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Manchester City are plotting to deal a blow to two of their big six rivals at once by signing Chelsea's Enzo Fernández and top Tottenham target Iliman Ndiaye, according to Fabrizio Romano. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/aBhbNZT via IFTTT

Ipswich Town suffered their first defeat of the Premier League season against Manchester United on Sunday as they were beaten 5-2 by Michael Carrick's men. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/UBt5Zin via IFTTT

Leeds United 's 1-1 draw with Brentford at Elland Road in the Premier League on Sunday explained why they want to bolster their frontline before Tuesday's deadline. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/CtvmH3w via IFTTT

Despite suffering two defeats in two games against Leeds United, Nottingham Forest fans are quietly optimistic for the future under Oliver Glasner after Saturday’s draw with Liverpool at Anfield. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/DrPpJmv via IFTTT

Wolverhampton Wanderers continued their strong start to the Championship season on Saturday with a 4-1 win over Stoke City at Molineux, and behind the scenes, club chiefs have made an offer for a quick Premier League player. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/GeprnCN via IFTTT

Bruno Genesio said Sunderland target Igor Paxiao is not for sale ahead of Marseille's clash with Monaco. Sunderland are reportedly pushing to sign Paxiao, who joined Marseille from PSV last year. Paxiao registered 18 goal involvements for Marseille last term, scoring 12 and laying on six assists. He ranked second in Marseille's squad, behind Mason Greenwood, for dribbles attempted (110) and completed (35). But Genesio is hopeful Paxiao, who is not fit to feature against Monaco on Sunday due to a thigh issue, will stay put. "No, no, Igor is not being sold," Genesio insisted. Any sale could also be complicated by Marseille's inability to source a replacement for the Brazilian, due to their financial limitations. Gregory Lorenzi, the club's sporting director, said: "Even if we sell a player, we will not be allowed to register a signing. "In practice, several departures would be required before we could make a signing. "I don’t kno...

Liverpool 's need for a specialist defensive midfielder was exposed once again as they were held 2-2 by Nottingham Forest on Saturday, with the Reds exposed on the counter-attack for the second week running. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/WUCVc9J via IFTTT

David Moyes confirmed Everton have received an offer for Harrison Armstrong amid speculation of a bid from Nottingham Forest. Armstrong has impressed for the Toffees so far this season and is seen as one of their brightest prospects. The 19-year-old started and played 87 minutes on Saturday as Everton fought back to draw 1-1 with Bournemouth thanks to James Tarkowski's last-gasp leveller. That came after news broke that Forest had lodged a reported £40m bid for the teenager. Everton fans made their displeasure at a potential sale of Armstrong known during the Bournemouth match, but Moyes was unsure if the club would be keeping hold of the midfielder. He said: "There's been an offer. Apart from that, I don't think there’s much else I can say, it's a club decision. "We don't want to lose anybody and we still need to add players to what we've got. I've been saying it for a while." None of the previous...

Michael Carrick faced the media ahead of Manchester United 's first home game of the season against Ipswich, with team news and transfer talk both on the agenda. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/FIWSe6c via IFTTT

Arturo Ruiz is the new head coach of Brighton Women after Dario Vidosic's surprising departure. Vidosic, who led Brighton to the Women's FA Cup final last season, stepped down on Friday to "pursue a new opportunity". He is reportedly set to take over National Women's Soccer League side Angel City. Vidosic won 24 of his 59 matches in charge of Brighton, while he averaged 1.2 points per game in the Women's Super League. Brighton, who finished seventh in the WSL last season, have moved swiftly to appoint 29-year-old Ruiz as Vidosic's replacement. Arturo is Albion. pic.twitter.com/TDexYHW18X — Brighton & Hove Albion Women (@BHAFCWomen) August 28, 2026 Ruiz has penned a three-year deal, having joined from Real Sociedad, who he led to third in Liga F last season. "We are delighted to welcome Arturo to the club," said Zoe Johnson, Brighton's women's and girls' managing director. "During our recruitment pr...

