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Leny Yoro chooses Ivory Coast and deprives Zidane of a promising defender
At twenty years old, Leny Yoro has decided to represent Ivory Coast rather than the French national team. A further loss for Zinédine Zidane, already without Ayyoub Bouaddi, who chose Morocco after the 2026 World Cup.
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Barcola sold for €145m, PSG hunt for winger in final mercato hours
Bradley Barcola's departure to Liverpool for €145 million leaves a gap on PSG's wings. With hours remaining in the transfer window, the Paris club is exploring attacking options, though a signing is far from guaranteed.
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Rashford set to stay at Old Trafford as Barcelona return ruled out before deadline
Manchester United chief Omar Berrada has effectively confirmed Marcus Rashford will remain at the club this season, with Barcelona opting against re-signing the England forward after his loan spell. Manager Michael Carrick has also praised Rashford's impact since returning.
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Man United weigh late left-back move but risk letting deadline day pass without signing
Manchester United are monitoring left-back options on transfer deadline day but sources insist the club will not panic-buy. A Joshua Zirkzee loan exit to Juventus also remains possible, though a replacement is not guaranteed even if he leaves.
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Left-back tops United's deadline-day wishlist as window nears close
Manchester United enter the final hours of the summer transfer window with a left-back their clearest remaining need, having already added three midfielders and a winger. Joshua Zirkzee's future also remains uncertain after he was left on the bench against Ipswich.
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Atletico Madrid's move for Jonathan David hints at Alvarez exit as Arsenal wait
Atletico Madrid have lodged a formal loan offer for Juventus striker Jonathan David, a development that may signal the La Liga club are preparing to sell Julian Alvarez — with Arsenal remaining the likeliest destination at around £128m.
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Yamal and Raphinha each score twice as Barcelona climb above Real Madrid in La Liga
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both netted braces, with Anthony Gordon adding two assists, as Barcelona defeated Rayo Vallecano 5-2 at home to leapfrog Real Madrid at the top of La Liga on goal difference.
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USMNT striker Folarin Balogun nearing £45m Premier League move to Everton
Everton and AS Monaco have agreed a fee of around $58 million for Folarin Balogun, with only personal terms remaining before the USMNT striker makes his Premier League return for the first time since 2021.
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Liverpool reject £30m Forest bid for Nyoni and sell Bajcetic back to Celta Vigo
Liverpool have turned down a £25m plus add-ons offer from Nottingham Forest for teenage midfielder Trey Nyoni, while permanently selling Stefan Bajcetic back to Celta Vigo for an undisclosed fee ahead of the transfer deadline.
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Arteta reveals last season's Villa heartbreak fuelled Arsenal's hard-fought opening win
Bukayo Saka's second-half goal secured Arsenal a 1-0 win at Villa Park, with Mikel Arteta admitting the memory of a last-gasp Emiliano Buendia winner last season had driven his side's performance.
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Messi retires from Argentina for good after 207 caps and World Cup glory
Lionel Messi has announced his permanent retirement from international football, ending a 20-year Argentina career of 207 appearances and 125 goals. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision two days after Spain beat Argentina in the World Cup final, with the death of his father Jorge also shaping his choice.
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Ballon d'Or 2026: thirty nominees unveiled on September 8
France Football will announce the thirty candidates for the men's Ballon d'Or on Tuesday, September 8, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The trophy presentation ceremony is scheduled for October 26 in London.
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Saka rescues Arsenal at Villa Park but left-wing gap looms before deadline day
Bukayo Saka's second-half strike gave Arsenal a hard-fought win at Villa Park, but Mikel Arteta's side still look short of quality on the left wing with the transfer window closing on Tuesday.
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Saka gives Arsenal a second straight Premier League victory
Arsenal won 0-1 away at Aston Villa on Monday evening, thanks to a goal from Bukayo Saka in the 58th minute, securing a second consecutive victory at the start of the 2026-2027 Premier League season.
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Ueda leaves Feyenoord for Lille, Amoura joins Nice on loan from Wolfsburg
Lille officially announced the arrival of Japanese striker Ayase Ueda from Feyenoord for €15 million, while OGC Nice completed the loan signing of Algerian international Mohammed Amoura from Wolfsburg.
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Rice and Mosquera limp off as Arsenal sweat double injury blow at Aston Villa
Arsenal secured a 1-0 win at Aston Villa thanks to Bukayo Saka's 59th-minute goal, but the victory was overshadowed by injury concerns over Declan Rice and centre-back Cristhian Mosquera, both of whom were substituted in the final quarter.
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Transfer window: OM to keep Paixao, Timber, Aguerd; only Höjbjerg uncertain
With less than 24 hours until the summer transfer window closes, OM has decided to retain players announced as departures, including Paixao, Timber and Aguerd. Only Pierre-Emile Höjbjerg, targeted by Juventus, remains a special case.
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Everton agree £40m Balogun deal from Monaco as Moyes reshapes attack before deadline
Everton have agreed a £40m deal with Monaco to sign United States striker Folarin Balogun, with Beto heading to Fiorentina. David Moyes is also in advanced talks to bring Jack Grealish back on loan from Manchester City.
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Arsenal in £50m talks for Lyon's Fofana as Arteta scrambles to fill left-flank void
Arsenal are pursuing Lyon winger Malick Fofana in a potential £50m deal before Tuesday's transfer deadline, with the 21-year-old Belgium international offered to the club as Mikel Arteta seeks cover after losing Martinelli, Jesus and Trossard.
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Richarlison warns Spurs 'never again will anyone decide my future' in defiant transfer statement
Richarlison has hit back at Tottenham on Instagram after being dropped for Sunday's 2-0 loss to Newcastle, declaring he will not allow others to control his future while leaving the door open for a return to Everton.
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