News Thursday, July 30, 2026

Rastoder deal sealed and Neestrup gets his target man

Elmin Rastoder is not just a signing. His arrival creates a new and significant relationship for Panathinaikos. The club have landed a genuine target man, a profile that gives head coach Jacob Neestrup something he has been missing, a focal point in the attacking trio. The medical is done.…

Isak and Ayari among four internationals from AIK school pipeline

Four Swedish national team players came through the same school pipeline: Solna gymnasium, via AIK's NIU collaboration. Alexander Isak, Yasin Ayari, Gustaf Lagerbielke, and Isak Hien all passed through a programme that AIK's Andreas Wennberg now says has him looking toward the 2034 World Cup.…
Alex Scott enquiry rejected, Arsenal lead Rogers race

Arsenal made an enquiry for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The answer was flat: he is not for sale.…

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Cucurella reveals Mourinho call as Chelsea line up Chavarria
Marc Cucurella is leaving and he is not hiding his excitement. The left-back has opened up about his move to Real Madrid, revealing José Mourinho reached out to him personally and Florentino Pérez made a direct request to bring him in.…
Matheus Fernandes £85m race, Rashford door reopens
West Ham want £85m for Matheus Fernandes, and the bidding is about to heat up. According to journalist Ben Jacobs, United could pay more for the midfielder than Tottenham, but Spurs might structure the deal more aggressively.…
Helstrup named Malmö FF head coach, Adjei deal at risk
Malmö FF have their man. Gaute Helstrup is the new head coach, the club confirmed Tuesday.…
Cardoso and Pinto Lisboa join Olympiacos front office
Olympiacos have appointed Antonio Miguel Cardoso as General Director of Football Business and International Club Strategy. The role is new, created to strengthen the club's front office and its international footprint.…
Martinelli steals the show as Havertz crashes out
Gabriel Martinelli did it again. Brazil 2–1 Japan on Monday, and your winger scored the stoppage-time winner to drag Brazil into the World Cup quarter-finals.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Muriqi ruled out with muscle tear as transfer hunt intensifies
Vedat Muriqi has a partial tear in his right lower adductor muscle, confirmed by the club. The striker had to leave the pitch on a stretcher during a session at Topuk Yaylası.…
Gaute Helstrup is Malmö's new head coach
Gaute Helstrup is taking over. The Bodø/Glimt manager is confirmed as Malmö FF's new head coach, replacing Miguel Ángel Ramírez.…
Sandberg scouted as AIK eye summer moves
AIK are watching IK Oddevold's Gabriel Sandberg, a 23-year-old who can play midfield or defence. Häcken are in the race too.…
Podence not on Olympiacos radar despite rumors
Daniel Podence is not on Olympiacos' radar. Despite his name surfacing in the rumor mill, there is no move being made to bring the winger back from Al Shabab.…
Maresca confirmed as City manager, Chelsea demand £17m compensation
Enzo Maresca is your new manager. Manchester City confirmed the appointment Monday, handing the 46-year-old a three-year contract through summer 2029.…
Rastoder signs four-year deal at Panathinaikos
Elmin Rastoder is yours. Panathinaikos completed the signing of the Swiss striker from Thun on a four-year contract, running to 2030.…
Maresca compensation confirmed as Chelsea pocket £17m plus
The number is £17m from Manchester City, plus an undisclosed settlement from Enzo Maresca himself. The club did not hold back in its statement, accusing the Italian of breaching his contractual obligations after he resigned mid-season to pursue the City job.…
Martinelli's 96th-minute winner sends Brazil through as Havertz falls
Gabriel Martinelli scored a 96th-minute winner as Brazil beat Japan 2–1 to reach the World Cup last 16. Bruno Guimarães, the Newcastle midfielder Arsenal are chasing hard, provided the assist.…
Dalot shines at the World Cup as Ugarte injury reshapes United's midfield hunt
Diogo Dalot put in a composed shift for Portugal in a 0–0 draw with Colombia at the World Cup on Monday. No drama, no mistakes.…
Podence return ruled out as Cármo lands in Athens
There is no movement for Daniel Podence. Sportime report that despite recent chatter, Olympiacos are not pursuing a deal to bring the Portuguese winger back from Al Shabab.…
Helstrup takes over as Malmö's new head coach
Malmö have their man. Gaute Helstrup is clear to become the new head coach, replacing Miguel Ángel Ramírez.…
Sigurdsson leaves Malmö FF as summer clear-out begins
Arnór Sigurdsson is gone. Malmö FF have sold the 27-year-old to Greek Super League newcomers Kalamata FC.…
Maresca joins City, Chelsea pocket £17m and fire back
Enzo Maresca is a Manchester City manager. Your former head coach signed a three-year deal at the Etihad, confirmed Monday, and Chelsea are not hiding their anger.…
Maresca appointed as Guardiola's successor, Chelsea demand compensation
It is official. Enzo Maresca is the new Manchester City head coach on a three-year deal, succeeding Pep Guardiola.…
Elustondo arrives and Taison takes a pay cut to stay
Aritz Elustondo is a PAOK player, and he did not hide how much the move means. "PAOK really believed in me, and I have a lot of hunger to repay that trust on the pitch," the former Real Sociedad captain said in his first interview in black and white.…
David Møller Wolfe emerges as Panathinaikos left-back target
Panathinaikos are seriously examining Wolves left-back David Møller Wolfe as a new option for the left flank. The 24-year-old Norwegian international, currently at AZ Alkmaar but owned by Wolves, fits the profile your club is chasing to reinforce the left side of defence.…