Mikey Varas has urged San Diego FC to keep pushing as they look to continue building positive momentum against the LA Galaxy in MLS. After their three-game unbeaten streak ended with a 3-1 loss to the Portland Timbers, San Diego bounced back with a commanding 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids. It is a win that keeps San Diego within touching distance of the playoff places, as they sit 11th in the Western Conference on 27 points, one point behind the teams between seventh and 10th. But Varas is not ready to rest on his laurels, as he urged his team to keep the pressure on the teams above them in the table. "It was a great team win," Varas said of the victory over Colorado. "It starts from a foundation of everybody committed to running hard, to tackling, to pressing, to making big recovery runs because we play against a very good team defending low like warriors, and all of that is the foundation. "When we do that with all the guys committed to it, and we do ...

Southampton have opened talks to sign former captain James Ward-Prowse, who has just one year remaining on his West Ham United contract. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/lREQdGe via IFTTT

Viktoria Plzen welcome Red Star Belgrade to Doosan Arena on Thursday night for the second leg of their Europa League playoff tie, knowing they require a remarkable comeback to keep their league-phase hopes alive. The Serbian champions travel to the Czech Republic holding a commanding 3-0 aggregate advantage following an impressive first-leg performance, leaving the hosts needing one of the greatest European turnarounds in their recent history. Verdict: Draw Best odds: 57/20 Bookmaker: 1xBet Viktoria Plzen Viktoria Plzen enter the second leg amid significant change after appointing Radoslav Kovac as their new manager. The former Czech international was handed the role following the dismissal of Martin Hysky and immediately faces the daunting task of trying to inspire a dramatic recovery. The timing of the managerial change reflects a disappointing start to the campaign. Plzen have struggled for consistency domestically, winning only one of their opening five competitive matches a...

Looking to wrap up their Europa League group stage ticket with another flurry on Thursday evening, Besiktas will travel to Lithuania when they meet Kauno Zalgiris for their second-leg showdown. With a stacked midweek schedule from across the continent in midweek, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available. Verdict: Besiktas win & Under 4.5 goals Best Odds: 17/20 Bookmaker:   BetUS Kauno Zalgiris Starting with the hosts, completely blown away when they travelled to Istanbul last week, Kauno Zalgiris are searching for what would be an iconic qualifying miracle on Thursday evening. Eventually falling to a deserved 3-0 drumming on foreign soil, Zeljiko Sopic’s side will be bracing themselves for another monumental challenge when they return to the Darius and Girenas Stadium here. Likewise, facing a real uphill battle in the race to defend their domestic crown this season, the Greens have shown some extended issues. Watching their Champions League qualifying ad...

Wrexham are still searching for their first victory of the new campaign after making an unspectacular start in the Championship . from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/hJwMRDS via IFTTT

David Moyes insisted he wants to go on a "good run" in the EFL Cup with Everton, but would not prioritise the competition over the Premier League. Everton face Preston North End in the second round of the EFL Cup on Wednesday, having started their league campaign with a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace. Everton have reached the third round of the EFL Cup in each of the last 24 seasons in the competition, a run that has also seen the Toffees win all of their last 15 second round matches, scoring 46 goals and conceding just 12. They have lost just one of their last six matches against Preston across all competitions (W3 D2), keeping a clean sheet in five of those six matches. Each of the last two competitive meetings between Preston and Everton have seen Moyes in the dugout, with the Scot losing 2-0 to the Toffees in the FA Cup fifth round in January 2000 whilst in charge of Preston, and winning 2-0 with Everton in the EFL Cup third round in October 2004. While Moyes wants to b...

Tottenham Hotspur have made initial contact about a deal for Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk, who could be signed as an alternative to Liverpool star Cody Gakpo. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/hWfuaye via IFTTT

Nottingham Forest have submitted an enquiry regarding a deal for Chelsea striker Liam Delap, who could be signed as an alternative to Brentford's Igor Thiago. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/jI2qJwi via IFTTT

Andoni Iraola feels Liverpool's substitutes will be crucial in the early stages of his reign, with the Reds' players still unable to get through a full 90 minutes playing his style of football. Liverpool salvaged a point to open their first Premier League campaign under Iraola on Sunday, with Dominik Szoboszlai scoring a 99th-minute penalty in a 2-2 draw with Newcastle United. Newcastle had taken the lead early on through Anthony Elanga, with Cody Gakpo levelling for Liverpool early in the second half, only for Joe Willock to immediately put the Magpies 2-1 up. Szoboszlai's last-gasp spot-kick came after substitute Victor Munoz – a former Newcastle transfer target who instead opted to join Liverpool from Osasuna – was clattered in the area by Lewis Hall. And Iraola was pleased with Munoz's cameo off the bench as he highlighted the value of being able to introduce fresh energy against tiring opponents.  "I don't think we deserved to los...

