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Arsenal in talks to sign Jeremy Monga as Morgan Rogers stance emerges
Arsenal have reportedly opened talks to sign Leicester City teenager Jeremy Monga, 16, while Morgan Rogers is said to be open to leaving Aston Villa for a fresh challenge, though the midfielder could cost up to £100m.
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Sebastian Berhalter calls father Gregg his best friend ahead of World Cup debut
Sebastian Berhalter, set to play for the United States at the 2026 World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino, has opened up about his close bond with former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and the extra pressure that came with being his son.
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Compensation talks between Chelsea and City delay Maresca's appointment as Guardiola successor
Manchester City are confident of appointing Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's successor, but lawyers representing both clubs remain in ongoing compensation negotiations over the Italian's January departure from Stamford Bridge.
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Atletico Madrid eye Osimhen as Alvarez exit to Arsenal or Barcelona looms
Atletico Madrid have identified Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as a potential replacement for Julian Alvarez, who has attracted serious interest from Arsenal and Barcelona after rejecting an improved contract offer in Madrid.
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Nottingham Forest reject Manchester City's opening bid for Elliot Anderson
Nottingham Forest have turned down Manchester City's first offer for midfielder Elliot Anderson, with the club insisting they will only consider bids exceeding £100 million for the 23-year-old England international.
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Bernardo Silva delays Barcelona decision until after the World Cup, agent confirms
Bernardo Silva will not commit to his next club until after the World Cup, his agent Jorge Mendes has confirmed. The Portugal midfielder left Manchester City on a free transfer after nine years and 15 major trophies, with Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Benfica all linked.
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Bernardo Silva to delay transfer decision until after World Cup, agent confirms
Bernardo Silva has left Manchester City after a decade at the club but will not choose his next destination until the World Cup concludes this summer. Agent Jorge Mendes confirmed the timeline to Fabrizio Romano, with Barcelona and Benfica among the reported suitors.
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Barcelona goalkeeper Diego Kochen set for loan exit to Danish Superliga side
American youth international Diego Kochen is expected to leave Barcelona on loan this summer, with newly promoted Danish Superliga club Lyngby Boldklub the reported frontrunners to sign the 20-year-old goalkeeper.
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Mourinho targets Calafiori for Real Madrid rebuild after confirming Dumfries and Konaté deals
José Mourinho, set to be confirmed as Real Madrid manager for a second time, has identified Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori as a transfer target. The Portuguese has already agreed deals for Denzel Dumfries and Ibrahima Konaté as he shapes his squad at the Bernabéu.
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Yamal included in Spain's World Cup squad despite hamstring injury uncertainty
Lamine Yamal has been named in Spain's 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup despite suffering a hamstring injury on April 22 that has kept him sidelined since. Barcelona expect the 18-year-old to be available for the tournament, but his level of involvement remains unclear.
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Slot's sacking leaves assistant Reijnen jobless after he quit Feyenoord for Liverpool role
Etienne Reijnen left his position at Feyenoord in May to join Arne Slot's backroom staff at Liverpool, only for Slot to be sacked on Saturday. With his old role at Feyenoord already filled, the 39-year-old coach is now without a club.
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Dias refuses to rule out Ronaldo, Messi and Modric playing beyond 2026 World Cup
Manchester City defender Rúben Dias has pushed back on the idea that the 2026 World Cup will be the final tournament for Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Luka Modric, saying simply 'let's see' when asked about their international futures.
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Man United target four more signings after Ederson deal agreed with Atalanta
Manchester United have reached an initial £35 million agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson and are pursuing four further signings this summer, including a striker and a left-back, as Michael Carrick looks to expand a squad returning to Champions League football.
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Spain and Argentina lead 2026 World Cup group stage odds as favourites emerge
With every team confirmed for the 2026 World Cup, sportsbooks have released group-winner odds. Spain (-310) and Argentina (-250) are among the most heavily favoured sides, while Brazil (-350) holds the shortest price of any group leader.
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Davies rejoins Canada squad for World Cup but hamstring return date stays unclear
Alphonso Davies has linked up with the Canadian national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup despite not yet being fit to play, after suffering a hamstring injury at Bayern Munich last month. The captain watched from the sideline as Canada beat Uzbekistan 2-0 in Edmonton on Monday.
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Kane says England World Cup win would make him Ballon d'Or favourite
Harry Kane believes he would be among the leading Ballon d'Or contenders if he guides England to World Cup glory in 2026, citing his 61-goal season and second European Golden Shoe as evidence of his claim.
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Every player named: Full 48-team squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
All 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have confirmed their squads, with 1,248 players earning the call to represent their countries this summer. From Lionel Messi's Argentina to debutant nations, here are the complete rosters.
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Manchester United target five summer signings as Carrick prioritises midfield reinforcements
Manchester United are pursuing up to five new signings this summer, with Atalanta midfielder Ederson already agreed for an initial £35 million. Targets in midfield and at left-back are being explored, though manager Michael Carrick insists the club's academy pipeline must remain open.
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North American transit operators face defining test as 2026 World Cup approaches
With 104 matches across 16 cities in the US, Mexico and Canada, rail and bus operators are scrambling to meet unprecedented demand — and prove that North American public transit can handle soccer's biggest stage.
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Manchester United target Pierre Kalulu as Juventus contract talks complicate £35m move
Manchester United are monitoring Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu, valued at around £35 million, with Italian reports claiming the club could disrupt the Serie A side's efforts to extend his contract beyond 2029.
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