Football/Soccer 3 Days

Last updated: July 27, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Transfer Talk Dominates Football Landscape

Leeds United are reportedly closing in on a club-record deal for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford, with sources suggesting the transfer could be worth around £40 million closing on deal. Elsewhere, Manchester City are reportedly bracing for a bid for midfielder Rodri from Real Madrid, though the club remains hopeful he will sign a new deal. Inter Milan are said to be in advanced talks with England defender John Stones about a free transfer, with Arsenal and Chelsea also reportedly showing interest. Celtic have agreed to a club-record fee of £11 million plus add-ons for striker Kasper Hogh from Bodo/Glimt, while Daizen Maeda has completed his move to Ipswich Town for £10 million.

Club and League News Across the Globe

Real Madrid are expected to finalize a deal for World Cup star Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig shortly. Gotham FC and Esther González have mutually agreed to terminate their contract. Mexico's all-time leading goal scorer, Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez, is reportedly set to join USL Championship expansion team Atletico Dallas. Barcelona have signed American goalkeeper Tyler McCamey for their women's team signed goalkeeper. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has criticized World Cup critics, accusing them of being "consumed by hate" slams critics. English football leagues are set to trial new measures to tackle goalkeepers feigning injury to disrupt play.

Player Movements and Coaching Updates

Xabi Alonso has asked for patience as his coaching era at Chelsea begins in Sydney. Former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel has taken over as head coach of Belgium's national team. Paolo Maldini has left his role as technical director of the Italian Football Federation following the decision not to appoint Andrea Pirlo as Italy head coach. York City has appointed former Crawley Town boss Scott Lindsey as their new head coach, one day after sacking Stuart Maynard.

NWSL and MLS Update

The Washington Spirit have reclaimed the top spot in ESPN's NWSL Power Rankings with their fifth win in six games. Two games into his MLS career, Robert Lewandowski has yet to secure a win with the Chicago Fire, impacting their position in ESPN's MLS Power Rankings yet to win. Inter Miami forward Germán Berterame has been discharged from the hospital after being taken off the field in an ambulance during a match been discharged. New Inter Miami midfielder Casemiro is set to make his debut after receiving his P-1 Visa.

Other Sports News

Lucas Glover insisted that removing his shoes during a recent PGA Tour event was to prevent spike marks and not a protest against the Aimpoint putting technique. Jack Draper has withdrawn from the DC Open due to a left arm injury. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will team up for the US Open mixed doubles team up. Ronnie O'Sullivan has set a deadline of 2028 to win a record eighth World Snooker Championship set deadline. Luke Littler has reiterated his ambition to become the 'greatest darts player ever' after defending his Betfred World Matchplay title. Jerry Kelly won the ISPS HANDA Senior Open by two shots. Lucas Herbert set a LIV Golf record with a win in the UK event in Staffordshire.