West Ham United have now overtaken Rangers in the race to sign Brighton & Hove Albion winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/rSzbVwl via IFTTT

Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti has urged his side to prove themselves ahead of what he expects to be a tightly contested Serie A campaign, beginning with a trip to Frosinone.  The Bianconeri are coming off a largely disappointing 2025-26 campaign, where they fell away in the race for Champions League football late on, settling in the end for a sixth-placed league finish.  Spalletti, who replaced Igor Tudor midway through last season, has overseen a promising pre-season amid a minor squad overhaul, with Guglielmo Vicario, Randal Kolo Muani, Kerim Alajbegovic, Zeki Celik and Jhon Lucumi among the notable arrivals.  Despite those changes, Spalletti believes Juve still have work to do, pointing to the fierce competition in Serie A and the improvements made by rivals Inter, Napoli, AC Milan and Roma.  "The bell has rung, the season has started, and whoever isn't ready will feel themselves getting pushed towards the exit," the Juve boss warned in his pr...

Hull City could hardly have announced their Premier League return in more impressive fashion. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/7IEChrQ via IFTTT

Celtic ’s summer rebuild is beginning to make a serious impact on the pitch. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/n0tQuKb via IFTTT

Cristian Chivu acknowledges Inter are the team to beat ahead of their opening Serie A match in 2026-27, but he believes the Nerazzurri can still improve following last season's Scudetto triumph. Inter ran away with the title in their first campaign under Chivu in 2025-26, finishing 11 points clear of Napoli, who were defending champions under Antonio Conte. They open the new season against Serie B play-off winners Monza on Saturday, and the Opta supercomputer rates their chances of retaining the title at a league-high 35.1%. Inter saw Denzel Dumfries join Real Madrid, while experienced defenders Matteo Darmian, Stefan de Vrij and Francesco Acerbi also departed.  But they have also been busy with their incomings, with Djed Spence, John Stones, Aleksandar Stankovic and Ivan Provedel all arriving, while Manuel Akanji's loan from Manchester City was made permanent. "We are aware that we are always the team to beat and no one will give us anything," Ch...

Newcastle United are staring down the barrel of a gun, but Matthias Jaissle has kept a cool head when quizzed by anxious and skeptical reporters in the build-up to the 2026/27 Premier League season. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/EclqgPu via IFTTT

Crystal Palace are planning another push to sign AS Monaco star Lamine Camara, but rivals Brighton & Hove Albion have now emerged as potential suitors. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/BzawCl4 via IFTTT

After years of consistency and success at Newcastle United , the summer has presented a period of change - undoubtedly bringing a sense of uncertainty into the fanbase. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/SdCVJXz via IFTTT

Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have developed one of the Premier League’s most unlikely rivalries, with a European argument now followed by a High Court battle involving Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/hHSib5D via IFTTT

Joel Piroe appears to be heading closer and closer to the exit door as a move away from Leeds United appears likely before the end of the summer transfer window. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/DdUnT5G via IFTTT

Everton are now leading the race to sign Chelsea striker Liam Delap, and talks have been held. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/B8mWMtf via IFTTT

Until recently, Japan international goalkeeper Zion Suzuki seemed very likely to leave Parma for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, but the Ligue 1 champions eventually gave up on their pursuit. Now, according to Talksport , Aston Villa are working to sign the 23-year-old, while reports in Italy suggest this development has rekindled the hope of Juventus signing Emiliano Martinez. Juventus were themselves linked with Suzuki, but earlier this month, head coach Luciano Spalletti dismissed that story , claiming the Serie A giants deem him too expensive. Though born in the USA, Suzuki rose through the youth ranks with Urawa Reds in Japan, and spent the second half of 2023-24 with Belgian side Sint-Truiden before joining Parma for just over €8 million the following summer. Over the two years gone since, he’s made a total of 59 club appearances in all competitions, keeping a clean sheet on 13 occasions. He has represented his country 28 times so far, and put in fine performances in thi...

