News Sunday, September 20, 2026

Lyon pass on Yaremchuk, striker returns

Lyon have decided NOT to trigger the €13m purchase clause for Roman Yaremchuk, meaning the Ukrainian striker will return to Olympiacos this summer. The French club had an option to make the loan permanent but have opted against it after a mixed spell. For Olympiacos, it raises a question: does Mendilibar want him back, or does this free up budget for the seven-plus signings already being planned? Either way, the ball is now in your club's court.…

Newcastle bid €24M for Yohanna, pundits urge AIK to cash in

Newcastle United have entered the race for AIK's Zadok Yohanna, preparing a bid of around €24 million for the 18-year-old Nigerian winger. The offer would be a club-record sale for AIK, and it complicates Brighton's earlier interest, which was already in the €22–23 million range.…
Haaland camp denies Real Madrid deal, Anderson bid rejected

Erling Haaland's father Alfie and agent Rafaela Pimenta have issued a joint statement denying any deal with Real Madrid, after presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme promised to sign the striker. Pimenta and Alfie Haaland said: "Tudo muito divertido, mas não é verdade.…

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Ederson deal agreed, Glazers consider sale
United have agreed a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson. The Brazilian arrives for £35m as Michael Carrick reshapes the midfield for the new season.…
U19 win the double with youth cup triumph
FC Copenhagen's U19 side clinched the league-and-cup double with a commanding 4–1 win over AB in the Ungdomspokalen Øst final on Wednesday evening. The victory adds the youth cup to their league title, underlining the continued strength of the club's academy pipeline.…
Mourinho return confirmed if Pérez wins Sunday election
Florentino Pérez has confirmed it outright: José Mourinho will return as Real Madrid coach if he is re-elected as president on Sunday. Pérez made the announcement Wednesday while campaigning, putting an end to weeks of speculation.…
Vlahovic walks free after €85m deal, Chiellini confirms the exit
Dusan Vlahovic is leaving Juventus on a free transfer this summer. Director of Football Strategy Giorgio Chiellini confirmed the news bluntly: "I am very sad, he cared about Juve right up to the last minute.…
Maresca set for City, Enzo swap talks heat up
Sky Sports report that compensation talks between Chelsea and Manchester City for Enzo Maresca are ongoing, with an agreement expected this week. City want him as Pep Guardiola's replacement.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Italiano accepts Beşiktaş project, goalkeeper deal close
Vincenzo Italiano has accepted Beşiktaş's project after meeting with Football Director Önder Özen in Milan. The 48-year-old Italian is coming off a Europa League semi-final run and a Coppa Italia final with Bologna, keeping them in the top four race until the final day.…
Back-to-back Champions League glory, Batrakov in sight
Your team did it again. PSG beat Arsenal on penalties in Budapest last Saturday, winning the Champions League final 1–1 (4–3 on penalties) to claim a second straight European crown.…
Sloukas out for Game 1 as Panathinaikos open finals against Olympiacos
Panathinaikos AKTOR will be without Kostas Sloukas for tonight's first final against Olympiacos in the Stoiximan GBL. Coach Ergin Ataman has left him out of the 12-man squad, a huge call for the series opener.…
Youth title path opens, nine champions leave, Queiroz backs Yirenkyi
The Iniciados have a golden chance to clinch the league title after Benfica were thrashed in Braga. The result blows the race wide open, and with Benfica dropping points, your youngsters now control their own destiny.…
Adidas returns, RSCA Women sign youth international
Adidas returns as Anderlecht's kit supplier from next season. The club has agreed a new deal with the German brand, bringing back a look that carries serious nostalgia for supporters.…
Bruno Ramos signs, Hjulmand chased by Mourinho
The defender has put pen to paper on a contract that keeps him at Alvalade until 2031, according to Record. Bruno Ramos is now officially a Sporting player on a permanent basis, ending any uncertainty about his future.…
Dotor confident ahead of Las Palmas playoff
Carlos Dotor says confidence is sky-high in the Málaga camp ahead of the promotion playoff visit to Las Palmas. "Con muchas ganas y con la confianza por las nubes," the midfielder told reporters, capturing the mood after your team sealed fourth place with a 0–2 win at Real Zaragoza on Sunday.…
Michel arrives, Ceballos deal close
Ajax have appointed Miguel Ángel Sánchez Muñoz, Michel, as the new head coach. The 50-year-old arrives from Girona and has signed a contract until summer 2028.…
Giannoulis deal close, captain eyes club record
PAOK are closing in on a deal for Giannoulis, with the transfer now in its final stages. The club is also working on bringing in a centre-back, which would give the squad a timely injection of depth before the new season kicks in.…
Padilla's Athletic return casts doubt on Valencia move
Valencia's path to signing goalkeeper Padilla permanently looks increasingly complicated after his loan spell. The 24-year-old returns to Athletic Club this summer with his World Cup hopes already extinguished, but his future at San Mamés is equally clouded.…
Monaco linked to Torino winger, Perrinelle backs Pogba comeback
Monaco are one of the clubs tracking Torino's Alieu Njie, the Swedish wide attacker who has caught attention in Serie A. AZ Alkmaar are also in the mix for the 21-year-old, described as a one-on-one specialist.…
Barcelona season review: La Liga champions, Yamal eyes World Cup opener
Barcelona wrapped up the 2025-26 La Liga season as champions with 94 points and the Spanish Supercup in the cabinet. But it wasn't a flawless campaign.…
Borja reveals near-move to Boca Juniors
Former River Plate striker Miguel Borja has revealed he was close to joining Boca Juniors, telling Ole that he "estuve cerca" and "me llevo ese orgullo", I was close, and I take that pride with me. Borja confirmed there were contacts with Boca's leadership, adding a layer of intrigue to the superclásico rivalry given his River history.…
Spain call-ups and Rivero bid headline La Real's Wednesday
Three Real Sociedad players have been called into Spain's senior squad for a training camp ahead of Thursday's friendly against Iraq. Two of them could make their senior international debut, while a third is in line for a return to the national team setup.…
Johansson still top of Rosenborg coach shortlist
Rosenborg have not given up on bringing Alfred Johansson to the club as their next head coach. The former Rosenborg assistant, currently managing AIK, remains the top name on the club's shortlist despite the challenges of prising him away from Stockholm.…
Mølgaard explains forbidden Brøndby switch
AGF captain Tobias Mølgaard has addressed the prospect of a move to Brøndby, calling it a "forbidden transfer" given the rivalry between the two clubs. The 29-year-old defender, who is out of contract this summer, acknowledged that crossing the Jutland–Zealand divide would be a sensitive topic for both sets of supporters.…