Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has backed new £75m signing Bruno Guimarães to ignite the Premier League champions, following the midfielder's move from Newcastle. Meanwhile, Manchester City concluded their pre-season tour of Asia with a 3-1 victory against Atlético Madrid.
Arsenal have completed the £75m signing of midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United on a four-year contract.
South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in stated he will give 120 percent for Atletico Madrid ahead of his debut against Manchester City in a Seoul preseason match.
Manchester City's Rodri, 30, must decide whether to renew his contract, see it out, or join Barcelona or Real Madrid, with both La Liga giants interested in the midfielder.
Everton have signed 32-year-old Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reported to be £7m.
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic admits his team is under pressure to reclaim the Premier League title after a two-year drought, amid heavy spending by rivals like Chelsea and Arsenal.
Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes to bolster their midfield ahead of the new Premier League season, following manager Mikel Arteta's demand for ambition after their recent title win.
Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães is set to join Arsenal in a £75m transfer after the clubs compromised on a fee, leaving the pre-season training camp in Spain for a medical in London.
Trevoh Chalobah is leaving Chelsea to join Como in a deal worth up to £30.8m, while Chelsea sign Jordan Henderson on a free transfer. Meanwhile, Fulham complete the signings of Gonzalo García and César Palacios from Real Madrid.
Como, after a surprise Champions League qualification, introduces strict rules: revoking season tickets for missing >3 home games without valid reason and banning rival team attire outside away sections, citing demand and safety, but faces fan criticism over harshness.
Arsenal's initial £70m offer for Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães has been rejected, with Newcastle valuing him at £80m. Guimarães met new Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle in Spain, while Newcastle also completed the £26m signing of goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek from Braga.
Chelsea have signed Argentinian international Valentín Barco, 22, from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal, making him the eighth arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea has completed the signing of 21-year-old midfielder Valentin Barco from Strasbourg on a seven-year deal, making him their sixth summer acquisition. Barco will join Chelsea's pre-season tour, which includes a match against Juventus in Hong Kong on August 5.
Brentford has confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club-record fee, surpassing £42.5m. The 24-year-old joins on a five-year contract with an option for a further year, after making 33 appearances for Lens last season.
Eddie Howe has departed as Newcastle United manager after nearly five years, with Matthias Jaissle set to take over. The club is finalizing Jaissle's four-year contract and an £8m compensation for Al-Ahli, while key player Bruno Guimarães's future remains uncertain amid Arsenal transfer links.
Inter Milan has raised its offer for Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones to €35m, after an initial €25m bid was rejected. Jones, who has one year left on his contract and has struggled for regular starts, is valued closer to €40m by Liverpool, but a deal appears to be nearing completion.
FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against Argentina players Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina for alleged assault on Spanish players after the World Cup final, and against the team for displaying a political banner about the Falkland Islands after beating England in the semifinals.
Jayden Adams, a 25-year-old South African midfielder, found football as his 'safe space' amidst a life marked by socioeconomic challenges and personal tragedies, ultimately rising to international acclaim before his sudden death.
Arsenal Women's team undergoes significant changes with seven new signings, including Georgia Stanway, as they aim to win their first Women's Super League title since 2019, driven by a renewed team culture and ambitious squad revamp.
Cristian Volpato, 22, tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police in Sydney for speeding, just days after playing for Australia in the 2026 World Cup.
Newcastle United has signed 20-year-old midfielder Aladji Bamba from Monaco for up to £34m, making him their fourth youth signing this summer, aligning with a strategy to acquire young players with high resale potential. Meanwhile, West Ham sold Crysencio Summerville to Saudi club Al-Hilal for £60m, and other transfers involving Hull and Everton were also announced.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri, named World Cup's best player, will undergo back surgery next week, coach Enzo Maresca confirmed. Maresca, unveiled as City's new manager, expressed desire for Rodri to stay despite transfer speculation.
New Chelsea signing Morgan Rogers expresses excitement to play with friend Cole Palmer. The article analyzes how manager Xabi Alonso might integrate Rogers' versatile, athletic skillset, which differs from Villa's system, alongside Palmer in his preferred tactical setups like a 3-2-2-3.
Newcastle United signed Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba for a fee potentially rising to £34m on a five-year deal. The 20-year-old Frenchman, who impressed in Ligue 1 and the Champions League, expressed excitement to play in the Premier League for the club.
