English professional women’s football club based in Bromley; compete in the Women’s Super League
Manchester United has seen a disastrous start to the season, with only two wins in ten games. Carrick has faced intense scrutiny over his role, and an expanding injury list threatens to derail plans for the Champions League match against Como. The club stresses readiness, while players like Martinez, Shaw, Mainoo and Rashford are ruled out. The situation threatens long-term stability at Old Trafford.
Dortmund has signed Kos Karetsas from Genk on a five-year deal for 32 million euros, plus potential bonuses, as part of a broader strategy to avoid a repeat near-miss in the league. The club is also building a strong women's side with major signings like Manuela Zinsberger and Alexandra Popp to advance ambitions in German football.
Spaniard Olid has been appointed to replace Marc Skinner as Manchester United Women’s head coach, four weeks before the 2026-27 WSL season. She arrives from Hearts, where she led the SWPL club to a first league title and domestic final. United have moved to a youth-focused recruitment strategy amid a quiet transfer window.
Spaniard Eva Olid has been appointed to lead Manchester United Women after Marc Skinner’s departure. Olid, who led Hearts to their first SWPL title, is tasked with developing homegrown talent and guiding United into a new era of growth.
Spain captain and Barcelona stalwart Aitana Putellas has joined London City Lionesses in a record WSL signing. The transfer marks a historic moment for women’s club football as Putellas transitions from Barcelona to London, sparking high expectations for her new chapter.
European clubs push for late bargains as the transfer window narrows. Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona and City are in late talks over high‑profile moves, with Barcola, Enzo Fernandez, Kenan Yildiz and Julian Alvarez among potential targets.
The BBC has decided to discontinue Ski Sunday as part of a broader review of sport output. The programme, a staple since 1978, is being replaced by digital-first coverage of winter sports across BBC platforms, with more online content and live rights preserved for major events.
Fernandez has renewed with London City after a standout season in which she played every Women’s Super League match, earned fans’ player of the season, and helped the club to sixth in their debut top-flight campaign. She previously won multiple titles with Barcelona and has featured for Spain at Euro 2025.
England manager Sarina Wiegman has left Ella Toone and Chloe Kelly out of a playoff squad, saying their levels on the pitch have not matched expectations. She still believes in them and says they can do better, while naming Lexi Potter and Freya Godfrey among new call-ups ahead of October’s World Cup qualifying playoff vs Greece.
Tottenham have secured their first Premier League victory of the season, moving off the bottom of the table with a 3-1 win over Coventry City. James Maddison returns to the starting lineup and scores; Omar Marmoush nets his first for the club; Dejan Kulusevski returns from injury as Tottenham show signs of improvement under Roberto De Zerbi. Chelsea and Chelsea Women results weigh on the weekend.