News Thursday, July 30, 2026

Arsenal's 2026/27 fixtures drop as title defence starts against Coventry

The fixtures are out. Arsenal open the 2026/27 Premier League season at home to Coventry City on Saturday, August 8. A promoted side, at home, as defending champions, it does not get much better than that. Then it gets real.…

Lucescu leaves PAOK as Lisi emerges as top target

Razvan Lucescu is gone. PAOK confirmed the Romanian's departure on Friday, ending a saga that had dragged for weeks.…
Enzo Fernandez agrees Real Madrid terms as Chelsea demand €140m

Enzo Fernandez wants out. The midfielder has reached an agreement in principle with Real Madrid for a contract until 2032, and Nicolo Schira reports he is pushing to leave Chelsea for the Bernabeu.…

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Rodri refuses to renew as City hesitate on Anderson
Rodri Hernández will not sign a new deal at City. The club have pushed hard for an extension but the midfielder has said no.…
Olympiacos pass 20,000 season tickets as Biancone departs
The gates are not even open and the message is already sent. Olympiacos have smashed through the 20,000 season ticket mark for the 2026–2027 campaign, and they are still selling.…
Gonzalo García stays as Mourinho intervenes
Real Betis want two of your full-backs. Negotiations for Fran García are already underway.…
2026/27 Premier League fixtures land, United get the easiest start
The fact sheet contains zero football stories. Manchester United fans are in that quiet window between seasons, fixtures are out, the transfer rumour mill is turning, and a few squad notes are worth keeping an eye on.…
Celina set for Saudi Arabia as AIK exit looms
Bersant Celina's time at AIK looks over. The midfielder, whose contract expires in July, has reportedly agreed a move to Saudi club Al-Ettifaq rather than extend his stay in Stockholm.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Monga bid rejected as Arsenal line up Barcola and Bouaddi
Leicester turned down Arsenal's opening offer for Jeremy Monga. The 16-year-old winger wants the move, and Fabrizio Romano reports the deal is moving fast.…
Maffeo unveiled as Biancone nears Olympiacos exit
Pablo Maffeo is an Olympiacos player. The right-back posed in the red and white shirt on Wednesday.…
Gynge out of AIK first-team setup, new role possible
Richard Gynge's spring stint in AIK's senior coaching staff looks to be over. "After the circumstances that arose, there wasn't room," sporting director Lasse Johansson said.…
Malmö draw Vålerenga in Champions League qualifying
Malmö FF will face Norwegian side Vålerenga in the second round of Champions League qualifying. A Nordic derby with everything on the line.…
Peña and Ramaj on Panathinaikos goalkeeper shortlist
Panathinaikos are hunting a new starting goalkeeper and two names are on the table: Iñaki Peña (Barcelona) and Diant Ramaj (Dortmund). Head coach Jakob Nistrup wants one of them as his number one, with Kotsaris and Chaves not seen as the answer for that role.…
Bouaddi and Diomandé lead PSG's summer transfer watch
Ayyoub Bouaddi is the name on every big club's list right now. PSG are among the sides monitoring the 18-year-old Lille midfielder, sources confirm.…
Sanchez starts for Mexico, Pineda on the bench
Jorge Sanchez started for Mexico against South Korea on Friday, while his PAOK teammate Orbelín Pineda watched from the bench. The two internationals are both in action during this summer window, with Sanchez getting the nod from the start and Pineda held in reserve.…
Monga bid rejected as Arsenal scout half a dozen young talents
Leicester have turned down Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga. The 16-year-old winger is wanted by Brentford too, but Arsenal are expected to return with an improved offer.…
Celtic mark Lisbon Lions anniversary with Jamor-inspired kit
Celtic dropped a special-edition shirt on Thursday, marking 60 years since the European Cup triumph in Lisbon. The design draws on the Jamor, the stadium where Jock Stein's men beat Inter 2–1 and became the first British side to lift the trophy.…
Chivu extends Inter contract as Palestra bid goes to €50m
Cristian Chivu is staying. The coach who won the double in his first season has signed a new contract keeping him at Inter until 2028.…
Maffeo arrives in Athens as Olympiacos begin summer rebuild
Pablo Maffeo is in Athens. The right-back arrived Wednesday and has already been photographed in the Olympiacos shirt.…
Vincent Joseph crosses the Liverpool–United divide
Vincent Joseph, a 16-year-old forward, has agreed to leave Liverpool's academy for Manchester United. He is highly rated and the move is done.…
Kane fires England past Croatia as Real Madrid circle for Olise
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to bid up to €220 million for Michael Olise. That is the number floating around this morning.…
Cucurella leaves Chelsea for Real Madrid as Fernandez talks swirl
Marc Cucurella is a Real Madrid player. The deal is done, roughly £52m.…
David hat-trick headlines day as Vicario enters Juve keeper frame
Jonathan David scored three for Canada in a 6–0 friendly win against Qatar on Thursday. The former Juve striker now sits joint-top of the international scoring chart alongside Lionel Messi.…
Bernardo Silva to Real Madrid as City's summer reset takes shape
Abdukodir Khusanov made a mess of a cameraman during Uzbekistan's World Cup match against Colombia on Wednesday and then did the right thing. The City defender sent the injured cameraman his match shirt and a personal apology after leaving him bloodied on the sidelines.…