Rafael Leao is on his way to Galatasaray after the Turkish champions beat late competition from Aston Villa to agree a deal worth more than €45 million with AC Milan. The agreement, which includes add-ons and a sell-on clause, has also been reached with Leão’s camp, with the Portugal...
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Chelsea have completed the signing of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa for £7.5 million. Martinez, 33, has agreed a two year contract with the Blues until June 2028, with Chelsea holding an option to extend the deal until June 2029. The move takes the World Cup winner...
Liverpool have finally broken through Paris Saint-Germain’s resistance to Bradley Barcola, reaching an agreement to sign the France international in a deal that could rise to €140 million. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano broke the news on Thursday, reporting that Liverpool and PSG had agreed a deal worth an initial...
Kylian Mbappé had the Bernabéu singing on José Mourinho’s return as the French superstar hit a hat-trick to fire Real Madrid to a 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Mbappé was the difference on a night when Madrid had to recover from conceding first, with his three goals...
Bruno Fernandes has ended Manchester United’s 16-year wait for the PFA Player of the Year award, becoming the first player from the club to claim the prize since Wayne Rooney in 2010. The Portuguese midfielder was named the 2026 winner after a standout season in which he once again...
Hull City marked their return to the English Premier League (EPL) with a statement 2-0 victory over Manchester United on Saturday, ending a 52-year wait for a league win over the Red Devils. Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy scored in the first half as Hull stunned United at the...
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton for £65 million, with a further £5 million in add-ons. The deal, which could eventually be worth £70 million, was confirmed on Friday night by transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who gave the move his “Here...
Cristiano Ronaldo did not need long to remind everyone of what he can still do. Returning to competitive football for the first time since Portugal’s 2026 World Cup campaign, the 41-year-old stepped off the bench and scored for Al Nassr in their 4-0 win over Al Riyadh on Friday,...
Everton and Crystal Palace completed a direct exchange of Brennan Johnson and Dwight McNeil on August 11, only 11 days before the clubs meet at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Both players signed four-year contracts running to June 2030. Johnson arrives at Everton after 26 Palace appearances, while McNeil leaves Everton...
Lionel Messi is back among the goals, and this time the number attached to his latest strike tells two stories. The Argentine scored his 70th MLS goal for Inter Miami in their 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union on Wednesday, taking his astonishing career tally to 922 goals. It was...
Paul Pogba’s latest attempt to get his career back on track has suffered another setback after he and AS Monaco mutually agreed to terminate his contract, leaving the 33-year-old midfielder a free agent. Pogba had joined Monaco in June 2025 hoping to rebuild his career after serving an 18-month...
African club football now has its roadmap for the 2026/27 season. Competitive action starts in early September, followed by another qualifying round in October. The schedule then moves through the group stage and knockout rounds before the finals in May 2027. The published dates also shape the continental fixture...
Chelsea have moved quickly to tie Joao Pedro down to a new long-term deal after the Brazilian forward signed a contract extension that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until June 2032. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that the documents have been approved, with Joao Pedro also handed an...
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered the Super Falcons’ technical crew to step down with immediate effect, signalling the first major fallout from Nigeria’s disappointing campaign at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision in a post on its X handle on...
Sergio Busquets has started a new chapter in football, and it has taken him back to the place where his remarkable career began. The former Barcelona captain has returned to the club as assistant coach of Barça Atlètic, joining Juliano Belletti’s coaching staff as he takes his first steps...
Arsenal have wasted little time reminding their Premier League rivals that they are not prepared to give up their place at the top, opening the new season with a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City in Cardiff to lift the Community Shield. The win delivered more than just another...
Cristiano Ronaldo has admitted that the end of his remarkable football career could be closer than many expected, saying the current season will “probably” be his last. The Portugal captain made the revelation in an interview with Vogue, where he spoke about his plans beyond football and his desire...
Barcelona have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign Spanish midfielder Rodri, bringing the Catalan giants closer to one of the biggest moves of the summer and a major statement of intent ahead of the new season. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported on Sunday that City have given...
Ferran Torres has completed his move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in a €50 million deal, bringing his four-and-a-half-year stay at the Spanish club to an end. The Spain international has signed a contract with PSG until 2031 and will reunite with Luis Enrique, who coached him during his...
Liverpool’s ownership has taken a major turn after Fenway Sports Group (FSG) agreed to sell a 30 per cent stake in the club to a consortium led by British-Indian businessman Amit Bhatia and backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The agreement values Liverpool at around £5.5 billion, underlining just...