Manchester United’s recent attempt to identify potential ticket touts has sparked a significant supporter backlash, as ‘thousands’ of fans have had their season tickets restricted ahead of the new season. After a number of supporters were informed that their season tickets are at risk of being revoked, several supporter groups hit back at the club, … Read more
While Stamford Bridge has sanctioned another eye-watering mega-deal, Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta have quietly gone about their business with modern squad building in mind. Arsenal’s acquisition of Greek international winger Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m represents great value, particularly when factoring in Leandro Trossard’s exit for £15m. In net terms, the Gunners … Read more
The 2026-27 Premier League season is fast approaching but there are still plenty of players yet to secure their club futures. Whether by choice or force, contracts have been run down and career paths changed. BBC Sport takes a look at some of the notable out-of-contract players who were playing for a club in the … Read more
New Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola has had a slower summer in the transfer market than his predecessor enjoyed this time last year. The Reds’ frenetic few months breaking their club transfer record twice and splurging over £400 million as champions of England perhaps contributed to the downfall of Arne Slot, whose heightened expectations came back … Read more
Manchester City are hopeful that Rodri will sign a new contract, but the club are braced for a bid from Real Madrid for the midfielder as well as moves from other suitors. Rodri’s contract expires in June next year and he has failed to sign City’s new deal, which has been on the table for … Read more
What has come as no surprise is the target Martin has been set ahead of what will be just the second season Leicester have spent in England’s third tier in the club’s 142-year history. “It’s to get promoted, first and foremost,” he said. “[And] to play in a way that everyone understands and believes in, … Read more
The future of Bruno Guimaraes is set to be one of the current summer transfer window’s major sagas, as Newcastle United fight to keep their captain at the club. The Brazilian has been the subject of transfer interest from Arsenal, amid reports that the Premier League champions are readying an offer for the Brazil international. … Read more
Andrea Pirlo has confirmed he is no longer in line to coach Italy, with his sponsorship deal with a Russian betting firm believed to behind the development. Several Italian politicians have raised concerns about Pirlo’s role as an ambassador for Fonbet, saying the national team coach should not have conflicting views on Italy’s support for … Read more
Infantino also addressed criticism surrounding the standard of officiating at the tournament, in particular concerns about political interference after USA forward Folarin Balogun was made available for their last-16 tie when his one-match ban was suspended by Fifa – following the intervention of US President Donald Trump. Of the 191 other red cards shown at … Read more
RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdrew their interest. The 19-year-old Ivory Coast international was previously a target for Liverpool, who had an initial bid of £69m rejected in June, as well as PSG. Liverpool then moved on to other targets, and PSG have now opted … Read more