UEFA Champions League news

Left out of World Cup, Tolisso extends at Lyon and accepts non-selection

Absent from Didier Deschamps' squad for the 2026 World Cup, Corentin Tolisso has publicly reacted to his non-selection and officially extended his contract with Olympique Lyonnais until 2029.

Football Jul 8

United ready £85m Tchouameni bid as seven-man midfield shortlist takes shape

Manchester United are preparing to make first contact with Real Madrid over Aurelien Tchouameni in a deal that could exceed £85m, while Bournemouth's Alex Scott and six other midfielders remain on a narrowing shortlist as Michael Carrick looks to strengthen ahead of the Champions League.

Football Jul 8

Onana's ACL at the World Cup forces Aston Villa into the transfer market

Amadou Onana suffered an ACL injury during Belgium's win over the United States at the World Cup, ruling him out for most or all of next season. FIFA will cover his wages up to £4.68m, but Villa are now expected to seek midfield reinforcements.

Football Jul 8

Dorgu trains alone ahead of United's pre-season return after injury-hit debut campaign

Patrick Dorgu has been spotted working with a personal coach before Manchester United's official pre-season begins on Thursday, as the Danish wing-back looks to build on a promising but injury-interrupted first season at Old Trafford.

Football Jul 7

Real Madrid ready to offer €260M for Olise, Bayern remains inflexible

According to transfer specialist Ekrem Konur, Real Madrid is preparing an offer of €222 million plus €38 million in bonuses to lure Michael Olise away from Bayern Munich — which would make it the most expensive transfer in football history.

Football Jul 6

Haaland's father does not rule out Real Madrid transfer despite happiness at City

After Norway's victory over Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, Alf-Inge Haaland did not close the door on his son's potential departure to Real Madrid, while emphasizing that Erling is "happy in England for now".

Football Jul 6

Haaland angered Van Dijk so much after Anfield debut that he walked out of interview

Virgil van Dijk reportedly cut short a post-match interview in 2019 after being asked about Erling Haaland's performance in RB Salzburg's 3-3 comeback at Anfield, according to former Norway striker Jan Aage Fjortoft.

Football Jul 5

Vitor Reis eyes Man City first-team spot as homegrown rules cloud his path

The 20-year-old Brazilian returns to Manchester after a loan season at Girona, with Nathan Ake's £7m departure to Fenerbahce opening a vacancy — but Premier League and Champions League homegrown quotas could complicate his registration.

Football Jul 5

PSG 'won't sell to a rival' as Arsenal pursue Bradley Barcola in summer window

Arsenal's hopes of signing Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola this summer have been dealt a blow, with former Gunners midfielder Stefan Schwarz warning that PSG are unlikely to strengthen a Champions League rival.

Football Jul 4

Manchester United confirms Tchouaméni pursuit to replace Casemiro

Seeking a defensive midfielder after Casemiro's departure, Manchester United has placed Aurélien Tchouaméni at the top of its transfer priorities. Real Madrid holds the upper hand, with the French midfielder under contract until 2028.

Football Jul 3

Michael Carrick begins first full season as Manchester United prepare for Premier League return

Manchester United will open their 2026/27 Premier League campaign with a trip to Hull City before hosting newly promoted Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on August 29, as Michael Carrick takes charge of his first full season after securing a top-four finish.

Football Jul 3

Man Utd cool on Wharton and Baleba as Alex Scott emerges as top midfield target

Manchester United have effectively ruled out moves for Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton and Brighton's Carlos Baleba, with Bournemouth's Alex Scott now leading their midfield shortlist ahead of a Champions League campaign.

Football Jul 3

UEFA rejects FIFA's red card rule for mouth-covering as World Cup claims two victims

UEFA has confirmed it will not adopt FIFA's automatic red card rule for players covering their mouths during games — a law that has already seen Miguel Almiron and Piero Hincapie sent off at the 2026 World Cup.

Football Jul 2

Shamrock Rovers to stop at a pub to watch captain Pico Lopes face Messi's Argentina

Cape Verde defender Pico Lopes swapped a League of Ireland appearance for a World Cup knockout clash against Argentina and Lionel Messi in Miami. His Shamrock Rovers team-mates plan to pull their bus over at a pub on the way home from Sligo to watch him.

Football Jul 2

Atletico Madrid insist Alvarez is not for sale despite his transfer plea to Arsenal and Barcelona

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says the club were caught off guard by Julian Alvarez's public admission that he wants to leave, but insists the £81.5m Argentine striker remains unavailable despite interest from Arsenal and Barcelona.

Football Jul 2

UEFA dugout rule forces Manchester United to renovate Old Trafford ahead of Champions League return

Manchester United have begun rebuilding the dugouts at Old Trafford after UEFA updated its Stadium Infrastructure Regulations to require benches seating at least 20 people. The work is needed before the club's return to the Champions League next season.

Football Jul 2

Aston Villa take Fifa to CAS after Brexit rule blocks £10m teenager Brian Madjo

Aston Villa have escalated their fight to register 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, after Fifa blocked the £10.2m January signing from Metz from playing due to under-18 international transfer rules complicated by Brexit.

Football Jul 1

Man City weigh £100m Tonali against Bouaddi as second midfield signing looms

With Elliot Anderson's £116m arrival from Nottingham Forest almost confirmed, Manchester City are now weighing a move for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali or Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi as they look to add a second midfielder this summer.

Football Jul 1

Arsenal targeting six signings as Berta drives summer recruitment push

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is reportedly working on up to six transfers this summer, with bids and talks already under way for Bruno Guimaraes, Bradley Barcola, Morgan Rogers, Alex Scott, Kerim Alajbegovic and Christos Tzolis.

Football Jul 1

Gerrard texted Kroos to join Liverpool in 2014 — and Kroos let him down gently

Steven Gerrard has revealed he was asked by Brendan Rodgers to personally recruit Toni Kroos to Liverpool in 2014, only for the German midfielder to politely decline before signing for Real Madrid instead.

Football Jul 1