English football manager and former player, head coach of Newcastle United
A wave of new football kit designs is hitting top Scottish and European clubs as the 2026-27 season approaches. BBC Business collects notable releases from AC Milan to Celtic and Wales, with reactions ranging from praise for heritage-inspired designs to criticism of bold, modern looks.
Arsenal has completed a £75m transfer for Bruno Guimarães, with Jaissle appointed as the club’s head coach. Newcastle United are reshaping their squad, aiming to replace departed stars and pursue a new midfield balance after a summer of upheaval.
LIV Golf has announced a transition plan away from Saudi funding after the PIF ends its backing at the close of the 2026 season. A new independent board is leading a move to secure long‑term capital through diversified partners, while the tour maintains its schedule amid ongoing discussions with potential investors.
Sandro Tonali has completed a record transfer from Newcastle to Tottenham for an initial 92.5m pounds, with potential to rise to 100m based on Champions League qualifications. The move follows heavy recruiting at Spurs and includes comments from Tonali on the club, manager Roberto De Zerbi, and Newcastle fans. The transfer signals a midfield revamp for Tottenham.
Newcastle United faces continued pressure as Bruno Guimarães pushes for a move to Arsenal, while the club pursues replacements after high-profile summer exits. Bazoumana Touré has joined for £43m, with Sean Steur set to arrive from Ajax; the squad rebuild accelerates as tensions rise over player departures and strategic direction.
Celtic are plotting a higher bid for Colombian forward Camilo Duran after Qarabag rejected their initial offer. Duran impressed in 2025-26, scoring 15 league goals and five in the Champions League, and is currently with Celtic at their Portugal training camp ahead of a potential debut in a pre-season friendly.
Eddie Howe has left Newcastle United after five years in charge, with the departure following a 4-1 pre-season defeat to Bristol City. The club is facing upheaval as it sells key players and contemplates Bruno Guimaraes' future. Arsenal are linked with the Brazil midfielder amidst reported interest from elsewhere, while new signings and managerial replacements loom.
Liverpool are pursuing Barcola from PSG, with talks expected after PSG value him at around €145m. Liverpool see him as a potential replacement for Salah and are negotiating amid broader squad changes ahead of the new season.
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.
Arsenal are set to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães after long-running talks. A final fee is expected to be around £80m, with medicals and paperwork imminent. Newcastle value the Brazilian at about £80m, having pushed to retain him following a season shaped by his leadership and consistent performances.
Arsenal has moved to sign Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United on a four-year deal, with an option for a further year. The transfer, valued at £75 million, completes a long-running saga and strengthens Arsenal’s midfield with a veteran leader who can play as a No 6 or No 8. The move follows Arteta’s push for experience and durability after injuries last season.
Real Madrid has agreed a seven-year contract for Yan Diomande, the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger from RB Leipzig, in a deal that could exceed €125m plus €15m in add-ons. The move, which places Madrid ahead of PSG and Liverpool, caps a rapid rise for the teenager after a standout World Cup and Bundesliga season.