News Saturday, August 1, 2026

Ederson deal agreed, Hjulmand slipping away, Rashford to Barca?

United have reached an agreement with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson dos Santos, with the fee set at €40.5 million. The Brazilian is seen as a direct reinforcement for the engine room, arriving to compete with and potentially succeed the likes of Casemiro and Manuel Ugarte in Carrick's midfield. The deal is not yet signed but all parties are aligned. There is a major twist in United's long-running interest in Morten Hjulmand.…

Pedro's ceiling, Mheuka eyes loan move, swap talks with Newcastle

The Athletic believe Joao Pedro is nowhere near his ceiling yet, and that should genuinely excite you. Chelsea's Player of the Season has already shown what he can do, but the sense is there is much more to come.…
Sangaré joins Elche, Greenwood links return

Elche have made Buba Sangaré's loan permanent, paying the €4.5 million buyout clause agreed when the defender moved to Spain. Roma keep a 20% cut of any future profit and hold a right of first refusal if Elche decide to sell him on.…

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Celtic summer rebuild stalls as manager search drags on
Celtic's failure to appoint a permanent manager is now costing you concrete targets. Silas Andersen is the latest name in the frame, but the longer the board waits, the less likely any deal gets done.…
Iran picks Tijuana as World Cup base camp
The Iranian national team lands in Tijuana early Sunday morning, making the city their official World Cup base camp. The squad departs Antalya, Turkey, on Saturday at 15:20 and touches down at 1:30 a.m.…
Malmö FF plan squad cut from 45 to 30 players
Malmö FF are planning to slash their squad from 45 players down to 30, signalling another significant financial loss at the club. The drastic reduction points toward major departures this summer as the club tightens its belt.…
Fortounis returns, Lopez deal close
Kostas Fortounis has returned to Olympiacos after a full season in Saudi Arabia, and the numbers back it up. The creative midfielder arrives ready to slot straight into the squad and lift the attacking output for the season ahead.…
Arseblog season ratings, World Cup squads, Gabriel shirts rocket 350%
Arseblog dropped their full 2025-26 player ratings and it's a squad that went agonizingly close. The Champions League final loss to PSG on penalties still stings, but the league numbers tell a different story: 85 points, top of the table, +44 goal difference.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Jaime Segura leaves, squad shake-up begins
Jaime Segura and Malmö FF have terminated their collaboration effective immediately. Sporting director Daniel Andersson stated, "The best thing here and now is to go our separate ways." The abrupt departure opens a gap in the squad just as the summer window approaches.…
Three AIK players plotted to throw a match in 2023
Three AIK players planned to deliberately lose a match two years ago to get the manager sacked, according to multiple reports. SVT broke the story, with Expressen and Bollsvenskan following with further details.…
RSCA Women sign Twente midfielder
RSCA Women have secured a midfielder from Dutch side FC Twente, adding depth to the squad ahead of the new campaign. The move continues a busy summer for the women’s team, who lifted the Belgian Cup last season with a 3–0 win over Zulte Waregem, the club’s twelfth cup triumph.…
Paris renames streets after PSG's second straight Champions League
Paris is literally rewriting its map for this team. The city has renamed streets after PSG players following the club's second straight Champions League title.…
Obradović return report, finals decider tonight, injury news
Inside Euroleague dropped a bombshell report late Tuesday: Željko Obradović is set to return to Panathinaikos this summer, replacing Ergin Ataman. The legendary coach, who led your team to five Euroleague titles during his first spell, would step back into the OAKA hot seat after Ataman's tenure ends.…
FC Porto: Playoff decider tonight, Gomes price holds firm
It all comes down to this. FC Porto host Sporting tonight at 21h00 in the playoff semi-final, and only one team goes through to the final.…
Porto playoff decider, Hjulmand chased by Madrid giants
This is it. Sporting face Porto this Wednesday at the Dragão Arena in the Betclic League playoff semi-final, and there is no second chance.…
Míchel named Ajax coach, Ceballos deal close
Ajax have officially appointed Míchel as the new head coach on a deal running until 2028. The Spaniard arrives after a relegation with Girona, but the club are betting on his philosophy and track record with young players.…
Baba named in Ghana World Cup squad
Abdul Rahman Baba has been named in Ghana's final squad for the 2026 World Cup. The PAOK left-back will represent his country at the tournament, putting him in the global spotlight this summer.…
Arsenal trigger first Mosquera add-on, Gourlay on squad tour
Arsenal owe Valencia the first performance-related add-on payment for Cristhian Mosquera. The centre-back moved to north London in a deal that included future clauses, and the first of those has now been triggered.…
Filipe Luís set for Monaco, club accepts coaching license fines
Monaco have confirmed the departure of Sébastien Pocognoli and are finalising the appointment of Filipe Luís as your new head coach. The club is willing to accept fines of nearly R$150,000 per match because Luís's South American coaching license is not valid in Europe.…
Boca Juniors confirm Úbeda exit, Villa return rumors swirl
Claudio Úbeda is out. Boca Juniors confirmed the end of his cycle as head coach with an official statement on Tuesday.…
Eight Barça players called up for Spain, Cancelo deal opens, Rashford uncertainty
Barcelona will send eight players to Spain's World Cup squad: Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Cubarsí, Olmo, Ferran, Joan Garcia, Eric Garcia, and Gavi. No other club supplies more players to a tournament favorite.…
Remiro linked with Napoli swap
Álex Remiro could leave Real Sociedad this summer, with Napoli emerging as a concrete option for the first-choice goalkeeper. The Italian club are exploring a potential swap deal that would see Alex Meret head in the opposite direction.…
Ederson to United agreed, Palestra wanted by Inter and Premier League duo
It's happening. Manchester United have reached a full agreement with Atalanta for Ederson, with Fabrizio Romano giving it the signature 'here we go'.…
Olympiacos enquire about Mallorca's Pablo Maffeo
Olympiacos have inquired about Mallorca right-back Pablo Maffeo, according to Spanish outlet Marca. The 28-year-old is among names being looked at as the club prepares for a summer rebuild with at least seven signings planned, focused heavily on defensive positions.…