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Alonso Confirms Enzo Is a Chelsea Player but Offers No Assurances Over Fernández’s Future | Chelsea

August 20, 2026August 21, 2026grace

Xabi Alonso has declined to confirm whether Chelsea would reject an attempt from Manchester City to buy Enzo Fernández. Uncertainty continues to surround Fernández’s future, and a departure from Stamford Bridge remains possible despite Chelsea’s informal deadline for written offers of £120m for the 25-year-old Argentina midfielder having passed. City are considering a late approach […]

Arteta Calls for ‘Hunger and Drive’ in Title Defence, Confirms Lewis-Skelly Will Stay | Arsenal

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

Ahead of the new campaign, Mikel Arteta has urged Arsenal to demonstrate the hunger required to retain their Premier League crown. He also made clear that Myles Lewis-Skelly will not leave the club during the current transfer window. Arsenal begin their title defence at home to Coventry on Friday evening, aiming to win consecutive league […]

MLS Plans Playoff Revamp With 20 Teams, Reseeding and Double Elimination

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

Major League Soccer is considering a major redesign of its postseason structure, according to several sources connected to the league and its clubs. The revised system could launch in 2028, coinciding with the move to an autumn-to-spring calendar, and may introduce a double-elimination stage with up to 20 participating teams. The sources requested anonymity because […]

Transfer Rumours: Could Newcastle Sign Manchester City’s Nico González? | Transfer Window

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

A major squad overhaul could be approaching at Manchester City, potentially helping Newcastle in their pursuit of a central midfielder following the departures of Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. Nico González may be heading to St James’ Park after struggling to establish himself at the Etihad Stadium. Meanwhile, attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho appear […]

Wise or Wasteful? Manchester United Could Rue Not Backing Carrick | Manchester United

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

After bringing Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Old Trafford in 2019, Manchester United publicly claimed they had assessed 804 right-backs before choosing the Crystal Palace defender. The statement seemed excessive at the time and appeared intended to reassure supporters and reporters that the club’s recruitment team had carried out extensive scouting and analysis. United are now searching […]

‘An Incredible Privilege’: Socceroos World Cup Star Alessandro Circati Completes Benfica Transfer | Australia National Football Team

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

Promising Socceroo Alessandro Circati is the latest Australian international to secure a lucrative move in Europe, describing his transfer from Parma to Benfica as a major honour. His transfer follows Lucas Herrington’s switch from MLS to Hull City, which made him Australia’s sole Premier League representative, and Nestory Irankunda’s move from Watford to Benfica’s Lisbon […]

Premier League 2026-27 Preview No. 17: Newcastle United | 2026-27 Season Previews

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

Predicted position based on the writers’ average: 17th (Note: this ranking reflects the combined forecasts of the writing team rather than Louise Taylor’s individual view) Previous season’s finish: 12th Outlook Newcastle chief executive David Hopkinson recently described the club as being at a major turning point. Eddie Howe’s departure brought an end to almost five […]

‘Truly outstanding’: O’Neill praises Durán as Celtic push for Champions League | Champions League

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

A brilliant brace from new arrival Camilo Durán gave Celtic a commanding advantage over Lask in their Champions League playoff. Benjamin Nygren also found the net with an outstanding finish as Martin O’Neill’s team secured a 3-0 victory in the first leg against the Austrian visitors in Glasgow. Lask had two goals ruled out for […]

Manchester City Eye Roma’s Manu Koné as Spurs Discuss Savinho and Marmoush Deals

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

Manchester City are considering Roma midfielder Manu Koné as they look to provide Enzo Maresca with more options in the middle of the pitch. City have already completed the £116m acquisition of Elliot Anderson and are nearing an £85m deal for Lille youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, Maresca is also interested in Koné because of his […]

Fifth FIFA Vice-President Withdraws Support for Gianni Infantino, Citing ‘Loss of Confidence’

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026grace

Gianni Infantino has been abandoned by another Fifa vice-president after Hungarian Football Federation leader Sandor Csanyi questioned the president’s “professional judgment, ethical standards and leadership”. In a strongly worded letter delivered to Infantino on Tuesday and initially acquired by the AFP news agency, Csanyi says he has “lost the confidence I previously placed in you”. […]