Brazilian footballer; Arsenal midfielder
Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans has joined Manchester United on a four-year deal after activating his release clause at Aston Villa. The transfer is part of United’s broader midfield overhaul, following the arrival of Andrey Santos and the loaning of other targets. The club aims to bolster creativity and leadership in a bid to challenge for major honours this season.
Manchester United have added two midfielders, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, to their squad this window to address Casemiro’s departure and ongoing injuries. The club is active in the transfer market amid a busy pre-season, with further reinforcements anticipated.
Arsenal confirm William Saliba has a back injury from World Cup duties and will undergo a rehabilitation programme. Surgery is not required; the club plans to strengthen the centre-back position this summer while preparing for the season opener against Coventry.
Real Madrid has secured the deal for RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande, with reports suggesting a fee well above €100m. Paris Saint-Germain has withdrawn from the race, and Diomande is set to undergo a medical in Madrid as the transfer window moves forward. Liverpool and Arsenal are re-evaluating targets.
Newcastle United has kept Bruno Guimarães’ future under wraps while Arsenal and Newcastle face renewed transfer interest. Howe has confirmed ongoing private discussions with the Brazil midfielder as teams weigh a potential move ahead of the end of the transfer window. Guimarães returns to pre-season duties with renewed focus after holiday follow Brazil’s World Cup exit.
Arsenal has claimed the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years. The club is now focused on a pre-season clash with Girona at Estadi Montilivi. Tzolis and Meslier are in the squad, with several World Cup stars back in training. Authorities are eyeing continued transfer chatter, including links to Bruno Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior.
Newcastle United has appointed Matthias Jaissle as head coach to succeed Eddie Howe. Jaissle, 38, arrives from Al Ahli with a track record of high‑intensity, attacking football and a trophy‑laden spell in Asia. The club aims to rebuild after a difficult 2025-26 season and a flurry of summer departures.
The Brazil midfielder has joined Premier League champions Arsenal on a four-year deal, with Newcastle accepting a fee after extensive talks. Guimarães has left Newcastle, where he captained the side and helped win the 2025 EFL Cup, and will bolster Arsenal’s midfield options as they defend their title.
Everton is negotiating to sign Denmark midfielder Christian Nørgård from Arsenal for around £7m, aiming to strengthen midfield after departures and injuries. Arsenal’s title win last season left Nørgård seeking regular football, with Everton pushing to complete their fourth summer signing as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s squad.
Arsenal has secured Bruno Guimaraes on a four-year deal, strengthening the team's midfield as injuries and a crowded schedule threaten depth. The transfer ends a lengthy saga with Newcastle and signals Arteta's plan to push Arsenal to a higher level this season.
Arsenal have secured Bruno Guimarães from Newcastle United for £75m on a four-year deal with an option for a further year. The transfer closes a long-running saga and strengthens Arsenal’s midfield as they move to defend their title. Newcastle accept a fee around £75m as they look to replace him with younger options.
Bournemouth has completed the signing of 22-year-old António Silva from Benfica for about €24.7m, with add-ons bringing potential total to €29.7m. The Portuguese defender, who has 20 caps and featured in World Cup and Euro 2024 squads, joins under manager Marco Rose to bolster a squad aiming for stability after a summer of heavy player sales.
Jorge Messi has died in Rosario at 68 after a long illness, the family and Newell's Old Boys have announced. Inter Miami, Barcelona and national football bodies have paid tribute; Lionel Messi has returned to Argentina and missed Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup match while teammates and clubs held moments of silence and wore black armbands.
FIFA has issued a statement rejecting allegations against president Gianni Infantino, calling recent reporting "unsubstantiated assertions and demonstrably false claims." The statement follows Daily Telegraph reporting on a UEFA exit payment to a former employee linked to Infantino and the collapse of his plan to privatise World Cup commercial rights, which has provoked calls for his resignation.
Liverpool's pre-season form continues as a substitution for Jeremie Frimpong signals overload rather than injury, with the Reds equal to a 2-2 draw after a dominant first half. The side now prepares for matches against Monaco and Como before the season opener at Newcastle.
Arsenal has officially announced the signing of Bruno Guimarães for £75m from Newcastle, and he is being integrated as the club eye another title defense. The midfielder has given his first impressions and the squad will rely on his versatility to influence both build-up play and goals.
Arsenal have added Bruno Guimarães to the midfield and introduced him in a warm-up with Como, where a 1-1 draw led to a 4-3 shootout win. Myles-Skelly has started to cement his midfield role, while the club’s transfer activity remains high ahead of the season.
Manchester United has strengthened its midfield with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans and added Karl Darlow, while Marcus Rashford has returned from Barcelona. Gareth Carrick says more signings are needed to challenge for the title and maintain Champions League contention. Rivals have spent heavily, prompting questions about United’s strategy and pace of spending.
Arsenal are exploring a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s versatile defender Quansah, who can play centre-back and right-back. Talks are at an exploratory stage; Villa and Leverkusen hold valuations around €50m-€60m. Arsenal are also weighing Konsa as a potential option, while other targets and loan concerns shape their window strategy.
Arsenal and Manchester City prepare for the Community Shield in Cardiff as Enzo Maresca begins life in charge at City and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal seek to defend their title amid transfer chatter and squad transitions. The match will offer clues about hunger and cohesion ahead of the new season, though it remains ceremonial with real lessons to be drawn later.
