Last updated: August 8, 2026, 6:09 AM ET
Premier League Transfers
Manchester City have agreed a £17m deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille. Leeds United completed a club-record £40m move for Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford. Coventry City set a new club record by signing Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi. Bournemouth announced the signing of Sevilla right-back Juanlu Sanchez for up to £11.1m. Hull City signed Greece goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis from Olympiacos for a club-record fee and also added Norwegian midfielder Jens Hjerto-Dahl on a five-year deal. Crystal Palace completed the signing of Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu after a pre-season trial. Millwall brought in Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes on a one-year deal. Swansea City signed free agent Ross Stewart on a three-year contract. Cardiff City acquired Lincoln City midfielder Jack Moylan for an undisclosed fee. Everton completed the signing of Denmark international Christian Nørgaard from Arsenal. Notts County signed Northampton Town midfielder Dean Campbell. Birmingham City signed France youth international Chancelle Effa Effa from Le Havre for £100k. Wrexham added Preston captain Ben Whiteman on a three-year contract.
Premier League Outgoings and Loan Moves
Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson confirmed that "very emotional" captain Bruno Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal. Liverpool agreed a surprise season-long loan for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo. Franco Mastantuono joined Fiorentina on a season-long loan from Real Madrid. Former Mexico star Hirving "Chucky" Lozano joined the LA Galaxy on an initial loan from San Diego FC. Mohamed Salah completed a free transfer to Turkish side Trabzonspor. Newcastle rejected a Manchester United approach for full-back Lewis Hall. Liverpool are not pursuing a move for Djed Spence this summer.
Transfer Gossip and Rumours
Arsenal and Manchester United are both reportedly monitoring Shakhtar Donetsk forward Kauã Elias. Manchester City are exploring a move for Enzo Fernandez, while Liverpool have yet to agree a fee for Bradley Barcola. Atletico Madrid are in talks with Tottenham over signing captain Cristian Romero. Barcelona and Real Madrid are both eyeing Manchester City midfielder Rodri, with Barcelona set to approach City. Tottenham are targeting USMNT star Folarin Balogun alongside Victor Osimhen and Nicolas Jackson. Arsenal could hijack Liverpool's move for Bradley Barcola. Liverpool and Arsenal are both eyeing Ezri Konsa. PSV have rejected an improved Rangers offer for winger Couhaib Driouech. Celtic and Rangers have submitted offers for wingers as Anderlecht hold talks with Dundee United over Will Ferry.
Contract News
Vinícius Júnior ended speculation of a move to Arsenal by signing a new six-year contract with Real Madrid. Micky van de Ven is close to agreeing a new five-year deal with Tottenham. Jeremy Doku signed a new contract at Manchester City until 2031. U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino signed a new deal to remain through the 2030 World Cup. Emma Hayes said she is "delighted" that Pochettino will stay, believing it can help raise the level in the U.S.
Carabao Cup First Round Action
Will Lankshear's debut strike gave Middlesbrough a 1-0 win over Wrexham in the Carabao Cup first round. Walsall stunned Bristol City in the curtain raiser. Wolves defeated Port Vale with three goals, while Stevenage also progressed. The second-round draw takes place on Monday, with 11 Premier League teams entering. The bulk of the first-round fixtures were played on a weekend instead of the traditional midweek slot. BBC Sport looked at some of the wildest scorelines in EFL Cup history.
Pre-Season Friendlies
Arsenal fell to a 3-1 defeat against Real Betis in Dublin, with Mikel Arteta saying his players were "fuming." Chelsea suffered a 1-0 loss to Juventus in Hong Kong. Bayern Munich held off a late fightback to beat Aston Villa 2-1 in Hong Kong. Enzo Maresca won his first game in charge of Manchester City with a 3-1 win over the K-League All Stars. Barcelona cancelled a pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.
European Qualifiers – Scottish Clubs
Rangers fell to a 2-1 defeat against Jagiellonia Bialystok in Europa League qualifying. Derek McInnes said Rangers were "guilty of beating ourselves". Hearts were thrashed 6-1 by Benfica, all but ending their Europa League hopes. Hibernian secured a vital win, while Motherwell were held in Helsinki. There was mixed reaction on Sportsound to the results. The Scottish summer malaise continues, but there is some room for optimism.
