News Thursday, September 17, 2026

Alonso takes charge and Garnacho heads for the exit

Xabi Alonso took his first training session at Cobham on Thursday and wasted no time setting the tone. "You can't hold back anything, everything is for the team," he told the squad. Alonso said the potential of this young group drew him to the job: "The potential of the team and squad made me very excited to find a squad I can work with, create a football idea and bring excitement to the stadium and connect with the fans". Twelve first-team players reported for day one.…

Bruno Guimaraes agrees Arsenal terms as Newcastle dig in

The deal is taking shape. Bruno Guimaraes has agreed a five-year contract with Arsenal, and Lyon will bank around €6m from the sell-on clause.…
Two midfielders signed as Ederson deal stalls

Two new midfielders are through the door at Old Trafford. Fabrizio Romano confirmed both signings have passed their medicals and the deals are done.…

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André Luiz sold to Kansas City as Stanić and Roca near Olympiacos move
André Luiz is leaving. Sporting Kansas City have tabled a massive offer exceeding €17.5m for the Brazilian, and the deal is going through.…
Taha Ali nears PAOK move as Haksabanovic steps forward
Taha Ali is leaving. PAOK have agreed personal terms with the winger and the Greek club have already listed him on their official website.…
Hervé Matthys set for AIK medical as free transfer nears
AIK have reached an agreement with Belgian centre-back Hervé Matthys, who is expected to arrive in Solna for a medical ahead of a free transfer from Polish side Motor Lublin. The 28-year-old would arrive at no cost and bolster a defence that has been stretched thin, Henning Berg was forced into six changes against IFK Göteborg last time out, with twelve players unavailable.…
Camavinga interest heats up as City clear the decks
Real Madrid are open to selling Eduardo Camavinga this summer, and City are watching. The French midfielder would cost around €60m.…
Giakoumakis to Al Ain confirmed, Santamaria incoming
It is done. Giorgos Giakoumakis is heading to Al Ain from Cruz Azul, with the UAE club confirming a preliminary agreement for the Greek striker's contract.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Alonso starts at Cobham as Santos heads to United for £50m
Xabi Alonso is officially your new head coach. He arrived at Cobham today, Thursday, to begin work.…
Chatzaras signs pro deal as left-back search widens
Panathinaikos are working the phones for a left-back. Contacts have been made for Mangas, and the door remains open for a return from Anders Christiansen.…
Meslier joins Arsenal as Guimaraes pushes for move
Illan Meslier is an Arsenal player. The 26-year-old French goalkeeper joins on a free transfer after leaving Leeds United, with the club confirming the move on Thursday.…
Taha Ali nears PAOK move as Helstrup era begins Sunday
Taha Ali is packing his bags. Malmö FF and PAOK have a deal in place for the winger, and FotbollDirekt reports the move is happening this summer.…
United lock in stadium site as Santos deal agreed
Your new home has a postcode. Manchester United confirmed on Thursday that the new 100,000-seat stadium will be built on land adjacent to Old Trafford.…
Joseph contract pause and Dorsey's GBL honour
Olympiacos are taking more time on the Corey Joseph file. The club has pushed back their deadline for a decision on the guard's contract extension.…
AIK agree deal for experienced defender Hervé Matthys
AIK have reached an agreement with Belgian centre-back Hervé Matthys, a left-footed defender currently at Beerschot in Belgium. The 30-year-old has 134 Allsvenskan appearances from his time with IK Sirius and a short stint at Djurgården, and Aftonbladet reports both clubs must still finalise the fee.…
Asensio price locked as Greenwood and Watkins deals heat up
Marco Asensio stays unless someone meets the number. Fenerbahçe have set a firm minimum price for the Spanish forward and will not sell below it.…
Saibari to Bayern with Bosz blessing as PSV chase Hassan
Ismael Saibari has left PSV for Bayern Munich, and Peter Bosz is not pretending it is anything but the right move. "He is now ready for an absolute top club," Bosz said.…
Nunez return odds tumble as Liverpool chase Minteh
Darwin Nunez could walk back to Anfield for nothing. Bookmakers have slashed odds on the Uruguayan returning to Liverpool this summer to 1/1, with a free transfer from Al-Hilal now a real possibility.…
Guimaraes tells Newcastle he wants Arsenal as £75m price emerges
Bruno Guimaraes has told Newcastle he wants to join you this summer. The Brazilian midfielder has made his position clear internally but is not going to force a messy exit.…
Karabelyov injury worry ahead of Helstrup's first match
Yanis Karabelyov went down in training Thursday and did not return. The midfielder collided with a teammate and was seen on the sideline with an ice pack on his head.…
Fortounis scores on return as Olympiacos chase Stanić
Kostas Fortounis marked his Olympiacos return with a goal as your team beat Raków 2–1 in a pre-season friendly. He spoke like a man who never left.…
Santos sold for £50m, Camavinga bid accepted, Quenda unveiled
Manchester United have agreed a £50m deal for Andrey Santos. The midfielder is heading to Old Trafford after Chelsea decided to cash in.…
Palmer-Brown rejects Turkey, stays at Panathinaikos
Erik Palmer-Brown is staying. The American centre-back rejected a lucrative offer from a Turkish club and will remain at Panathinaikos this summer.…
PAOK back in the EuroCup, Lisi takes the reins
Your basketball team is back in the EuroCup after a decade away. General manager Giorgos Tsiaras did not hide the satisfaction: "We are very happy to have returned to the EuroCup this season, as it remains an extremely competitive competition".…