Arsenal has started their title defence with a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. Riccardo Calafiori opened after 24 seconds, Havertz added a second, and Ødegaard completed the scoring as Arsenal showcased early-season form. Arteta praised the performance and highlighted Christos Tzolis’s decisive involvement.
Arsenal have begun the season with a string of wins, including a hard-fought Champions League victory over Napoli decided late by Martin Odegaard, and sit among early title favourites. Manchester United have opened their Champions League campaign with a 4-0 win at Old Trafford, while Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have also taken strong early European results.
Football rules have introduced five-second countdowns for goal-kicks and throw-ins, aiming to cut stoppage time and alter player behaviour. Substitutions must leave the field within 10 seconds, with potential 10-player spells if protocols are ignored. The changes apply from early rounds to the top flight, excluding VAR. The policy targets delays like ball-on-cone restarts and slow goal-kicks while allowing exemptions for injuries or safety.
Tottenham Hotspur are pursuing a deal for Manchester City winger Savinho, with Omar Marmoush also in talks as part of a broader window of moves. City have already reshaped their squad, selling several players and collecting substantial transfer income. Spurs are aiming to revamp their attack after a poor start to the season, with Tonali, Fernandes and Robertson among recent arrivals.
Arsenal has clinched back-to-back Premier League titles and is defending the crown in a season opening match against Coventry. Coventry, 25 years out of the top flight, returns with Frank Lampard at the helm and a ready-made test for Arsenal. The Premier League starts amid widespread managerial upheaval and a shift in balance as clubs adapt to new coaches and a deeper squad landscape.
Liverpool have drawn 2-2 with Newcastle at St James’ Park as Dominik Szoboszlai’s stoppage-time penalty salvages a point for the visitors, after late drama in Andoni Iraola’s Premier League debut and Matthias Jaissle’s first match in charge at Newcastle. Szoboszlai also converted a late spot-kick to seal the result.
Arsenal, boosted by new signings Bruno Guimaraes, Christos Tzolis and Ezri Konsa, hosts Coventry in their Premier League opener as they defend their title. Saka and Rice return to fitness; Saliba and Timber remain out. Coventry look to repeat last season’s Championship success against a reigning champion.
Tottenham Hotspur have completed a major transfer window, signing Marmoush on a permanent deal and securing Savio in a high-value package from Manchester City. The signings bolster an attack-wide squad as De Zerbi eyes one final addition before the deadline. Kudus could return and Sarr’s departure remains under consideration.
Transfer deadline day arrives as leagues close windows; clubs ensure paperwork is complete and deals can proceed, with free agents able to sign after the deadline under certain conditions. The top leagues set deadlines, and deal sheets provide extra time for finalising terms.
Liverpool has spent heavily this window, with Barcola signing from PSG for 123m as part of a broader, high-stakes activity. The club has also seen big-name exits and loan moves, leaving it with questions about defensive depth and midfield balance as the season begins.
Arsenal have sold Gabriel Martinelli in a record-breaking deal, ending a seven-year spell since his 2019 arrival. The club confirms the departure follows a period of transformation under Mikel Arteta, with the Brazilian forward contributing 98 goal involvements during his time in north London.
The Scotsman reports Souttar is seeking a move from Rangers as several European windows remain open, with manager McInnes saying the 29-year-old could leave if a suitable opportunity materialises. Newcastle-style contingency underlines the broader transfer strategy across clubs this summer.
Arsenal travel issues from a technical air-traffic disruption have delayed their Napoli trip as they prepare for a Champions League clash. Jurrien Timber is nearing a return, while Napoli announce Scott McTominay’s ablation procedure and rest. Arsenal sign teenager Mylo Bernard for their academy intake.
Manchester United are enduring a painful start to the season, with a 2-2 draw after an own goal by Lisandro Martinez and late leveller by Cunha. The club sits mid-table after five matches, and manager Michael Carrick faces mounting scrutiny as results fail to meet expectations.
Arsenal have beaten Chelsea in a London derby as Mikel Arteta’s side show resilience after a 2-1 win at the Emirates. Chelsea, despite strong attacking moments, are struggling defensively and still adjusting under Xabi Alonso. The result underscores a widening gap between the two clubs early in the season.
Manchester United have beaten Bodo/Glimt 5-0 at Old Trafford in their Champions League return. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Sesko, Lisandro Martinez and Harry Kane scored; Fernandes, Kane and Michael Olise have each been nominated for this year’s Ballon d'Or. United have recorded their biggest European win since 2020.
Arsenal has maintained a perfect start to the season after a 1-0 win at Sunderland, with Bruno Guimarães’s late strike and a pivotal penalty saved by David Raya. Mikel Arteta deems the decision to award a Sunderland penalty as unacceptable, and Arsenal will seek clarification from Pro Ref on VAR involvement.
Brighton & Hove Albion defeat Premier League champions Arsenal 3-0 at the Amex, in a performance described as relentless by Fabian Hurzeler. Pascal Gross and Charalampos Kostoulas score early, with Chema Andres adding a late header from Gross’s corner. Arsenal’s recent form is under scrutiny after a challenging display, while Brighton celebrate a landmark anniversary.
Nestory Irankunda’s 68th-minute free kick gave Australia hope, but a late header from Rayan earned Brazil a 1-1 draw in the Townsville friendly, a match notable for the surface and late momentum.
Arsenal come from behind to beat Leeds 2-1 at the Emirates after Bruno Guimaraes nets the late winner following Riccardo Calafiori's equaliser. Leeds initially lead through James Justin before Arsenal's pressure pays off as Calafiori and Guimaraes strike.