News Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Slot shuts down Netherlands talk as Barcola decision looms

Arne Slot has shut down talk of the Netherlands job. The former Liverpool manager made it plain: "At this stage of my career, I prefer to see myself on the training pitch with my players every day". He was dismissed last season and immediately linked with the national team vacancy. Slot is not interested.…

Olympiacos knocked out of Champions League by NEC in extra time

Out. Olympiacos lost 2–1 to NEC after extra time on Tuesday night and are eliminated from Champions League qualifying at the third round.…
Ahmedhodzic linked with Feyenoord exit a year after Sheffield United move

Anel Ahmedhodzic may leave Feyenoord just a year after arriving from Sheffield United, with Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad naming the former Malmö defender among six players the Rotterdam club could sell this summer. The 27-year-old is not a regular starter and his wages are considered too high for a bench role.…

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Amel Mujanic hails AIK's young talent after Örgryte thriller
AIK bounced back from the 0–3 home humiliation against Örgryte with a wild 3–4 away win on Saturday, and the youngest squad Riveiro has fielded all season earned the spotlight. Amel Mujanic, at 25 the elder statesman in the group, was blunt in his praise: "They've got incredible potential," he said.…
Dessers buries injury hell with Conference League playoff winner
Panathinaikos are into the Conference League playoffs. A 2–1 extra-time win over CSKA 1948 in Sofia, and the tie was decided in the 95th minute.…
Maresca's first calls: no armband for Haaland, Rodri exit looms
Enzo Maresca has made his first big captaincy call. Erling Haaland will not wear the armband, and Maresca explained why plainly: "We're going to have a problem".…
Kairat await PAOK if Anderlecht fall
Beat Anderlecht and you are heading to Kazakhstan. Kairat Almaty await the winner of PAOK's Europa Conference League third qualifying round tie, according to the draw.…
Como friendly tonight, Lewis-Skelly offered around as window heats up
Arsenal face Como in a pre-season friendly at the Emirates this Wednesday evening. Kick-off is 19:30 BST and you can watch it free on the Arsenal YouTube channel.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Tielemans debut turns heads as Mount injury and Zirkzee exit loom
Youri Tielemans needed 25 minutes to make an impression. Manchester United drew Paris Saint-Germain 1–1 in a pre-season friendly, and the new signing was the talking point afterwards.…
Olympiacos eliminated by NEC, Champions League dream over
Olympiacos are out. NEC Nijmegen won 2–1 after extra time on Tuesday, and your Champions League campaign ends at the third qualifying round.…
Lewis-Skelly approach rejected as Mudryk nears Strasbourg loan
Chelsea turned down the chance to sign Myles Lewis-Skelly after an intermediary associated with the Arsenal left-back made contact. Manchester United did the same.…
Ahmedhodzic for sale at Feyenoord, one year after Malmö exit
Anel Ahmedhodzic could be on the move again, one year after leaving Malmö FF for Feyenoord. Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad lists the 27-year-old defender among six players the Rotterdam club are willing to sell this summer.…
Enzo Fernández targeted as City's midfield overhaul begins
Your club is targeting Enzo Fernández. Sam Lee reports City are exploring a deal for the Chelsea midfielder, valued around £120m, as Enzo Maresca begins reshaping the midfield.…
Dortmund target Konstantelias as Taha Ali returns to training
Your biggest star is on Dortmund's radar. Giannis Konstantelias has been identified as an alternative target if Dortmund cannot land Köln's Said El Mala.…
Garcia registered as Panathinaikos chase Conference League playoff spot
Your season kicks into gear Tuesday in Bulgaria. Panathinaikos face CSKA 1948 in the Conference League qualifier, with a playoff spot waiting for the winner.…
Carabao Cup draw pits Chelsea against Luton as City circle Enzo
Chelsea have drawn Luton Town at home in the Carabao Cup second round. The tie will be played the week of August 27.…
Lewis-Skelly offered to rivals as West Ham close on Nelson
Arsenal have offered Myles Lewis-Skelly to Chelsea, with Manchester United also linked to the 19-year-old midfielder. The move follows Arsenal's signing of Bruno Guimaraes, which pushes Lewis-Skelly further down the pecking order in a midfield that already has Declan Rice, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, Martin Odegaard, Eberechi Eze and Ethan Nwaneri.…
Zirkzee up for sale as Tchouaméni chase ends
Manchester United are open to offers for Joshua Zirkzee and prefer a permanent sale this summer. Premier League and Italian clubs are circling.…
Cásseres on Olympiacos radar as European pressure mounts
Olympiacos are tracking Toulouse midfielder Cristian Cásseres, though no formal bid has been made yet. The Venezuelan is also drawing interest from Lyon and Lens, so your club would face competition if they choose to move.…
Young AIK bench steps up in 4–3 win at Örgryte
AIK bounced back with a 4–3 win away to Örgryte on Saturday, and the story is not just the three points. The bench that got it done had an average age under 20.…
Lukaku nears Fenerbahçe move as Sturm Graz second leg looms
Your team carries a 2–0 lead into Tuesday's second leg against Sturm Graz in Austria. The Champions League third qualifying round tie is firmly in Fenerbahçe's hands.…
Bosz regrets extension as PSV legends demand action
Saturday was ugly. Your team led Fortuna Sittard twice at home and walked away with a 2–2 draw, conceding the equaliser deep in stoppage time.…
Guimaraes trains, Vinicius was never coming, Romero picks Atletico
Your club's summer-long flirtation with Vinicius Junior is officially over. The Brazilian forward has signed a bumper new contract at Real Madrid, and former United scout Mick Brown says the whole thing was theater.…
Araujo lands at Anfield as Barcola waits on PSG
Ronald Araujo is a Liverpool player. The centre-back has joined on a season-long loan from Barcelona, and Luis Suarez wasted no time.…