Chelsea add new set-piece coach
It is not just to the playing staff that Chelsea are making additions this summer. The club have confirmed the arrival of set-piece coach Austin MacPhee after his departure from Aston Villa, with the new recruit pictured here with the rest of Xabi Alonso’s backroom team.
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 12:50
Newcastle are at a crossroads – can little-known German manager Matthias Jaissle find a new way?
Stripped of their stars, manager and identity, Newcastle look in decline – but, Richard Jollywrites, Matthias Jaissle may prove a shrewd appointment.
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 12:30
Newcastle line up new midfielder?
Could Newcastle be lining up a move for a possible Bruno Guimaraes replacement? O Jogo in Portugal suggests initial contact has been made for Victor Froholdt of Porto, with the Dane a potential midfield addition for new Newcastle boss Matthias Jaissle – if the German is officially appointed.
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Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 12:20
Bernardo Silva excited to work with Jose Mourinho
Bernardo Silva has begun life at Real Madrid after joining up with his new teammates following the World Cup, and the former Manchester City captain is excited to work with compatriot Jose Mourinho.
“I can’t wait to start working and learning from Jose Mourinho,” Silva said. “I’m very happy because he’s a coach who means a lot to Portuguese football.
“We’ve watched his teams a lot since I was little and he’s always put Portugal’s name at the highest level”.
Bernardo Silva has joined Real Madrid after leaving Manchester City (PA Wire)
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 12:00
Cristian Romero nears Inter Milan switch
Cristian Romero’s departure from Tottenham could soon be confirmed with Inter Milan reported to have agreed a deal for the centre-half. La Gazzetta dello Sport thinks there is work still to be done on personal terms, though, before Romero moves to Italy.
Cristian Romero may be bound for Italy (Getty)
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 11:40
The flaw in Chelsea’s new transfer plan to sign older players
Chelsea confirmed the signing of Jordan Henderson yesterday as Xabi Alonso added more experience to a group already bolstered by Danny Welbeck over the weekend. Strange signings? Perhaps, and there is a flaw in the club’s logic, Lawrence Ostlere writes:
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 11:20
Marc-Andre ter Stegen joins Ajax
Speaking of veteran goalkeepers, Marc-Andre ter Stegen has left Barcelona on loan for Ajax as he seeks a fresh start after two difficult seasons with injury.
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 11:00
Manchester City target new back-up goalkeeper
Having seemingly let James Trafford go, Manchester City are in need of a new back-up for Gianluigi Donnarumma. Is Geronimo Rulli that man? Fabrizio Romano says a bid has gone in to Marseille for the experienced Argentina shot-stopper.
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Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 10:45
Fulham strike double deal for Real Madrid youngsters
Alvaro Arbeloa has massaged his Real Madrid connections to bolster Fulham’s squad, with the club securing both Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios on five-year deals. Forward Garcia featured relatively regularly at senior level last year while attacking midfielder Palacios made five appearances – if they fulfil their potential, that could be very good business indeed.
Gonzalo Garcia has signed for Fulham (Getty)
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 10:30
Mateo Kovacic feels Manchester City backing despite transfer links
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic has been linked with a return to Serie A this summer, though the player himself has felt the backing of the club and new manager Enzo Maresca and seems keen to remain.
“I didn’t feel the question marks from them,” Kovacic said of his talks with Manchester City. “I spoke with them, it was that they count on me, which was important for me to hear that from them.
“And now, like I said, for the players it’s always on you to show your best version, because if you are playing good, the manager will put you first.”
Mateo Kovacic appears keen to stay at Manchester City (PA Wire)
Harry Latham-Coyle4 August 2026 10:10