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Manchester United insist Bruno Fernandes is not for sale despite Galatasaray interest
Manchester United have made clear they will not entertain any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes this summer, with club sources stating he is unavailable at any price despite reported interest from Galatasaray.
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Neymar becomes first player removed under new goalkeeper time-wasting rule heading to Premier League
Santos captain Neymar was ordered off the pitch for 60 seconds during a 3-0 win over Vasco on Sunday, becoming the first player in Brazil's Serie A to be sanctioned under a new anti-time-wasting trial that is set to be introduced in the Premier League.
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Ronaldo hints 2026-27 season will be his last after 25 years in football
Cristiano Ronaldo has told Vogue that the upcoming 2026-27 campaign is likely his final season as a professional, saying he has his future "all mapped out" and wants to leave "a spectacular legacy".
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Yael Trepy hospitalized in intensive care after losing consciousness in swimming pool in Sardinia
French striker Yael Trepy, 20, from Cagliari is hospitalized in intensive care in Sassari after nearly drowning in a private villa swimming pool in Sardinia on Sunday. The club is monitoring his health closely.
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Mourinho's Real Madrid target Zubimendi to fill Rodri void
Unable to sign Rodri, who is heading to Barcelona, Real Madrid has reportedly received José Mourinho's approval to pursue Martin Zubimendi, the Spanish midfielder at Arsenal under contract until 2030.
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Carlos Espi, Real Madrid's top scorer in pre-season before his first official match
Signed as backup to Kylian Mbappé, Spanish striker Carlos Espi finished Real Madrid's summer preparation with two goals in four matches, establishing himself as the club's most prolific scorer during this period.
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Strasbourg signs Jacobo Ortega, Youth League final goalscorer with Real Madrid
Racing Club de Strasbourg have officially announced the arrival of Spanish striker Jacobo Ortega, 20, who was trained at Real Madrid. The centre-forward, who scored 18 goals for Madrid's reserve team last season, has signed until 2031, with a buyback clause in favour of the Spanish club.
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Genesio Names Six Key Players to Form OM's Backbone
With no summer signings and forced by the DNCG to sell Greenwood, Medina and Aubameyang, Bruno Genesio's Olympique de Marseille will rely on six designated leaders to form the team's core: Balerdi, Weah, Emerson, Timber, Paixao and Gouiri.
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Di Gregorio Offered to Marseille to Fill Void Left by Rulli
After Geronimo Rulli's departure to Manchester City, Olympique de Marseille has been offered Michele Di Gregorio, Juventus Turin's goalkeeper, on loan. Juventus is pushing its keeper out to welcome Guglielmo Vicario from Tottenham.
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Bouaddi leaves Lille for Manchester City for €80 million
Moroccan international midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is set to join Manchester City from LOSC for approximately €80 million, according to transfer specialists. His arrival accelerates after City's 3-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Community Shield.
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Barcelona seals Rodri for €70m and signs Cancelo for free on same day
FC Barcelona is set to announce two signings in a single day: Rodri, arriving from Manchester City for around €70 million, and João Cancelo, who joins on a free transfer after terminating his Al-Hilal contract.
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Ronaldo announces retirement for 2027 and targets 1,000 career goals
In an interview with Vogue, Cristiano Ronaldo indicated that the 2026-2027 season would be his last as a professional footballer. At 41 years old with 976 goals to his name, the Portuguese player wants to depart on one final record.
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OM Awaits €50M Saudi Offer for Igor Paixao Before Transfer Window Closes
Signed for €30 million last summer, Brazilian winger Igor Paixao could leave Olympique de Marseille before the end of the summer transfer window. Owner Franck McCourt has reportedly set his asking price at €50 million.
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Busquets joins Barcelona's coaching staff eight months after retirement
FC Barcelona announced on Monday that Sergio Busquets is returning to the club, not as a player but as assistant coach of Barça Atlètic, the reserve team competing in Spain's fourth division, under the direction of Juliano Belletti.
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Liverpool Stumbles Over PSG's Asking Prices for Barcola and Mbaye
Liverpool is negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain to sign wingers Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, but the English club finds PSG's financial demands too steep. Two weeks remain before the transfer window closes to reach an agreement.
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OL in Istanbul: Fonseca calls up Tolisso and new signings, Sulc and Merah absent
Olympique Lyonnais have unveiled their squad for the Champions League playoff first leg against Fenerbahçe on Tuesday in Istanbul. Paulo Fonseca can count on new signings Bidstrup and Athekame, but will be without Pavel Sulc and Khalis Merah.
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Liverpool vs Man City moved to Sunday as Premier League reshuffles October fixtures
The Premier League has confirmed fixture changes across matchweeks six to nine, with Liverpool's home clash against Manchester City shifted to Sunday 11 October and Chelsea's meeting with Manchester United rescheduled to Halloween morning at Stamford Bridge.
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Nine Manchester United players set to exit before the September transfer deadline
Manchester United are preparing a wave of departures before the September 1 deadline, with academy prospects Toby Collyer and Dan Gore among those expected to leave permanently or on loan.
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Premier League reschedules Man United and City fixtures across four matchweeks
The Premier League has confirmed rescheduled kick-off times for matchweeks 6 to 9, with Manchester United and Manchester City among the clubs affected. Notable changes include City's trip to Anfield on 11 October and United's visit to Leeds on 18 October.
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Ollie Watkins agrees personal terms with Al Hilal as Aston Villa face striker exit
Ollie Watkins has agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal, according to reports, potentially leaving Aston Villa without their top scorer from each of the last six seasons.
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