerial vacancy following Marco Silva's departure to Benfica. The West London outfit are thoroughly exploring their options and have also added former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim to an ambitious shortlist of potential candidates.