Football/Soccer 3 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 9:19 AM ET

Transfer Window

Nottingham Forest have signed Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande from Sporting on a four-year deal for a reported £34m. A separate report from Sky Sports also confirmed the £34m transfer. Barcelona have rejected a first offer of around €40 million ($46m) from Paris Saint-Germain for Ferran Torres, a source confirmed to ESPN. Meanwhile, PSG have included Bradley Barcola in their travelling squad for the Super Cup clash against Aston Villa, despite persistent links over a transfer to Liverpool. Real Madrid’s Endrick is now more likely to stay at the club than leave on loan this season, according to multiple sources. Crystal Palace are in talks to re-sign Ivory Coast forward Evann Guessand on a season-long loan from Aston Villa. Additionally, Shea Charles became Northern Ireland’s most expensive footballer after his £30m move from Manchester City to Fulham, with BBC Sport NI charting his rise.

Club News & Off the Pitch

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for defamation over a banner unfurled at Selhurst Park last season. Palace chairman Steve Parish reportedly contacted Dwight McNeil’s partner before the midfielder’s move to the club. A map created by BBC Sport explores the global division over Gianni Infantino’s leadership of Fifa. Paolo Maldini revealed that Pep Guardiola came close to becoming Italy head coach, even sketching lineups during talks.

Pre-Season & Fitness

Lisandro Martínez has joined Manchester United’s preseason training camp in Ireland as the last player to report after an extended World Cup break. Kyle Walker warns his Burnley teammates they cannot “have a hangover” as they target an immediate Premier League return. Liverpool’s pre-season concerns are analyzed, with questions over squad depth and fitness after another collapse. Enzo Maresca opened up about his Pep chat before taking the “impossible” Manchester City job. Manchester City have signed Anderson, but why do they also want Ayyoub Bouaddi, with the Morocco midfielder’s profile examined?

Injury Updates

Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti will be out for “a significant period of time” after suffering an ACL injury in Sunday’s defeat to Hibernian. A separate report from BBC Sport confirmed Chermiti faces a long recovery from anterior cruciate ligament damage, sustained shortly after Rangers turned down an offer for the striker.

Women’s Football

Chelsea will face Real Sociedad in the third round of Women’s Champions League qualifying, with Ajax to meet Real Madrid. The first leg of the tie is set for 26 August, as reported by BBC Sport. Meanwhile, a feature asks whether Manchester United women are judged differently to other WSL sides.

International Scene

New Uruguay boss Diego Forlán has alluded to the possible return of Luis Suárez to the national team.

Kits & Culture

The 2026-27 Premier League season is approaching, and ESPN has ranked every new jersey released, from Elvis tributes to retro classics.