News Friday, July 31, 2026

Mourinho targets Bernardo Silva as Madrid election looms

José Mourinho is already laying out his transfer demands before the presidential election is even decided. The Portuguese coach, promised by incumbent Florentino Pérez if he wins, wants Bernardo Silva from Manchester City as a priority signing. Bernardo himself has kept his cards close regarding his future. Speaking at the World Cup, the 31-year-old admitted how difficult it is being away from his young family during the tournament: "Tudo o que faço agora é querer fazê-la feliz.…

Anderson chase intensifies as City's second bid falls short

Manchester City have had a second offer for Elliot Anderson turned down by Nottingham Forest. The bid was worth £106m plus £15m in performance-related bonuses, but Forest are holding out for a package worth up to £130m, an initial £110m payment with up to £20m in add-ons.…
João Pedro's Barcelona agreement claims rock Chelsea's summer

Reports from Spain claim João Pedro has "already agreed to join" Barcelona after an £86m offer was made. The Brazilian forward is said to be keen on the move, though Fabrizio Romano insists Chelsea's message remains that Pedro is "a crucial part of the project".…

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Rashford set for United return as Barcelona bypass £26m option
Barcelona have decided against triggering their £26m buy option for Marcus Rashford, and Michael Carrick has now spoken publicly about what that means for United. Carrick, who worked with Rashford during his time on the coaching staff, believes the forward still has plenty to offer at Old Trafford.…
Calafiori to Madrid stalls, Soulé exit looms
Real Madrid did speak to Riccardo Calafiori's agents a few weeks ago, but there has been zero club-to-club contact with Arsenal. Fabrizio Romano says the deal is not advancing: "At the moment, Real Madrid are not advancing for Riccardo Calafiori." He called the option "not that concrete", just an internal discussion that never moved forward.…
Yildiz not for sale as Comolli exit looms
Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has confirmed Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta wants Kenan Yildiz, but the message from Turin is blunt: he is not for sale, even at €100m. Arsenal had reportedly been readying an £86m bid for the Turkish winger, but Juventus have slammed the door shut.…
Malmö FF look to hockey for an edge as season ticket crackdown looms
Malmö FF are looking to the ice for answers. The club has reached out to SHL sides Rögle and Skellefteå to study how elite hockey organizations operate, with sporting coordinator Zlatko Rihter acknowledging the curiosity.…
AIK chase Kovacs as Yohanna's Brighton salary emerges
AIK are pushing to get Robin Kovacs signed, but the clock is working against you. The deal is time-sensitive and the club is scrambling to finalize it before the window closes.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Malmö target empty seats as ex-reserve's Messi story surfaces
Malmö FF are pushing a new policy to crack down on empty seats at home matches. The club wants to penalise fans who buy tickets but don't show up, something SLO Pierre Nordberg says is "rätt högt upp på agendan", right near the top of the agenda.…
Maffeo deal close as Olympiacos move quickly for new right-back
Olympiacos are closing in on the signing of Spanish right-back Pablo Maffeo from Mallorca. The 28-year-old, who came through Manchester City's academy and has also played for Girona, is set to join in a deal worth around three million euros.…
Kounde injured before World Cup, Barcelona seal Abdelkarim deal
Jules Kounde has picked up a muscle injury during a France friendly and is now a serious doubt for the start of the 2026 World Cup. The Barcelona defender suffered the problem on June 8, less than a week before the tournament begins, awful timing for both player and club.…
Froholdt tops non-World Cup midfielder valuations as Porto set Gul price
Your midfielder Froholdt has been identified as the most valuable player worldwide not heading to the 2026 World Cup. The Dane is in elite company, only three central midfielders in his age bracket have a higher valuation, and none of them are skipping the tournament.…
Camara prefers Ligue 1 or Bundesliga over Panathinaikos
Panathinaikos have moved for Charleroi midfielder Etienne Camara, but the player would rather go to Ligue 1 or the Bundesliga. Manager Jakob Nistrup and the club are pushing for the 22-year-old, yet Greece is not his priority.…
Celtic chase Swiss striker Filet as fans demand ambition
Celtic are pushing for FC Aarau striker Elias Filet, with a video conference between the club and his agent already in the books. The 23-year-old topped the Swiss second-tier scoring charts this season.…
Vitinha and João Neves non-negotiable as PSG brace for summer
Your midfield jewel is going nowhere. Jorge Mendes, agent to both Vitinha and João Neves, has publicly declared the Portuguese duo "non-negotiable" for PSG, directly dismissing Real Madrid's reported interest.…
Bastoni rejects Barcelona, Sommer and Darmian head for exit
Alessandro Bastoni is staying at Inter, full stop. His agent Tullio Tinti shut down Barcelona's interest bluntly: "He definitely wants to stay at Inter".…
Nico Williams chase reignited as Timber ruled out of World Cup
Arsenal's long-running pursuit of Nico Williams has fresh life. Reports suggest the deal "can be done" and new sporting director Andrea Berta has been given renewed hope of sealing the signing.…
Maffeo close to Olympiacos switch as Mendilibar shapes his squad
Olympiacos are closing in on Pablo Maffeo as the direct replacement for Kostinia at right-back. The 28-year-old Spaniard, most recently at Mallorca, is expected to join in a deal worth around three million euros.…
Mourinho leaves Benfica, set to take over at Real Madrid
It's happening. José Mourinho has officially left Benfica and is set to become the next Real Madrid manager.…
Brown deal close as Bayern exit Gvardiol chase
Bayern are closing in on Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown in a deal worth just under €65 million. The 22-year-old has been a priority target this window and sporting director Max Eberl is pushing to finalize the remaining details.…
Gvardiol wanted by Real Madrid as City launch £106m Anderson bid
Real Madrid are making Joško Gvardiol a concrete target, and the Spanish giants are pushing hard. Bayern Munich have already dropped out of the race.…
Away fan ban, Vlahovic exit looms, and Inter move for Cambiaso
Juventus and Torino have both been hit with a 10-matchday away fan ban following the violence that marred May's Derby della Mole. For you, that means no travelling support for the first five away games of the new Serie A season.…
Rossi urges United to sign Lewandowski as Onana nears exit
Former United striker Giuseppe Rossi has called on the club to move for Robert Lewandowski. The Polish striker is a free agent after leaving Barcelona, and Rossi calls it a 'no-brainer' and a 'win-win' for both sides.…
Xabi Alonso's Chelsea project takes shape with Olmo pursuit
Xabi Alonso will take over as Chelsea head coach on July 1, 2026 on a four-year deal. The appointment is a major statement from the club after missing out on Champions League football in three of the last four seasons.…