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.
The football world seems to move faster and faster these days. No sooner had the World Cup ended than attention immediately shifted to the transfer market - which is understandable, given some massive deals are expected to be confirmed in the coming days, following in the footsteps of Morgan Rogers' shock £117 million move from Aston Villa to Chelsea.
Chelsea are weighing up a stunning move for John Stones following the defender's departure from Manchester City, according to reports. The England international is available as a free agent after his contract at the Etihad Stadium expired, sparking interest from several Premier League heavyweights.
Chelsea have officially confirmed the landmark signing of Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa in a deal worth a staggering £117 million ($157m). The 23-year-old forward arrives at Stamford Bridge as the most expensive British player in history, surpassing the previous record recently set in this frantic summer window.
Kyogo Furuhashi has officially completed a transfer to the LA Galaxy, leaving Birmingham City after a highly disappointing spell. The Japanese forward struggled to find his form in the Championship following his £10 million ($13m) move, which ultimately led to him missing the 2026 World Cup. Now, Furuhashi hopes to revive his career in Major League Soccer and regain his prolific goalscoring touch.
Przemyslaw Frankowski has lauded former team-mate Victor Osimhen as one of the finest strikers on the planet, placing the Nigeria international in the same bracket as Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. The Stade Rennais man, who shared a dressing room with the Super Eagles star in Turkey, believes the forward’s relentless ambition sets him apart from the rest of the elite pack.
The 2030 World Cup could feature a massive expansion to 64 teams, according to a bold new claim. Following the conclusion of the 48-nation tournament won by Spain, the prospect of an even larger global competition across six host countries is now being openly discussed by high-ranking football executives, setting the stage for a historic centenary celebration.
Indian cricket icon Sourav Ganguly has leaped to the defence of Lionel Messi following Argentina’s agonising defeat to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. The former India captain insisted that the legendary forward’s career legacy remains untouchable despite a difficult night at the MetLife Stadium.
Italy are desperately trying to convince Pep Guardiola to become their new national team manager. Technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo recently held face-to-face talks with Guardiola in Barcelona. However, the former Manchester City boss wants to take a break from football, meaning the Italian football federation faces an almost impossible task to hire him.
Manchester United are preparing to unleash one of their most exciting youth prospects in years during their upcoming pre-season clash with Rosenborg. Teenage sensation JJ Gabriel looks set to finally make his senior bow as the club manages his transition into the professional environment.
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