Celtic 's summer rebuild had been shaped as much by outgoings as incomings. Daizen Maeda departed for Ipswich Town, Luis Palma and Maik Nawrocki have moved on, while Kelechi Iheanacho left on a free and Kasper Schmeichel has retired. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/AdxKZ9s via IFTTT

Manchester United got a lot of their business done early this summer, wrapping up deals for Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans before most of their rivals had even got going. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/PyzY8Ic via IFTTT

Xabi Alonso believes building a connection with the Stamford Bridge faithful will be huge for Chelsea this season, though some supporters booed Enzo Fernandez during Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad. Morgan Rogers scored his first goal for the Blues just 11 minutes into his home debut, tapping in from close range after Alex Remiro could only parry Joao Pedro's header. La Real levelled through Jon Aramburu on the stroke of half-time, though two Joao Pedro goals – a far-post header and an excellent breakaway strike assisted by Malo Gusto's searching through-ball – secured the victory for Chelsea. Alonso's Blues looked good after naming a strong lineup for their final pre-season tune-up, creating chances worth 1.57 expected goals (xG) to La Real's 0.97. Chelsea also had a 58.9% possession share and created two Opta-defined big chances, while not giving up any to their Spanish opponents.  With Chelsea welcoming back those players ...

Mikel Arteta believes Pep Guardiola is "the best coach in the history of football" and praised his impact on the Premier League. For the first time since taking over at Arsenal, Arteta will face a City boss other than Guardiola when the two sides meet in the Community Shield on Sunday. Guardiola left his role as City manager at the end of last season, signing off a trophy-laden tenure with an FA Cup and EFL Cup in his final campaign. Arteta faced Guardiola 18 times across all competitions, though the former City boss won on 11 occasions (D4 L3), including their final meeting, a 2-1 league win in April. Nevertheless, the Arsenal manager managed to win his first Premier League title last season, and he did not hold back in his praise for his former colleague. "I am going to fall short on the way I can praise what he has done," said Arteta. "For the Premier League, for the country, I think he has opened a different way of understanding the game. He has escal...

Tottenham 's search for another striker has suddently become one of the summer's busiest pursuits. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/EZnqVDr via IFTTT

West Ham United are now confident about signing Nottingham Forest target Arne Engels, having agreed personal terms with the Celtic star. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/ThvLDyH via IFTTT

Like London buses, Celtic 's summer signings appear to be coming all at once, with the Parkhead hierarchy finally getting their act together ahead of next week's looming Champions League play-off tie. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/ZTYRUrx via IFTTT

Newcastle United are in contention to sign AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara following a rejected bid from Crystal Palace. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/bf2iEKT via IFTTT

Rangers have been forced into an unwanted striker hunt after a serious injury wrecked Youssef Chermiti’s start to the campaign. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/xYIfFVT via IFTTT

Just over a month after stepping down from his position as Croatia's head coach, Zlatko Dalic is back in management after agreeing to take charge of the United Arab Emirates.  Dalic brought an end to his successful nine-year stint with Croatia following their round-of-32 exit at this summer's World Cup, as they lost 2-1 to Portugal.  It was Croatia's worst World Cup campaign under Dalic, who oversaw their historic run to the 2018 final, which they lost 4-2 to France, and a third-place finish at Qatar 2022. The 59-year-old also oversaw two European Championship campaigns after taking charge in 2017, but he never led Croatia beyond the last 16 in that tournament.  He also helped Croatia reach the Nations League final in 2022-23, but they were beaten by Spain in a penalty shoot-out following a goalless draw in normal time.  "Welcome, Zlatko ​Dalic," the UAEFA said in a statement on social media. "The UAE Football Association...

