Hull City have reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign highly rated Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy in a deal worth €20 million plus add-ons, as the club continues to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The 21-year-old left-footed centre-back is expected to undergo a medical before signing a long-term contract with the…
UEFA and all 55 of its member associations have agreed to boycott FIFA competitions if FIFA proceeds with plans to allow private investors to acquire stakes in the commercial rights of the World Cup and other major tournaments. The decision was reached during an emergency meeting on Thursday, July 30, escalating an increasingly serious dispute…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Ten-time African champions Nigeria began their chase for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a disappointing fashion with a 3-2 defeat against Malawi. The first half failed to produce much in terms of goal-scoring chances but the game came alive in the second half with the unheralded Maalawi…
Former Arsenal defender Takehiro Tomiyasu is training with Crystal Palace as he weighs up a possible move back to the Premier League. The 27-year-old Japan international is currently a free agent after leaving Ajax earlier this summer and has joined Palace’s pre-season camp in Como, Italy, to build fitness and assess his next step. Tomiyasu…
Arsenal have opened talks with Sporting CP over a potential move for Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his defensive options ahead of the new season. The 21-year-old has been on Arsenal’s radar for several years and is once again attracting interest after impressing in Portugal. Fresneda joined Sporting from Real…
English football is set to trial new rules in the 2026-27 season to stop goalkeepers from using injury time-outs to slow the game down, break the opposition’s momentum, or get tactical instructions from the bench. The move, backed by Pro Ref, the FA, Premier League, EFL, WSL and National League, still needs IFAB approval before…
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sell academy left-back Harry Amass on a permanent transfer this summer, with the club valuing the highly rated youngster at around £6 million. Several Championship clubs have already made approaches, and United are understood to favour a straight sale rather than another loan move. The 19-year-old has impressed during…
Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their interest in Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, with the England international emerging as a leading target if Joshua Zirkzee leaves Old Trafford before the transfer window closes. According to recent reports, United are considering a bid in the region of £40–45 million for the 30-year-old forward, who enjoyed…
Manchester United and Arsenal are both keeping a close eye on Ollie Watkins, with the Aston Villa striker emerging as one of the Premier League’s most sought-after forwards as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. According to reports, United are considering a move for the 30-year-old England international if Joshua Zirkzee leaves the…
The debate over the standout player of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has intensified after The New York Times ranked Lionel Messi as the tournament’s best performer, despite FIFA awarding the official Golden Ball to Spain midfielder Rodri. Messi, who inspired Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final with eight goals and four assists,…
