Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: May 27, 2026, 11:46 AM ET

TRANSFER MARKET MOVES

Manchester United are closing in on a £38m deal for Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson as their first summer signing, with the Premier League giants close to agreeing terms for the 23-year-old midfielder. Barcelona have joined the race to sign Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon, competing against Bayern Munich for the 22-year-old winger's signature. Meanwhile, Manchester City will prioritise signing Elliot Anderson this summer and have no intention of pursuing Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, with the Blues reportedly slapping a £100m price tag on the midfielder. Juventus are showing interest in securing Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah on a free transfer as the Italian giants weigh their summer options.

WORLD CUP SQUAD NEWS

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman expects England to gamble on set-pieces at the World Cup similar to how Arsenal secured their Premier League title, as his 26-man Dutch squad features 15 Premier League players including Virgil van Dijk and Cody Gakpo. Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong missed out on selection despite an impressive season in the Bundesliga. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino defended his communication methods after facing criticism for how he informed players of their World Cup exclusion, while also praising Giovanni Reyna's "amazing talent" as key to US success. Canada coach Jesse Marsch signed a new four-year contract just over two weeks before the tournament begins, securing his future through 2030.

MANAGER MOVEMENTS

West Ham have confirmed Nuno Espirito Santo will remain in charge to lead their Championship campaign next season despite relegation from the Premier League. Coventry City's Frank Lampard claimed the LMA manager prize ahead of Arsenal's Mikel Arteta, receiving a congratulatory message from Sir Alex Ferguson. Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has promised to develop the club's training ground into a fan hub featuring swimming pools and padel courts, while also guaranteeing he will sign a player featuring for Spain at the World Cup if elected.

PLAYER DEPARTURES & INJURIES

Kasper Schmeichel announced his retirement at age 39 after failing to recover from a serious shoulder injury that ended his Celtic and Denmark career. Hearts confirmed departures of Beni Baningime and Frankie Kent, though Cammy Devlin and Craig Gordon will remain at Tynecastle despite their contracts expiring. Neymar dismissed concerns about his calf injury ahead of the World Cup, insisting it will not be a problem for Brazil's campaign in North America.

WOMEN'S FOOTBALL EXPANSION

The National Women's Soccer League's business expansion has created friction between longtime supporters and newcomers as awkward sponsorship deals and commercial partnerships have irked hardcore fans. Meanwhile, Khadija 'Bunny' Shaw's Manchester City salary ranks among the highest in world football after the WSL Golden Boot winner signed a lucrative deal with the English champions.

INTERNATIONAL FIXTURES

The Scottish League Cup group phase draw has been completed for next season's Premier Sports Cup, with Celtic hosting Rangers in an Old Firm derby among the standout fixtures. Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman will assess his international future after the upcoming friendlies against Qatar and Canada, with the 36-year-old veteran weighing his options beyond the summer.