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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

International Transfers and Player Movements

Gio Reyna completed a move to Strasbourg from Borussia Mönchengladbach. Coventry City confirmed the permanent signing of 25-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth from Brighton and Hove Albion. Ajax has completed the signing of Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen on a season-long loan. Inter Miami not expressed interest in signing Kevin De Bruyne, a club source confirmed to ESPN. Inter Miami also not expressed interest in signing Colombian national team midfielder Juan Fernando Quintero, club sources confirmed to ESPN. Bernardo Silva he "didn't think twice" about joining Real Madrid after completing his first training session with the club on Monday. United defender Gabby George is closing in on a move to Brighton before the start of the Women's Super League season. Rangers have agreed to a deal for Hannover winger Daisuke Yokota. Fenerbahce ready to make an ambitious move to sign Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. Fenerbahce are reportedly prepared to break the bank for Marcus Rashford. RB Leipzig holding out on Real Madrid over the deal for Yan Diomande. Arsenal has opened direct talks with Newcastle United to sign captain Bruno Guimaraes. City's Mateo Kovacic stated the club "count on me" despite the midfielder being linked with a move away this summer. Atlético Madrid admirers of Manchester City winger Jack Grealish. Hansi Flick that Barcelona knows "they have to do something" in the transfer market as they continue their search for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Como has agreed to a deal worth more than £30m to sign Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah. promoted Women's Super League club Crystal Palace has signed Tottenham defender Molly Bartrip for an undisclosed fee. Bosnia Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko, has signed a one-year contract extension at newly promoted Bundesliga side Schalke. Chelsea confirmed the signing of England midfielder Jordan Henderson. Bay FC agreed to a deal to sign United States winger Jenna Nighswonger from Arsenal in a move worth around $200,000, multiple sources confirmed to ESPN.

Managerial Moves and Team News

Mauricio Pochettino signed a new contract to continue as manager of the U.S. men's national team. Pochettino will U.S. men's national team coach through the 2030 World Cup, but questions remain about his future should a major club come calling. Xabi Alonso the "scar" he suffered from his short tenure at Real Madrid has healed, allowing him to fully focus on taking Chelsea into the new Premier League season. 2026-27 Premier League season has not yet kicked off but has already made history for its managerial changes. Manchester United without a manager and has a thin squad with a month to go before the start of the Women's Super League season. Non-league Flixton has clarified that former Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho was not on trial with the club, despite being seen training there. Liverpool's time in the U.S. showed that coach Iraola & Co. still have significant work to do ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. Sport's Aadam Patel reports on the latest from Liverpool's tour of the United States, raising questions about whether fans should be worried.

League and Competition Updates