Football/Soccer 8 Hours

Last updated: August 11, 2026, 9:07 PM ET

Transfers & Contract News

Gustavo Hamer has rejoined Coventry City on a “long-term” contract after Sheffield United accepted an undisclosed fee. Paul Pogba is expected to leave Monaco amid talks over a possible contract termination. Chelsea and Manchester United both declined the chance to sign Lewis-Skelly, according to Wednesday’s newspaper back pages. Swansea City have set a price tag for top-scorer Vipotnik — the fee has been revealed. Coventry are also interested in Mykhaylo Mudryk on loan from Chelsea, while Barcelona chase Manchester City’s Rodri and Manchester United have moved for Real Madrid striker Endrick. Alexis Sánchez has signed a Designated Player contract with CF Montréal. Wrexham have signed Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson in a deal that could break the club’s transfer record.

Club Updates

Lisandro Martínez has joined Manchester United’s preseason camp in Ireland, the last player to return after an extended break. Mason Mount is expected to miss United’s friendly against Leeds at Croke Park due to injury. Jeremy Doku said he is “not against” the journalist who criticised his decision to leave Belgium’s World Cup camp for the birth of his first child. Cristiano Ronaldo has married long-time girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez in a civil ceremony in Portugal. The 2026-27 Premier League kits have been ranked, from an Elvis tribute to retro classics.

International & National Team

Olivia Moultrie has been ruled out for the rest of the 2026 NWSL season after suffering an ACL injury, the Portland Thorns confirmed. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said women’s footballers should not be penalised by a potential boycott of the Under-20 Women’s World Cup — she argued the sport should not suffer from Uefa’s stance. Paolo Maldini revealed that Pep Guardiola came close to becoming Italy head coach, even scribbling potential lineups during talks.