Super Cup prep locked
The plan for the Supertaça is locked in. Pre-season starts at Olival, then a full week in England, before returning home ahead of the Super Cup clash. No date confirmed yet, but the structure is set (1).
PSG circling Diogo Costa
Your goalkeeper is wanted in Paris. L'Équipe reports PSG have made Diogo Costa a priority target this window. No bid yet, but the noise is real. Porto won't let him go cheaply.
United eye €80M William Gomes
Manchester United are tracking William Gomes, according to reports from Portugal (2) (5). The winger has an €80M release clause, and United are paying attention. No formal approach yet, but this one is brewing.
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Deniz Gül on target for Turkey
The Porto forward scored in Turkey's 3–0 win over North Macedonia in World Cup qualifying (4). A well-taken goal in the 53rd minute, helping boost Turkey's push towards 2026. Confidence builder for the kid.
Varela to Barça, Porto pass
Former Porto youngster Cardoso Varela is now being linked with Barcelona via Mundo Deportivo (3). He plays for Dinamo Zagreb. The same report says Porto have no interest in bringing him back. That chapter looks closed.
Braga share pre-season venue
You will not be alone in England this summer. SC Braga have booked pre-season at the same location (7). Sharing training facilities with a rival, unusual, but practical.
Farioli: 'Be prepared!'
Francesco Farioli took a break from football to address university students, with one clear message: 'Estejam preparados!' (8). The Porto manager spoke about leadership, critical thinking, and staying ready for whatever comes. Words that apply just as much to the squad ahead of a big season.
LaLiga 2 revelation linked
A young breakthrough player from Spain's second division is being linked with a move to Porto (9). No name yet in the reports, but the scouting department is clearly working the Iberian market.
Fan reactions
Porto fans on Reddit were buzzing about Deniz Gül's goal for Turkey, sharing clips of his 53rd-minute strike in the 3–0 win over North Macedonia. The general mood: proud to see their forward delivering on the international stage, with several hoping this confidence carries into pre-season. Watch the goal here.