Scottish Premiership and Domestic News
The Scottish Premiership preview highlights early troubles for title hopefuls and Euro navel gazing. The Scottish FA has called a "critically important" summit on the future of Scottish football. The FA has scrapped its key match incident review panel. Partick Thistle's promotion bid got a boost as Ben Stanway signed a surprise new contract. Celtic manager Martin O'Neill was released from hospital and is in good form. Rangers handed a debut to Yokota against Jagiellonia. A Scottish football podcast previews the massive weekend and European reaction.
FIFA and Gianni Infantino Controversies
Norway's soccer federation president called on Gianni Infantino to resign, saying there is "no trust" in him, while Mexico and Argentina expressed support. UEFA confirmed it is aware of an allegation it paid off Infantino's alleged mistress. FIFA said it apologized for errors over Infantino's failed World Cup stake sale plan and senior staff reaffirmed support. Portugal great Luís Figo joined calls for Infantino to resign. UEFA's boycott of FIFA tournaments stands, and the FA has now joined in opposing Infantino's re-election. The European Leagues association called for FIFA reform. Fifpro slammed Infantino over an abuse of power. Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney said he has no confidence in Infantino. Potential challengers to Infantino for the FIFA presidency are being circled.
International Football & Coaching News
Emma Hayes urged US Soccer to prioritize the U.S. Under-20 Women's national team at this year's World Cup to help youth players match top European development. France is still planning to compete in the U-20 Women's World Cup despite a Uefa boycott threat. The Argentine Football Association announced 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark the 2026 World Cup semi-final win over England. Argentina will not pressure Lionel Messi to play at the 2028 Copa América but will let him decide. Spain's sports minister says Spain "deserves" to host the 2030 World Cup final. Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the "Spygate" reports are far from the truth. Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach, with the CEO calling him a rock star. Liverpool legend Ian Rush urged fans to give new boss Andoni Iraola time. Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi hopes his "shark" transfer approach can drag Spurs up the table. Manchester United appointed Eva Olid as women's manager with no previous WSL experience. San Jose hired former Portland executive Gavin Wilkinson as a consultant.
Women's Football
Arsenal's Mariona Caldentey embraces the "cool" pressure as the club targets a Treble strengthened by seven new players. Liverpool signed Spanish midfielder Natalia Ramos from CD Tenerife. Defender Gabby George moved to Brighton from Manchester United. Erica Meg Parkinson was named in England's preparation squad for the U-20 Women's World Cup. BBC Sport detailed the key dates for the 2026-27 women's football season. A review of each WSL club's transfer window raised big questions. The Afghan women's team reunited 8,000 miles away after being banned from football at home.
The Hundred and Cricket
Phoebe Litchfield hit the fastest fifty in The Hundred women's competition as Sun Risers Leeds eliminated Birmingham Phoenix. Sun Risers Leeds also knocked out Birmingham Phoenix men's team. Trent Rockets extended their lead at the top of the men's table with a fifth straight win while Jos Buttler made history. Trent Rockets also went top of the women's table after a fourth win on the bounce. MI London condemned London Spirit to elimination with a Sikandar Raza masterclass. MI London women secured their first win of the season thanks to Melie Kerr and Hayley Matthews. The Hundred permutations and qualification scenarios are explained.
In other cricket, England recalled Ollie Pope and Brydon Carse for the Pakistan Tests, while Jacob Bethell will miss out. Returning captain Joe Root's squad was announced, with Pope's redemption and Stokes' replacement questions. Pakistan ended an eight-match away Test losing streak with an emphatic win over the West Indies. England opener Emilio Gay retired hurt with a shoulder injury while batting for Durham.
Rugby, Boxing, and Other Sports
Leeds Rhinos underlined their Super League title credentials with a comeback 24-22 win over Wakefield. Hull FC ended a seven-game losing run with a 32-18 win at St Helens, thanks to a hat-trick from Harvey Barron. Castleford head coach Ryan Carr will miss the game against Hull KR due to personal reasons. Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors will play the first-ever Super League fixture in Ireland in April 2027. Argentina fly-half Tomas Albornoz was banned for four matches after an ugly incident against England. Eddie Hearn believes Henry Pollock deserves a £1m salary to match his superstar status in rugby union.
