News Sunday, September 20, 2026

Dumfries set for Real Madrid, Ajax eye Sommer

It's happening. Denzel Dumfries is heading to Real Madrid, and the people around him are treating it as done. Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman told reporters he believes Dumfries has already completed his medical: "I don't know if the transfer is completely finalized, but if anyone deserves it, it's him. I would have preferred him to go to Barcelona".…

Brown dodges Bayern questions, Saibari talks set for next week

Nathaniel Brown refused to discuss Bayern's interest during a DFB press conference ahead of the World Cup. "I'm fully focused on the World Cup.…
Wesley on Brazil duty, Cherubini injury blow

Your wing-back Wesley has been speaking from Brazil camp about his adaptation to playing on the left for Roma, and he's been refreshingly honest. "He's asking me to be myself," Wesley said of the instructions he gets.…

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Uzun tops Galatasaray's summer wishlist, Icardi heads home
Galatasaray want Eintracht Frankfurt's Can Uzun as the marquee summer signing. The 20-year-old Turkish international has a €60m release clause, and the club is reportedly preparing a €40m opening bid.…
Eight released, Gyokeres on target, Gabriel a doubt
Arsenal confirmed Thursday that eight academy players will leave when their contracts expire this summer. Josh Nichols is the only one with first-team experience, he made his senior debut under Mikel Arteta.…
Real Madrid candidate targets Haaland and Rodri, Tonali option emerges
Enrique Riquelme, running for Real Madrid president, has doubled down on his promise to bring Erling Haaland and Rodri to the Bernabéu. He went as far as saying he will pay members' fees if he fails to deliver them.…
Pérez promises record €150m Galáctico bid ahead of Sunday election
The election is Sunday, but Florentino Pérez is already making his biggest move. On live Spanish TV, he confirmed he will make a "significant offer" to a Champions League club on Tuesday for a top player, which would be the most expensive transfer in Real Madrid history.…
Cruzeiro target Gabriel Pec but face high price obstacle
Brazilian club Cruzeiro are targeting LA Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec, though a deal won't come cheap. The 11-goal, 4-assist attacker has drawn interest from the Série A side, but the Galaxy's asking price presents a major obstacle.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Estêvão's miracle recovery, McCabe crosses London
Estêvão has revealed doctors are stunned by his recovery. A new thigh scan showed no remaining lesion, despite earlier expectations he would need surgery.…
Bruno Fernandes contract talks suspended, Berrada reveals transfer plan
United have suspended contract negotiations with Bruno Fernandes. CEO Omar Berrada hinted at uncertainty around your captain's future but made the club's position clear: "We'd like him to stay".…
Kolo Muani talks, Sorloth targeted, scouts at U17 Euros
Juventus and PSG are in talks over a permanent deal for Randal Kolo Muani, and Jonathan David could go the other way to make it happen. Kolo Muani spent last season on loan in Turin and the club wants him back.…
Quiet football day, basketball takes centre stage
There is no football news of substance for Olympiacos today. The only football-flagged story in today's feed is a Portuguese report linking Brazilian defender Gustavo Mancha to São Paulo, a player with no connection to your club.…
Botheim hat-trick powers Malmö past Halmstad
Malmö smashed Halmstads BK 5–2, and it was the Erik Botheim show. Eight minutes, three goals, a hat-trick so fast it surpassed a personal record held by his friend Erling Haaland.…
Dumfries passes Madrid medical, Koeman confirms
Denzel Dumfries is on the verge of joining Real Madrid. Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman let it slip to the press: "He passed the medical tests here.…
Kolo Muani exit talks, Diomandé plays tonight
Juventus want Randal Kolo Muani, and PSG are in active talks to sell. A permanent deal around €30m is being discussed.…
United, Arsenal enquire about Gomes as Ferreira takes Alverca job
The vultures are circling. Manchester United and Arsenal have both made enquiries about your young Brazilian forward William Gomes.…
Nistrup appointed as Benitez successor
Panathinaikos have moved quickly to appoint Jacob Nistrup as the new head coach, filling the vacancy left by Rafa Benitez. The Dane steps in ahead of the new season with a major squad rebuild already underway.…
Coach search narrows to two, protests hit Coucke
CEO Kenneth Bornauw gave a concrete update during the new Adidas shirt unveiling. The club has a shortlist and is in advanced talks with two candidates.…
Japan complains about Tigres training pitches during World Cup prep
Japan's national team has complained about the state of the training pitches at Tigres' facilities in Monterrey, where they are preparing for the World Cup. The Japanese federation flagged the issue publicly, saying the surface is not up to the standard required ahead of their opening matches.…
Ceballos door opens as Ajax eye Mourinho clear-out
Ajax have snapped up 16-year-old Turkish youth international Enes Işık on a contract running until 2029. The intelligent defender arrives as one for the future and fits squarely into the club's tradition of developing young talent.…
Silas Andersen flying in, Juan Jesus link dismissed
Sporting have sealed the signing of Danish midfielder Silas Andersen from BK Häcken. The 21-year-old flies to Lisbon on Friday and will undergo his medical on Saturday before putting pen to paper on a five-year deal through 2031.…
Kokkinakis stays, Foster signs, Tsalov targeted
PAOK have locked down Menelaos Kokkinakis, with Serbian defender Dušan Petković set to follow. The club is also monitoring Brett Walsh as the summer rebuild picks up pace.…
Casadó deal close, Openda interest lingers
Barcelona are set to sell Marc Casadó to Monaco for €18 million, with the move now at an advanced stage. The 22-year-old midfielder is exactly the kind of profile Jorge Mendes has been pushing for at the club, but the data paints a mixed picture: Casadó's form has dipped this season, making this a gamble for a side already in transition.…
Viera warns Málaga ahead of playoff first leg
Las Palmas playmaker Jonathan Viera has laid out exactly how he plans to approach Sunday's promotion playoff first leg against Málaga, telling Mundo Deportivo that his side must "take control from the start and avoid an end-to-end shootout". The veteran midfielder stressed that the opening leg is "vital" and that Las Palmas intend to be "protagonists" rather than letting Málaga dictate the tempo.…