Manchester United are making one thing clear as the transfer window enters its final weeks: Bruno Fernandes is not for sale. The club has opened talks with its captain over a new contract, with negotiations covering the length of the deal, his salary and the €65 million release clause attached to his current agreement. United…
Ferran Torres has left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a move that feels strange on the surface. The 26-year-old forward is leaving after arguably his best season at Barcelona and just weeks after scoring the winning goal for Spain in the 2026 World Cup final. PSG have signed him on a five-year contract until 2031…
Jay-Jay Okocha has revealed that one of the most famous names in African football was not actually his to begin with. Speaking on the Obi One Podcast with former Super Eagles teammate John Obi Mikel, Okocha explained that he was born Augustine Azuka Okocha, but the name “Jay-Jay” originally belonged to one of his brothers….
Sergio Busquets is back at Barcelona, but this time he will not be controlling the midfield. The former Barcelona captain has joined Barça Atlètic as an assistant coach under Juliano Belletti, beginning the first stage of his coaching career while he completes his coaching course. Barcelona confirmed the return on Monday, bringing one of the…
Pedri is back at Barcelona, and the midfielder has returned from the summer break with a noticeably different look. Club training photos show the 23-year-old with white hair as he begins his pre-season work at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper. The new hairstyle has quickly become a talking point among Barcelona fans, but behind the…
The wait is almost over. One week from now, the 2026/27 Premier League season begins, with champions Arsenal welcoming newly promoted Coventry City to the Emirates on Friday, August 21. But after an unusually long summer following the 2026 World Cup, this season could feel very different from the one fans left behind. The biggest…
For the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not be involved, when next year’s tournament is played in Brazil. South Africa’s goalkeeper Kaylin Swart stoutly stood against the Super Falcons and victory in their FIFA World Cup playoff game in Casablanca on Thursday night – the…
Real Madrid’s attempt to sign Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid has already produced one of the most dramatic transfer stories of the summer. Madrid submitted a €150 million offer for the Argentina striker, but Atlético rejected it outright. The forward’s contract runs until 2030 and contains a reported €500 million release clause, giving Atlético an…
Manchester City have tied Jérémy Doku down until 2031, handing the 24-year-old Belgian winger a new five-year contract as the club prepares for a new era under Enzo Maresca. The deal also includes an option for an additional year. But the bigger message isn’t simply that City want to keep Doku. They believe his most…
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s latest offer for Rodri, with reports putting the bid at around £51m (€60m). City are believed to want significantly more, with their valuation reported at roughly £60m–£70m or higher. But the interesting part of this transfer is no longer whether Barcelona want Rodri. They clearly do. The question is whether…