In boxing, Aaron McKenna faces Etinosa Oliha for the middleweight world title, and Callum Walsh fights Tyler Denny, live on Sky Sports from 7pm. Walsh dismissed Stevie McKenna's call-out, saying he'd rather fight Aaron for a world title. Cherneka Johnson bids to dethrone "bantamweight queen" Dina Thorslund in an undisputed battle. Dana White revealed the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua venue: "where the money is" and said he did the deal. Hearn expects the Fury-AJ fight to be finalised by the end of August. Jake Paul targets a return to boxing by January, with Tommy Fury the top target. British boxer Raven Chapman underwent emergency surgery after collapsing in training. Joseph Parker claimed a failed drug test was caused by his nutritionist's cocaine use. Sam Hickey is being touted as Britain's best prospect in the middleweight division. Joe Ward is described as the unluckiest man in Irish boxing.
Horse Racing and Other Events
Ascot stages the Shergar Cup meeting on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Racing. Betting tips for the Shergar Cup Sprint are provided by Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Jamie Lynch. Hollie Doyle runs the rule over the international contest at Ascot. Charley Hull surged up the PIF London Championship leaderboard with a course-record 62. Brighton's Summer Festival racing is live on Sky Sports Racing.
In tennis, Cameron Norrie dumped out third seed Alex de Minaur to reach the fourth round of the National Bank Open in Montreal. Jack Draper has been confirmed for next week's Cincinnati Open despite arm injury fears. In darts, Raymond van Barneveld was fined and suspended by the Darts Regulation Authority for inappropriate behaviour. The PDC World Championship dates have been confirmed for December 11 to January 3 with a record 180,000 tickets on offer. In NFL preseason, undrafted rookie Haynes King led the Panthers to a comeback 33-30 win over the Cardinals in the Hall of Fame game. In rugby union, New Zealand's tour of South Africa began with a 38-21 win over the Stormers.
Other Notable Stories
Assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis retired to take up a new role with the FA. The FA has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar. David Sullivan is expected to attend West Ham's EFL Cup tie despite being advised to stay away. Conor Gallagher is ready to show what he can do under De Zerbi at Tottenham. Myles Lewis-Skelly's push to start in midfield for Arsenal is gaining momentum. Liverpool have big hopes for £60m signing Jeremy Jacquet, described as the "real deal." Jeremy Monga's £10m move from Leicester to Manchester City has gone under the radar, but the teenager aims to emulate Hazard. Manchester United teen JJ Gabriel was given a trading card made with real 24-carat gold. Simon Francis has collected more than 80 Mitre footballs displayed above his stairs. The National League returns with a lot to live up to after last season's drama. Ebbsfleet United's first three National League South games are suspended due to unpaid debts. Former AC Milan and Brazil forward Alexandre Pato is part of a consortium set to buy a majority stake in Northampton Town. Zeph Thomas, who has made 39 moves in 18 years, prepares to manage in the FA Cup for the first time. Alex Hughes, son of Mark Hughes, died of sudden adult death syndrome. Uganda international David Owori was murdered in a street gang attack. England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm. Chris Smalling discussed his future, friendship with Mourinho, and search for a new club. Former England defender Kyle Walker said he is at ease with his international retirement. Chelsea must cut their 41-man squad before the window closes; who could leave? The Premier League's struggle to attract the world's best players is examined. Life as a Wag during the transfer window is explored. A quiz asks readers to guess Premier League star No. 17. Raul Jimenez's return to Wolves is romantic for fans. Arsenal's search for a forward continues after Vinicius Jr stayed at Real Madrid. The data behind Tottenham's interest in Cody Gakpo is analysed. Ferran Torres' future at Barcelona is uncertain after he left the door open to a move. Real Madrid signed World Cup star Yan Diomande; here's how he'll fit into the attack. Cape Verde's Vozinha, the World Cup's most viral goalkeeper, knew he was a big-club GK. Why did Salah leave Liverpool for Trabzonspor, and where does his departure leave the Reds? Liverpool's preseason showed injuries and squad depth are concerns. Neymar was accused of provocation by the president of Brazilian club Remo. MLS has a new commissioner; here's for the league with Larry Berg in charge. Bangor striker Ben Arthurs served a three-month anti-doping ban for cocaine use. Eve Muirhead came out of retirement to chase another Winter Olympics gold. The McKenna brothers are set for a big Irish world title night. Aaron McKenna wants to unify at 160lbs and then fight at heavyweight.