News Saturday, November 7, 2026

Maresca's City project begins as Tonali and Anderson deals take shape

The succession plan was years in the making. Manchester City had Enzo Maresca lined up as Pep Guardiola's eventual replacement long before his Chelsea exit, part of a deliberate strategy to ensure continuity at the Etihad. Maresca, who previously served two stints as Guardiola's assistant, signed a three-year deal through 2029. Chelsea hit back with a sharp statement over his December resignation and will receive over £17 million in compensation from City, plus an undisclosed settlement from Maresca himself.…

Alex Scott enquiry rejected, Arsenal lead Rogers race

Arsenal made an enquiry for Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott. The answer was flat: he is not for sale.…
Cucurella reveals Mourinho call as Chelsea line up Chavarria

Marc Cucurella is leaving and he is not hiding his excitement. The left-back has opened up about his move to Real Madrid, revealing José Mourinho reached out to him personally and Florentino Pérez made a direct request to bring him in.…

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Martinelli steals the show as Havertz crashes out
Gabriel Martinelli did it again. Brazil 2–1 Japan on Monday, and your winger scored the stoppage-time winner to drag Brazil into the World Cup quarter-finals.…
Maresca confirmed as City manager, Chelsea demand £17m compensation
Enzo Maresca is your new manager. Manchester City confirmed the appointment Monday, handing the 46-year-old a three-year contract through summer 2029.…
Maresca compensation confirmed as Chelsea pocket £17m plus
The number is £17m from Manchester City, plus an undisclosed settlement from Enzo Maresca himself. The club did not hold back in its statement, accusing the Italian of breaching his contractual obligations after he resigned mid-season to pursue the City job.…
Martinelli's 96th-minute winner sends Brazil through as Havertz falls
Gabriel Martinelli scored a 96th-minute winner as Brazil beat Japan 2–1 to reach the World Cup last 16. Bruno Guimarães, the Newcastle midfielder Arsenal are chasing hard, provided the assist.…
Dalot shines at the World Cup as Ugarte injury reshapes United's midfield hunt
Diogo Dalot put in a composed shift for Portugal in a 0–0 draw with Colombia at the World Cup on Monday. No drama, no mistakes.… Follow your club One daily brief about your team, in your inbox every morning. Free. Subscribe →
Maresca joins City, Chelsea pocket £17m and fire back
Enzo Maresca is a Manchester City manager. Your former head coach signed a three-year deal at the Etihad, confirmed Monday, and Chelsea are not hiding their anger.…
Maresca appointed as Guardiola's successor, Chelsea demand compensation
It is official. Enzo Maresca is the new Manchester City head coach on a three-year deal, succeeding Pep Guardiola.…
Aziz Yıldırım funds Guirassy and Watkins double swoop
The president has found the money. Fenerbahçe now have the resources to pursue both Serhou Guirassy and Ollie Watkins this summer.…
Gyökeres flattered by interest as Arsenal Women close in on Cerci and Baum
Two attacking reinforcements are nearly through the door. Arsenal Women are closing in on Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim and Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig, with the club moving to fill the void left by Beth Mead's departure.…
Arsenal Women near Cerci and Baum deals as Petit backs Williams
Two deals are close. Arsenal Women are near to signing Selina Cerci from Hoffenheim and Lisa Baum from RB Leipzig.…
Xhaka bid rejected, personal terms agreed as Alonso pushes
Chelsea made their move and Sunderland said no. An opening £8m offer for Granit Xhaka was rejected flat, with the Championship club telling your team the 33-year-old is not for sale at any price.…Weekly Analysis
Skriniar wanted, Carlos missing, Fred begged to leave
Fenerbahçe finished second last season, 74 points, +40 goal difference. That is a title challenge.…Weekly Analysis
Camavinga at €60m, Mourinho clears the deck at Real Madrid
Real Madrid finished second, 86 points from 38 games, plus-42 goal difference, and the season still felt like a holding pattern. Now the World Cup has scattered the squad across North America and the real business is happening in offices.…Weekly Analysis
Anderson at £116m and the Maresca rebuild begins
Manchester City have agreed a deal worth £116m for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson, which would make him the most expensive signing in club history. The fee is staggering and the reaction has been sharp.…Weekly Analysis
Vasic breaks with the past as Hammarby eye the restart
Nikola Vasic has said what plenty of supporters have been thinking. "He had a really hard time finding ways for how I should play," the striker told Expressen, referring to former head coach Kalle Karlsson.…Weekly Analysis
Elustondo arrives as Lisi era begins with intent
Aritz Elustondo. That is the name on everyone's lips in Thessaloniki this Sunday.…Weekly Analysis
Kristiansen and De Vrij close as Panathinaikos reshape the defence
Victor Kristiansen. Stefan de Vrij.…Weekly Analysis
Arsenal's transfer ambition and the Ødegaard question
Granit Xhaka has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. Xabi Alonso, his manager at Bayer Leverkusen, is pushing the reunion, and the deal is advancing.…Weekly Analysis
Ugarte injury nightmare scrambles United's summer midfield plans
Manuel Ugarte was carried off on a stretcher during Uruguay's World Cup match against Spain on Saturday, with the early fear an ACL injury. If the scans confirm it, United lose their starting defensive midfielder for the bulk of the 2026-27 season.…Weekly Analysis
Xhaka agrees terms as Alonso puts his stamp on Chelsea before day one
Granit Xhaka has agreed personal terms with Chelsea. A full verbal agreement is in place, the player is pushing for the move personally, and Chelsea have lodged a formal bid worth €30m.…Weekly Analysis
Diego Garcia arrives as Malmö's manager search drags on
Diego Garcia is a Malmö FF player. The Spanish striker was confirmed this week, and he takes the number 9 shirt straight away.…