Football/Soccer 24 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 9:15 AM ET

Transfer Window Buzz

Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting for a reported £34m on a four‑year deal. Barcelona rejected a first offer of around €40m ($46m) from Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres. Liverpool are tracking Bradley Barcola, who has been included in PSG’s travelling squad for the Super Cup against Aston Villa. PSG also loaned Barcelona defender Ronald Araújo to Liverpool with a €55m option. Everton and Crystal Palace completed a swap deal sending Dwight McNeil to Palace and Brennan Johnson to Everton. Chelsea are exploring loan moves for Mykhailo Mudryk as he rebuilds fitness after 20 months out. Aston Villa are in talks for Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha. West Ham signed winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham on a three‑year contract. Tottenham are eyeing Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo, while Manchester United are weighing a move for RB Leipzig left‑back David Raum. Fulham confirmed the signing of Southampton midfielder Shea Charles in a deal worth up to £30m. Crystal Palace are in talks to re‑sign Evann Guessand on loan from Aston Villa. Rangers agreed a £6.5m deal for PSV winger Couhaib Driouech. Sevilla announced a £5.5m move for former Scotland youth striker Robbie Ure from IK Sirius. Wrexham are set to sign Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a club‑record deal. Real Salt Lake winger Zavier Gozo is finalising a transfer to Crystal Palace. Manchester City are in ongoing talks with Lille for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. Borussia Dortmund director of scouting Sebastian Krug is wanted by Premier League clubs. Endrick is more likely to stay at Real Madrid than leave on loan this season. Arsenal are still trying to bring in players after Vinícius Jr. opted to stay at Real Madrid. Barcelona lead the race for World Cup winner Rodri, but Real Madrid also want him. Hearts sold Greece winger Alexandros Kyziridis to Turkish club Corum for around £1.7m.

Injuries & Squad News

Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be out for “a significant period of time” after suffering an ACL injury in Sunday’s defeat to Hibernian. Burnley defender Kyle Walker warned his team‑mates they cannot "have a hangover" as they target an immediate Premier League return. Liverpool teen defender Ifeanyi Ndukwe can only play friendlies due to Brexit rules. Micky van de Ven signed a new long‑term deal with Spurs, saying the club’s direction is clear. Marcus Rashford is set for reintegration at Manchester United after loan spells. Andoni Iraola said Liverpool lack energy for 90 minutes after a 3‑2 preseason defeat to Monaco. Arsenal have been conceding at an alarming rate in pre‑season, raising questions about their defence.

Legal & Off-Field Developments

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for defamation over a banner depicting him holding a gun to Morgan Gibbs‑White’s head. Steve Parish contacted Dwight McNeil’s partner before the midfielder’s move to Palace. Derby County takeover by Turki Alalshikh has collapsed. FIFA leadership division is visualised in a map. US President Donald Trump warned FIFA would make a “terrible mistake” if it replaced Gianni Infantino. Paolo Maldini revealed Pep Guardiola came “close” to the Italy job and began drawing potential lineups. Enzo Maresca talked about replacing Pep Guardiola, his captaincy dilemma and interest in AI. Omar Artan, the Somali World Cup referee refused entry to the US, spoke of a “very tough period”. Cristiano Ronaldo laughed at false wedding reports that caused fan chaos in Funchal. Roberto Rosetti said some VAR reviews “were not connected with football”.

Competitions & Draws

The Carabao Cup second‑round draw sees Chelsea vs Luton and Tottenham vs Charlton. Nottingham Forest will host Leeds in the only all‑Premier League tie. The second‑round draw details are available. The Championship playoffs will expand to six teams this season. Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in the Women’s Champions League third qualifying round. Ajax will face Real Madrid in the same round. Colombia earthquake halted Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana and domestic league matches. Mexico won the Concacaf U20 championship, beating the United States 2‑0 in a controversial final.

Women’s Football & Other News

Gotham FC top the NWSL Power Rankings as their unbeaten streak continues. Manchester United Women are judged differently to other WSL sides, a feature explores. Erica Meg Parkinson withdrew from England Under‑20 Women’s World Cup camp. SWPL player drain can be positive, says managing director Fiona McIntyre. The 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil will feature 32 teams. Diego Forlán hinted at Luis Suárez’s possible return to the Uruguay squad. Osasuna have appointed Luis Miguel Ramis as head coach, a product of Real Madrid’s academy. Rangers chairman Andrew Cavanagh admitted the club had become used to finishing second. Scottish FA summit urged clubs to give youth a chance. The Football Daily podcast debated big Premier League talking points. Premier League kits for 2026‑27 have been ranked. Bath are in discussions to play rugby at Reading’s stadium. Real Madrid summer moves are described as a “complete muddle”. Mikel Arteta said he is “trying” to improve Arsenal’s squad after missing out on Vinícius Jr. Liverpool fans may worry about Iraola’s fitness comments. Goalkeeper Milo Beimers is undertaking a 2,000‑mile van trip to find a new club. The Scottish football podcast covered Dundee’s rise and Rangers’ scrutiny. Maresca called Guardiola’s legacy a “privilege” at Manchester City. Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil swapped clubs, a rare Premier League practice. Shea Charles became Northern Ireland’s most expensive player. Ayyoub Bouaddi is why Manchester City want another midfielder. Gian van Veen asked for help with bags stuck in Paris ahead of the New Zealand Darts Masters.