News Thursday, July 30, 2026

Fredrik Söderberg leaves AIK CEO role as board seeks new direction

Fredrik Söderberg is out as AIK's CEO after the board decided they wanted a different leadership profile. The club confirmed the departure Thursday, with Söderberg himself stating the board "is looking for other special skills" to lead the organisation forward. No replacement has been named yet. It is a significant off-pitch move at a time when AIK sit 10th in Allsvenskan with 12 points from 10 matches, and the summer window is already testing the squad with several young talents heading abroad.…

Anderson joins City for British-record £116m

It's done. Manchester City have agreed a British-record £116m deal with Nottingham Forest for Elliot Anderson.…
Maresca blocks City's Gusto move as Chelsea prepare for Alonso era

Manchester City have stepped back from a potential £75m move for Malo Gusto. Fabrizio Romano reports that Enzo Maresca, your former head coach now at City, has told the club he does not want to raid Chelsea for the right-back.…

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AIK win CAS dispute as Zamalek ordered to pay full Faraj fee
AIK have won their financial dispute over Omar Faraj. The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled in your club's favour, meaning Egyptian side Zamalek must pay the full transfer sum.…
Breein Tyree officially renews with PAOK BC
Breein Tyree has officially signed his contract renewal with PAOK BC, keeping the American guard at the club for the coming season. Tyree, 28, joined PAOK midway through last season after stints with Raptors 905, Indios de San Francisco de Macoris, Filou Oostende, and Sassari, and quickly established himself as a key piece in the backcourt.…
Skoumbakis extends as Panathinaikos juggle two-squad rebuild
Panathinaikos announced Thursday the contract extension of Dimitris Skoumbakis with the men's water polo team. The club confirmed the renewal as the summer rebuild continues across multiple sports, with the football side still working to finalize deals for left-back David Möller Wolfe and defender Stefan de Vrij.…
Helstrup unveils 4-3-3 and a Glimt-flavoured Malmö
The new man has spoken, and the message is clear: Malmö FF will look different. Gaute Helstrup unveiled his tactical blueprint on Thursday, a 4-3-3 with high pressing, blending Malmö's tradition with elements from Bodö/Glimt's philosophy.…
Santi Cazorla retires, and Arsenal's summer window stirs
Santi Cazorla has retired from professional football. The former Arsenal midfielder, now 41, announced his decision Thursday, ending a career that took him from Villarreal to Malaga, Arsenal, back to Villarreal, and finally to boyhood club Real Oviedo.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Marinakis unveils new 50,000-seat Karaiskakis Stadium
Vangelis Marinakis unveiled the plans Thursday. Olympiacos will get a brand new Karaiskakis Stadium, 50,000 capacity, at a €250 million investment.…
United bid £59m for Alex Scott as midfield search accelerates
Manchester United have made a £59m bid for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The Athletic's David Ornstein confirmed there has been contact, and United are 'definitely interested' in the England youngster.…
Jacquet joins Liverpool for £60m as Diomande chase stalls
Jeremy Jacquet is a Liverpool player. The 20-year-old French centre-back has joined from Rennes for £60m, a fee that makes him the biggest sale in Rennes' history.…
Guimaraes bid rejected, Arsenal move for Barcola and sell Trossard
Newcastle are worried they may be powerless to stop Bruno Guimaraes joining Arsenal. Your club has already had one offer rejected and is now preparing an improved bid.…
Fredrik Söderberg out as AIK face Göteborg restart
Former CEO Fredrik Söderberg is out. AIK's board took the initiative and Söderberg turned down an alternative role offered to him.…
Lövik deal agreed, Garcia eyes 12 July debut
Turkish reports say Malmö FF have reached an agreement with Trabzonspor for Norwegian left-back Mathias Lövik. The deal could be announced shortly.…
Cármo returns to training as Olympiacos sort out the goalkeeper picture
David Cármo returned to Olympiacos training, ending a spell on the sidelines that had fans worried. No word yet on whether he is match-fit for the upcoming fixtures, but having your key defender back on the grass is a lift for Mendilibar's group.…
Camavinga offered to City as Maresca lines up €250m rebuild
This one is real. Manchester City are in talks with Real Madrid over Eduardo Camavinga, and multiple sources confirm it.…
PAOK rout Beveren 4–1 as Santamaria talks continue
Your team crushed it. PAOK 4–1 Beveren in the first friendly of the Dutch camp, a proper statement to kick off pre-season.…
Aydon Shehu joins Panathinaikos as Hull dodge PSR points penalty
Panathinaikos have signed 19-year-old midfielder Aydon Shehu from Hull City, a deal that carried consequences far beyond Athens. Hull needed the sale to stay compliant with Profitability and Sustainability Rules, and the transfer has helped the Championship side avoid a points deduction.…
Palestra signs for £47m as Xhaka pushes for Chelsea return
Marco Palestra signed on July 1. £47m from Atalanta, and the 20-year-old right-back is already talking like a Chelsea player.…
Trossard sold for €20m as Barcola and Guimaraes pursuits heat up
Leandro Trossard is leaving. Arsenal have agreed to sell the Belgian winger to Besiktas for €20 million.…
AIK chase Matthys as Nissen returns for Göteborg
Your club needs a centre-back and has made contact with Hervé Matthys. The 28-year-old Belgian is a free agent after leaving Motor Lublin in Poland.…
Carmo returns to training as Podence and Sá questions linger
David Carmo is back on the pitch. The center-back returned to Olympiacos training and the mood around the club is good, he is smiling, moving well, and showing real progress.…
Mathias Lövik deal agreed, Taha Ali back from the World Cup
Turkish reports say Malmö FF have reached an agreement with Trabzonspor for Mathias Lövik, and the deal could be announced shortly. The Norwegian left-back would arrive as your team sits 9th in the table, 13 points from 10 matches, with a goal difference of zero.…
Onana nears Trabzonspor loan as United line up €70M move
Andre Onana is close to another season away from Manchester United. BBC Sport reports the goalkeeper is "on the verge" of joining Trabzonspor on loan for a second successive year.…