Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: July 24, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Premier League Transfers Heat Up as Summer Window Opens

The 2026 summer transfer window is in full swing, with several Premier League clubs making significant moves. Arsenal are reportedly close to agreeing personal terms with Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, with a £70 million offer also being prepared. Meanwhile, Chelsea have agreed a deal with Crystal Palace to sign defender Maxence Lacroix, and are also reportedly looking to strengthen their defense further by signing Lacroix. Manchester United are reportedly considering Roma's Manu Kone and Brighton's Carlos Baleba as potential third midfield signings. Elliot Anderson has completed a £116 million move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest, declaring them the "kings of Manchester". Newcastle United are also set to agree a £34 million deal for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba.

European Club Signings and Rumors

In continental Europe, Barcelona have signed German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund. However, Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the start of the new season due to a knee ligament injury, potentially being sidelined for months. AC Milan midfielder Luka Modrić, who turns 41 in September, has signed a one-year contract extension. Real Madrid are reportedly open to selling Aurelien Tchouaméni to Manchester United.

MLS and International Soccer News

Major League Soccer is investigating Inter Miami for alleged tampering in the signing of Brazilian defender Casemiro. In a match, Preston Plambeck scored his first career MLS goal in the 87th minute, and Luis Suárez netted twice, as Inter Miami CF defeated Chicago Fire 3-2, spoiling Robert Lewandowski's debut. Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn endured a difficult debut for the San Jose Earthquakes, conceding four goals in a 4-0 home defeat to Orlando City. The USL Super League and the USL Players Association have reached a tentative agreement on key terms for their first collective bargaining agreement.

National Team Developments and Player News

The German federation (DFB) has called a news conference for Friday, with Jürgen Klopp widely expected to be presented as the next national team coach. Italy had reportedly held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti about managing the national team before approaching Pep Guardiola. The president of the Norwegian Football Federation plans to ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint regarding Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban suspension. Socceroos World Cup star Cristian Volpato has allegedly tested positive for cocaine after being cited for speeding twice in Sydney.

Women's Football and Fan Experiences

BBC Sport spoke with Women's Super League and England Lionesses fans to gather insights on their experiences and areas for improvement within the game. Birmingham City have signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her departure from Manchester City when her contract expired. Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene shared her perspective on motherhood and its impact on players' careers, noting that social media can negatively affect players who marry and have children.

Other Sports and Miscellaneous News

Scottie Scheffler recovered from putting struggles at The Open with a strong start at the 3M Open, carding a six-under-par 65 in Minnesota. In horse racing, Sky Sports Racing ambassador Hollie Doyle shared her thoughts on the King George at Ascot. Lewis Hamilton expressed his belief that Ferrari can provide him with the opportunity to contend for an eighth world championship title this season. Formula 1 is reportedly in talks with organizers of the Malaysian Grand Prix about a potential return to the calendar as a replacement race in 2026. Domestic abuse reports in the UK reached record highs during the 2026 World Cup, according to recent figures.