Serbian football club at the center of both sporting success and political controversy.
Arsenal have agreed a four-year deal to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, adding defensive versatility as they defend the Premier League title. The move comes as William Saliba is sidelined with a back issue and Jurrien Timber faces a groin problem, leaving Arsenal short at centre-back and right-back. Konsa could debut against Coventry on Friday or at Villa on August 31. Arsenal describe Konsa as high quality with athleticism and tactical intelligence, capable of playing centrally or at right-back.
Ukrainian club were in fourth tier in 2021 but, despite war with Russia, will contest European qualifiers for first time
Celtic faces LASK in a two-legged Europa League play-off-style path for a place in the Champions League groups. First legs are scheduled for Aug. 18-19 with the return a week later. LASK won the Austrian Bundesliga last season and has a track record against Scottish sides; Celtic aims to advance after last season’s exit at this stage.
Arsenal’s young prospects are set to feature more in the 2026-27 season, with Dowman and Salmon highlighted as early breakthroughs, while Villa, Bournemouth and Brentford push their own youth paths and market interest grows around Abdul Abdulmalik and Milambo.