Manager changes
Coach hires, sackings, contract extensions.
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Iraola confirmed as Liverpool head coach with 14 players ready for pre-season opener
Liverpool have officially appointed Andoni Iraola as head coach following Arne Slot's departure. Fourteen players not involved in the World Cup will report for pre-season next month, with the club's summer schedule including a US tour and two Anfield friendlies.
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Iraola signs two-year Liverpool deal and explains why Anfield was irresistible
Andoni Iraola has been confirmed as Liverpool's new manager on a two-year contract, succeeding Arne Slot just five days after the Dutchman's sacking. The 43-year-old turned down approaches from Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen to take charge ahead of the 2026/27 season.
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Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola on two-year deal to replace sacked Arne Slot
Andoni Iraola has been confirmed as Liverpool's new manager, signing a two-year contract at Anfield. The 43-year-old Spaniard leaves Bournemouth, whom he guided to a record sixth-place Premier League finish, to succeed Arne Slot.
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Sandro urges Tottenham to back De Zerbi like Arsenal backed Arteta and warns of summer exits
Former Spurs midfielder Sandro, who played under Roberto De Zerbi at Benevento, says Tottenham must give their new head coach full backing and the right players — and warns that Richarlison and Cristian Romero could both leave this summer.
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Al-Ittihad rules out Walid Regragui, explores other options for manager role
Saudi club Al-Ittihad, searching for a manager after Sergio Conceiçao's departure, has not pursued Walid Regragui. According to Saudi media, no negotiations were ever initiated with the former Morocco national team coach.
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Alex Scott predicts Iraola will revive Klopp-era pressing football at Liverpool
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott says incoming Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola plays a style reminiscent of Jurgen Klopp's early teams, citing the Spaniard's aggressive pressing and the personal improvement he delivered to players at the Vitality Stadium.
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EFL chief executive Trevor Birch to step down at end of 2026-27 season
Trevor Birch has informed the EFL board of his intention to leave at the conclusion of the 2026-27 campaign, ending a six-year tenure that began in January 2021. The announcement follows the re-election of chair Rick Parry for a further three-year term.
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Berrada outlines United's summer transfer plan as Ederson deal nears completion
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has set out a disciplined transfer strategy for the summer, promising to replicate last year's recruitment model. A £35 million agreement with Atalanta for Brazilian midfielder Ederson is already understood to be in place.
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Liverpool contact RB Leipzig over Yan Diomande as Salah replacement search intensifies
Liverpool have made contact with RB Leipzig to discuss signing 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, who scored 13 goals and added 10 assists in 36 games this season. Leipzig's £112m asking price and reluctance to sell this summer remain significant obstacles.
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Andoni Iraola set to be named Liverpool manager after talks at AXA Training Centre
Andoni Iraola held detailed talks with Liverpool officials at their AXA Training Centre on Thursday and is expected to be formally appointed as the club's next manager imminently, signing a two-year contract to succeed the sacked Arne Slot.
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Brown backs Yapp as ideal Lions Women's head coach ahead of 2027 New Zealand tour
Shaunagh Brown has endorsed Jo Yapp as the right choice to lead the first-ever British & Irish Lions Women's Team, citing the former England scrum-half's breadth of coaching experience and ability to unite players from four nations for the 2027 tour of New Zealand.
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Mourinho takes Turkish football ban to European Court of Human Rights
José Mourinho has filed a complaint with the European Court of Human Rights over a fine and touchline ban imposed by the Turkish Football Federation in November 2024, arguing his rights to a fair trial and free speech were violated during his time at Fenerbahçe.
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Khaldoon Al Mubarak reveals Guardiola quit Man City '100 times' as Maresca appointment nears
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has disclosed that Pep Guardiola threatened to quit the club roughly 100 times over a decade, while warning Premier League rivals that City have not yet reached their peak as Enzo Maresca prepares to take over.
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