Football/Soccer 3 Days

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

Premier League Transfers and Rumors Abound

Arsenal are reportedly nearing an agreement on personal terms with Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães, with a substantial £70 million bid also being prepared. However, Newcastle is reportedly frustrated with Arsenal's pursuit and will demand upwards of £80 million for the captain. The Gunners are also interested in signing John Stones and Ezri Konsa following an extended injury layoff for William Saliba. Manchester United is exploring the possibility of signing Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, and are reportedly considering Manu Kone and Carlos Baleba for a third midfield signing. Chelsea has agreed on a deal with Crystal Palace to sign Maxence Lacroix, and are reportedly looking to strengthen their defense with the acquisition of the French defender. Liverpool is confident they will sign Bradley Barcola, and have made an initial approach to Monaco for winger Maghnes Akliouche. Newcastle United is closing in on Liverpool forward Leanne Kiernan closing in on forward.

Club Signings and Player Movements

Manchester United has signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee sign goalkeeper. Barcelona has signed German forward Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund, and are reportedly closing in on a record-breaking deal for Kerolin from Manchester City for €1.5 million closing in on deal. AC Milan midfielder Luka Modric, who turns 41 in September, has signed a one-year contract extension. Rangers have signed midfielder Vanja Dragojevic on an initial four-year deal signing midfielder, and are reportedly leading the chase to sign Ryan Fosso from Sturm Graz. Ipswich Town has signed Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for £8.5 million sign Diop. Middlesbrough has signed Tottenham striker Will Lankshear in a deal that could rise to a club-record £20 million sign striker. Everton has confirmed the signing of Finland international Jutta Rantala from Leicester City sign Rantala. Birmingham City has signed goalkeeper Katie Startup following her exit from Manchester City sign goalkeeper.

International and World Cup Reflections

The German federation (DFB) has called a news conference for Friday, where Jürgen Klopp is expected to be presented as the next national team coach. Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola. The Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president stated she will ask her board to pursue a formal ethics complaint over the suspension of Folarin Balogun's World Cup ban. Spain midfielder Gavi believes Argentina players should not be punished by FIFA for their actions after the World Cup final. Lionel Messi arrived back in Rosario, Argentina, for a few days of rest following the World Cup final loss to Spain. Guillermo Ochoa, widely considered among the greatest Mexican goalkeepers, announced his retirement from elite soccer after a 22-year career.

Player News and Injuries

Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong will miss the start of the new season and could be out for months with a knee ligament injury. Manchester City's World Cup winner Rodri is to undergo minor surgery on his back, which could mean he misses the start of the Premier League season. Arsenal has confirmed William Saliba will be out for an extended period with a back injury. Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn suffered a nightmare debut for San Jose Earthquakes, conceding four goals in a 4-0 defeat to Orlando City.

Other Football News

The USL Super League and the USL Players Association announced a tentative agreement on key terms for their first collective bargaining agreement. Major League Soccer announced a review into a tampering allegation against Inter Miami in the signing of Casemiro. Casemiro has joined Inter Miami on a free transfer after leaving Manchester United. Hibernian's hopes of reaching the Conference League are in jeopardy after a shock 2-0 defeat by Malisheva. Former England and Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe has described his first managerial job as an "eye-opening experience" following his departure from National League side Woking after just four months.