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Last updated: August 9, 2026, 3:07 PM ET

Transfer Window: Major Moves & Rumors

Marcus Rashford is set to rejoin Manchester United's squad at their preseason camp in Ireland, according to ESPN sources. Mikel Arteta has backed "warrior" Bruno Guimarães to "ignite something different" at Arsenal, with the Arsenal boss stating the signing will help the club go to the "next level" and hinting at more transfer activity. Como have signed defender Trevoh Chalobah from Chelsea in a deal worth more than £30m, while Lucas Digne completed his move from Aston Villa to Paris St-Germain for £8.5m. Fulham agreed a deal worth up to £30m for Southampton midfielder Shea Charles. Rangers rejected an offer for striker Youssef Chermiti, with the club's valuation not met. Everton and Crystal Palace are in talks about a swap deal involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson. Hearts agreed a £1.7m deal for winger Alexandros Kyziridis. Sevilla are nearing a £7.9m move for Robbie Ure. Manchester United are working on a deal for Leicester teenager Louis Page. The LA Galaxy have signed former Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto. Ferran Torres has told Barcelona he wants to join PSG after agreeing personal terms, per ESPN. Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is reportedly open to joining Arsenal, though Spurs are resisting, with Transfer Talk having the latest. Barcelona have increased their bid for Rodri, who is valued at more than €70m by Manchester City, while Sunday's gossip also links Arsenal and Manchester United with Inter's Pio Esposito. Celtic reportedly face competition from Burnley and Malaga for Greg Taylor. Manchester United's £35m signing Youri Tielemans impressed on debut against PSG. The transfer unveilings of Mohamed Salah and Vozinha continue to captivate.

Preseason Action: Results & Takeaways

Arsenal suffered a second straight defeat, losing 3-2 to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup, with comical defending on display and concerns about their backline. The ESPN report described the thriller. Liverpool also threw away a two-goal lead, losing 3-2 to Monaco in Andoni Iraola's first Anfield game; Iraola admitted his side "cannot sustain the level we want," while Sky Sports detailed the comeback. Team news for that match was also live. Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle got a winning start as Yoane Wissa scored twice in a 2-1 comeback win over 10-man Valencia; what we learned and Wissa's double sealed it. Udinese beat Barcelona and Nottingham Forest to win the Friuli Venezia Giulia Cup. Bournemouth's Alex Scott and Betis' Antony were sent off after a confrontation in a 2-2 friendly draw. Manchester City face Atletico Madrid with team news live. Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho criticized Bernardo Silva's fitness, saying he needs to improve. Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a defining second season under Mourinho, per analysis. Vinícius Júnior ended Arsenal speculation by signing a new six-year contract; here's how it played out.

Scottish Premiership: Early Season Drama

Derek McInnes is still winless as Rangers manager after Hibernian won 2-1 at Ibrox with an injury-time winner, covered here. Striker Youssef Chermiti was stretchered off during the match, with live updates tracking the injury. Celtic swept Kilmarnock aside 4-0, with record signing Kasper Hogh scoring a first-half hat-trick, while live coverage followed Shaun Maloney's first game in charge. Three Hearts summer signings were on target in a 4-0 win over Dundee United for Wouter Vrancken. Motherwell drew 0-0 with Falkirk before their European qualifier. St Mirren, tipped for relegation, have two opening wins and are defying expectations. Seamus Coleman has been training with Killybegs but a GAA return is unlikely. Arbroath held a silence for Minnie Merriman; her family are overwhelmed by the support.

Off the Pitch: FIFA, Family, and Fandom

FIFA has hit out at a campaign to undermine president Gianni Infantino, while LaLiga's Javier Tebas claims the Infantino era is over. FIFA responded with a statement hitting back at the effort. Inter Miami honored absent captain Lionel Messi after the death of his father Jorge at age 68, with a tribute in their Leagues Cup loss. Cristiano Ronaldo laughed off false wedding reports that caused fans to flock to a Funchal cathedral for a different couple. Algeria qualified for the Women's World Cup for the first time after reaching the WAFCON semifinals. Brazilian club Coritiba honored an English fan with MND by wearing his name on their shirts. Alexia Putellas' move to London City Lionesses was the biggest WSL transfer; a profile unmasks the superstar. BBC Sport rounded up the best new kits, including a ranked list, while ESPN ranked every Premier League jersey for 2026-27. Many elite clubs are battling World Cup burnout as the new season approaches.