News Saturday, September 19, 2026

Maresca incoming as City reshape with Ndiaye pursuit and Rodri uncertainty

Chelsea and Manchester City have agreed compensation for Enzo Maresca, and he is expected to be named City's new head coach shortly. This is the move that kicks the summer rebuild into gear. Maresca knows the club from his time as assistant under Pep Guardiola, and now he returns to shape the squad his way. Every transfer domino that follows flows from this appointment.…

Lessor fires at Olympiacos: "sometimes you have eight on the floor"

Panathinaikos center Matias Lessor took a pointed swipe at Olympiacos following the latest Stoiximan GBL playoff matchup, claiming your team sometimes has more than five players on the court. "We have five players on the floor, Olympiacos sometimes has eight," Lessor said.…
Timber World Cup heartbreak and Arsenal's backroom shake-up

A proper gut punch for Jurrien Timber and Arsenal fans alike. The Dutch defender has been ruled out of the World Cup with a groin injury and has been cut from the Netherlands squad entirely.…

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Yohanna completes record Brighton move as AIK lines up next Nigerian talent
Zadok Yohanna is gone. The 18-year-old Nigerian winger completed his move to Brighton & Hove Albion over the weekend in a deal worth between 270 and 305 million kronor, a new Nordic transfer record.…
Olympiacos only Greek club in transfermarkt's global top 100
Transfermarkt has ranked Olympiacos 100th on its list of the world's most valuable football clubs, valued at €140.65 million. Your club is the only Greek side to make the cut.…
Málaga chase promotion with La Rosaleda set for record crowd
Málaga's home crowd is set to deliver the best attendance in the Segunda División for the playoff return leg. La Rosaleda has been a fortress all year, and the club is banking on that energy to carry them over the line against Las Palmas.…
Huerta agrees Toluca move as Anderlecht rebuild stalls
César Huerta appears set for a return to Mexico, with reports indicating the Anderlecht winger has reached an agreement with Liga MX side Toluca. The 24-year-old would depart after a difficult season in Brussels, where your side finished fourth and fan unrest toward owner Marc Coucke reached boiling point.…
Pumas confirm Efraín Juárez departure
Pumas UNAM have officially confirmed the departure of head coach Efraín Juárez, ending a tenure that saw him lead the team to the Clausura 2026 final. The club and Juárez parted ways over irreconcilable differences regarding the sporting project, with his agent confirming the exit after initially denying the rumours.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Kolo Muani wants Juventus as PSG set €35m asking price
PSG have put a €35m price tag on Randal Kolo Muani and are in "no hurry" to sell, but the striker wants Juventus this summer. After his loan at Tottenham, Kolo Muani has made Juve his preferred destination.…
Leeds ready €40m Diomande bid as Sporting sign new centre-back
Leeds United are preparing a €40 million offer for Ousmane Diomande, sources in Portugal report. That's only half his €80m release clause, so don't panic yet, Sporting hold the cards here.…
Boavista complex draws offers, Estádio do Bessa still without bids
With less than 24 hours remaining in the court-ordered sale process, Boavista's training complex has received offers, but the Estádio do Bessa has not attracted any bids. The club's SAD is racing to submit a new recovery plan to the court in a desperate attempt to halt liquidation, while the insolvency administrator has requested the stadium sale be suspended.…
PAOK outbid for Giannoulis as Lucescu decision looms
PAOK have tabled a €2.5m offer for Augsburg left-back Dimitris Giannoulis, but it's nowhere near enough. Olympiacos have agreed a deal with the German club at €4.5m and Coventry are also in the race.…
Real Madrid push UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles
Real Madrid have formally asked UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles won during recent years and push for a European ban. Florentino Perez has sent a dossier to UEFA demanding the trophies be removed from Barcelona's official record, according to AS.…
Arruabarrena lands first signing as Boca's new era begins
The Arruabarrena 2.0 project has its first piece. Boca have moved early to secure their opening reinforcement ahead of the returning manager's pre-season, with reports confirming the deal is done.…
Eriksen collapses during Denmark friendly, Tsygankov nears Ajax exit
Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday, a terrifying moment for anyone who remembers Euro 2020. The former Ajax midfielder has now released a statement: "It has had an enormous impact on me and my family".…
Nistrup's vision takes shape as Panathinaikos target midfield overhaul
Jakub Nistrup is your new manager and the club is going all-in on his vision. An in-depth analysis from Sportime breaks down the only path to success under the Dane: full backing in the transfer market and patience while he reshapes the squad.…
André Silva deal done, Conceição refuses to rule out Benfica
Your second signing for 2026/27 is done, medicals completed, everything agreed. But the official announcement for André Silva won't come until later this week.…
O'Neill seals permanent deal, Hatate exit triggers Breum chase
Martin O'Neill is staying on as permanent Celtic manager. The 74-year-old has agreed a one-year deal after stabilizing the club and delivering a domestic double as interim boss, the league and Scottish Cup both heading to Parkhead.…
Guido Rodríguez leads Valencia's summer transfer push
Carlos Corberán wants Betis midfielder Guido Rodríguez as Valencia's marquee summer signing. The Argentine is the club's top midfield priority, and sporting director Kike Gourlay is pushing hard to land him.…
Barella blocked from leaving Inter as Dumfries nears Real Madrid move
Inter have not granted Nicolò Barella permission to pursue a transfer, shutting down speculation that the Italian midfielder could be on the move. Despite external interest, the club appears determined to keep one of its most influential players anchored in the squad.…
Guirassy close to Fenerbahçe as Asensio eyes the exit
Fenerbahçe are closing in on Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund for a fee around €15 million. The striker is a key target as the club reshapes its squad following the election.…
Xhaka pursuit gets Italiano's green light as Beşiktaş rebuild kicks off
The first big move of the Vincenzo Italiano era is taking shape. Beşiktaş have launched an operation for Granit Xhaka, and Italiano has personally approved the pursuit of the experienced midfielder.…
Ederson's €45m United move agreed as Atalanta midfield era ends
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of Ederson, with the Brazilian midfielder's €45 million move now fully agreed upon. The deal marks the end of an era at the heart of Atalanta's midfield, with Ederson having been a locker-room leader for La Dea.…
Martinez top target as Vlahovic exit draws Chelsea interest
Juventus have made Emiliano Martinez their priority signing between the posts after the deal for Liverpool's Alisson collapsed. The club have already opened talks with the Aston Villa goalkeeper as the search for a new starter rolls on.…