Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 23, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

International Coaching Carousel Spins

The German Football Federation (DFB) has called a press conference for Friday, with Jürgen Klopp widely expected to be unveiled as the new national team coach. Italy, meanwhile, confirmed they approached Carlo Ancelotti before reaching out to Pep Guardiola for their managerial vacancy.

Premier League Transfer Rumors Heat Up

Arsenal are reportedly preparing a £70 million bid for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes. Manchester United are considering Manu Kone and Carlos Baleba as options for their third midfield signing, with Real Madrid reportedly open to selling Aurelien Tchouameni to the Red Devils. Chelsea are eyeing Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix to bolster their backline, while Liverpool are confident in their pursuit of Bradley Barcola. Newcastle have agreed to a £34 million deal for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba.

Player Movements and Contract News

Barcelona have completed the signing of German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, who turns 41 in September, has signed a one-year contract extension. Aston Villa have announced the signing of Alejandro Garnacho on a season-long loan from Chelsea. Rangers have confirmed the signing of midfielder Vanja Dragojevic on an initial four-year deal. Former England striker Jermain Defoe has departed National League side Woking after a four-month stint as manager.

Injury Concerns and Squad Updates

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong faces months on the sidelines with a knee ligament injury, potentially missing the start of the new season. Manchester City's Rodri will undergo minor back surgery and could miss the Premier League season opener. Arsenal may be looking for a centre-back following an extended injury layoff for William Saliba, with John Stones and Ezri Konsa reportedly on their radar.

European Club Action and European Competitions

Hibernian's hopes of reaching the Conference League are in jeopardy after a 2-0 defeat to Malisheva, with head coach David Gray stating his team was "way below the levels required". Rangers are reportedly leading the chase for Ryan Fosso from Sturm Graz.

Other Football News

The USL Super League and the USL Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on key terms for their first collective bargaining agreement. Domestic abuse reports reached record highs in the UK during the 2026 World Cup, according to figures released. Football clubs are being urged to contribute more to the cost of match policing to alleviate the burden on taxpayers. Manchester United have unveiled their 2026-27 away kit, featuring a retro royal blue design. Real Madrid's new away kit is their first green jersey since.

Golf and Tennis Updates

Scottie Scheffler bounced back from putting struggles at the Open with a strong start at the 3M Open, carding a six-under par 65. Charley Hull, Lottie Woad, and Georgia Hall endured tough first rounds at the Women's Scottish Open. Andy Murray appears to be working with Jack Draper again as his coach for the Mubadala DC Open returns as coach.

Other Sports News

Lewis Hamilton expressed his belief that Ferrari can help him contend for an eighth world championship title. George Russell is optimistic that Mercedes have resolved power unit issues ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix. Formula 1 is in discussions about a potential return for the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2026.