Red Bull Salzburg, backed by Red Bull, dominates Austrian football and hunts European breakthroughs.
Germany has appointed Jürgen Klopp as head coach through the 2030 World Cup, with a squad-wide overhaul and a new coaching team around Klopp. The move follows a disappointing World Cup exit and Nagelsmann’s resignation, and Klopp will lead Germany for Euro 2028 and the 2030 tournament.
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 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.
Scotland has named Sebastien Pocognoli as its new head coach, succeeding Steve Clarke. Pocognoli, a 39-year-old former Belgium international, has led Union Saint-Gilloise to a Belgian title and most recently managed Monaco. His appointment signals a shift to a front-foot, high-press style and aims to build on Clarke’s foundations.
The Scottish FA has identified the Belgian coach, Pocognoli, as the preferred choice to replace Derek McInnes as Scotland manager. Pocognoli guided Union Saint-Gilloise to a historic Belgian title in 2024-25, and is seen as the first foreign boss for Scotland since Vogts. Clarke has stepped down after Scotland’s World Cup group exit.
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.
Celtic has started the Europa League campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Ferencvaros, exposing defensive fragility, midfield inefficiency, and a disjointed attack. The defeat follows a 3-0 loss to Rangers and sets a tense backdrop for the Old Firm clash this weekend.
Lyon and AC Milan have both secured 4-0 wins in European competition. Crystal Palace suffers a home defeat in a match that featured Pierre Sage returning to Selhurst Park. Other results include Torreense’s late strike against Sunderland and Leverkusen’s surgical 4-0 win over Lech Poznan.