If an interested suitor comes knocking with a £70m offer for Iliman Ndiaye , then in all likelihood, Everton would acquiesce and allow their maverick winger to leave. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/IWQCMi9 via IFTTT

Chelsea could be tempted into another raid on Arsenal as Xabi Alonso continues to put his stamp on the squad at Stamford Bridge. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/F8TycIa via IFTTT

It is fairly obvious that Newcastle United will be in the market for further additions to their midfield ranks after losing two of their key players this summer. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/8EUORxD via IFTTT

Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke has been backed by the club in the summer transfer window since leading the team to a 14th place finish in the Premier League . from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/2wdfjHG via IFTTT

Lukas Nmecha scored his second goal of pre-season for Leeds United in their 2-0 win over Bundesliga side RB Leipzig at Elland Road on Saturday. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/qnGDExi via IFTTT

Crystal Palace have taken a careful approach to their first summer under Pierre Sage, but the pressure to accelerate their plans is beginning to grow. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/kjpXWiv via IFTTT

If anyone was doubting Leeds United 's ability to spend big this summer, then their £45m deal to sign James Trafford from Manchester City should put those to bed once and for all. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/og6X4qd via IFTTT

Ipswich Town are preparing for another crack at the Premier League . from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/ZLiSaMK via IFTTT

Liverpool ’s search for a new winger has become the biggest story of their summer, with PSG sensation Bradley Barcola their dream target for Andoni Iraola . from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/hZqzk3K via IFTTT

Aston Villa are now closer than ever to signing Matteo Ruggeri, having struck an agreement in principle with Atletico Madrid. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/6uDEZdx via IFTTT

Neymar admits he could call time on his playing career when his contract with Santos expires in December. The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star returned to his first club in January 2025, following an injury-hit stint in Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal. He has scored 14 goals in 29 league matches since returning to Brazil, the most of any Santos player in that span and the joint-eighth most among everyone in Serie A. Neymar's form earned him a recall to the Brazil squad under Carlo Ancelotti, and though he became only the second Selecao player to score at four different World Cups, after Pele, he was unable to prevent their round-of-16 exit at the hands of Norway. Ancelotti was criticised for bringing Neymar on while that last-16 tie was poised at 0-0, and he confirmed after the tournament that his international career was over. He may also have limited time remaining in the club game, with his future uncertain beyond the end of this year.  "I'm not thin...

Tottenham Hotspur remain determined to strengthen their attack before the transfer window closes, and there has been a new update on their interest in AC Milan winger Rafael Leao . from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/9cD8AJi via IFTTT

Aston Villa have already rebuilt much of their midfield this summer, but Unai Emery now wants one of Barcelona’s brightest young talents to complete the job. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/Y4fFnws via IFTTT

LA Galaxy general manager Will Kuntz revealed Casemiro told him he "only wanted to play for the Galaxy". Casemiro joined Inter Miami on a one-year deal following his departure from Manchester United this summer, and has an option to extend his stay with the MLS club until 2029. The Brazilian spent four years at United, helping them win the EFL Cup and FA Cup during his time at Old Trafford before deciding not to renew his contract. The 34-year-old made his Miami debut last month in their 1-0 win over CF Montreal, while he scored an own goal in his second appearance – a 2-2 draw with the Columbus Crew last weekend. The Galaxy reportedly had the discovery rights to Casemiro before reaching a settlement with Miami, though MLS have launched an investigation into the matter. Speaking to the media, Kuntz said: "It is true that Casemiro called and said that he always wanted to play for Inter Miami. "It's also true that came two months after he told us that ...

Mohamed Salah has not agreed to join Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor, according to the club's president Ertugrul Dogan. Salah left Liverpool as a free agent at the end of last season, having reached an agreement to terminate his two-year contract – which he only signed in April 2025 – early. The Egyptian scored 257 goals for Liverpool in 442 games, across all competitions, after joining from Roma in 2017. Only Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285) are above Salah in Liverpool's all-time scoring charts, and he is also the Reds' all-time top scorer (191) and assister (93) in the Premier League. Since departing Anfield, the 34-year-old has been strongly linked with several Saudi Pro League clubs, as well as Istanbul giants Besiktas. Besiktas' sporting director Onder Ozen recently revealed talks had been held with Salah's camp, but said financial demands from his advisors had caused negotiations to stall. Reports then suggested Trabzonspor had hij...

Everton and David Moyes have been handed a major transfer boost, with one target now preferring a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium over fellow Premier League side Fulham. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/FnhR1VG via IFTTT

Chelsea ’s pursuit of Pep Chavarria reflects Xabi Alonso ’s determination to add balance and experience to a squad transformed by the summer. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/cI1Bwuj via IFTTT

Aston Villa ’s summer rebuild has left Evann Guessand facing another uncertain decision only one year after his arrival from Nice. from Football FanCast https://ift.tt/IMmhOJC via IFTTT