News Friday, July 31, 2026

Leão pursuit off, new kit font confirmed for July

Sami Yen Haber reports Galatasaray will not pursue Rafael Leão this summer. The AC Milan star is not part of the club's current transfer plans. No offer is being prepared. (Reddit r/galatasaray) Galatasaray are ditching the unpopular Arial font on next season's kits.…

Dani Olmo decides on Arsenal, Rice named England vice-captain

Dani Olmo has reportedly decided he wants to join Arsenal this summer, and the club are preparing a £52m offer for the Barcelona midfielder. The Spaniard is viewed as a marquee addition to Mikel Arteta's midfield as Arsenal look to build on their Premier League title.…
Wesley out of World Cup, 40 days out for Roma

Roma right-back Wesley has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup after suffering a grade 3 muscle injury during Brazil's friendly against Egypt on Saturday. The defender limped off in tears during the first half and subsequent medical exams confirmed the severity, he will need at least 40 days of recovery, making his participation impossible with the tournament starting in four days.…

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Hainer warns Real Madrid off Olise as Bayern close in on two signings
Bayern president Herbert Hainer has fired a direct warning at Real Madrid over Michael Olise. "Michael Olise is a player of FC Bayern München, who still has a long contract, and we are not a selling club," Hainer said.…
Gabriel Peck attracts Cruzeiro interest
The Brazilian club have shown concrete interest in your attacker Gabriel Pec. Any move is complicated by LA Galaxy's high asking price, negotiations are not straightforward (12) (13).…
Florentino Pérez re-elected, José Mourinho returns to Madrid
Florentino Pérez has won Real Madrid's presidential election, the first member vote in 20 years. The win seals José Mourinho's return as head coach, with Madrid paying Benfica a €15m release fee to bring him back.…
Maffeo day arrives as Olympiacos close in on right-back deal
Monday is the decisive day for Olympiacos to finalise the signing of Mallorca right-back Pablo Maffeo. The 28-year-old has been lined up as the direct replacement for Kostinia following his move to Brighton.…
Eriksen recovering after collapse, Tuchel clears United medical path
Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during Denmark's friendly against Ukraine on Sunday. The match was abandoned.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Yıldırım wins as Safi concedes, Muriqi deal already lined up
Hakan Safi has admitted he lost the Fenerbahçe presidential election. The candidate who built his campaign on blockbuster transfer promises, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Mason Greenwood, Luis Suárez, Merih Demiral, told supporters he "had already signed contracts" but the deals are now dead.…
Ederson seals United move as Atalanta navigate summer upheaval
The Brazilian midfielder is leaving Bergamo. A €45 million deal with Manchester United has been fully agreed upon (1).…
Bernardo Silva wanted by three Spanish giants after leaving City
Bernardo Silva has left Manchester City, and the queue is forming fast. Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and now Real Madrid, with Jose Mourinho reportedly driving that interest, are all circling the Portuguese midfielder.…
Alonso's Chelsea rebuild begins as striker search and £35m return take shape
Xabi Alonso does not officially start as Chelsea manager until July 1, but the plans are already in motion. The Spaniard is working behind the scenes and has asked the club to bring back a former Chelsea player in a £35m deal.…
Vlahovic and Pavlidis top Italiano's striker shortlist
New Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano has told the board his transfer priority is a striker, and president Serdal Adalı is ready to spend. Two names are now in the frame: Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic and Benfica's Greek international Vangelis Pavlidis.…
Felipe Chávez returns to Bayern as Köln pass on buy option
Felipe Chávez is heading back to Bayern Munich after FC Köln decided against triggering the buy option in his loan deal, the club has confirmed. The young midfielder spent the season with Köln but failed to convince the club to make the move permanent, leaving a gap in the squad that will need addressing this summer.…Weekly Analysis
Andersen Arrives, Hjulmand Hesitates, Porto Wobble
This was a week where the future announced itself, loudly and from multiple directions. Silas Andersen touched down in Lisbon, passed his medicals, and is hours away from being unveiled as a Sporting player.…Weekly Analysis
Sunday Analysis: A final surrendered, a manager on the edge
The image will not fade quickly. Uriel Antuna, red-carded in stoppage time.…Weekly Analysis
Arruabarrena's return, Aranda's rise, and Cavani's fading shadow
This was a week that felt less like a conclusion and more like a threshold. The news that Rodolfo Arruabarrena has agreed to return as Boca Juniors head coach is not just a managerial change.…Weekly Analysis
Hands off the midfield: PSG draw a line against Real Madrid
The Champions League parade at Champ-de-Mars is barely a week old, the confetti still fresh in memory, and already the vultures are circling. That is the reality of being Europe's preeminent force, and PSG are handling it like a club that has finally figured out who it is.…Weekly Analysis
Míchel's First Week: Ceballos Close, García Stays, Ter Stegen Dreamed
Ajax have their head coach. Míchel arrives and he is not waiting for anyone.…Weekly Analysis
Anthony Gordon signs, Bernardo Silva speaks, and the Yamal World Cup gamble begins
Barça have just won La Liga with 94 points, a +59 goal difference, and a sense of control that was absent for years. But nobody is talking about the trophy.…Weekly Analysis
Matos and Vieirinha return, now the real work begins
The week PAOK fans have been waiting for finally arrived. Not on the pitch, the season is long over, the wounds of third place still fresh, but in the boardroom, where the club finally showed its hand.…Weekly Analysis
Pain, loss, and the first week without Gignac
The images from the CONCACAF Champions Cup final will linger a long time. André-Pierre Gignac, arms on hips, staring into the Mexican night.…Weekly Analysis
The Coucke crisis: Anderlecht's summer of reckoning
It is impossible to discuss Anderlecht this week without starting at the gates of Marc Coucke's castle. A banner, hung by supporters, delivered a message that leaves no room for interpretation: "Be noble and get lost".…Weekly Analysis
Quiet work, loud signals: how a backroom hire defines Panathinaikos' summer
No signings to announce, no friendly to dissect. This was a week where Panathinaikos did not win a match, sell a ticket, or even take the pitch.…