Soham Mukherjee

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens in a deal worth up to €65 million (£55.5m/$76m), according to fresh reports from German outlet Bild. The highly rated 20-year-old winger is now set to complete a move to Stamford Bridge following the conclusion of his commitments with the Black and Yellows at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Jadon Sancho will not join Fenerbahce as Jose Mourinho has vetoed against a move for the Manchester United outcast after holding talks with Ruben Amorim. Despite mounting speculation that the winger was close to a switch to Istanbul, the former Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Roma manager has asked the club to abandon their pursuit.

Leicester City have officially dismissed manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, bringing an end to his brief tenure just under two months after the club's relegation from the Premier League. The former Dutch striker, who took the reins in November 2024 following the departure of Steve Cooper, was unable to prevent the club from slipping into the EFL Championship.

West Ham are reportedly searching for a replacement for Mohammed Kudus and have zeroed in on Nice forward Evann Guessand. This development has put several Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as they remain keen on prying away the Ghanaian from the Hammers during the summer transfer window.

Newcastle United’s summer transfer window has hit a significant snag after three transfer bids, amounting to a combined £120 million ($165m), were rejected. The Magpies, eager to bolster their squad ahead of a return to the Champions League, had targeted Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Joao Pedro, and Burnley’s James Trafford. However, none of their initial offers have succeeded.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reignited the age-old rivalry with Real Madrid by publicly contrasting the fundamental values and structures that define Spain's two footballing giants. Speaking on the club’s official podcast, Laporta emphasised that Barcelona's ethos lies in nurturing homegrown talent, while he claimed that Real Madrid’s success relies heavily on financial power and high-profile transfers.

Red Bull Salzburg brutally mocked Cristiano Ronaldo after going down to Real Madrid in the Club World Cup by posting a video of from his Juventus days on social media. The forward was given the marching orders during a Champions League group stage encounter against Valencia in 2018 after he fouled defender Jeison Murillo. The Portuguese was furious and frustrated with the decision as he kept insisting his innocence.

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has spoken out to reaffirm his commitment to the club, insisting that recent speculation about a move away from the Etihad is largely unfounded. The Brazilian international, who is currently with the squad in the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup, addressed the swirling rumours that had tied him to a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Jadon Sancho is reportedly on the brink of joining Juventus after Manchester United accepted a €25 million bid from the Turin-based club. The 24-year-old is said to be “very close” to agreeing personal terms, with discussions progressing rapidly following United's approval of the transfer fee. He had also attracted interest from Turkish giants Fenerbahce, but is understood to have declined a switch to the Super Lig.

Myles Lewis-Skelly, one of Arsenal’s brightest young talents, has pledged his long-term future to the club by signing a new five-year contract. The 18-year-old defender, who has quickly become a staple in Mikel Arteta’s squad, is determined to build a lasting legacy in north London after an impressive campaign where he went on to make 39 appearances across all competitions.

Paul Mullin’s loan move to Wigan Athletic has been endorsed by Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, who believes the switch represents a timely opportunity for the forward to rejuvenate his sinking playing career. The 30-year-old departed the Welsh club to join the Latics on a season-long loan after an underwhelming season at The Racecourse Ground.

Darwin Nunez appears to be edging closer to a move away from Liverpool, with Napoli leading the chase to secure the forward’s services. TalkSPORT have revealed that the Uruguayan international is actively pushing for a transfer to the newly crowned Serie A champions with Napoli boss Antonio Conte also making the 26-year-old his primary target this summer.

Manchester United are considering a move for Botafogo’s standout goalkeeper John Victor as they prepare for changes between the posts at Old Trafford. Football Insider have revealed that the Premier League giants have been monitoring the 29-year-old for an extended period, with his performances at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup reigniting their interest.

The 2025/26 Bundesliga season will get underway in spectacular fashion as reigning title-holders Bayern Munich welcome RB Leipzig to the Allianz Arena on Friday, 22 August, with kick-off scheduled for 20:30 CEST. The fixture pits two of Germany’s fiercest contenders against one another and offers fans an electrifying start to the new campaign. The full fixtures will be released on Friday.

Juventus midfielders Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah have found themselves in the middle of an unexpected storm, not over tactics or match performance, but because of their outspoken views on Italian cuisine. In a recent episode of Juventus Talk With Us, the American pair candidly discussed their experiences with food in Italy since moving to Turin, sparking nationwide backlash.

Pep Guardiola "feels sorry" for Claudio Echeverri after the forward was ruled out for Manchester City in the Club World Cup with an ankle injury. The young Argentine forward, who recently made headlines with a spectacular free-kick goal in the 6-0 demolition of Al Ain, sustained the injury during a training session at the team’s base in Miami.

Chelsea are reportedly chasing Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen as they continue to explore options for a new first-choice goalkeeper. The London club had previously tried and failed to secure a deal for AC Milan's Mike Maignan, and are now shifting focus to the German international. Ter Stegen is believed to be evaluating his future at Barcelona, especially in light of the club’s recent signing of Joan Garcia.

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has reportedly already "upset" Granit Xhaka at Bayer Leverkusen.