News Friday, July 31, 2026

O'Neill seals permanent deal, Hatate exit triggers Breum chase

Martin O'Neill is staying on as permanent Celtic manager. The 74-year-old has agreed a one-year deal after stabilizing the club and delivering a domestic double as interim boss, the league and Scottish Cup both heading to Parkhead. Former Celtic and United scout Mick Brown told Football Insider: "Celtic have decided they're sticking with Martin O'Neill. He's done them a massive favour, he's done a fantastic job on an interim basis, won the league, won the cup, and the players seemed to be happy under him." The appointment ends any lingering uncertainty after Wilfried Nancy's brief and damaging spell earlier in the season.…

Guido Rodríguez leads Valencia's summer transfer push

Carlos Corberán wants Betis midfielder Guido Rodríguez as Valencia's marquee summer signing. The Argentine is the club's top midfield priority, and sporting director Kike Gourlay is pushing hard to land him.…
Barella blocked from leaving Inter as Dumfries nears Real Madrid move

Inter have not granted Nicolò Barella permission to pursue a transfer, shutting down speculation that the Italian midfielder could be on the move. Despite external interest, the club appears determined to keep one of its most influential players anchored in the squad.…

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Guirassy close to Fenerbahçe as Asensio eyes the exit
Fenerbahçe are closing in on Serhou Guirassy from Borussia Dortmund for a fee around €15 million. The striker is a key target as the club reshapes its squad following the election.…
Xhaka pursuit gets Italiano's green light as Beşiktaş rebuild kicks off
The first big move of the Vincenzo Italiano era is taking shape. Beşiktaş have launched an operation for Granit Xhaka, and Italiano has personally approved the pursuit of the experienced midfielder.…
Ederson's €45m United move agreed as Atalanta midfield era ends
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of Ederson, with the Brazilian midfielder's €45 million move now fully agreed upon. The deal marks the end of an era at the heart of Atalanta's midfield, with Ederson having been a locker-room leader for La Dea.…
Martinez top target as Vlahovic exit draws Chelsea interest
Juventus have made Emiliano Martinez their priority signing between the posts after the deal for Liverpool's Alisson collapsed. The club have already opened talks with the Aston Villa goalkeeper as the search for a new starter rolls on.…
Fofana close as Galatasaray's transfer window heats up
Galatasaray are very close to signing Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana. This one looks like it's actually happening.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Olise hat trick fires France as Hainer warns off Real Madrid
Michael Olise scored all three goals as France beat Northern Ireland 3–1 in their final World Cup tune-up on Monday. The Bayern winger was unplayable, and France coach Didier Deschamps couldn't hide his admiration: "He's beaming, just like he was all season for Bayern Munich.…
Rashford to Bayern Munich pending, United line up €100M midfield spend
Your former forward Marcus Rashford looks to be heading to Bayern Munich on a permanent deal. Reports say the transfer is now "pending" and Rashford's camp have "made known" his intent to join the Bundesliga giants.…
Malen leads Dutch line as Greenwood return gains momentum
Donyell Malen got the nod up front for the Netherlands in Monday's friendly against Uzbekistan, with Memphis Depay dropping to the bench. It's a signal that Malen's stock is rising heading into the World Cup, and Roma fans will be watching closely, he's one of yours now.…
Zadok Yohanna sold to Brighton for Swedish record fee
AIK have completed the sale of 18-year-old winger Zadok Yohanna to Brighton & Hove Albion for a Swedish record fee, reported to be between 270 and 305 million kronor (around £21.5 million). The deal, finalized over the weekend, is the largest transfer in both AIK's history and Allsvenskan history, surpassing all previous Nordic records.…
Timber ruled out of World Cup as Arsenal sack head of medicine
Jurrien Timber will miss the World Cup. The Netherlands confirmed the Arsenal defender has been withdrawn from their squad due to a groin injury.…
Enzo Fernandez hints at Chelsea exit as Real Madrid circle
Your World Cup-winning midfielder has cracked the door wide open. Enzo Fernandez was non-committal about his Chelsea future when asked directly: "I don't know, there are eight games left and then the FA Cup.…
Vitinha the €150M target as Mourinho era begins
Florentino Pérez will announce Wednesday that Real Madrid's top summer target is PSG midfielder Vitinha, with a reported offer of €150 million on the table. Journalist Santi Aouna calls the Portuguese international "the great dream of Real Madrid".…
Anderson £80m bid, United lurk, Miedema sidelined
Manchester City Women forward Vivianne Miedema has had knee surgery and is now focused on recovering ahead of the new season. The 29-year-old Dutch international posted a statement confirming the operation was successful.…
Olympiacos cracks Transfermarkt top 100 at €140.65m
Transfermarkt has placed Olympiacos at number 100 on its list of the world's most valuable football clubs, with a squad valued at €140.65 million. You are the only Greek club in the top 100, sharing the list with giants like PSG, Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Inter, and Sporting Lisbon.…
Vitinha and Neves staying put as Madrid circle
Fabrizio Romano is crystal clear: PSG will not listen to offers for either Vitinha or João Neves this summer. "No amount of money or bids" changes the club's stance.…
Pote targeted by Saudi clubs as Sporting brace for offer
Sporting are bracing for an offer from Saudi Arabia for Pedro Gonçalves. The club is waiting, not negotiating, but the expectation is that an Arabian club will formalize a bid soon.…
Real Madrid ask UEFA to strip Barcelona of titles
Real Madrid have formally asked UEFA to strip Barcelona of their titles and ban the club from European competition, according to a report Monday. The request, pushed by Florentino Pérez, targets the club directly at the institutional level.…
PAOK summit kicks off as Lucescu decision looms
PAOK held a major meeting at the club's offices with nearly every key figure present. Sporting director Léo Matos, technical director Vieirinha, owner Ivan Savvidis, and his children Giorgos and Nikos were all there, along with legal director Maria Goncharova.…
Paredes breaks silence on Boca exit rumors
Boca Juniors captain Leandro Paredes has addressed the swirling rumors about his future at the club, speaking candidly about his return year in blue and gold. In quotes published by Olé, Paredes made clear where he stands amid speculation that his time at La Bombonera could be cut short.…
Vaessen spills on Ajax-Groningen chaos as Tsygankov slips away
Groningen goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen has opened up about the infamous 2–2 draw with Ajax that cost your club the title last season, and he didn't hold back. "Klaassen gave me knees in my balls, Brobbey grabbed me," Vaessen said, recounting the mayhem from May 14, 2025.…
Camara and Jensen: Panathinaikos' twin midfield push
Panathinaikos are going all in on Etienne Camara and still fighting to land Mathias Jensen. That's the word from Nikos Athanasiou, who says the club is prioritising both midfield targets as the summer window heats up.…