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Emi Martinez transfer update: Chelsea strike £7.5m deal for Aston Villa goalkeeper

August 28, 2026August 28, 2026grace

Chelsea have reached a £7.5m agreement to recruit Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The 33-year-old Argentina international is expected to complete a medical in London before joining the goalkeeping department at Stamford Bridge. The decision comes amid doubts about Robert Sanchez’s recent displays, especially following Monday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham. Sanchez, Chelsea’s first-choice keeper since […]

Michaely Bihina: Cameroon’s Goalkeeper Shining at WAFCON 2026

August 15, 2026August 15, 2026grace

One player has emerged as a national hero in Cameroon after her remarkable displays at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon). There have even been calls in the Central African country for a statue to be erected in Michaely Bihina’s honour after her outstanding performances helped the Indomitable Lionesses reach their first final […]

Milo Beimers: Goalkeeper Travels 2,000 Miles Across Europe by Van in Search of a New Club

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026grace

Beimers’ decision to take this unusual route has already created opportunities that may never have emerged had he remained in Belfast. Living and travelling in a van also makes him more attractive to clubs, as they do not need to cover the transport and accommodation expenses usually associated with trial players. Instead, Beimers and his […]

Carabao Cup: Preston Triumph at Goodison as Millwall Goalkeeper Stops Four Penalties

August 8, 2026August 9, 2026grace

Delano Burgzorg converted the decisive shootout penalty after Jusef Erabi’s stoppage-time equaliser helped 10-man Preston eliminate Huddersfield from the Carabao Cup. The match was staged at Goodison Park, Everton’s former home, because the playing surface at Deepdale was not yet ready. Daniel Iversen made two saves in the shootout following a dramatic conclusion to normal […]

Manchester City Reach Agreement to Sign Marseille Goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli

August 8, 2026August 8, 2026grace

Manchester City have reached an agreement to recruit Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille for £1.7m. The 34-year-old is returning to Etihad Stadium after spending the 2016-17 campaign there without featuring for the senior side. He has agreed to a two-year contract. Rulli memorably converted a spot-kick during Villarreal’s triumph over Manchester United in the […]

Hull City Complete Record-Breaking Deal for Goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026grace

Premier League newcomers Hull City have completed the signing of Greek goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for a record-breaking club fee. The 23-year-old has agreed to a five-year deal with the Tigers. While the clubs have not disclosed the transfer fee, the deal is reportedly worth approximately £20m, with additional payments potentially included. Hull’s previous […]

Newcastle United Complete £25.7m Signing of Braga Goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek

August 3, 2026August 3, 2026grace

Newcastle United have completed the £25.7m transfer of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga. Despite recruiting 20-year-old Ewen Jaouen from Reims earlier this summer, Newcastle continued searching for a more experienced first-choice goalkeeper. Hornicek, 24, travelled to Newcastle’s pre-season base in Spain over the weekend to complete the transfer and agree a five-year deal after his […]

Manchester United bring in goalkeeper Janina Leitzig for Women’s Super League campaign

July 24, 2026grace

Manchester United have completed the signing of goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed sum. The 27-year-old is the club’s second acquisition of the summer, following the arrival of defender Andrea Medina. The former Germany youth international is believed to have agreed a three-year contract after United activated a release clause in her […]

Arsenal Women extend squad overhaul with addition of Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez

July 22, 2026grace

Arsenal’s squad overhaul continues with the addition of Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez, who joins on a free transfer. The 27-year-old leaves Real Madrid after six seasons at the club. The Women’s Super League outfit had already reinforced the squad with Georgia Stanway (arriving from Bayern Munich), Selina Cerci (Hoffenheim), Ona Batlle (Barcelona), and Géraldine Reuteler […]

Women’s Super League: Arsenal Secure Spanish Goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a Free Transfer

July 22, 2026July 26, 2026grace

Arsenal have completed the free-transfer signing of Spanish goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez, making her their sixth new arrival of the summer. The 27-year-old moves to the Women’s Super League club following her departure from Real Madrid at the end of the previous campaign. Rodriguez will take the number 16 jersey and challenge Daphne van Domselaar and […]